(4) K-3 Illustrated by Allen Garns. Hassan, an Egyptian boy, joins Howard Carter's dig to locate King Tut's tomb, but the project's Egyptian foreman doesn't trust this grandson of tomb robbers. Hassan exudes determination, but his personal motivation for wanting to work on the dig isn't clear. Each of the pages is awash in color, with a full-page illustration and spot art on every spread. An author's note gives historical context.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Roger Roth. Dino journeys across the Mediterranean with his ship's-cook father to the ancient port city of Alexandria; he can't wait to see the famous Pharos lighthouse. He serves as lookout during a storm and is the first to spy the awesome landmark. Well-detailed paintings add authenticity to the wordy tale. An author's note provides additional information.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn