Building the Great Pyramid
Author: Jackson, Kevin
Publisher: Firefly Books, 2003
Jackson examines how the Great Pyramid at Giza could have been built using primitive tools only. He also traces the history of the site from the Greek visitors to the archaeological expeditions.
The Complete Pyramids. Solving the Ancient Mysteries
Author: Lehner, Mark
Publisher: Thames and Hudson 1997
In the first fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid of ancient Egypt, Egyptologist Mark Lehner surveys the history, building, and use of the pyramids in unprecedented detail.
The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt
Author: Wilkinson, Richard H.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2000
In this book from the series "The Complete…" Wilkinson provides an in-depth study of temples in Ancient Egypt, their evolution, decoration and purpose.
Egyptian Pyramids and Mastaba Tombs
Author: Watson, Philip
Publisher: Lubrecht and Cramer, 1999
The development of tombs from mastaba to pyramid in Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian Rock-cut Tombs
Author: Dodson, Aidan
Publisher: Shire Egyptology, 1999
This book examines the rock-cut tombs of Ancient Egypt, focussing on the tombs of Deir el-Medina and the tombs from the New Kingdom.
The Great Pyramid: An Interactive Book
Authors: Cooper, Roscoe - Croll, Carolyn
Publisher: Troll Assoc., 1998
Reading Level: ages 4 to 8
Discover the mysterious world of ancient Egypt as you turn pages to reveal pop-ups of each stage of construction, and pull tabs to unfoil the secrets of the architect.
The Great Pyramid (Great Buildings)
Author: Martell, H.M.
Publisher: Raintree, 1998
Reading Level: ages 4 to 8
An in-depth review of the Great Pyramid at Giza.
The Great Pyramids of Giza
Author: D'Hooghe, A. - Bruwier, M.C.
Publisher: Vilo, 2000
The Pyramid Builders of Ancient Egypt: A Modern Investigation of Pharaoh's Workforce
Author: David, Rosalie
Publisher: Routledge, 1996
Who were the men and women that participated in the building of the Pyramids? This is the question that Rosalie David tries to answer, based on the most recent finds and archaeological discoveries.
The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
Author: Hawass, Zahi
Publisher: Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 1990
The Pyramids from the Old Kingdom are the subject of this book by Zahi Hawass.
The Pyramids of Egypt
Author: Edwards, I.E.S.
Publisher: Penguin, 1992
The history of Pyramid Building in Ancient Egypt, by one of the most authoritative experts on the subject.
Pyramid
Author: Macaulay, David
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, 1975
Reading Level: ages 9 to 12
Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
Pyramid
Author: McCall, Henrietta
Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1999
Reading Level: ages 9 to 12
Nicely formatted and age appropriate, "Pyramid" focuses on the construction and uses of pyramids.
The Secrets of the Sphinx. Restoration Past and Present
Author: Hawass, Z. - Ali Gaballa, G., e.a.
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press, 1998
The history of the great Sphinx at Giza, up until its most recent restoration.
Temples of Ancient Egypt
Authors: Arnold, Dieter e.a. (ed)
Publisher: Cornell Univ. Press, 1997
The temple in Ancient Egypt was more than just a place of prayer and worship for the gods. It represented the entire cosmos and its creation. Dieter Arnold presents a fascinating study of the different types of temples, their evolution and their function.
Temples of the Last Pharaohs
Author: Arnold, Dieter
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999
The Greek-Roman Period saw a renewed activity in temple-building and decoration. Dieter Arnold provides an overview of these last temples.