The Great Pyramid

Travel 4,000 years back in time to The Great Pyramid: Egypt's Tomb for All Time. Young readers will meet Khufu, a great pharaoh who built this mighty pyramid to hold his tomb-one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Children will learn about ancient Egyptian civilization, and discover how archaeologists employ modern technology to find clues into the past. Full-color photographs, map, timeline, and an intriguing narrative will capture students' imaginations. The Great Pyramid is part of Bearport's Castles, Palaces & Tombs series.

You (the reader) are an Egyptian peasant who farms for your wealthy landlord. During the wet season you are ordered to help build the pharaoh's tomb. As a pyramid builder you will get an insider's look at what it took to build these massive monuments, such as excavating stone blocks, hauling stones to the site and setting them, masonry work, painting, and sculpting. After reading this book there will be no doubt in your mind that this is definitely a hazardous job you'd rather not have.

The ancient Egyptians thought big and built bigger, leaving behind monuments and messages that have endured for five millennia despite tomb robbers and the ravages of time. Pyramids and mummies tell us about their deaths, but new technologies are peeling the wraps off their mysterious lives. In Everything Ancient Egypt kids will discover all they want to know about the mysteries of ancient Egypt and learn new weird, wacky, and fascinating facts as well. Sections in the book include Rise of the Pharaohs, Death and the Afterlife, Life in Ancient Egypt, and Fun With Ancient Egypt (a section that provides readers with exciting hands-on learning!). Stunning photos and an interactive glossary round out this exciting and engaging new series addition.