| The Great Pyramid: The Story of the Farmers, the God-King and the Most Astonding Structure Ever Built Contributor(s): Mann, Elizabeth (Author), Turco, Laura Lo (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1931414114 ISBN-13: 9781931414111 Publisher: Mikaya Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Middle East |
| Dewey: 932 |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Series: Wonders of the World (Mikaya Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 9.14" W x 9.94" (0.55 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Middle East - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 28237 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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." |
Contributor Bio(s): Mann, Elizabeth: - by Elizabeth Mann and illustrated by Laura Lo Turco |