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The construction and use of ancient Egyptian pyramids is beautifully and clearly outlined by David Macaulay, the acclaimed creator of How Things Work.

Pyramid is a strong resource for readers looking to expand their knowledge of ancient Egyptian civilization,... Read Full Overview

Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay explores the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt through richly detailed black-and-white illustrations and concise text. This comprehensive resource on the construction and use of ancient Egyptian pyramids is perfect for... Read Full Overview

Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.

Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.

Pyramids. Majestic man-made stone structures rising up from the desert. Impressive both in their size and in the the imagination and human effort it took to create them. Built to deny the finality of death and the limitations of time, pyramids stand before us as towering remnants... Read Full Overview

Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.

Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.