The Great Pyramid - (Wonders of the World Book) by Elizabeth Mann (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> 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. </p><p> <b><i>Wonders of the World</i> series</b> </p><p> 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. </p><p> <i>One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers.</i><br /> - Booklist </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[Starred review: ] Eye-catching... beautifully designed.-- "School Library Journal" (1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Informative, entertaining, often riveting, these books offer readers important pieces of history and bring the civilizations to life... A must-have series! Highly recommended.--Gail Hamilton "Canadian Materials" (10/27/2006 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Mann conveys the story as adventure without ever resorting to melodrama and explores the history and architecture... in highly readable form.-- "Booklist" (1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> <b>Elizabeth Mann</b> has written nine Wonders of the World books, an award-winning series. She is former teacher in New York, holds an M.S.E. and is cofounder of Mikaya Press. </p><p> <b>Laura Lo Turco</b> works from her studio in Brooklyn, New York. <i>The Great Pyramid</i> was her third book. </p>
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