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| pyramid david macaulay: Pyramid David Macaulay, 1975 Follows the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Pyramid Ismail Kadare, 2011-11-21 Egypt in the twenty-sixth century BC. The young pharaoh Cheops wants to forgo the construction of a pyramid in his honor, but his court sages hasten to persuade him otherwise. The pyramid, they tell him, is not a tomb but a paradox, designed to appease the masses by oppressing them. It is a symbol of nothing, a useless and infinite project designed to waste the country’s wealth and keep security and prosperity, ever the fonts of sedition, constantly at bay. And so the greatest pyramid in the world has ever seen begins to rise. Rumors multiply. A secret police is formed. Conspiracies—real and imagined—swirl around the rising edifice. The most drastic purges follow. By the time the first stone is laid, Cheops’s subjects are terrified enough to yield to his most murderous whims. Each time one of the massive stones is hoisted into place, dozens of men are crushed, and there are tens of thousands of stones. . . . |
| pyramid david macaulay: Motel of the Mysteries David Macaulay, 1979-10-11 It is the year 4022; all of the ancient country of Usa has been buried under many feet of detritus from a catastrophe that occurred back in 1985. Imagine, then, the excitement that Howard Carson, an amateur archeologist at best, experienced when in crossing the perimeter of an abandoned excavation site he felt the ground give way beneath him and found himself at the bottom of a shaft, which, judging from the DO NOT DISTURB sign hanging from an archaic doorknob, was clearly the entrance to a still-sealed burial chamber. Carson's incredible discoveries, including the remains of two bodies, one of then on a ceremonial bed facing an altar that appeared to be a means of communicating with the Gods and the other lying in a porcelain sarcophagus in the Inner Chamber, permitted him to piece together the whole fabric of that extraordinary civilization. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Great Moments in Architecture David Macaulay, 1978 Humorous architectural sketches of known monuments and objects. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Castle David Macaulay, 1982-10-25 A 1978 Caldecott Honor Book The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest and wry sense of humor punctuating his drawings, David Macaulay traces the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Cathedral David Macaulay, 1973 This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of an imaginary cathedral's growth. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Building Big David Macaulay, 2004-05-10 Why this shape and not that? Why steel instead of concrete or stone? Why put it here and not over there? These are the kinds of questions that David Macaulay asks himself when he observes an architectural wonder. These questions take him back to the basic process of design from which all structures begin, from the realization of a need for the structure to the struggles of the engineers and designers to map out and create the final construction. As only he can, David Macaulay engages readers’ imaginations and gets them thinking about structures they see and use every day — bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, domes, and dams. In Building Big he focuses on the connections between the planning and design problems and the solutions that are finally reached. Whether a structure is imposing or inspiring, he shows us that common sense and logic play just as important a part in architecture as imagination and technology do. As always, Macaulay inspires readers of all ages to look at their world in a new way. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Black and White David Macaulay, 1990 Four brief stories about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Mill David Macaulay, 1989-10-30 This illustrated look at nineteenth-century New England architecture was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. This book, from the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, takes readers of all ages on a journey through a fictional mill town called Wicksbridge. With words and pictures, David Macaulay reveals fascinating details about the planning, construction, and operation of the mills—and gives us a powerful sense of the day-to-day lives of Americans in this era. “His imaginary mills in an imaginary town in Rhode Island, and the generations of people who built and ran them, come to life.” —The New York Times |
