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The Building of the Great Pyramid

The Story Of Series

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A dramatic way to explore true-life stories from History. Each graphic novel in this brillian new series brings to life major historical events and key figures from the past.

In this book, the story behind the building of one of the wonders of the world is brought to life.

It follows the reign of Pharaoh Cheops from his early days preparing to be Pharaoh, through the years of building this most famous monolith, to his eventual death and incarceration in his fantastic tomb.

In separate strands, read about the lives of an Egyptian farmer who is drafted in to work on the building of the pyramid, a stonemason and the pyramid's architect. Find out how the pyramid was built and what everyday life was like for the builders and craftsmen working on the site.

It offers an absorbing and information-packed look at the life of both the rich and the poor in ancient Egypt.

The Country Of Egypt
Lower And Upper Egypt
Unification
King Narmer
The First Pyramids
Local Fascination

The Life Of Pharaoh
Many Servants
A Living God
Annual Floods
Pleasing The Gods
Pharaoh Sneferu
Birth Of Knfu
Death Of Sneferu

Khufu's Big Plan
In A Father's Honour
Plans Are Made
Gathering Labourers
Where To Build
The Religious Ceremony
Work Begins

Transporting The Materials
Skilled Workers
Shipping The Stones
The Building Site
Injuries
Workers Spare Time
Passages And Vents
Laying The Limestone
Special Materials

Death Of A Pharaoh
Death Of Khuku
Mummification
Transport By Boat
The Opening Of The Mouth
Pyramids Complex
A Series Of Chambers
Khnufu's Resting Place
Grave Robbers
The Pyramids Today

Timeline And Did You Know?
Glossary
Index

ISBN: 9781846960031
ISBN-10: 1846960037
Series: Story of...
Audience: Children
For Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 48
Published: 6th July 2006
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.4  x 0.9
Weight (kg): 0.13