Howard and the Mummy: Howard Carter and the Search for King Tut's Tomb is an informational picture book about the man who, through persistence and meticulous attention to detail, discovered the most impressive archaeological find of the 20th century. The text is written in engaging narrative, and the stylized watercolor illustrations add interest to the story. Fern mentions that Carter was not necessarily the most pleasant person and emphasizes that he succeeds because he refuses to give up. She also focuses on that fact that he was more careful and methodical than may archaeologists of the age. A blend of history and STEM principles, this is a great choice for kids interested in archaeology, but I think any middle grade reader would likely enjoy it. It is not surprising that it has received 4 starred reviews. Set it out on a table, and just see how many kids pick it up. (32 p. 2018)
Monday, August 13, 2018
Howard and the Mummy:by Tracey Fern, illustrated by Boris Kulikov
Howard and the Mummy: Howard Carter and the Search for King Tut's Tomb is an informational picture book about the man who, through persistence and meticulous attention to detail, discovered the most impressive archaeological find of the 20th century. The text is written in engaging narrative, and the stylized watercolor illustrations add interest to the story. Fern mentions that Carter was not necessarily the most pleasant person and emphasizes that he succeeds because he refuses to give up. She also focuses on that fact that he was more careful and methodical than may archaeologists of the age. A blend of history and STEM principles, this is a great choice for kids interested in archaeology, but I think any middle grade reader would likely enjoy it. It is not surprising that it has received 4 starred reviews. Set it out on a table, and just see how many kids pick it up. (32 p. 2018)
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