Imagine building a pyramid that stands more than 400 feet (123 meters) tall. Now imagine building it with stone blocks weighing thousands of pounds and no heavy equipment. The ancient Egyptians accomplished this job and more. Explore what makes ancient Egypt stand out as one of historys greatest civilizations, from its powerful pharaohs to its many inventions.

Electronic reproduction. Minneapolis, MN : Capstone Press, 2010. Online access.

Discovering ancient Egypt -- Early developments -- Rise to power -- Struggles, rebuilding, and decline -- Major achievements -- Evidence of ancient Egypt.