great pyramid (egypt)

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

A history of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it.

Examines the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, discussing how it was built, its purpose, and what it reveals about the ancient Egyptians.

Takes the reader on a tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, by providing information on the Egyptian king emtombed there, the history of the pyramids, the major sites of Giza, and the cultural traditions of the people who lived there.

Discusses the building of the pyramids of Egypt, with a focus on the Great Pyramid, the tomb of the pharaoh Khufu.

Describes the process of building the largest pyramid in Egypt, built for Pharaoh Khufu, and describes the Egyptian's beliefs and customs of burial.

Presents a full-color illustrated reference that describes the secrets of the pharaohs and their pyramids, and contains digital imagery that projects the reader 4,500 years into the past to see how the great pyramids were built.