Secrets Of The Pyramids: National Geographic Maze Adventures
Grade 3-6-Hemon, 12, is certain that his father is lost in the Pharaoh's newly completed pyramid. He asks for readers' help in getting into it and finding his parent, whom he thinks is in the main burial chamber. To get there, readers must go through a series of mazes. Along the way, Hemon gives a sort of guided tour of the pyramids, their construction, the living conditions of the builders, and a brief overview of the burial practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. The print size is very small; most of each spread is taken up by the full-color illustration. The book includes nine mazes and a puzzle, with solutions. Children who are into puzzles will enjoy it, and will learn something about the ancient Egyptians along the way.Lynda S. Poling, Long Beach Public Library, CACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.