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Pyramid - by David Macaulay (Paperback)

Name: Pyramid - by David Macaulay (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 53755589
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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.

Book Synopsis

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

Specifications

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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