Mysterious Pyramids

Pyramids built by ancient civilizations are found all over the world. Many of them are shrouded in mystery. Why and how were they made? What made them so important to the civilizations that built them? Travel back in time with this fascinating series to explore some of the world's most mysterious pyramids. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

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Spring 2026 Cover: Ziggurat of Ur
History

Ziggurat of Ur

by Murray "Oak" Tapeta

Rising from the desert sands of Iraq is the towering Ziggurat of Ur. Long ago, this huge step pyramid was built in the center of an ancient Mesopotamian city as a place of religious worship.… More →

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Spring 2026 Cover: Borobudur
History

Borobudur

by Murray "Oak" Tapeta

On the island of Java, in the shadow of two volcanoes, stands the ancient Buddhist temple Borobudur. Built to honor an ancient religion and way of life, this stepped pyramid is the largest… More →

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Spring 2026 Cover: Giza
History

Giza

by Murray "Oak" Tapeta

Standing near the bank of the Nile River are the Pyramids of Giza. Built as royal tombs to honor three pharaohs of ancient Egypt, they are famous around the world--but much about them is… More →

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Spring 2026 Cover: Qin Mausoleum
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Qin Mausoleum

by Murray "Oak" Tapeta

At the foot of a mountain in north-central China lies the Qin Mausoleum. Located beneath a pyramid-shaped mound of earth, this huge tomb is the burial place of the first emperor of the… More →

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Spring 2026 Cover: Teotihuacán
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Teotihuacán

by Murray "Oak" Tapeta

Just outside Mexico City stand ancient pyramids that are as intriguing to people today as they were to the Aztecs who discovered them centuries ago. Part of the Mesoamerican city of… More →

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Spring 2026 Cover: Tikal
History

Tikal

by Murray "Oak" Tapeta

In the Guatemalan rainforest lie the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal. One of the largest kingdoms of the Maya civilization, Tikal is the site of several pyramids, whose steep steps and… More →

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