What is the Valley of the Kings? How did Tutankhamun die? How did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead? What treasures were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb? What is the “pharaoh’s curse”? With The Mystery of Tutankhamun, kids can explore questions and mysteries surrounding King Tut, the boy king of Egypt who lived about 3,300 years ago.
Explore fascinating mysteries and secrets of history and folklore from countries and cultures around the world. Designed for students was a 6th to 8th grade primary reading level, World Book's Enigmas of History 2 presents the most recent findings and theories of scientists, archaeologists, historians, and folklorists concerning questions that have puzzled experts for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years. In each nonfiction book in the series, kids will find maps, diagrams, timelines, and glossaries to aid their in-depth understanding of the topic.