Mysteries Of: Pyramids, The [Library Binding]

Anne Millard (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Mysteries Of--

From the ancient ziggurats of Mesopotamia to the step pyramids of the Maya, the engrossing text and detailed pictures of Pyramids provides a thorough historical overview of all types of pyramids. This reference also reveals how these structures were constructed, what was kept inside them, and why they were important. Illustrated glossary.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6?Though these titles suggest that they grapple with the unanswered questions of outer space and ancient Egypt, what they actually include is known information, with a few "what ifs" thrown in for spice. Universe covers the history of how humans have viewed space, as well as facts on the moon, planets, galaxies, stars, and current and future space exploration. Pyramids traces ancient Egyptian culture (mummies, religion, hieroglyphs), its discoveries, and scanty information on other pyramids around the world. The books' layout favors browsing over research; paragraph-long captions annotate full-color illustrations and photographs, but rarely give in-depth information on one topic. Simplification and attempts to cover too much too briefly mar both books. Many other titles cover similar material equally well, or better. Try The Visual Dictionary of the Universe (DK, 1993) or James Putnam's Pyramid (Knopf, 1994) for better fact and photo coverage of the same topics.?Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
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Gr. 4^-6. Millard's examination of pyramids is sure to be popular: the nicely designed, oversize format; attractive, full-color illustrations; and concise, clearly written text are very appealing. Millard's own interest in Egypt is evident, as more than half the book is devoted to Egyptian pyramids from all three kingdoms. She provides a wealth of information on their design, construction, and purpose, as well as on ancient funerary practices and the workers' roles. Far less detailed information is supplied for pyramids in the Americas, and a single double-page spread covers pyramids in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Although unfamiliar terms are defined in the text, an illustrated glossary provides additional information. Chris Sherman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 40 pages
• Publisher: Copper Beech (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562949381
• ISBN-13: 978-1562949389
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,855,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars informative, detailed info on tombs & temples of 4 cultures, May 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Pyramids (Hardcover)

This book tells a lot about about mummifying and how the pyramid complex was arranged. It also shows various forms of writing by the various cultures. It had lots of information and very detailed pictures, so I can get a real picture of it in my mind even though I've never been to Giza or Peru or Mexico. My favorite page was the one about how the Egyptians mummify people, because I just like how they preserved bodies, because it was neat and clever and really worked. About the Aztec pyramids in the Americas, I liked the Tenochtitlan floating city/island, and the Chinampas which were floating gardens. The whole book was great! age 7.5