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Title: Tombquest: Book 1 – Book of the Dead
Author: Michael Northrop
Publisher: Scholastic
Year: 2015
ISBN: 9780545723389
Page Count: ~192
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
A fast‑paced middle‑grade adventure where Alex Sennefer discovers that ancient Egyptian magic is real after his mother uses the Book of the Dead to save his life. This unleashes dangerous forces, including the Death Walkers, pushing Alex and his friend Ren into a global mystery involving tombs, curses, and ancient history. The book blends mythology, archaeology, friendship, and problem‑solving in a way that builds literacy around history, culture, and teamwork.
Tier Classification:
Middle‑School Workforce Tier → History Literacy + Cultural Literacy + Problem‑Solving
Shelf Code:
MS‑HIS (Middle‑School History) + MS‑CUL (Cultural Literacy) + MS‑ADV (Adventure Literacy)
Khan Academy Mapping:
World History Foundations
Reading Comprehension (ELA)
Early Archaeology Concepts
Mythology & Ancient Civilizations
Alison Credential Mapping:
Project Management Foundations (planning, teamwork)
Safety Awareness (exploration, hazards)
Cultural Competency Basics
Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking
Corridor Alignment:
Civic Workforce Corridor → Cultural Literacy + History Literacy + Teamwork
Node Placement:
Middle‑School Literacy Node → History / Cultural shelf
Title: Tombquest: Book 1 – Book of the Dead
Author: Michael Northrop
Publisher: Scholastic
Year: 2015
ISBN: 9780545723389
Page Count: ~192
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
A fast‑paced middle‑grade adventure where Alex Sennefer discovers that ancient Egyptian magic is real after his mother uses the Book of the Dead to save his life. This unleashes dangerous forces, including the Death Walkers, pushing Alex and his friend Ren into a global mystery involving tombs, curses, and ancient history. The book blends mythology, archaeology, friendship, and problem‑solving in a way that builds literacy around history, culture, and teamwork.
Tier Classification:
Middle‑School Workforce Tier → History Literacy + Cultural Literacy + Problem‑Solving
Shelf Code:
MS‑HIS (Middle‑School History) + MS‑CUL (Cultural Literacy) + MS‑ADV (Adventure Literacy)
Khan Academy Mapping:
World History Foundations
Reading Comprehension (ELA)
Early Archaeology Concepts
Mythology & Ancient Civilizations
Alison Credential Mapping:
Project Management Foundations (planning, teamwork)
Safety Awareness (exploration, hazards)
Cultural Competency Basics
Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking
Corridor Alignment:
Civic Workforce Corridor → Cultural Literacy + History Literacy + Teamwork
Node Placement:
Middle‑School Literacy Node → History / Cultural shelf