Ancient Egypt Scratch and Sketch  •  Suzanne Beilenson  •  Martha Day Zschock 2006 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A spiral-bound art and activity book. (EGY192, $12.99)
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)
Don't Know Much About Mummies  •  Kenneth C. Davis HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A fact-filled question and answer book about mummies for middle readers. While much of the book is devoted to Egyptian mummies, Davis also includes information on mummies found in Europe, South America and China. Davis addresses questions which range from why mummies smell and how they are preserved to their religious significance. Includes many color illustrations. Ages 9 to 12. (EGY141, $15.99)
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 aand life in spots like the temple of Karnaka dn the Valley of the Kings. With accompanying explanatory text (including that of ancient Egypt's celebrated funeary arts. Yuck). (EGY164, $18.99)
Hatshepsut, The Princess Who Became King  •  Ellen Galford HISTORY •  2007 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A lively, illustrated biography for middle schoolers in the National Geographic World History series. (EGY218, $6.95)
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)
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. (EGY158, $17.95)
Ramesses II, Ruler of Ancient Egypt  •  Don Nardo HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A lively, fact-filled biography for grades 6-9. (EGY217, $27.93)
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)
Voices of Ancient Egypt  •  Kay Winters  •  Barry Moser HISTORY •  2003 •  HARD COVER • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) 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, $16.95)