Harvey, Gill. Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt. London: Usborne, 2008. Print.
A great introduction to all aspects of Ancient Egypt. This book includes a photographs of artifacts, timelines, maps, and diagrams.
Smith, Miranda, Roger Stuart, and Steve Weston. Ancient Egypt. London: Kingfisher, 2010. Print.
This book is a good basic introduction to the ancient civilization. It includes information on the classes of society, geography, art and architecture, and famous rulers of ancient Egypt.
Adamson, Heather. Ancient Egypt: An Interactive History Adventure. Mankato, Minn: Capstone Press, 2010. Print.
Wonder what it would be like to be a pharaoh in ancient Egypt? A slave? A soldier? A child? Experience interactive choices in this book that offer glimpses into Egyptian culture from a variety of viewpoints.
Tyldesley, Joyce A. Egypt. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2007. Print.
This book is a fantastic basic resource with excellent photographs of artifacts.
Gibbons, Gail. Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs: A Book About Ancient Egypt. New York: Little, Brown, 2004. Print.
This book will give easy-to-read references to the basics of Egyptian history, but it's very useful for middle school students who would like to imitate the drawings and develop their visual representations of Egyptian life.
Steele, Philip. Ancient Egypt. New York: Rosen Pub, 2009.
Print.
An easy-to-read question and answer format makes this book a great go-to resource for the collection. Extra information is included in the sidebars as well as project ideas and other resources.
Reece, Katherine E. The Egyptians: Builders of the Pyramids. Vero Beach, Fla: Rourke Pub, 2006. Print.
Go beyond your textbook with additional information about the important aspects of Egyptian history from past to present. This book gives readers a good idea of the timeline of history, and concludes with a chapter about modern Egypt.
Sands, Emily. The Egyptology Handbook: A Course in the Wonders of
Egypt. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2005. Print.
Facts and fun come together in this bestseller based on the fictional diary of an archaeologist. You'll learn important factual details about archaeology and history as you follow the adventures of Emily Sands.
Fitzgerald, Stephanie. Ramses Ii: Egyptian Pharaoh, Warrior, and Builder. Minneapolis, Minn: Compass Point Books, 2009. Print.
Get to know Ramses II, the pharaoh who built some of the greatest pyramids in Egypt.
Woods, Michael, and Mary B. Woods. The Tomb of King Tutankhamen. Minneapolis, MN: Twenty-First Century Books, 2008. Print.
King Tut is perhaps the most well-known pharaoh. The discovery of his tomb and mummy sparked continued interest in the amazing life of this boy-king. This book discusses ideas about King Tut's life but goes into great detail about the excavation of his tomb and the discovery of the riches that were buried with him by his people.
Demi, . Tutankhamun.
Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish Children, 2009. Print.
Egyptian style artwork, based on the art of the tombs of the pharaohs, accompanies the informative story of King Tut's life.
Dell, Pamela. Hatshepsut:
Egypt's First Female Pharaoh. Minneapolis, Minn: Compass Point
Books, 2009. Print.
Though her tomb is still undiscovered, historians know that Hatshepsut was an important female ruler in a time when males dominated the ruling class.
Whiting, Jim. The Life and Times of Rameses the Great. Hockessin, Del: Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2005. Print.
Thousands of years ago, Ramses began building pyramids that would amaze and astound us to this very day. Though he didn't live to see them completed, this powerful leader left an impact on the world and on history.
Many of the books you see on this site are available through your local public library. If a book is not on the shelves, ask a library to see if they can order it for you from another library.
You may also want to try WorldCat. This database allows you to search, find, and sometimes reserve a book to a library near you!
Don't be afraid to ask for help! Librarians are waiting for great questions from students like you!
Corrick, James A. Gritty, Stinky Ancient Egypt: The Disgusting Details About Life in Ancient Egypt. Mankato, Minn: Capstone Press, 2011. Print.
Read this book if you are interested in the details about daily life that typically don't make it into most books: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Not for the faint of heart, this book will give you an understanding of the challenges of ancient life.
