A new series of handy pocket guides for explorers of Egypt’s rich past and exciting present, packed with information and brilliantly illustrated with color photographs, maps, plans, and 3-D drawings—all in just 48 pages. The pyramids of Egypt are an essential stop on virtually every traveler’s Egyptian itinerary. This new guide provides the essential historical facts as well as practical information about visiting each of the pyramids on the Giza plateau, while leaving your hands free for clambering in and out of these fascinating monuments.