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Middle East - The Great Pyramid: The story of the farmers, the god-king and the most astonding structure ever built (Wonders of the World Book)

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Book Synopsis: Nearly 50 stories high, The Great Pyramid was built more than 4,500 years ago, made from over 2,300,00 giant stone blocks and constructed by primitive farmers. Some believe aliens from outer space created it, but the true story of the Great Pyramid is even more fascinating than the speculation.

A nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert had a king who was a god in life and death. Tens of thousands of farmers left their homes each year to chisel hard stone without iron tools and move 10-ton blocks up steep grades without the use of a wheel. Elizabeth Mann captures the marvel that is The Great Pyramid and the people that built it. She tells the story of a world that is strange, distant and yet poignantly human. In the process, The Great Pyramid and the Old Kingdom become more than dusty remnants of an ancient civilization; they come alive.

Laura Lo Turco's shimmering paintings are a perfect visual complement to the text, combining reality with a sense of awe and mystery. Photographs of haunting 4,500-year old walls and statues let Ancient Egypt remind the young reader that these people were indeed real.

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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Discover the captivating story behind one of the greatest wonders of the world - The Great Pyramid. This book will transport you back more than 4,500 years ago, where primitive farmers built an astonishing structure with over 2,300,000 giant stone blocks. Marvel at their incredible feat of engineering as you delve into the true story that is even more fascinating than the speculation of extraterrestrial involvement.

Immerse yourself in a world where a nation of farmers on the edge of a harsh desert were led by a god-king. Learn about the tens of thousands of farmers who dedicated their lives to chiseling hard stone without the aid of iron tools and transporting 10-ton blocks up steep grades without the use of a wheel. Elizabeth Mann's compelling narrative brings the people and their remarkable achievements to life, making The Great Pyramid and the Old Kingdom more than just relics of the past.

To fully captivate your imagination, Laura Lo Turco's shimmering paintings beautifully complement the text, infusing a sense of awe and mystery. Additionally, haunting photographs of ancient walls and statues will remind you that the people of Ancient Egypt were real, further enhancing your connection to their incredible story.

The Wonders of the World series has received numerous awards and has been praised for its ability to take young readers on thrilling adventures while imparting technical information in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. The lavishly realistic illustrations in this series strike a perfect balance between accuracy and capturing the human element. These books have been touted as one of the top ten non-fiction series for young readers by Booklist.

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