by Lawrence Schimel (Author), Jenn Ely (Illustrator)
Get a firsthand look at the construction of the Great Pyramids
Thousands of years ago, the people of ancient Egypt began constructing enormous buildings called pyramids. Many of them still stand today. Have you ever wondered how they were built? Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow the story of Khalid, Merti, and Sabu as they get a firsthand look at the construction of these amazing structures. They will discover what materials were used, what kinds of tools workers used, and much more.
Author Biography
Jenn Ely loves stories! As a child, she spent a lot of time doodling characters from her favorite tales. As an adult, not much has changed. She spends her days in her home studio in Portland, Oregon, designing worlds for various animated films, television shows, and the occasional book.
Lawrence Schimel is an award-winning author who writes in both Spanish and English. He has published over 50 books for kids. He lives in Madrid, Spain, where in addition to his own writing, he works as a literary translator.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 7.4 x 8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: If You Were a Kid Building a Pyramid
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 0.5
