Where Are the Great Pyramids? book cover
  • Wonders of the World
  • Places / Landmarks
  • World History

Where Are the Great Pyramids?

Which of these facts are true?
The largest pyramid is one of the biggest buildings in the world
Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are the only ones still standing
No one knows exactly how the Egyptians built them


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.

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