Ancient Egypt and the Nile
• Joyce Filer
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2010 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Discover Ancient Egypt and explore pyramids, tombs, temples, quarries, cities and farms along the banks of the River Nile with this Pocket Explorer for second and third graders. It includes a a fold-out pictorial map showing Egypt and the Nile Valley.
(EGY340, $13.95) |
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Ancient Egypt Design Coloring Book
• Ed Sibbet
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1981 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
39 authentic pictures of sights from ancient Egyptian sights are presented in this coloring book for young children. With captions, an introduction and glossary. The pictures (depicted in color on the covers) are rendered from wall paintings and sculptures, mostly from the tombs and monuments at Thebes
(EGY59, $3.95) |
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Ancient Egypt Workbook
• Inc. Dorling Kindersley
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2008 •
PAPER
• 47 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
This activity book introduces young readers to the history, geography and culture of Ancient Egypt through a myriad of fun activities, including stickers, quizzes and illustrations.
(EGY246, $9.99) |
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Egypt
• Selina Wood
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2008 •
PAPER
• 64 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
An illustrated primer in the National Geographic Countries of the World series for ages 7-10.
(EGY314, $12.95) |
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Mummies Made in Egypt
• Aliki
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1985 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Aliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt in this classic account for ages 7-10.
(EGY318, $6.99) |
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The Egyptology Handbook, A Course in the Wonders of Egypt
• Dugald Steer
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 80 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A companion to Steer's clever Egyptology (which takes the form of a lost journal of a feisty amateur archaeologist Emily Sands who mysteriously disappeared in on a dig in 1926). Like the journal, this book features foldout panels and facts, hundreds of illustrations, maps, activities, and good information on life and culture. With a four-page foldout section of colorful stickers and an envelope with Miss Emily Sands' top 10 things to see in Egypt.
(EGY161, $12.99) |
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Voices of Ancient Egypt
• Kay Winters
• Barry Moser
HISTORY •
2009 •
PAPER
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A delightful way for children in grades 3 to 6 to learn about ancient Egyptian people and their civilization. Accompanied by Barry Moser's warmly detailed illustrations, members of an Egyptian village introduce themselves and explain their roles within the society in lively free-verse poems. Winters gives a voice to even the most obscure occupations-- the birdnetter, for example, and the embalmer-- and each introduction is accompanied by historical notes, making this a fun and informative guide.
(EGY116, $6.95) |
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We're Sailing Down the Nile
• Laurie Krebs
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2008 •
PAPER
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Climb aboard the river boat! We're sailing down the Nile. We'll reach the Valley of the Kings In just a little while.There is so much in store on this incredible journey -- enormous statues and temples, the legendary Sphinx, tombs and mummies, and of course the Great Pyramids.
(EGY281, $7.99) |
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Ancient Egypt Drawing Book
• Ralph Masiello
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Step-by-step diagrams show kids how to draw pyramids, sphinxes, pharaohs and more, as they explore the mysteries of Ancient Egypt from the great pyramid of Khafra to Queen Nefertiti. Annotations throughout the book give a glimpse into this fascinating ancient civilization.
(EGY247, $7.95) |
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Ancient Egypt, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Geraldine Harris
HISTORY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 96 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An illustrated survey of the history and culture of ancient Egypt for middle schoolers, featuring excellent maps, color drawings and photographs. Divided into two parts: everyday life and customs of ancient Egypt; and a journey down the Nile with a double-page spread on key sites. Outstanding.
(EGY36, $35.00) |
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Cleopatra VII, Daughter of the Nile
• Kristiana Gregory
LITERATURE •
1999 •
HARD COVER
• 192 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile was the first book in the now-well established "Royal Diaries" series by Scholastic. Through the young princess' fictional journal entries, readers travel back in time to Ancient Egypt and meet Caesar, Cicero and Marc Antony. An epilogue summarizes the famed queen's marriage to Antony and the rest of her diplomatic life. The book includes helpful historical notes, a family tree and illustrations. It's designed to feel like a real princess's diary, with gold-embossed pages and a sturdy binding. It'll keep 12-14 year-olds (especially girls) reading.
(EGY70, $12.99) |
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Curse of the Pharaohs, My Adventures with Mummies
• Zahi Hawass
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2004 •
HARD COVER
• 160 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Zahi Hawass, the Head of Egyptian Antiquities and Director of the Giza Pyramids Excavation, recounts his own experiences working with the tombs of ancient Egypt. Hawass seeks to debunk the myths surrounding the ancient tombs and to focus upon the artifacts themselves, but this book is not without a spirit of mystery and adventure which will engage and inform young readers.
