In Search of Tutankhamun: The Discovery of a King's Tomb

by Giovanni Caselli

Book Overview

The ancient Egyptians built magnificent tombs for their pharaohs in the dry sand of the Valley of the Kings. By the early 20th century, 61 had been discovered, but Howard Carter was determined to find... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0872265439
• ISBN13: 9780872265431
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Brighter Child
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Very informative and fascinating

I purchased this book for my 12 year old son when he wanted to make a Halloween costume based on Egyptian themes. It was so informative and interesting, with helpful (and educational) illustrations. We both enjoyed the book.

Egyptian Informational Book circling in on Tutenkhamen

This book effectively exhibits all aspects of Ancient Egyptian life by focusing on Tutenkhamen, a particularily interesting Pharaoh with a mystery behind him. This book is easy to understand and read, and is great both for pleasure info and research projects.