Explore 360°: The Tomb of Tutankhamun: Be Transported Back in Time with a Breathtaking 3D Tour

by S.A. Caldwell

The discovery of Tutankhamun's lost tomb and its glittering cache of treasures was surely one of the most exciting archaeological finds ever made. Now, you can journey back to the land of King Tut and explore the temples, tombs, and monuments of Ancient Egypt in breathtaking detail. Amazing 3D graphics recreate Tutankhamun's tomb and other awe-inspiring sites such as the Great Pyramid and Karnak Temple. As you explore each monument, you'll discover just what it looked like in ancient times through:
• Spectacular fold-out artwork of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
• Stunning 3D spreads illustrating the Great Pyramids, Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel, and more.
• A historical review of Ancient Egypt, from life along the mighty Nile to the discovery of the tomb by Harold Carter in 1922.

Also features approximately 125 full-color and black and white images throughout.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

48 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2016

About the author

Stella Caldwell spent her childhood years in Scotland and South Africa. She studied English Literature at Edinburgh University and taught English in Prague before moving into book publishing as an editor. As a children's editor she has project-managed titles such as the number one New York Times bestseller Pirates, Fairies, and Mythological Creatures. She has two young children and lives in Oxford.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book can be used in conjunction with a free 3-D app that can be downloaded to the reader's computer or phone, allowing him/her to take a 3-D tour of Tut's Tomb. The first page gives the reader directions for how to download and use the app. The remaining pages of the book are set up in a scrapbook format with headings, subheadings, and beautiful illustrations of maps, objects, and photos, all with supporting captions. One can learn about Egypt's elaborate history and the discovery of King Tut's nearly intact tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Twin Text: Gauch, S. (2015.) The tomb robber and King Tut. New York, NY: Penguin Random House.
This book is a wonderful companion to the Explore 360 book. This is a fictional story of a boy whose grandfather stole from the tombs and now his family's reputation is still blemished by this act. His father is a farmer who values restoring the family's name. That is why he says no when Hassan asks his father if he can volunteer to help Howard Carter clear rubble as they search for the missing tomb. Hassan asks again and again and finally his father agrees to let him go. Hassan is just in time because shortly after he begins work, Carter finds the entrance to the tomb. It was very exciting to imagine what it might have been like to witness the opening of the tomb through Hassan's eyes. I also enjoyed witnessing Hassan's restoration of his family's name through his hard work ethic and honest action of turning in a valuable when he found it.

Connection Strategy: The Tomb of Tutankhamun could be utilized during a social studies unit addressing this part of history. After introducing the book as a reference and summarizing its contents to the class, I would read The Tomb Robber and King Tut. Following the story, I would take students on a 360 tour of what Hassan witnessed when he assisted with the uncovering of the tomb. Students could then write a diary entry from Hassan's point of view of the day he got to see the contents of the tomb still intact.

Camp, D. (2000, February). It takes two: Teaching with twin texts of fact and fiction. The Reading Teacher, 53(5), 400-408.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love learning about ancient Egypt.