(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Isabel Greenberg. The mysterious life and death of King Tut and the story of Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of Tut's tomb are recounted in an engaging narrative. The majority of the book focuses on Carter's excavation and what was learned from the site. Greenberg's colorful, stylized illustrations recall the hybrid 2D/3D aesthetic of ancient Egyptian artwork, even in their depiction of modern people.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Boris Kulikov. Fern shares with readers the life of archaeologist Carter--his boyhood fascination with all things Egyptian, his dreams of one day finding a mummy (he eventually discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922), and his dedicated self-study of Egyptology--emphasizing his painstaking attention to detail throughout. Kulikov's mixed-media illustrations, which reflect the hues of the Egyptian desert, beautifully complement and extend the text, incorporating occasional comedic touches. Bib.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2018

(4) K-3 Stepping Stone True Stories series. Illustrated by Jim Nelson. During the early twentieth century, Howard Carter, the Chief Inspector of Antiquities in Upper Egypt, and financier Lord Carnarvon were determined to find King Tut's tomb. The book details their years of fruitless search and subsequent amazing discovery. The story is oversimplified but clearly related and will entertain young readers. Nelson's black-and-white illustrations help set the scene.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(1) 4-6 Illustrated by Tom Pohrt. Frank's re-envisioning of Howard Carter's quest for King Tut's tomb is intriguing as much by the clever way the poet fits so much relevant information into his precisely scanned quatrains as by his judicious selection of facts to set the drama of the discovery in its historical and human contexts. The illustrations evoke desert light and underground gloom with equal skill. This book's fine qualities recommend it for a multitude of uses.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2001