Check out these youth non-fiction books about Ancient Egypt!
Queen Cleopatra
Thomas Streissguth
Presents the life of the Egyptian queen who lived from 69 B.C.E. to 30 B.C.E.
View in CatalogTreasury of Egyptian Mythology
Donna Jo Napoli
The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star. And just like the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology, the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. With its attractive design and beautiful narrative, this accessible treasury stands out from all other mythology titles in the marketplace.
Read More View in CatalogPyramid
James Putnam
This title is a valuable resource to students whether they need to know about ancient burial chambers or how workers lifted stones weighing up to 15 tonnes without complicated machinery.
View in CatalogMummies and Pyramids
Mary Pope Osborne
Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning, they had lots of questions. Why did people make mummies? What was the mysterious writing on mummy cases? How did most ancient Egyptians spend their days? How were the pyramids built? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.
Read More View in CatalogYou Wouldn’t Want to Be Cleopatra!
Jim Pipe, David Salariya
Humorous text and illustrations describe what life must have been like for the Egyptian princess, describing how she had to rule a kingdom, protect her throne from her brother, Ptolemy, and woo Roman invaders.
View in CatalogThe Shipwrecked Sailor
Tamara Bower
This story is based on one found on a papyrus scroll of hieroglyphs from the nineteenth century B.C., Egypt. It tells the tale of a voyage on the Red Sea to a mysterious and enchanted land of riches located south of Egypt. On his way to the King's gold mines, a sailor is shipwrecked on a magic island, the Island of the Soul. Not long after he arrives, a gigantic serpent with scales of gold appears and reveals to the sailor that he is the Prince of Punt, and is also a lone survivor. The two become good friends, but one day a ship comes to rescue the sailor. Bearing gifts from the Prince, the sailor returns to Egypt with full hands, and a full heart. This is a tale of the surprising (and fortuitous) bonds that unite us, and of the good that comes to us when we least expect it. Tamara Bower's lush illustrations are rendered in Egyptian style, and phrases from the story appear in hieroglyphs with their literal translations.
Read More View in CatalogThe Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Leonard Everett Fisher
Relates the history of the gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians and describes how they were depicted.
View in CatalogThe Secrets of Tutankhamun
Patricia Cleveland-Peck
Tutankhamun was born in a time of change. His father, Atakhenaten, instituted broad political and religious reform through Egypt, and when a nine-year-old Tut ascended the throne after his father's unexpected death, he found himself at the center of the controversy. He was the youngest king Egypt had ever had, and his short, tumultuous rule ended when he died at the age of 19. Over three thousand years later, Howard Carter, an archaeologist with a penchant for ancient history and a special skill for excavation in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, made a discovery that shocked the world: Tut's tomb, long assumed destroyed, not only survived but was fully intact. The treasures within gave a stunning and undisturbed perspective on ancient Egyptian culture and uncovered secrets that fascinated the world.
Read More View in CatalogMs. Frizzle’s Adventures in Egypt
Joanna Cole
Readers can travel back in time with Ms. Frizzle to the magical land of Ancient Egypt where learning is truly an adventure. Teacher's Guide available.
View in CatalogNational Geographic Kids Everything Ancient Egypt
Crispin Boyer, James P. Allen
Discusses the mysteries of ancient Egypt, and includes facts covering treasure, pyramids, mummies, and pharaohs.
View in CatalogAncient Egypt
George Hart
DK Eyewitness Ancient Egypt is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history's most remarkable civilisations, the Egyptians. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these incredible empires. Travel back in time and show your child what life was like and how ordinary Egyptians and Pharaohs lived. They'll also discover what's inside the Great Pyramid at Giza to how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ancient Egypt.
Read More View in CatalogEgypt in Spectacular Cross-Section
Stewart Ross
Following on from his internationally bestselling book on Rome, master illustrator Stephen Biesty brings his magic touch to the subject of ancient Egypt. It is over 3200 years ago in ancient Egypt, in the reign of the great god-king Rameses II. And for 11-year-old Dedia, a great adventure is about to begin. Join Dedia as he accompanies his father - and a couple of troublesome relations - on a once-in-a-lifetime journey down the Nile.
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