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1) Pyramids
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Telling the story of the pyramids from their earliest beginnings, this volume describes not only the pyramids themselves but the whole complex of temples and walls that surrounded every one, and the stories of the kings and builders who created them.
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Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.
4) Pyramid
Author
Language
English
Description
Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
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Series
Flat Stanley's worldwide adventures volume 2
Language
English
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Description
Asked to travel to Egypt to help with an urgent archaeological expedition, Flat Stanley suspects that he might be helping grave robbers and must rely on his quick thinking, unique flatness, and new friends to make things right.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Pyramids are ancient engineering wonders. In this scientific text, students will learn all about the most famous Egyptian pyramids, how they were built, and the fascinating facts about the kings and pharaohs who are entombed within them. So, grab a shovel and get ready to dig into the exciting world of pyramids!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dell
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
1334 BC: Akhenaten the Sun-Pharaoh rules supreme in Egypt. The young Tutahkhamun is groomed to be his successor. But then Akhenaten disappears and his legacy is seemingly swallowed up by the sands that lie under modern Cairo and the great pyramids of Giza... AD 1885: A half-crazed man appears claiming to know of a vast lost labyrinth beneath modern Cairo, of canals and palaces and tombs. His story won't be believed for almost thirty years, with the...
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Massive pyramids tower over the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. Built in the Bronze Age, these immense stone structures were engineered with remarkable precision. How did the ancient Egyptians construct them without the use of modern tools? Why were they built? Throughout the centuries, historians and archaeologists have studied the pyramids and other Egyptian artifacts in search of possible answers to these questions. The pyramids are filled with...
11) Pyramid
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.
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Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"An elementary-level introduction to the ancient Egyptian pyramids, covering how, when, and why the famous wonders were built. Includes captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index"--
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Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Hailed by Science News as "the new seminal text," The Pyramids is the most up-to-date, comprehensive record of Egypt's ancient monuments to become available in the last six decades. Distinguished Egyptologist Miroslav Verner draws from the research of the earliest Egyptologists as well as the startling discoveries arising from the technological advances of the 1980s and 1990s. His Pyramids offers a clear, authoritative guide to the ancient culture...
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Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
When fourteen-year-old Talibah and her ten-year-old brother, Adom, visit modern-day Egypt with their historian-father, they become involved in a mystery surrounding Hatshepsut, a woman pharoah, and Senenmut, architect of her mortuary tomb, as well as their own deceased mother.
18) Egyptian tombs
Author
Series
Publisher
Pop!
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
With its impressive pyramids, colourful gods, and intriguing mummies, the ancient Egyptian civilization has captivated people for millennia. This series delivers these Egyptian delights to early elementary readers, using straightforward text and appealing images, along with the signature Pop! QR codes for multimedia learning. This book examines the history, construction, and legacy of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and...
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