📖 Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs by Gail Gibbons. With limited text and large illustrations, this nonfiction book provides a decent first introduction to Ancient Egypt for young children. – Preschool • Elementary

📖 Pharaohs & Pyramids (Time Traveler Series) by Tony Allan and Philippa Wingate. Adjust your time helmet and travel back to Ancient Egypt in this entry in the Usborne Time Traveler series. Two-page spreads provide basic information on Ancient Egypt (temples, pyramids, the Nile, hieroglyphs, and more) through detailed panoramic cartoon drawings. While there are more information-rich resources to be found, Pharaohs and Pyramids is a kid-pleaser and well worth including in an early elementary study of this time period. –Elementary

📖 Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht by Richard Platt. This well-illustrated fictionalized diary of a young scribe is a good resource for learning about life in Ancient Egypt. In his journal entries, Nakht describes traveling around Egypt, encountering crocodiles and hippos along the Nile, seeing temples and funeral processions, and even meeting the pharaoh Hatshepsut. End material provides historical background on Nakht's world. – Elementary • Middle

📖 Pharaoh’s Boat by David Weitzman. The first part of this picture book describes the construction of a great boat to be used by the Pharaoh Cheops (Khufu) in the afterlife. The second part discusses the 1954 re-discovery of the disassembled boat and Egyptologists’ successful efforts to reconstruct and restore this precious artifact. A great read, particularly for kids who like to build.​ Go to Explore a Pharaoh's Boat (PBS.org) to look at photos of the reconstructed boat and learn more about the project. – Elementary • Middle

📖 The Ancient Egyptian World by Eric Cline and Jill Rubalcaba. Here's a good spine for a middle grade study of Ancient Egypt: "Taking readers back 4,000 years, to the fertile land around the Nile River, The Ancient Egyptian World tells the stories of the kings, queens, pharaohs, gods, tomb builders, and ordinary citizens who lived there. Using papyri, scarabs, tomb inscriptions, mummies, and a rich variety of other primary sources, Eric H. Cline and Jill Rubalcaba uncover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt." – Middle

📖 Ancient Egypt: Everyday Life in the Land of the Nile by Bob Brier & Hoyt Hobbs. This title in the Everyday Life series is a terrific choice for older students with a deep interest in Ancient Egypt. Chapter titles include: History, Religion, Government, Work & Play, Food, Clothes, Architecture, Arts & Crafts, Technology, Warfare, and Medicine. – Middle • High

📖 Awesome Egyptians by Terry Deary. This entry in the irreverent Horrible Histories series introduces quite a bit of Ancient Egyptian history in an easy, entertaining manner. Learn about pharaohs, mummies, pyramids, the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, and some interesting facts about daily life in Ancient Egypt. – Elementary • Middle

▶️ Horrible Histories TV show. Episodes of the popular “Horrible Histories” sketch show are available to stream on Amazon Prime, Hulu, and YouTube. Search our Horrible Histories Sketch List to find every “Awful Egyptians” sketch from Seasons 1–5. – Elementary • Middle

💻 Art of Ancient Egypt from Khan Academy. This series of videos and articles discusses the history and art of Ancient Egypt. Study pieces of art from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms and the Ptolemaic era. The material is presented at a high level; good for upper middle or high school students. – ​Middle • High

📖 How the Sphinx Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland. In a simple rhythmic cadence, this book describes the journey of the ancient Sphinx of Hatshepsut from Egypt to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here, it was re-assembled by conservators of the museum, where it remains on display today. Go to the Met's website to see photos and learn more about the history of the The Sphinx of Hatshepsut. – Elementary

📖 You Wouldn’t Want to Be Tutankhamen! A Mummy Who Really Got Meddled With by David Stewart and David Antram. “Get ready... you're an Egyptian prince living in a time of turmoil and change. Your father Akhenaten has abandoned the old gods, and the priests and the people are unhappy. One day all this will be yours, Tutankhamen!” Also see You Wouldn’t Want to Be Cursed by King Tut! –Elementary • Middle

📖 Hatshepsut: His Majesty, Herself by Catherine Andronik. This is the fascinating story of the mysterious Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh to successfully rule Ancient Egypt. – Elementary • Middle

📖 Mummies Made in Egypt by Aliki. Any book that describes the making of a mummy must include some unpleasant elements (How do you delicately explain the process of removing the brains through the nostrils?). That said, the cartoonish illustrations and straightforward text make this book an informative (and minimally nauseating) introduction to the subject. – ​Preschool • Elementary

📖 You Wouldn’t Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy! Disgusting Things You’d Rather Not Know by David Stewart and David Antram. This entry in the You Wouldn’t Want to… series offers a light-hearted approach to the process of mummification in ancient Egypt. – Elementary • Middle

