pyramids

Engineer Craig B. Smith presents his analysis of how the Great Pyramid of Giza was designed and constructed, from selecting and preparing the site, to placing the last of the white casing stones on the pyramid face.

A compendium of information about the major pyramids of ancient Egypt, providing a description of each monument; explaining the rituals and mythology surrounding the death and burial of Egyptian pharoahs; telling the story of travelers, looters, and archaeologists who encountered the pyramids; and discussing how the pyramids were built.

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

Examines the pyramids of Egypt and discusses their purpose and function, who built them, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Bent Pyramid of Snefru, and Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as an overview of the pyramids in Mexico.

Though everyone in Egypt claims to have built the pyramid, people from every class and profession played an important role.

A step-by-step description of the construction of a pyramid and the burial ceremony of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Includes transparencies.

Explores the history of Egypt's pyramids, including a brief look at how they were constructed, who was buried in them, and the religious significance of the structures and their contents.

Text and photographs present ancient Egyptian pyramids, their construction, and their interaction with the environment.

Gabe loses track of his cousin Sari in a pyramid and begins to wonder if the curse of the mummy's tomb is real.

Introduces the pyramids of Egypt, describes how they were built, and discusses the importance of their preservation.