WAS KING TUT RELATED TO CLEOPATRA

WAS KING TUT RELATED TO CLEOPATRA

WAS KING TUT RELATED TO CLEOPATRA

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamuns 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 Tuts treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tombs discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.

About the Author
Roberta Edwards lives in New York, New York. Ken Call lives in Northbrook, Illinois.

This is a great overview of ancient Egyptian life and Egyptian archeological history. The book uses the discovery of King Tuts tomb by Howard Carter to discuss these wider issues. Not enough is known about Tutankhamun to really write a full biography book for children about his life. Thus, Id say only about a third of the book actually talks about him while he was alive. The rest discusses his father Amenhotep, everyday ancient Egyptian life, Egyptian religion, Howard Carter, the Rosetta Stone and Hieroglyphics, papyrus, and the genesis of the modern King Tuts curse myth.