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Description
This book examines the Great Pyramid of Khufu, exploring the mystery of the ancient people who built it as well as their organization, enthusiasm, and genius.
Quick Summary
If your kid has ever wondered how in the world ancient people built the Great Pyramid without modern machines, this short book packs a lot of answers into less than 7,000 words. Johansen walks readers through the surprising organization and brainpower behind Khufu's tomb the kind of stuff that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about ancient history. It's a quick read that works really well for kids who love facts, mysteries, or anything about ancient Egypt, and even reluctant readers can finish it without feeling overwhelmed. Parents will appreciate that it's educational without being dry, and it'll likely leave kids with a new respect for what human beings figured out thousands of years ago. Think of it as a gateway into bigger books about ancient civilizations once they catch the bug.