Fleming Community Library

At age nine, Tutankhamen became pharaoh, ruler of Egypt. His most important act was to reestablish his people's religion of multiple gods. Before age twenty, he was dead. For over three thousand years, Egypt's desert sand hid the tomb of Tutankhamen, and Egyptians forgot about the ancient king. Then, in 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter found a door buried in the sand. It led to the greatest ancient Egyptian treasure ever found. Tutankhamen didn't...

Relates the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and what it revealed about the funeral rites of the pharaoh.

Tells the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and the supposed curse connected with it, as well as information on the life and dynasty of the pharaoh.

Presents an overview of Tutankhamen's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

"An exploration of the questions and mysteries surrounding the pharaoh Tutankhamun. Features include, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on ancient Egypt, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--Provided by publisher.

With simple text and artwork true to the historical period, the author tells the story of the small frail boy who could not keep up with the other royal princes. Then Amenhotep III died and the unpopular reign of Tutankhamen's brother ended in mystery. Who now would be pharaoh? Could it be this boy of only 10?