great pyramid (egypt)

Follows the steps involved in building the Great Pyramid of Giza, including the architecture, technology, and court intrigues.

Massive stone monuments that date back more than four thousand years stand alongside the Nile near modern-day Cairo, Egypt. The pyramids on the Giza Plateau are some of the oldest and largest man-made structures on Earth, and they have mystified humanity for millennia.

A color-illustrated overview of how the Great Pyramid was constructed, covering its design, the life of a conscript, Egyptian society and mythology, and crank theories.

Expatriate American Ethan Gage wins an ancient and mysterious medallion in a card game that may hold the secrets of the pyramids, but must flee for his life when he is framed for a murder and forced to accompany Napoleon Bonaparte on his quest to conquer Egypt.

Presents an account of the building of Egypt's Great Pyramid, in graphic novel form, and includes background on ancient Egypt and the life of a pharaoh.

Explores the three pyramids of Giza including the Great Pyramid, who built them and why, the process of mummification, and archaeological efforts to unlock the secrets of the pharaohs.

Describes ancient Egyptian civilization and the construction and uses of the pyramids, with emphasis on the Pyramid of Cheops.

An unabridged republication of the 1877 text in which the author speculates upon the construction and purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.

Demonstrates principles of measurement using the pyramids as examples. Covers measuring a pyramid's exterior and interior as well as its angles.