Through Time -- A Record of the Pyramids

Author: Harris
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This is a science popularization book for young readers, consisting of twelve exquisite picture books, covering various aspects such as culture, history, science, and nature. Some picture books describe natural phenomena, such as Vesuvius volcano Volcanic Terror, the Great Japanese Earthquake Earthquake Disaster, while others tell the story of ancient civilizations, like the construction of the Egyptian pyramids Pyramid Chronicle, the rise and fall of the Mayan culture in Central America Mayan Mystery City, and some describe the social and cultural evolution of certain regions, such as the development of castles Castle Chronicle, the evolution of cities City Stories, the development of the American West Wild West, shipwrecks Shipwreck Mysteries, transportation Transportation Evolution, space exploration Journey to Mars, human origins Ancestors of Humanity, and the story of dinosaurs Dinosaur Era. Each picture book focuses on a theme, starting from the earliest summer when the theme appears, following the vertical development of history, linking each important period with illustrations to present to young readers. Each picture book is accompanied by concise and vivid text explanations on the illustrations and the left margin pages, allowing young readers to further understand the development and current state of human beings, nature, as well as the culture, history, science, and various regions. Accompanying the unfolding scrolls of different historical periods, young readers can also read some interesting and lively stories in the illustrations, making the learning of history, culture, and science knowledge more enjoyable. Imagine you are in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago, standing on the desert plateau overlooking the great Nile River. Around you are thousands of people toiling under the scorching sun. Many are pulling massive stones up a steep slope, while others are busy chipping away at rocks with hammers and chisels. Year after year, a magnificent pyramid is finally built, this grand structure to endure a long and turbulent future. The stories in this book are like a journey, but it is not an ordinary journey—you don’t need to take a plane, car, or ship. In fact, you can travel through time without leaving your home! Open the book, and time flies by at your fingertips: hours, years, or even centuries. Every moment—meaning every stop in your journey—is a new chapter of the story: the initial design and construction process, the day the pharaoh’s mummy was placed in the tomb, the later days when tomb robbers flourished, and the forgotten years—all telling the story of a pyramid.