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Mikaya Press, 2006-04-02

Great Pyramid: The Story of the Farmers, the God-King and the Most Astonding Structure Ever Built

Great Pyramid: The Story of the Farmers, the God-King and the Most Astonding Structure Ever Built

Wonders of the World Book and Wonders of the World (Mikaya Paperback)

Elizabeth Mann, Author

Laura Lo Turco, Illustrator

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9781931414111

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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.
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This richly illustrated narrative blends art, science, and storytelling to explore one of the world’s great architectural feats. Readers gain both historical insight and creative appreciation for design, perseverance, and the mystery of ancient ingenuity.

Keywords and Themes: Achievement • Ancient • Design • History • Ingenuity • Juvenile Nonfiction • Middle East • Perseverance • Problem-Solving • Wonder

Readability • 5.9

Age Range • 9-13

Pages • 48

Subjects • Great Pyramid (Egypt) - Juvenile literature • Egypt - Civilization - To 332 BC - Juvenile l

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Ancient • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Middle East

"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

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