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Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.

Discusses the design, purpose, and excavation of the pyramids ofancient Egypt, the Egyptians' beliefs about death, how mummieswere made, and some legends about the pyramids.

"Many people are familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about what happened after ancient times? What is Egypt like today? Readers discover the answer in this detailed guide to the world's most populous Arab nation. Chapters focused on history, geography, government, and language supplement common curriculum topics, and others focused on leisure activities, arts, festivals, and food give readers a closer look at what everyday life is like Egypt. Captivating...

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

Describes the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas and their significance in the social, political, and religious life of long-vanished civilizations.

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Egypt.

Readers explore different aspects of Ancient Egypt's economy, including the importance of the sea and how papermaking was an art essential to Egypt's success. Students will gain an understanding of how the culture used money and which trades flourished during this period of history.

Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt.