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Presents a photographic introduction to pyramids, explaining what they are, discussing how and when they were built, examining the purpose of pyramids, and looking at different pyramids around the world.

"It took 70 days to prepare a pharaoh's body for burial. First, the organs had to be removed from the body. Only the heart was left because Egyptians believed that it contained the soul."--BOOK JACKET.

Massive pyramids tower over the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. Built in the Bronze Age, these immense stone structures were engineered with remarkable precision. How did the ancient Egyptians construct them without the use of modern tools? Why were they built? Throughout the centuries, historians and archaeologists have studied the pyramids and other Egyptian artifacts in search of possible answers to these questions. The pyramids are filled with...

Provides a history of the Egyptian pyramids and explains how and why they were built.

An overview of ancient Egypt that covers mummies, pyramids, religion, funerals, and daily life as well as tomb discoveries and raiding. Includes a list of museums and sources for further research

Find out who the ancient Egyptians were, when and where they lived, their daily lives, pharaohs and Queens, how pyramids were built, etc.

Discusses the famous pyramids of Egypt, how they were built, and how they were involved in the religious beliefs and burial practices of the ancient Egyptians.

"Uncover the mystery of the Egyptian pyramids with diagrams, strong photos, and hi/lo text"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why they were built, the pharaohs who were buried inside, and what the ruins are like today"--Provided by publisher.

Using thumb indexes, zoom through time--minutes, days, years, or sometimes even centuries--from one page to the next.