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1) Pyramids
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Presents photos and information about Egyptian pyramids. Discusses construction, ancient Egyptian culture, archaeologists, and mummies. Includes a glossary and quiz.
2) Pyramids
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"People travel thousands of miles to see the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. Even with the amazing skyscrapers constructed today, these 4,500-year-old wonders remain some of the most astounding structures on Earth. In this well-researched volume, 100 facts about these intriguing buildings and other pyramids will take readers around the world to Egypt, China, Mexico, and even a glass pyramid in Paris, France. Vibrant photographs, interesting activities, and...
3) Pyramids
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"Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, including how and why they were built"--Provided by publisher.
4) Pyramids
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Describes the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas and their significance in the social, political, and religious life of long-vanished civilizations.
5) Pyramids
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Examines historical and anecdotal evidence, as well as modern theories about ancient pyramids around the world, features primary source quotes from scientists, experts, and eyewitnesses, and includes sidebars and illustrations.
6) Pyramids
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"Simple text and color photographs introduce pyramid shapes and give examples of pyramids in the real world"--Provided by publisher.
7) Pyramids
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Rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to pyramids that are found in the world around us.
8) Pyramids
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This book describes pyramids in Egypt, pyramids of Nubia in Sudan, Angor Wat (a pyramid-shaped Hindu temple) in Cambodia, and the pyramid of Kukulkan (at Chichen Itza) in Mexico.
10) Pyramids
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Explains how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids, describing the methods they used and the purpose of the pyramids.
12) Pyramids
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Discusses the building, purpose, and mystical associations of the Egyptian pyramids.
13) Pyramids
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Introduces pyramids to young readers, including what they look like, how they work, and examples of different pyramidal shapes in the world.
16) Pyramids
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The seventh book in the award-winning comic fantasy Discworld series by Terry Pratchett.
Unlike most teenaged boys, Teppic isn't chasing girls and working at the mall. Instead he's just inherited the throne of the desert kingdom Djelibeybi—a job that's come a bit earlier than he expected (a turn of fate his recently departed father wasn't too happy about either).
It's bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic
...18) Pyramids of Giza
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This book explores their history, the people responsible for their creation, and the science behind their construction. It also features informative text, colorful photographs and maps, insightful sidebars, and a timeline detailing the steps toward construction.
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The Pyramids of Giza, built more than 4,000 years ago in Egypt, are among the most iconic structures in human history. Engineering the Pyramids of Giza looks at the ancient Egyptian leaders the pyramids were built for, the challenges that the designers and builders would have faced, and modern theories of the construction methods that might have been used.
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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the mysterious writing...
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the mysterious writing...