| pyramid david macaulay: Angelo David Macaulay, 2006-04-10 High above the rooftops of Rome, Angelo begins his work restoring the façade of a once glorious church. There, among the sticks and feathers, he discovers a wounded bird. Angelo becomes the bird’s reluctant savior. As the church nears completion, Angelo begins to worry about the future of his avian friend. “What will become of you? Where will you go . . . where will you . . . live?” he asks her. Through his artistry as a master craftsman he answers the questions for his humble friend and assures that he, himself will not be forgotten. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Underground David Macaulay, 1983-03-23 This illustrated book gives young readers “a breathtaking and entirely original insight” into the complex systems that exist underneath modern cities (Kirkus, starred review). Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay takes readers on a visual journey through a city's various support systems—the many tunnels, pipes, walls, and other structures that help sustain the bustling life above. In Underground, Macaulay exposes a typical section of this intricate underground network and explains how it works. Along with his beautiful illustrations, Macaulay presents “a straightforward yet fascinating description of the labyrinth beneath the feet of any city dweller. And what a complex covered world [he] reveals! He invents an intersection of two streets and proceeds to show what we all might find if we dared to descend through that Alice-in-Wonderland manhole (The New York Times). |
| pyramid david macaulay: Rome Antics David Macaulay, 1997-10-27 A pigeon carrying an important message takes the reader on a unique tour through Rome. As we follow the path of this somewhat wayward bird, we discover that Rome is a place where past and present live side by side. Every time a corner is turned there is a surprise, just as every turn of the page brings a new perspective. This juxtaposition of ancient and modern, as seen with David Macaulay's ingenious vision, gives the reader an imaginative and informative journey through this wondrous city. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Baaa David Macaulay, 1985-09 For use in schools and libraries only. After the last person has gone from the earth, sheep take over the world, make the same mistakes as man, and eventually they too disappear. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Way Things Work Now David Macaulay, 2016-10-04 A New York Times Bestseller Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Way We Work David Macaulay, 2008-10-07 In this comprehensive and entertaining resource, David Macaulay reveals the inner workings of the human body as only he could. In order to present this complicated subject in an accurate and entertaining way, he put in years of research. He sat in on anatomy classes, dissections, and even reached inside the rib cages of two cadavers to compare their spleen sizes. He observed numerous surgeries, including a ten-hour procedure where a diseased pancreas was removed, as well as one where a worn-out old knee was replaced by a brand new one. This hands-on investigation gives Macaulay a unique perspective to lead his readers on a visual journey through the workings of the human body. The seven sections within the book take us from the cells that form our foundation to the individual systems they build. Each beautifully illustrated spread details different aspects of our complex structure, explaining the function of each and offering up-close glimpses, unique cross-sections and perspectives, and even a little humor along the way. This one-of-a-kind book can serve as a reference for children, families, teachers, and anyone who has questions about how his or her body works. When readers see how David Macaulay builds a body and explains the way it works, they will come away with a new appreciation of the amazing world inside them. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Eye: How It Works David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan, 2015-04-14 Explains to the reader how the human eye works. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Jet Plane: How It Works David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan, 2012-09-18 Find out how jet planes get into the air and stay there. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Pharaohs & Pyramids Tony Allan, 1997 Lets the reader travel back in time and explore ancient Egypt. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Toilet: How It Works David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan, 2015-04-14 Explains to the reader how a toilet and the sewer system works. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Mosque David Macaulay, 2008-04 Offers an inside look at how a mosque was built in Turkey in the late 1600s, discussing building materials, construction, and functionality in terms of society. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Built to Last David Macaulay, 2010-10-25 A nomad fashion's a home that’s meant to be built and rebuilt. A family tears down an old house and erects a new one in its place. Even the Eiffel Tower wasn’t meant to be anything more than temporary. As humans, we don’t always build things to endure the test of time. Built to Last brings together the award-winning author and artist David Macaulay’s creative, exacting thinking about buildings and designs that were crafted with a strength of structure and purpose that defy the everyday: Castle, Cathedral, and Mosque. This gorgeous volume includes newly researched information about each building and how it was built. And, for the first time ever, the Caldecott Honor–winning Castle and Cathedral appear in full color—with stunning new drawings that enrich the reader’s understanding of these structures, and capture intriguing new perspectives and details. Just as the buildings themselves were created to last, our interest in the structures themselves, the people who created them, and the purposes for which they were made endures as well. This impeccably researched volume—a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in architecture—celebrates this spirit of endurance and serves as a reminder that building well and leaving something of consequence behind, whether a building, a design, or an idea, is still of the utmost importance. