Helen Plum Library

Explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and stories of mummy curses

"A group of tourists crowds into a dusty room with brightly painted walls. They have entered King Tuts tomb! Priceless artifacts once filled every chamber of the tomb. Now they are in museums across the world, carrying on King Tuts legacy thousands of years after his death! "--Publisher's website

"The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's description

"What was it like to live in ancient Egypt? Ancient Civilizations: Egyptians! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids combines hands-on STEAM projects with riddles, jokes, fascinating facts, comic strips, essential questions, and links to online resources to encourage kids to develop an understanding of how this ancient civilization contributes to our modern world"--Provided by publisher

In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made