The mysteries of Egypt's pyramids
(2015)
Nonfiction
Book
Series:
Call Numbers:
J/932/MYSTERIES
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
Chicago, Illinois : World Book, Inc., 2015
EDITION
English-language revised edition
DESCRIPTION
48 pages : color illustrated ; 28 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9780716626770, 0716626772, 9780716626770
LANGUAGE
English
SERIES
NOTES
A genuine marvel of building skill -- Important pyramids -- The pyramids, symbols of eternal life -- Great Pyramid of Giza -- The Pyramid of Zoser -- How were the pyramids built? -- Were the pyramids built by slaves? -- Construction work -- Are the pyramids aligned with the stars? -- What was hidden inside the pyramids? -- Robot explorers -- What do the pyramid texts reveal? -- Egyptian hieroglyphics -- Places to see and visit
"An exploration of the questions and mysteries surrounding the pyramids of Egypt. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on ancient Egypt, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
Ages 5-11