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Pyramid - by David Macaulay (Paperback)

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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, history, and architecture.Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay explores the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt through richly detailed black-and-white illustrations and clear, concise text.Though created with middle grade readers in mind, all with interest in the topic will enjoy this impressive look at what many consider to be one of the most awesome of humankind's creations.New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year * Boston Globe-Horn Book Award * Christopher Award
  • 10 Years
  • 11.9" x 8.9" Paperback
  • 80 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Architecture

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"David Macaulay's brilliant Pyramid shows, detail by detail, how the great pharaohs' burial places were conceived and constructed. . . . His draftsmanship is unexcelled, and his book is pharaonic in opulence and design".--Time.



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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, history, and architecture.

Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay explores the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt through richly detailed black-and-white illustrations and clear, concise text.

Though created with middle grade readers in mind, all with interest in the topic will enjoy this impressive look at what many consider to be one of the most awesome of humankind's creations.

New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year * Boston Globe-Horn Book Award * Christopher Award



Review Quotes




"David Macaulay's brilliant Pyramid shows, detail by detail, how the great pharaohs' burial places were conceived and constructed. His draftsmanship is unexcelled, and his book is pharaonic in opulence and design." - Time

"Riveting, entertaining, and instructive. Will undoubtedly find favor among young and old." - Publishers Weekly

"He's done it again. An outstanding book." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Another tour de force." - School Library Journal


Dimensions (Overall): 11.9 Inches (H) x 8.9 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10 Years
Sub-Genre: Architecture
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 80
Publisher: Clarion Books
Format: Paperback
Author: David Macaulay
Language: English
Street Date: April 26, 1982
TCIN: 53755589
UPC: 9780395321218
Item Number (DPCI): 248-01-5670
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 8.9 inches width x 11.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds
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