(EGY114, $19.95) |
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Egypt, In Spectacular Cross-section
• Stephen Biesty
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 29 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Biesty shows in fantastic detail life on the ancient Nile during the reign of Ramses the Great in this illustrated tale of 11-year-old explorer Dedia and his father. The double-page spreads show work on temples and monuments, tombs and life in spots like the temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. With accompanying explanatory text, including that of ancient Egypt's celebrated funerary arts. Yuck!
(EGY164, $18.99) |
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Egyptology, Search for the Tomb of Osiris
• Emily Sands
• Dugald Steer
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2004 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A fun-filled scrapbook of Egyptian archaeology for young and middle readers (Grades 5-9). This clever oversized book purports to be the lost journal of a 1926 amateur egyptologist. With a cover festooned with a red jewel, the book includes photographs, letters, foldout panels, a game of Egyptian checkers, ticket stubs, and more. It's also an excellent introduction to Egyptian life and culture, art and architecture hieroglyphs and the science of archaeology.
(EGY139, $19.99) |
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Eyewitness Pyramid
• James Putnam
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2011 •
PAPER
• 72 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Discover what archeological finds have revealed about life on the banks of the Nile during the Pyramid Age. See the pyramids and temples of Egypt and Mexico in breathtaking detail as well as statues of pharaohs, officials, workers and religious texts written on stone and papyrus; the interior passages of the Great Pyramid, and more.
(EGY333, $16.99) |
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Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt
• George Hart
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 72 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Jam-packed with photographs and facts covering everything from religion and art to daily life, this is a terrific introduction for ages 9-12 that the whole family will enjoy.
(EGY56, $16.99) |
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Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself
• Carmella Van Vleet
EXPLORATION •
2006 •
PAPER
• 144 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Thirty fun, Egypt-themed crafts projects, related to topics like mummies, the Pyramids, farming and hieroglyphs.
(EGY191, $14.95) |
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Inside the Tomb of Tutankhamun
• Jacqueline Morley
• John James
HISTORY •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Morley places the young King Tut in his historical and cultural context, discusses traditional burial ceremonies and the process of mummification, and tells the exciting story of the discovery of the Valley of the Kings and Tutankhamun's tomb. A highly engaging account for young readers 8 and up.
(EGY197, $19.95) |
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Pyramid
• David Macaulay
ARCHAEOLOGY •
1982 •
PAPER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
In this best-selling volume, master draughtsman David MacAulay tackles the pyramids. Intended for young people, but Egyptologists of all ages will enjoy this look at the building of the pyramids.
(EGY29, $9.95) |
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Secrets of the Pyramids, A Maze Adventure
• Graham White
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2002 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
In an ancient Egyptian town, a friend's father is trapped inside the Great Pyramid. To reach him, readers have to make their way through secret tunnels and chambers, deciphering hieroglyphics, uncovering buried treasures, and learning a lot about pyramid construction and life in the age of pharaohs.
(EGY319, $8.95) |
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The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt
• G. A. Henty
LITERATURE •
2002 •
PAPER
• 320 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
In this classic adventure for ages 9 to 12, a young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob.
(EGY320, $6.95) |
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The Egypt Game
• Zilpha Keatley Snyder
LITERATURE •
2009 •
PAPER
• 215 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An excellent introduction to hieroglyphs, pharaohs, gods and goddesses. Strange things happen when two amateur Egyptologists (and reluctant middle-school students) transform an abandoned shed in Southern California into a simulacrum of Ancient Egypt. Zilpha Keatley Snyder's classic novel is an excellent introduction to hieroglyphs, pharaohs, gods and goddesses for readers aged 9 to 12.
(EGY91, $6.99) |
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The Great Pyramid
• Elizabeth Mann
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2006 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An enthusiastic boy leaves home to help with the construction of the Great Pyramid. Full-page paintings and color photographs of artifacts bring the scale and history of the monument to life. Ages 9-12.
(EGY194, $12.95) |
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Who Was King Tut?
• Roberta Edwards
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2006 •
PAPER
• 105 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
The life of the boy ruler, the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter in 1922, the myths and mummy curses are all vividly covered in this illustrated overview for ages 9-11.
