pyramids

Examines significant stages in the history of an Egyptian pyramid, from the early days in which it was planned and built, to their designation as tourist attractions in the twenty-first century.

Photographs, maps, and easy-to-follow text introduce students to the pyramids of Egypt, describing how they were built, what their purpose was, and how they help scientists learn about the past.

Examines fashions common in ancient Egypt; daily life for a child; hieroglyphics; religious beliefs and mummification; the Nile River; pyramids of Giza.

"Simple text and photographs present ancient Egyptian pyramids, their construction, and their interaction with the environment--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

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

Provides an easy-to-read overview of Egyptian pyramids and the burial practices associated with them, and introduces the pyramids of other countries.

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

Examines the mythology and history behind the pyramids of the world, including the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, the ziggurats of Babylon, and the temples of the Aztecs and Mayans, and provides information on pyramid construction, the people who built them, and their priests and gods.

A humorous overview featuring cartoon illustrations, which describes the construction of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, the life and various jobs of the workers, and the burial of the pharaoh.

While visiting his uncle in Egypt, Gabe and his cousin learn a secret chant that brings a mummy to life in the lost tomb of an Egyptian prince.