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The curse of the mummy : uncovering Tutankhamun's tomb / Candace Fleming.
"During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist -- worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun's tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781338596618
- ISBN: 1338596616
- Physical Description: 285 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Focus, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2021.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-266) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Sands of the Past -- The "City of the Dead" -- Enter Howard Carter -- Ten seasons beneath the Theban sun -- A bird of gold that will bring good luck -- Under cover of darkness -- Early days in the tomb -- And at the Continental-Savoy hotel -- Curses! -- Shrines, sarcophagus, and coffins -- The mummy unwrapped -- Fabulous finds -- Work complete -- Exit Carter -- Space travelers, poison, and murderous mold -- Tutankhamun's place in history. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Scholastic Focus. Grades 4-6. Scholastic Focus. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 6.8 6 513190. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festus Public Library | J 932.014 Fleming (Text) | 32017000081734 | Junior Nonfiction | Available | - |
The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb (Scholastic Focus)
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Table of Contents
The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb (Scholastic Focus)
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| A Note to Readers | p. xi | |
| A Map of Egypt | p. xiii | |
| Chapter 1 | Sands of the Past | p. 3 |
| Chapter 2 | The "City of the Dead" | p. 31 |
| Chapter 3 | Enter Howard Carter | p. 42 |
| Chapter 4 | Ten Seasons Beneath the Theban Sun | p. 64 |
| Chapter 5 | A Bird of Gold That Will Bring Good Luck | p. 82 |
| Chapter 6 | Under Cover of Darkness | p. 100 |
| Chapter 7 | Early Days in the Tomb | p. 122 |
| Chapter 8 | And at the Continental-Savoy Hotel | p. 148 |
| Chapter 9 | Curses! | p. 152 |
| Chapter 10 | Shrines, Sarcophagus, and Coffins | p. 163 |
| Chapter 11 | The Mummy Unwrapped | p. 185 |
| Chapter 12 | Fabulous Finds | p. 211 |
| Chapter 13 | Work Complete | p. 222 |
| Chapter 14 | Exit Carter | p. 228 |
| Chapter 15 | Space Travelers, Poison, and Murderous Mold | p. 235 |
| Tutankhamun's Place in History | p. 247 | |
| Bibliography | p. 253 | |
| Source Notes | p. 261 | |
| Photograph and Illustration Credits | p. 267 | |
| Index | p. 269 | |
| About the Author | p. 287 |
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