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A color-illustrated overview of how the Great Pyramid was constructed, covering its design, the life of a conscript, Egyptian society and mythology, and crank theories.

Engineer Craig B. Smith presents his analysis of how the Great Pyramid of Giza was designed and constructed, from selecting and preparing the site, to placing the last of the white casing stones on the pyramid face.

Historians, archaeologists, engineers, and stonemasons study the construction of two architectural wonders--the Great Pyramid and an Egyptian obelisk--and test their theories about how they were built by attempting to replicate them with traditional tools.

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and witness the creation of the most amazing pyramid of all; interactive illustrations explore such topics as the mummification process, implements used to build the pyramid, and the myth of Osiris and Isis.

Presents twenty trivia facts about the Great Pyramid, including information about the construction, the size, and more.

"This title explores and explains how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built.

Introduces the pyramids of Ancient Egypt and the mummies and treasures found in the tombs inside them.

Learn about the king that inspired The Great Pyramid and the lives of the workers who built it.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the Great Pyramid of Giza to young readers.

Explains why and how the Egyptians built the Great Pyramid at Giza.

An introduction to the Great Pyramid of Giza, featuring photographs and text that examine its history, location, construction, interior and exterior architecture, and more.