Pyramid (Eyewitness Books)

by James Putnam

Other authorsPeter Hayman (Photographer), Geoff Brightling (Photographer)
Hardcover, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

ARTS A.400

Publication

Alfred A. Knopf

Pages

63

Description

Discover the timeless grandeur of the pyramids--from the massive tombs of Egypt's pharaohs to the majestic temples of ancient Mexico.

Description

Discover what archeological finds have revealed about life on the banks of the Nile during the Pyramid Age. See the pyramids and temples of Egypt and Mexico in breathtaking detail as well as statues of pharaohs, officials, workers, and religious texts written on stone and papyrus thousands of years ago; the interior passages of the Great Pyramid, and more.

Collection

Barcode

3278

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

63 p.; 11.25 inches

ISBN

067986170X / 9780679861706

User reviews

LibraryThing member mrsarey
This book is a very good young adult in-depth look at the history of pyramids in Egypt, Nubia and Mexico.
LibraryThing member Jmmott
The Eyewitness Books series is one of my personal favorites. They provide a headfirst dive into a subject with vibrant illustrations and clear explanations of different aspects of the topic. Pyramid does not disappoint with its coverage of Egyptian, Mesoamerican, and modern incarnations of
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pyramids. A thorough index allows for quick reference.
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Rating

½ (14 ratings; 4)

Call number

ARTS A.400
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