"An exploration of the questions and mysteries surrounding the pyramids of Egypt. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on ancient Egypt, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
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As Verner explains the magnitude of this accomplishment, he also traces the stories and ideas of the intrepid scientists who uncovered the mysteries of the pyramids. “Editor’s Choice . . . this comprehensive volume details everything ...
Here also is the riveting story of Jean-Pierre Houdin's single-minded search for solutions to the mysteries that have bedeviled Egyptologists for centuries, such as the purpose of the enigmatic Grand Gallery and the Pyramid's crack.
Introduces readers to the myths, science, and technology surrounding the creation and exploration of the Egyptian pyramids.
The book presents computer-generated perspective views of the interiors of the pyramids, and includes accounts of the looters, explorers and great expeditions.
This book includes a map, inline glossary definitions, and lots more! This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmental Reading Assessment.
The book includes more than 350 stunning full-color images and diagrams. This is the second in a series of three volumes of research and evidence gathered from grassroots expeditions to Giza, Luxor, Saqqara, Abydos and Abu Simbel.
This book takes a closer look at the information that archaeology has revealed and the lasting impact of these findings.
Explores the history and culture of ancient Egypt, discussing pharaohs, pyramids, and mummification, on board pages cut to replicate a 3-D pyramid.
Explore the mysteries of history through the ancient Egyptian pyramids in this precisely leveled text, which introduces the shape of the pyramid as well as the different types of pyramids found in the world.