pyramids

Text and pictures describe the grandeur of the pyramids - from the massive tombs of Egypt's pharaohs to the majestic temples of ancient Mexico.

Covers the ancient pyramids of the Egyptians, Sumerians, Babylonians, and Aztecs with diagrams and illustrations.

Photographs, illustrations, maps, and text describe the pyramids of Egypt, how and why they were built, how the pharaohs were prepared for burial, daily life in Egypt, and other pyramids worldwide.

Pop-up book explores the Great Pyramid, the Valley of the Kings, the tomb of King Tutankhamen, and the hieroglyphic history left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Discusses how the pyramids of Egypt were built and what they looked like in their original state and explores the various theories about pyramids and their "powers.".

Dicusses the mysterious origins of the Egyptian pyramids and the strange power that the pyramid structure has had over people's imaginations throughout the ages. Also explores the hypothesis that the pyramids are clues to an ancient advanced science.

A sister and brother are whisked away to modern Egypt where their father is doing research. There they become involved in a mystery surrounding an ancient lost queen. The story is filled with riddles and old tales, and the kids find a link to their own mother, who died mysteriously.

Discusses how the pyramids were built and how they help scientists learn about life in ancient Egypt.

Discusses the building of the Egyptian pyramids, strange stories associated with them, and possible powers possessed by pyramids.

Provides an overview of pyramid traditions throughout the preindustrial world, exploring archaeological, art historical, and architectural data on pyramid building, and considering the relation of pyramids to ancient religions.