pharaohs

Explores the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

Presents background on the life of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun and describes excavator Howard Carter's search for and discovery of his tomb.

When her son tried to ascend to her dead husband's throne, Queen Hatshepsut did the unthinkable and declared herself king.

Meet Akhenaten, who brought dramatic change to Egypt with his slogan, "Living in Truth," and compare his legacy with that of the boy king, Tutankhamen.

Illustrations and simple text chronicle the life of King Tutankhamun, the boy king of ancient Egypt.

Describes the 1922 discovery of the treasure-laden tomb of Tutankhamen. Also discusses life in Egypt during the pharaoh's rule.

A brief biography of Tutankhamen, who became the pharaoh of Egypt at the age of ten.