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Art of Ancient Egypt Edith Whitney Watts, Barry Girsh, 1998 |
| pyramid david macaulay: Castle David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan, 2015 Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Way Things Work Kit David Macaulay, David Eckold, 2000 'The way things work guidebook' shows you how and why the amazing models you make actually work. Leonard and Mammoth take you through the fundamental principles. Simple explanations make you realize how incredible science really is. From levers and pulleys to pneumatics and robots. A hands-on fully interactive kit plus Pinball Science CD-ROM, a booklet, and activity cards. Construct 12 fantastic working models to bring David Macaulay's remarkable book to life. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Story of Buildings Patrick Dillon, 2014-03-11 Aspiring architects will be in their element! Explore this illustrated narrative history of buildings for young readers, an amazing construction in itself. We spend most of our lives in buildings. We make our homes in them. We go to school in them. We work in them. But why and how did people start making buildings? How did they learn to make them stronger, bigger, and more comfortable? Why did they start to decorate them in different ways? From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by two young architects, Patrick Dillon’s stories of remarkable buildings — and the remarkable people who made them — celebrates the ingenuity of human creation. Stephen Biesty’s extraordinarily detailed illustrations take us inside famous buildings throughout history and demonstrate just how these marvelous structures fit together. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Way Things Work , 1967 |
| pyramid david macaulay: Boy of the Pyramids Ruth Fosdick Jones, 2023-10 The pictured wall of an Egyptian tomb supplied the inspiration for this unusual story, which takes place during the building of the Great Pyramid of Khufu more than 4,000 years ago. Kaffe and Sari, an Egyptian noble's son and a slave girl from the nomadic Sand People of the Sinai region, help solve a troublesome mystery and trap its culprit. All told against a colorfully detailed backdrop of ancient Egypt. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Cat of Bubastes - A Tale of Ancient Egypt G. A. Henty, 2017-01-01 Thanks to the care with which the Egyptians depicted upon the walls of their sepulchers the minutest doings of their daily life, to the dryness of the climate which has preserved these records uninjured for so many thousand years, and to the indefatigable labor of modern investigators, we know far more of the manners and customs of the Egyptians, of their methods of work, their sports and amusements, their public festivals, and domestic life, than we do of those of peoples comparatively modern. My object in the present story has been to give you as lively a picture as possible of that life, drawn from the bulky pages of Sir J. Gardner Wilkinson and other writers on the same subject. I have laid the scene in the time of Thotmes III., one of the greatest of the Egyptian monarchs, being surpassed only in glory and the extent of his conquests by Rameses the Great. It is certain that Thotmes carried the arms of Egypt to the shores of the Caspian, and a people named the Rebu, with fair hair and blue eyes, were among those depicted in the Egyptian sculptures as being conquered and made tributary. It is open to discussion whether the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt took place in the reign of Thotmes or many years subsequently, some authors assigning it to the time of Rameses. Without attempting to enter into this much-discussed question, I have assumed that the Israelites were still in Egypt at the time of Thotmes, and by introducing Moses just at the time he began to take up the cause of the people to whom he belonged, I leave it to be inferred that the Exodus took place some forty years later. I wish you to understand, however, that you are not to accept this date as being absolutely correct. Opinions differ widely upon it; and as no allusion whatever has been discovered either to the Exodus or to any of the events which preceded it among the records of Egypt, there is nothing to fix the date as occurring during the reign of any one among the long line of Egyptian kings. The term Pharaoh used in the Bible throws no light upon the subject, as Pharaoh simply means king, and the name of no monarch bearing that appellation is to be found on the Egyptian monuments. I have in no way exaggerated the consequences arising from the slaying of the sacred cat, as the accidental killing of any cat whatever was an offense punished by death throughout the history of Egypt down to the time of the Roman connection with that country. