pyramids

Explains why and how the Egyptians built the Great Pyramid at Giza.

In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.

An introduction to the tombs that can be found in Egypt, discussing who built them, what has been found in them and more.

Introduces the pyramids of Ancient Egypt and the mummies and treasures found in the tombs inside them.

"Find out what it was like to be a kid in ancient Egypt at the time the pyramids were being built"--Provided by publisher.

Readers join the gang as they explore the pyramids, learn about Giza's ancient people, and use the clues to wrap up the mystery of three phantoms haunting the pyramids.

"Current day kids Annie and Nico travel back to--ancient Egypt. That's about 4,500 years ago, when the world's largest pyramid was built, The Great Pyramid of It's also called the Pyramid of Cheops because it was built for the Pharaoh Cheops, who wanted to buried in it when he died"--Amazon.

Describes the ancient Maya city of Chich?n Itz? and its pyramids.

Did aliens build the pyramids? Will a magic love potion bring Mom and Dad back together? And what do school science, mummified apples, and alien erasers have to do with it? In a second zany, jam-packed graphic novel, Max jots down his worst fears and best brainstorms.

Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids.