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Whether investigating ancient tunnels, crossing the icy waters of Lake Titicaca, or scaling the peaks of the Alps, explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein takes viewers on a rollicking quest to unlock the world's greatest mysteries. Includes: 13 episodes on four discs; "History in the Making" featurette and Biography of Josh Bernstein.

Examines the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, discussing how it was built, its purpose, and what it reveals about the ancient Egyptians.

Discusses the famous pyramids of Egypt, how they were built, and how they were involved in the religious beliefs and burial practices of the ancient Egyptians.

"In The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, Gustavo (history expert) and Kiki (engineering expert) are sent the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum from closing down. They travel back in time to Ancient Egypt and are soon drawn into a tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure from the Pharaoh's tomb"--Amazon.com.

Describes the origin and history of the Great Pyramid from the days of Khufu's father, Sneferu, to the Great Pyramid's status today as a landmark of world history.

Text and illustrations depict the construction and uses of the pyramids in ancient Egypt and explore how people lived and worked in that time.

Viewers travel into the Great Pyramid to witness a remote-control robot penetrating a mysterious shaft and see a Egypt's oldest intact sarcophagus unsealed.

Follows the step-by-step process of building an Egyptian pyramid. Features step-cut pages to emphasize the way things get bigger as they grow.

"Travel to ancient Egypt to learn all about its pyramids."