Pyramid
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1975 · Est. 31 min read

Pyramid

Written by David Macaulay

Uncover ancient Egypt's secrets of life and death.

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80 pages· 4,563 words· Est. 31 min read
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Journey into ancient Egypt's enigmatic world, where life and death intertwine. Discover the profound philosophies that guided a civilization, revealed through captivating black and white illustrations. What mysteries will you uncover?

From the publisher

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

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1976)
At a glance
Format
Pages
80
Words
4,563
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1110L
Themes & topics
Books about EgyptBooks about constructionBooks about architectureBooks about pyramidsBooks about how things work and are made
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.5
F&P level
~Z
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
18491
Publication
Published
September 10, 1975
First published
January 1, 1975
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395214077

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