20 Fun Facts About The Great Pyramid

Discusses interesting facts about the history of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.

There are many ancient pyramids in Egypt, but there's only one Great Pyramid. Completed around 2550 BC, it is the largest pyramid of the ancient world. Although it was originally a tomb for an Egyptian emperor, today the pyramid is a link to the past, as well as a highly popular destination for world travelers. Dazzling photographs of the Great Pyramid and others from around the world are sure to intrigue and educate readers, and illustrations and graphic organizers help readers learn more from the text.

Presents facts, photographs and information on the Great Wall of China.

Discusses twenty interesting facts about the history of the Colosseum.

Provides information about Machu Picchu, including such facts as the lack of an Incan writing system and that the whole structure was built without mortar.

For thousands of years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest manmade structure on Earth. Although modern buildings have surpassed it in size, few places hold more appeal. The Great Pyramid maintains a towering presence in world history and in the imagination of all who have seen it rising from the desert sands. In this book, full-color photographs spotlight the pyramid and its context. Through 20 exciting facts about the historical, cultural, and archaeological significance of the Great Pyramid, readers journey into the world of this remarkable monument.

This book examines the history, construction, and legacy of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Provides information about Stonehenge, including such facts as the whereabouts of its sister monuments and that some legends say that Merlin built it.