(EGY353, $4.99) |
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!
• Jacqueline Morley
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2004 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Amusing illustrations and fun presentation of facts make this installment in one of our favorite children's series a great introduction for kids aged 7-10
(EGY306, $9.95) |
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You Wouldn't Want to Be Cleopatra!
• Jim Pipe
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2007 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Amusing illustrations and fun presentation of facts make this installment in one of our favorite children's series a great introduction for kids aged 7-10
(EGY305, $9.95) |
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You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!
• David Stewart
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2007 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Amusing illustrations and fun presentation of facts make this installment in one of our favorite children's series a great introduction for kids aged 7-10
(EGY304, $9.95) |
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Mara, Daughter of the Nile
• Eloise Jarvis McGraw
LITERATURE •
1953 •
PAPER
• 279 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
We doubt that every Egyptian slave girl led a life as romantic as Mara's, but this classic young-adult story of love and espionage during the reign of Hatshepsut is irresistible. Eloise Jarvis McGraw brings the palace at Thebes (and all its intrigues) brilliantly to life. There are good reasons why this book is still in print after almost 50 years.
(EGY92, $6.99) |
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Pharaoh's Daughter, A Novel of Ancient Egypt
• Julius Lester
LITERATURE •
2009 •
PAPER
• 182 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A young girl in ancient Egypt adored her baby brother Mosis. She would do anything for their happiness -- even shunning their birth parents. Mosis, however, won't be happy until he sees that justice has been served to his own people. This variation of the story of Moses offers readers some new twists
(EGY216, $6.99) |
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The Pocket Timeline of Ancient Egypt
• Helen Strudwick
HISTORY •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A colorful pocket-sized history of Ancient Egypt for young adults, featuring a (twelve page!) pull-out timeline. Each chapter provides a quick but rewarding account of a different period of Egypt's history.
(EGY158, $19.99) |
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The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, A Key to Ancient Egypt
• James Cross Giblin
HISTORY •
1993 •
PAPER
• 96 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
In 1799, Napoleon's army discovered an eleven-inch-thick black stone that was inscribed with three different alphabets, one Greek and two Egyptian. The discovery of this stone enabled scholars to crack the code of Egyptian hieroglyphics. This engrossing history of the Rosetta Stone traces the discovery and deciphering of this groundbreaking find and abounds with information on hieroglyphs, archaeology and Egyptian history, including photographs and diagrams. We recommend it for budding Egyptologists, ages 12 and up.
(EGY69, $7.99) |
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Ancient Egypt on 5 Deben a Day
• Donald P. Ryan
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 144 PAGES
• FAMILY
A time traveler's guide to exploring and surviving in ancient Egypt, with advice on traveling down the Nile, visiting temples, identifying animal-headed deities and blending in with (and not offending) the locals. Fun for the family.
(EGY369, $18.95) |
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Cairo, The Family Guide
• Lesley Lababidi
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 280 PAGES
• FAMILY
This practical guide is so good that you don't even need children to appreciate this comprehensive guide to kid-friendly itineraries, sites and attractions.
(EGY242, $18.95) |
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Fun with Hieroglyphs
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• FAMILY
This perennial bestseller includes everything a kids wants to create a secret language -- guide to the hieroglyph alphabet, a separate stamp for each letter, and an easy-to-read decoding page.
(EGY288, $24.99) |
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Living in Ancient Egypt
• Norman Bancroft Hunt
HISTORY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 96 PAGES
• FAMILY
The five-volume Living in the Ancient World set explores different periods throughout history by examining all the aspects of daily life across all strata of society, from rich to poor, from food to farming, from military maneuvers to religious beliefs. These illustrated books focus on the cycles of farming and trade, marriage and family life, education, and entertainment found in the ancient worlds. Readers will gain an appreciation for the fabric of daily life within these ancient societies.
(EGY328, $35.00) |
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The Treasures of Ancient Egypt
• Jaromir Malek
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2010 •
BOXED
• 64 PAGES
• FAMILY
With hundreds of photographs, early engravings and pull-out facsimiles of original documents, ages ten and up will enjoy this tale of discovery. Organized chronologically, it covers the early explorers and travelers, archaeologist and expeditions from the decipherment of the Rosetta Stone by Jean-Francois Champollion in 1822 to the discovery of Tutankhamun and recent excavations in the Western Desert.
(EGY375, $39.95) |
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