Books with title Why Why Why Were the Pyramids Built?

"Why were pyramids pyramid shaped?" "How were they built?" "Who were the ancient Egyptians?" "Why did they write on walls?" These are just a few of the questions likely to be asked about ancient Egypt by an inquisitive child. Designed to stimulate further questioning and discovery, this title is one of a history series for children of six and upwards. Packed with pictures, concise text and reader activities, the book brings ancient Egypt to life. It also looks at how we know about life along the Nile over 5,000 years ago.

“A sophisticated yet easily appreciated offering for budding Egyptophiles.” — Kirkus ReviewsEveryone from the mighty king of Egypt to the lowly water carrier claims to have built the pyramid. And whether you’re asking the high priest or the stonemason, each person has a good reason why! Discover the roles these different individuals played in the building of a real pyramid nearly four thousand years ago.

A truly egalitarian look at how a real pyramid was built.Who DID build the pyramid? In this innovative nonfiction title, everyone from the mighty king to the lowly water carrier claims to have built this massive monument. And whether you’re asking the high priest or the stone mason, each person has a good reason to claim credit for a real pyramid that was built more than four thousand years ago. With lively text and bold illustrations, Meredith Hooper and Robin Heighway-Bury create an unusual, carefully researched look at one of the wonders of ancient Egypt. Meredith Hooper has worked with Egyptologists at the British Museum in London and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to create this story—and fact-filled endnotes provide even more fascinating information.