tomb

Describes the archaeological find of thousands of life-sized terra cotta warrior statues discovered in China, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed in his tomb.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to King Tut's tomb, its history, significance, and the mystery surrounding it.

Tells, in rhyming text, the story of Howard Carter's efforts to find Tutankhamen's tomb and of what he did discover in the Valley of the Kings.

Seventeen-year-old Howard Carter searches the Valley of the Kings for the tomb of King Tut and the treasures that may be found there and could be cursed.

A biography of the man who discovered King Tut's tomb and worked for ten years to excavate it and bring its treasures to light.

Describes the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the treasures found inside.

Discusses the life and accomplishments of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, who came to power at the age of thirteen in 246 B.C. and immediately began plans to construct his tomb which includes a vast terra-cotta army that was unearthed in 1974 by two farmers digging a well.

Provides a brief look at the life and reign of Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, and discusses the discovery of a huge army of terra cotta soldiers in 1974, complete with weapons, chariots, and horses, that were created to guard the emperor's tomb.