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The Curse of King Tut's Tomb and Other Ancient Discoveries

by Anita Ganeri
David West
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From Egyptian mummies hidden for centuries to lost Mayan cities, when ancient discoveries are found, often by accident, they cause great excitement and provided a glimpse into history. This gorgeously illustrated compilation of some of history's most enthralling discoveries draws readers into a world of mystery, intrigue, and adventure. In lavish color and inky shadows, readers pursue a thrilling trail of investigation that leads to stunning discoveries—from King Tut's tomb to the terracotta army of China. Featuring dynamic spreads in which history and mythology mingles with beautifully rendered illustrations and color photographs of unearthed artifacts, readers are treating to a rich feast of archaeology, mythology, history, cultural studies, and high art.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Incredible True Adventures

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 25, 2012

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

    • PDF ebook

      • File size: 21957 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.6
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2012

      Gr 4-6-This series attempts to cover too many topics in too little space, leaving it feeling unfocused. For example, a single section describes both a French shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico in 1686 and ancient shipwrecks in the Mediterranean. Using a large font, photos, reproductions, and a sometimes crowded format, each volume presents information on 10 subtopics. Along with the overwhelming content, there are also factual inconsistencies. In Lost, for example, an article on ball lightning sites an individual as the first to die from this phenomenon and then goes on to describe an earlier incident with four deaths in the next paragraph. Not enough information is presented on any of the topics to satisfy curiosity, nor is there enough material here to aid report writers.

      Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.6
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)

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