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Product Identifiers
PublisherMikaya Press
ISBN-101931414114
ISBN-139781931414111
eBay Product ID (ePID)49214073
Product Key Features
Book TitleGreat Pyramid : the Story of the Farmers, the God-King and the Most Astonding Structure Ever Built
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicHistory / Middle East, History / Ancient
IllustratorYes, Turco, Laura Lo
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorElizabeth Mann
Book SeriesWonders of the World Book Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsInformative, entertaining, often riveting, these books offer readers important pieces of history and bring the civilizations to life... A must-have series! Highly Recommended., Informative, entertaining, often riveting, these books offer readers important pieces of history and bring the civilizations to life... A must-have series! Highly recommended., Conveys the story as adventure without ever resorting to melodrama and explores the history and architecture... in highly readable form., Mann conveys the story as adventure without ever resorting to melodrama and explores the history and architecture... in highly readable form., Mann conveys the story as adventure without ever resorting to melodrama and explores the history and architecture... in highly readable form. [Starred review:] Eye-catching... beautifully designed.
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToEighth Grade
Dewey Decimal932
SynopsisHere's the story of the Great Pyramid and the people who built it. In the author's telling, the Old Kingdom comes alive: a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god in life and in death. Tens of thousands of farmers left home each year to chisel hard stone without iron tools and move 10-ton blocks up steep grades without the use of a wheel, all to the glory of the Pharaoh. "Wonders of the World" series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. ""One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."" - Booklist, "Mann conveys the story as adventure without ever resorting to melodrama and explores the history and architecture... in highly readable form." --Booklist Here's the story of the Great Pyramid and the people who built it. In the author's telling, the Old Kingdom comes alive: a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god in life and in death. Tens of thousands of farmers left home each year to chisel hard stone without iron tools and move 10-ton blocks up steep grades without the use of a wheel, all to the glory of the Pharaoh. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers." -- Booklist, Here's the story of the Great Pyramid and the people who built it. In the author's telling, the Old Kingdom comes alive: a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god in life and in death. Tens of thousands of farmers left home each year to chisel hard stone without iron tools and move 10-ton blocks up steep grades without the use of a wheel, all to the glory of the Pharaoh. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers." - Booklist, Nearly 50 stories high, the Great Pyramid was built more than 4,500 years ago, made from over 2,300,000 giant stone blocks and constructed by primitive farmers. Some believe it was created by people from outer space, but the true story of the Great Pyramid is even more fascinating than the speculation. 44 illustrations and photos. Double gatefolds., Now in paperback: A history of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it.
