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Who Was King Tut? by Roberta Edwards

Who Was King Tut?

Roberta Edwards

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · March 2, 2006

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt.

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Who it’s for
Ancient Egypt’s history meets the enduring mystery surrounding Tut’s tomb.
Themes
Ancient Egypt, Tomb discovery, Mummy-curse myths
Genres
Royalty for Kids, Ancient History for Kids, African History for Kids

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Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut’s treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ?

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is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.

History and Mystery

Ancient Egypt’s history meets the enduring mystery surrounding Tut’s tomb.

Come here for

  • The archaeology and intrigue of a famous tomb discovery
  • A young pharaoh’s life set against ancient Egyptian history

Expect

  • Tomb-discovery stories, myths, and so-called mummy curses
  • One hundred black-and-white illustrations alongside historical explanation

Where it sits

Ancient History for Kids76%
Royalty for Kids45%
African History for Kids44%

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Publisher categories

  • Royalty for Kids
  • African History for Kids
  • Ancient History for Kids
Authors
Roberta Edwards
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
March 2, 2006
Format
Paperback
Theme
Ancient Egypt · Tomb discovery · Mummy-curse myths
Reading lane
Royalty for Kids