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Pyramid (1988)

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The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, remains an awe-inspiring phenomenon and mystery to the modern world.

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Middle
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Pyramid

The Living Tomb

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This book offers children the thrill of examining a past civilization through the eyes of an archaeologist. Gorgeous, full-color panoramas of ancient landmarks are magnified with inset illustrations to reveal fascinating details. Readers uncover another layer of knowledge with each new page, including an up-close view of the lives of the people who built the structure, from peasant workers to all-powerful rulers.

The Living Tomb

Ancient Egypt

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Explore Ancient Egypt with great hands-on resources.

Kit includes:
2 laminated teachers guides
1 Replica of the Rosetta Stone scaled to 1/3 of the original size
5 posters:

  • General Ancient Egypt
  • Egyptian Hieroglyphs
  • The Tutankhamun Treasures
  • Ancient Egyptian Ships
  • Artists Impression of Jackdaw 124
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    Ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egyptian Technology

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    Egypt's pyramids are a testament to the technology used by this ancient civilization. Readers will learn about technologies, such as agricultural tools and irrigation systems, that helped Egypt thrive. Chapters explore how these innovations developed and the role technology played in establishing one of the most advanced cultures in the ancient world.

    Ancient Egyptian Technology

    Ancient Egyptian Geography

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    The Nile River was crucial to the growth of Egyptian civilization. Maps help illustrate the contrast between river and desert, and engaging text explains how geography influenced Egypt's settlement and migration patterns and even its religion. This book addresses people's relationship to their environment, a key social-studies concept.

    Ancient Egyptian Geography

    Ancient Egyptian Daily Life

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    Many books about Ancient Egypt focus on the lives of the pharaohs, however this unique book instead paints a picture of daily life for more ordinary citizens. Readers will learn about how people were educated, what role women played in society, and what family life was like--including facts about what childhood was like in Ancient Egypt.

    Ancient Egyptian Daily Life