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Building the Book Cathedral David Macaulay, 1999 A commemorative discussion of the development of Cathedral, a classic Caldecott Medal-winning book, includes the full contents of that work, and shows how the illustrations embody unique ideas of contrast, perspective, and scale. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Usborne Time Traveller Judy Hindley, 1998 Illustrates the way of life of both common people and rulers in different time periods. [wm]. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Superpower , 1987 Depicts the building of the Berkshire steam locomotive. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Pyramids Terry Pratchett, 2004 It isn't easy being a teenage pharaoh, having to deal with assassins, sphinxes, mad high priests, gods, sacred crocodiles and marching mummies. And all you really want is the chance to do something for young people and the inner cities. |
| pyramid david macaulay: How Machines Work: Zoo Break! David Macaulay, 2015-10-27 Award-winning artist David Macaulay introduces readers to his hilarious new creations, Sloth and Sengi, in How Machines Work: Zoo Break! Get your cogs turning with these mega machines! This amazing, award-winning visual guide showcases the science and technology behind the most important machines ever invented. How Machines Work is a unique book full of inspiring illustrations by award-winning artist David Macaulay and packed with interactive elements, including press-out models, pop-ups, and pull-outs. Sloth and his sidekick Sengi are two furry friends on hand to guide you through the book and break down the basics. They’ll give you the lowdown on levers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges, and wheels on this intrepid adventure. You’ll find out how all different technologies work, from bicycles, cranes, and drills to diggers, hammers, and zips. Along the way, you’ll help Sloth and Sengi plot their daring escape from the zoo using only newfound scientific knowledge to make a machine designed for break outs and break aways. But will they succeed? Grab this essential guide, get your brain in gear, and get set for engineering greatness. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Complete Pyramid Sourcebook John DeSalvo, 2003-12 This is the the ultimate reader and sourcebook about the Great Pyramid of Giza and current Pyramid Research Go on the most extensive photo tour of the Great Pyramid and read about the latest discoveries and findings See exclusive photos of the large pyramids built in the former Soviet Union and about the research carried out in them Learn about the New Scientific Breakthroughs in Pyramid Research and incredible Hyperspace experiments Read about the major theories on the Great Pyramid of Giza Read the description of the Great Pyramid from the first scientific book ever published on it by John Greaves in 1646 Included are articles and book excerpts from the worlds top pyramid researchers: John Anthony West, Patrick Flanagan, Robert Bauval, Christopher Dunn, Stephen Mehler, Ian Lawton, Paul Horn, and others. Also a comprehensive Who's Who in the Great Pyramid of Giza Research Association and one of the most extensive bibliographies ever printed on the Great Pyramid |
| pyramid david macaulay: Bhutan Michael Hawley, Jr., 2004-01 BHUTAN is a smaller companion volume to the world's largest published book, the 5x7' photographic book called BHUTAN. This book opens to nearly three feet, and offers an eyeful of imagery from several expeditions across the legendary mountain kingdom. Teams from MIT and Friendly Planet traveled extensively with two young people, Choki Lhamo (age 14, a girl from Trongsa who aspires to be a doctor) and Gyelsey Loday (also 14, son of the head lama in far-off Phongmey). This book shares a bit of their beautiful corner of the world. Proceeds are largely tax-deductible and are donated to help Bhutan's schools and scholars. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Our White House National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, 2008-09-09 A collection from over a hundred authors and illustrators to portray over two hundred years of history as seen through the White House windows. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Face of Tutankhamun Christopher Frayling, 1992 In a five-part series for the BBC, the author of this book presents the case of King Tut to mark the 70th anniversary of the opening of his tomb. This book uses extracts from the diaries of Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter who led the expeditionary team. The staggering wealth of their discovery, and the legend of the curse of the tomb unleashed a worldwide craze for all things Egyptian, and the style invaded our popular culture, influencing everything from the architecture of cinemas to what we saw on the big screen itself. |
