The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.  Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!
 
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the mysterious writing...

Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

The ancient Egyptian pyramids are one of the wonders of the world but what was it like to work on one? Experience for yourself the lives of laborers, scribes, artists, and embalmers as they prepare the Pharaohs final resting place.

Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.

"One of the most well-known pharaohs from ancient Egypt was King Tut. Did you know that science played a big role in ancient Egypt? Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the science behind King Tut's mummy. And discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death"--

Illustrations and simple text teach children the different roles people played in building the pyramids of ancient Egypt.

Learn about the pyramids of ancient Egypt including their history, how they were constructed, and their purpose.

"A charmingly illustrated exploration of the wonders of Ancient Egypt -- from pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods--for curious kids ages 8 to 11 to enjoy"--

New wonders of the world: Experience some of the most magnificent works of humankind now designated as the New Wonders: The Great Wall of China; Petra in Jordan; The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil; Machu Picchu in Peru; Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico; The Colosseum in Rome; and the Taj Mahal. Seven wonders of the ancient world: They have captivated and intrigued. Each was a singular achievement of architecture, engineering, and artistic...