pyramids

"Pyramids and tombs were built to help pharaohs get to the underworld after death. They were filled with treasures and anything else pharaohs would need in the afterlife. In this book, readers will learn about the different types of pyramids and tombs, how they were built, and who built them"--OCLC.

"In a far distant future, Tucker Feye and the inscrutable Lia find themselves atop a crumbling pyramid in an abandoned city. In present-day Hopewell, Tucker's uncle Kosh faces armed resistance and painful memories as he attempts to help a terrorized woman named Emma, who is being held captive by a violent man. And on a train platform in 1997, a seventeen-year-old Kosh is given an instruction that will change his life, and the lives of others, forever"--Amazon.com.

From backbreaking pyramid-building through terrifying tomb-raiding, daily life in ancient Egypt was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the ancient Egyptians in this fascinating history title.

Ancient architecture includes structures that were built long ago by early civilizations. This book showcases astounding ancient buildings-from ziggurats and pyramids to palaces and temples-and the architects who built them! A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars are included in this title.

Much of the story of ancient Egypt is told about royalty. Many kids know about pharaohs like Cleopatra and the amazing pyramids that were built during this time period?but what about the regular people? This graphic novel brings that perspective into focus as a family living in ancient Egypt are part of the major innovations of the time: the pyramids, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the use of papyrus and hieroglyphics. Illustrations pair with understandable dialogue and an appendix offers more historical context for readers.

Describes the pyramids of Egypt and how they were constructed.

"The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie to ancient Egypt. Inside a pyramid, Jack and Annie find a long-dead queen who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. If only they can find their way through the pyramid's maze!"--.

An introduction to the Great Pyramid of Giza, featuring photographs and text that examine its history, location, construction, interior and exterior architecture, and more.

"The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie to ancient Egypt. Inside a pyramid, Jack and Annie find a long-dead queen who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. If only they can find their way through the pyramid's maze [in this graphic novel adaptation]"--Provided by publisher.

"The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie to ancient Egypt. Inside a pyramid, Jack and Annie find a long-dead queen who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. If only they can find their way through the pyramid's maze [in this graphic novel adaptation]"--Provided by publisher.