| pyramid david macaulay: The Dreamer Will Eisner, 1986 In this new graphic novella, Will Eisner explores the hopes and dreams of a young man who desires to be a cartoonist. It takes place during the depressed economic time of the mid-1930s. As the young man nourishes his vision of the future, he discovers the newly created field of comic books. As he gains a foothold in the new industry, the young man learns and grows along with it. The people he meets, his success, his failures, his persistence of vision are all documented here. This is the story about businessmen and artists, pragmatists and dreamers, by a man who was indeed there at the beginning of comic books, and is recognized worldwide today as a master of the medium.--Jacket. |
| pyramid david macaulay: Great Illustrated Classics Mark Twain, Daniel Defae, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Jules Verne, Anna Sewall, Jack Londen, Rudyard Kipling, Charles Dickens, Marry Mapes Dodge, Johanna Spyri, Victor Huga, H G Wells, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Howard Pyle, James Fenimore Cooper, Washington Irving, Louisa May Alcott, Herman Melville, William Bligh, James Matthew Barrie, Oscar Wilde, Eleanor Porter, Edgar Allan Poe, Kate Wiggin, Stephen Crane, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Johann David Wyss, Kenneth Grahame, L Frank Baum, Jonathan Swift, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 2002-09 The Pearson Education Library Collection offers you over 1200 fiction, nonfiction, classic, adapted classic, illustrated classic, short stories, biographies, special anthologies, atlases, visual dictionaries, history trade, animal, sports titles and more |
Pyramid - Wikipedia
A pyramid (from Ancient Greek πυραμίς (puramís) 'pyramid') [1][2] is a structure whose visible surfaces are triangular in broad outline and converge toward the top, making the appearance …
Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, & Facts
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Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction | HISTORY
Oct 14, 2009 · Known as pyramid texts, these are the earliest significant religious compositions known from ancient Egypt.
What are the Pyramids of Giza—and who built them?
Dec 20, 2023 · All three of Giza's famed pyramids and their elaborate burial complexes were built during a frenetic period of construction, from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C. The pyramids were …
Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia
The Great Pyramid of Giza [a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC, [3] over a …
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Great Pyramid of Giza, ancient Egyptian pyramid that is the largest of those at Giza. It was built for the Khufu (Cheops), the second king of Egypt’s 4th dynasty.
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From right to left, the three largest are: the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure with three queen's pyramids. Famous pyramids (cut-through with …
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Pyramid - Wikipedia
A pyramid (from Ancient Greek πυραμίς (puramís) 'pyramid') [1][2] is a structure whose visible surfaces are triangular in broad outline and converge toward the top, making the appearance …
Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, & Facts
6 days ago · Pyramids of Giza, three 4th- dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 bce) pyramids erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jīzah (Giza) in northern Egypt. In …
Pyramid Solitaire
Play a beautiful Pyramid solitaire game. No download necessary.
Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction | HISTORY
Oct 14, 2009 · Known as pyramid texts, these are the earliest significant religious compositions known from ancient Egypt.
What are the Pyramids of Giza—and who built them?
Dec 20, 2023 · All three of Giza's famed pyramids and their elaborate burial complexes were built during a frenetic period of construction, from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C. The pyramids were …
Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia
The Great Pyramid of Giza [a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC, [3] over a …
Great Pyramid of Giza | Egypt, Height, Location, Pictures, & Facts ...
Great Pyramid of Giza, ancient Egyptian pyramid that is the largest of those at Giza. It was built for the Khufu (Cheops), the second king of Egypt’s 4th dynasty.
Egyptian pyramids - Wikipedia
From right to left, the three largest are: the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure with three queen's pyramids. Famous pyramids (cut-through with …
Pyramid | Giza, Mexico, Architecture, History, & Construction
May 8, 2025 · A pyramid is a monumental structure constructed of or faced with stone or brick and having a rectangular base and four sloping triangular or trapezoidal sides meeting at an …
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