The Mystery of King Tut
Informational (nonfiction) 3,032 words, Level Z2 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1100L
King Tut was just nine years old when he took the Egyptian throne in 1334 BCE. Who was this young king? Why did he die suddenly at only nineteen? The Mystery of King Tut provides students a comprehensive look at Tut's homeland, his family, his friends and enemies, his tomb, and his mummified body. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main ideas and details and complex sentences. The books and lesson are available for levels Z and Z1.
