In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.

Where are the Great Pyramids? -- The gift of the Nile -- From mud to stone -- The Great Pyramids of Giza -- Building the pyramids -- Living forever -- Building for the ages -- Still giving up their secrets -- Pyramids in other lands, other times -- Timelines.