Building the Great Pyramid

by Kevin Jackson and Jonathan Stamp

Book Overview

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest and sole-surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and has inspired more speculation than any other building on Earth. Using state-of-the-art... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552977196
• ISBN13: 9781552977194
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

Customer Reviews

Response to review preceding this one

This is not a review, as I do not own this book and I have not read it. I would just like to point out that if what the previous reveiwer is saying is true (that this book explains the "mainstream" theory that the Great Pyramid was a tomb) then the book is informational and valid. The Great Pyramid WAS a tomb. This isn't a theory, its fact. Do not listen to those who will have you believe that such a masterwork of human achievement is some sort of bizarre alien sign or supernatural powerhouse. All EVIDENCE (not conjecture) suggests that the pyramid was a tomb of the great pharaoh (reportedly, a tyrant) Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt. So, buy this book to read the specifics of a theory about how this feat was constructed (by humans, for humans). I know I will. Thanks, G.R.

Building the Great Pyramid (of Giza) by Jackson et.

The book describes in great detail the likely approach tobuilding the Great Pyramid of Giza or one of the 8 wonders ofthe world. The work describes building techniques of Sneferuand provides numerous pictures of pyramidal structures.It explains how priests or Thoth presided over formalceremonies. In addition, there is a picture showing how Khufuutilized a pendulum to align the pyramid with the stars.The work is a marvel which depicts life in Egypt over 4000years ago. There are descriptions showing how Hemiuncesupervised the building of the pyramids utilizing dozensof men to haul pieces of stone up to 2 tons in weight.This book is a "must read" for Egyptologists, world historyenthusiasts, mathematicians/engineers, sociologists and ahost of other professions. This work could be utilizedin a large class project or school presentation.It is highly recommended.