Mystery of the blue scarab [kit]

Title
Mystery of the blue scarab [kit]

Personal Author EPSB
Lee. Miller

Summary
Essam, the son of a famous Egyptian archaeologist, discovers a mysterious blue scarab amulet while walking behind Pharaoh Khufu's pyramid. Anxious to learn more about the amulet, Essam shares his discovery with his best friend, Farid. Soon the boys begin working secretly to uncover the hidden tomb of Kai, an advisor to Pharaoh Khufu. The boys must work quickly to save this important historical site from destruction, as Essam's brother, Adel, is determined to sabotage their secret operation. and a group of businessmen have made plans to build a hotel where this archaeological find is hidden. Just in time, Essam and Farid unravel the mystery of the blue scarab and save Kai's tomb.

Year Published
2008,
 
2005

Series
Scholastic moving up with literacy place 4-6

Physical Description
1 kit (57 pages ; 17 cm) + teacher's guide.

Note
Balanced literacy.

Reading Grade level
Level W/X

Grade Interest level
Grade 5

Subject
Reading materials.
 
Mystery fiction.

Summary
Essam, the son of a famous Egyptian archaeologist, discovers a mysterious blue scarab amulet while walking behind Pharaoh Khufu's pyramid. Anxious to learn more about the amulet, Essam shares his discovery with his best friend, Farid. Soon the boys begin working secretly to uncover the hidden tomb of Kai, an advisor to Pharaoh Khufu. The boys must work quickly to save this important historical site from destruction, as Essam's brother, Adel, is determined to sabotage their secret operation. and a group of businessmen have made plans to build a hotel where this archaeological find is hidden. Just in time, Essam and Farid unravel the mystery of the blue scarab and save Kai's tomb.

ISBN
9780779183791

Publisher
Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada Inc., 2008, c2005.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
LansdowneTR KT GR W/XTeacher resource30180000159842Teacher Materials
LansdowneTR KT GR W/XTeacher resource30180000160386Teacher Materials