Solodky, M. The Technology of Ancient Egypt. New York: Rosen Pub. Group, 2006. Print.
What did the Egyptians invent to make their lives easier? Do we use any of these tools today? How on earth did they build such large structures as the pyramids and temples without machinery? This book gives readers insight into how advanced the ancient Egyptians were in solving basic problems through invention and technology.
Gifford, Clive, and Paul Cherrill. Food and Cooking in Ancient Egypt. New York, NY: PowerKids Press, 2010. Print.
What did ancient Egyptians cook and eat? How did food play a role in burial rituals? Learn about the diet of ancient Egypt and try your hand at making a few recipes.
Jestice, Phyllis G. Ancient Egyptian Warfare. Pleasantville, NY: GS Learning Library, 2010. Print.
Rubalcaba, Jill. National Geographic Investigates Ancient Egypt: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past. Washington, DC: National Geographic, 2007. Print.
Learn about the archaeology of Ancient Egypt from one of the most respected organizations: National Geographic. Excellent photography accompanies the detailed text in this general reference book.
Burgan, Michael. The Valley of the Kings: Egypt's Greatest Mummies. Mankato, Minn: Capstone Press, 2005. Print.
Ancient Egyptians believed that after death, the human spirit could have a rich afterlife, provided one was properly buried and honored with tools, supplies, and blessings for the journey. This book reveals the amazing discovery in what is known as the Valley of the Kings, a special region where hundreds of burial sites have been discovered.
Macauley, David. Pyramid. London: Collins, 1979. Print.
This classic book will give readers an up-close look at the building process and plans of the pyramids. Macauley's detailed drawings will fascinate architecture buffs.
Giblin, James, and Bagram Ibatoulline. Secrets of the Sphinx. New York: Scholastic Press, 2004. Print.
This is a picture book designed for older
readers. The authors have researched the great mysterious sphinx, one of
the largest sculptures in the world. A list of other resources is
included to guide readers who are still curious to find out more about
this treasure.
Biesty, Stephen, and Stewart Ross. Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section. New York: Scholastic Nonfiction, 2005. Print.
Architecture fans will enjoy studying the excellent detail in this book to better understand the amazing innovations of the ancient Egyptians.
A silent video to tour the Walters Art Museum in Maryland. This video gives us an up-close look at many artifacts.
Schlessinger, Andrew. Ancient Egypt. Wynnewood, Pa: Schlessinger Media, 2004.
Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the clues of ancient Egypt, including a trip to the pyramids.
Stull, Katherine. Hands-on Crafts for Kids Series 6: Back in Time. Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2009.
This 30 minute DVD demonstrates easy craft projects connected to Ancient Egypt. The projects use easy-to-find materials and are good for the beginning to intermediate crafter.
Ancient Egypt. United States: Discovery Communications, 2006.
Introduces students to ancient Egypt through the journals of Ahtet, a young boy who writes about his life and civilization. Through his writing, Ahtet explores Egyptian geography, mythology, and agriculture and reveals how the great architect Imhotep designed the first pyramid.
Ancient Egypt and Greece. London: 4 Ventures Limited, 2006.
This video provides a good introduction to ancient cultures. Viewers will be able to compare the Greeks and Egyptians in their lifestyle, cultural achievements, society, and inventions.
Living in Ancient Egypt. S.l.: Clearvue & SVE Inc, 2006.
Living in Ancient Egypt explores the role of religion in life and death, details interesting aspects of daily life, and emphasizes the importance of the Nile River in building and sustaining this great civilization.
Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt. Bendigo, Vic: Video Education Australasia, 2004.
In a time before machines, the ancient Egyptians showed the world how to build the impossible. Discover the secrets of the first master architects, and examine the religious and cultural beliefs that made these structures so important to this society. Exciting computer generated graphics of the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, Valley of the Kings, The Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Abu Simbel, and the temple of Hatschepsut enable us to understand the how they were built, and their role in the lives of the people living on the Nile Delta.