Pyramid
1975
First Published
4.18
Average Rating
80
Number of Pages
The construction and use of ancient Egyptian pyramids is beautifully and clearly outlined by David Macaulay, the acclaimed creator of How Things Work. Pyramid is a strong resource for readers looking to expand their knowledge of ancient Egyptian civilization, history, and architecture. Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay explores the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt through richly detailed black-and-white illustrations and clear, concise text. Though created with middle grade readers in mind, all with interest in the topic will enjoy this impressive look at what many consider to be one of the most awesome of humankind's creations. New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year * Boston Globe-Horn Book Award * Christopher Award
Avg Rating
4.18
Number of Ratings
1,403
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3 STARS
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Author
David Macaulay
Author · 32 books
David Macaulay, born in 1946, was eleven when his parents moved from England to Bloomfield, New Jersey. He found himself having to adjust from an idyllic English childhood to life in a fast paced American city. During this time he began to draw seriously, and after graduating from high school he enrolled in the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). After spending his fifth year at RISD in Rome on the European Honors Program, he received a bachelor’s degree in architecture and vowed never to practice. After working as an interior designer, a junior high school teacher, and a teacher at RISD, Macaulay began to experiment with creating books. He published his first book, Cathedral, in 1973. Following in this tradition, Macaulay created other books—including City, Castle, Pyramid, Mill, Underground, Unbuilding, and Mosque—that have provided the explanations of the how and the why in a way that is both accessible and entertaining. From the pyramids of Egypt to the skyscrapers of New York City, the human race’s great architectural and engineering accomplishments have been demystified through Macaulay's elaborate show-and-tells. Five of these titles have been made into popular PBS television programs.
