Where are the Great Pyramids? / Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler ; illustrated by Jerry Hoare.
Provides the history of and facts about the Great Pyramids of Egypt. The Great Pyramids of Egypt--all kids over the age of five recognize them instantly. These massive tombs were built thousands of years ago, and still no one knows exactly how the ancient Egyptians did it! In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made. Easy to read and scrupulously researched, this explores the mysteries that have attracted countless visitors to the pyramids for centuries.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780606375474
- ISBN: 1484465326
- ISBN: 9781484465325
- ISBN: 9780448484099
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations, color folded map ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), 2015.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Where are the Great Pyramids? -- The gift of the Nile -- From mud to stone -- The Great Pyramids of Giza -- Building the pyramids -- Living forever -- Building for the ages -- Still giving up their secrets -- Pyramids in other lands, other times -- Timelines. |
Target Audience Note: | 3456 Childrens Plus, Inc. 820 Lexile. 820L Lexile. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 1.0 176626. |
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Subject: | Civilization > Juvenile literature. Pyramids > Egypt > Juvenile literature. Egypt > Antiquities > Juvenile literature. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Baker County Library | 932 .H776w 2015 (Text) | 37814003704526 | JUV NON-FICTION - NEW | Reshelving | - | ||
Ontario Community Library | j. 932 HOOBL (Text) | 33330004342376 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |