You Wouldn’t Want to be Pyramid Builder A Hazardous Job you’d rather not have by Jacqueline Morley

Pyramid building is hard, dirty, dangerous work
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Resource: picture book, non-fiction

Time: 2500 BC
Place: Egypt

Summary:

This book describes in detail all the horrible things that could go wrong if you were part of the 4000 men who built the pyramid.  It tells about the yearly cycle of Egyptian agriculture, all the different skills needed to build the pyramid, funeral practices, religious beliefs and some details of everyday life. It has full color, cartoon illustrations with fun side notes and helpful hints on each page.  There is a glossary and index in the back. 

Potentially Objectionable Content:
Some cartoon violence and nudity
Reading Level: grade 3 - 5
Lexile Measure: 940L
Guided Reading Level: R

Format Links
Book