Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3000 years later. Illus. in full color with black-and-white full-color photos. "Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into non-fiction."-- "Booklist." "An excellent book with a multitude of possibilities for the classroom. The presentation is extremely effective, clear and concise."-- "Appraisal. "