Egyptology by Emily Sands-Join Emily Sands' expedition to find the lost tomb of Osiris. A jeweled amulet glows on the cover, inside the book, there are fold-out maps, postcards, drawings and photographs, ticket stubs, mummy cloth, a scrap of papyrus. "The pyramids reminded me of all I came to Egypt to discover – the dusty tombs, the ornate temples, the golden treasures." [excerpt]
Tutankamun: The Mystery of the Boy King by Zahi Hawass
-Journey back to the time of Tutankhamun with Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass – thrilling discovery of Tut's tomb by Howard Carter, the boy king's life reconstructed (how old he was, how tall, what clothes he wore, what games he played) and most recent studies of Tut's mummy. Gorgeous photographs.
If I Were a Kid in Ancient Egypt by Cricket Book
-Take a step back in time and find out how kids lived in ancient Egypt: eating with your fingers, shaved heads, family fishing trips, popular pets, board games, going to school to become a scribe, and more.
Cleopatra by Diane Stanley & Peter Vennema-Fascinating biography of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt – her fight for the throne, romance with Julius Caesar, building an empire, life in Alexandria with Mark Antony, battle of Actium against Rome, her downfall and death by poison. Richly illustrated.
Your Travel Guide to Ancient Egypt by Nancy Day
-A fun and cool "passport to history" type of book. Covers people, places, ideas, symbols, food, clothes and everything thing else ancient Egyptian. Good for a lot of ages yet with meat. Perfect picture illustrations give one a feeling that they are traveling through Egypt while reading the book.
I Am the Mummy Heb-Nefert by Eve Bunting
-A poem from a mummy's point of view on Egyptian life, religion, and ultimately the fate of everyone. She muses about her life and now being under a glass for people to view. A fun read.
The Egyptian News by Scott Steedman
-A fun modern formatted newspaper with ev
erything Egyptian. What their news could have been like from sports, fashion, farming, religion, politics, building, and everyday life for the classes. Includes history of pharaohs, war, science, and architecture.
Leaders of Ancient Egypt: Rameses II by Susanna Thomas
-A good read for middle aged kids with great historical context revolving around the era Rameses II lived in and reigned. Covers the highs and lows of the entirety of Rameses II's life as prince and later pharaoh.
Leaders of Ancient Egypt: Hatshepsut by Susanna Thomas
-Another great read for the middle aged kids containing well written historical context of the time and people surrounding the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. It
discuss how and what type of a ruler this infamous female pharaoh was.
Ancient Egypt by Andrew Haslam
-This is almost an interactive reader for the younger crowd. A fun way of getting the kids to take a unique view of Egyptian history from their own eyes. As other kids help yours explore almost every facet of ancient Egypt this book is fun for almost anybody.
Cleopatra: The Queen of Kings by Fiona MacDonlad
-This book mostly covers the later part of Queen Cleopatra's life. From her love with Julius Caesar to Mark Antony to the brilliant schemes of a woman trying to save Egypt with political liaisons. This book is nicely details for even the middle aged crowd, but all will love it.
Tales of the Dead: Ancient Egypt by Stewart Ross
-This is a cool book that gets kids to interact through the graphic novel cross sections on every page that goes along with the new information they have been learning about Egypt. However, in some of the pictures the author has been faithful to what the Egyptians wore (almost nothing) so a few of the pictures may show more skin and areas than some parents may be comfortable with.
Cultural Atlas for Young People: Ancient Egypt by Geraldine Harris
-This is a great reference book for the kids! With detailed information on almost anything the kids could ask about, with this book they can go look for themselves as they are studying Egypt.
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