{"product_id":"9781848102378","title":"100 Facts PYRAMIDS","description":"\u003cp\u003e100 Facts Pyramids is bursting with unbelievable images, amazing activities and exactly 100 facts. Children will soon learn everything they need to know about these magnificent ancient structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Facts Pyramids contains key topics about these architectural masterpieces in simple numbered facts. Every page features fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. This fascinating Aztec, Mayan and ancient Egypt book for kids is perfect for school children aged 6+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential topics covered in 100 Facts Pyramids:\u003cbr\u003e# The building of the famous Pyramids of Giza in Egypt\u003cbr\u003e# Mayan and Aztec pyramids and what they were for\u003cbr\u003e# Modern interpretations of structures around the world\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts:\u003cbr\u003e# If you could talk to an ancient Egyptian, he wouldn't know what a pyramid was! In his language a pyramid was a 'mr' (say: 'mer'), and pyramids were 'mrw' (say: 'meroo').\u003cbr\u003e# Pyramids were built with narrow shafts that pointed to the stars. The Egyptians believed that a pharaoh's soul used these shafts to travel between the world of the living and the afterlife\u003cbr\u003e# Napoleon worked out that the three Pyramids of Giza contained enough stone to build a wall around France 3 centimetres wide and 3.7 metres high!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities to make learning accessible and interactive include:\u003cbr\u003e# Quiz question: What is the high, open space inside the Great Pyramid called?\u003cbr\u003e# Make a mosaic with coloured paper cut into small squares, plain paper, a pencil and glue. Draw a design on plain paper and fill it in with the coloured pieces \u003cbr\u003e# Use books or the Internet to find examples of beautiful Egyptain paintings on burial chamber walls\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: John Malam\u003cbr\u003eConsultant: Fiona Macdonald\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48\u003cbr\u003eAge: 6+\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 9 X 12\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback with holographic foil\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781848102378\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miles Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49868842729712,"sku":"9781848102378","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781848102378","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}