📖 Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure: Secrets of Ancient Egypt by Lila Perl Yerkow. Organized in seven brief chapters, this very readable 100-page book gives a wonderful introduction to mummies and Ancient Egypt. Be warned: with photographs of mummies and skeletal remains, as well as graphic descriptions of the mummification process, this book is not for the faint of heart! – Middle

📖 Pyramid by David Macaulay. This oversized book is your must-read resource on the construction of the pyramids. Through limited text accompanying magnificent crosshatch pen-and-ink illustrations, Macaulay shows, brick-by-brick, how the Egyptian pyramids were built thousands of years ago. – All

📖 You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Pyramid Builder! A Hazardous Job You’d Rather Not Have by Jacqueline Morley and David Antram. “The ancient Egyptian pyramids are one of the wonders of the world, but what was it like to work on one? Experience for yourself the lives of laborers, scribes, artists, and embalmers as they prepare the Pharaoh’s final resting place.” – Elementary • Middle

📖 The Great Pyramid by Elizabeth Mann. Here’s a good illustrated history of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, appropriate for all ages. Pair with Macaulay’s Pyramid, which gives more details on the construction project.​ – Middle

📖 Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs by James Rumford. This simple, charming picture book pays tribute to Jean Francois Champollion, whose perseverence and thirst for knowledge led him to decipher the Rosetta Stone. Egyptian hieroglyphs decorate the text. – Preschool • Elementary

📖 Hieroglyphs by Joyce Milton. Here's a nice introduction to hieroglyphs for elementary school kids. Learn some simple hieroglyphs, read about related topics (scribes, papyrus, and tomb inscriptions), and practice tracing your own hieroglyphs using the stencil that comes with the book. – Elementary

📖 Cleopatra by Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema. This is the definitive picture book biography of the last Ptolemaic rule, the legendary Cleopatra. Cleopatra reigned during in the early days of the Roman Empire (69–30 BC), well after the rule of the pharaohs, and her story is closely intertwined with that of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. – Elementary

📖 You Wouldn’t Want to Be Cleopatra! An Egyptian Ruler You’d Rather Not Be by Jim Pipe and David Antram. “Get ready . . . you're a princess born into the Egyptian royal family. But it's not easy living in the palace. From family betrayals to Roman generals, you will discover it's not easy being Cleopatra! Find out all about the eventful life, great loves, and tragic fate of the most famous of all Egyptian queens.” Fans of the series will enjoy this book. – Elementary • Middle

🔗 Content Connection: Ancient Rome. Learn about Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, and the Roman Empire.

🔗 Content Connection: Ancient Greece. Learn about Alexander the Great, who founded Alexandria, Egypt.

📖 The Shipwrecked Sailor: An Egyptian Tale with Hieroglyphs by Tamara Bower. As the author’s note explains, the story of the shipwrecked sailor was originally written down (in hieroglyphs) on a papyrus scroll during the 19th century BC. Bower’s retelling features simple text and pleasing Egyptian-style illustrations. Phrases from the story are depicted in hieroglyphs throughout the book.​ – Elementary

📖 Treasury of Egyptian Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli. Introducing all the major figures in Egyptian mythology, Napoli’s Treasury is the best comprehensive children’s resource available on the topic. Features beautiful illustrations.​ – Elementary • Middle

📖 Anubis Speaks by Vicky Alvear Schecter. In this Secrets of the Ancient Gods title, the Egyptian God of the Underworld guides readers through the Land of the Dead: "Anubis steers the reader through the Egyptian dark lands. Along the way, they meet fearsome gods and gruesome monsters. And they witness the battle of the gods against Apophis, the giant demon-snake trying to devour the world. With ghoulish humor and lots of attitude (he is a god, after all), Anubis introduces readers to ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals—including the secrets of mummification—with panache and, if he does say so himself, drop-dead humor." An entertaining and informative read for middle graders. – Middle

📖 Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile by Tomie DePaola. Bill is a little crocodile and Pete is his toothbrush bird; on a class field trip to the Royal Museum with their teacher, Ms. Ibis, Bill and Pete must save the Sacred Eye of Isis from the Bad Guy. There’s a little bit of Egyptian history thrown in, but it’s mainly a cute picture book for the very young. – Preschool • Elementary

📖 Zekmet, the Stone Carver: A Tale of Ancient Egypt by Mary Stolz. This fictional picture book tells of a clever stone carver who comes up with the design for the great Sphinx. – Preschool • Elementary

📖 Temple Cat by Andrew Clements. Though he lives a pampered life in the Egyptian temple where he is worshipped as a god, the little cat longs to roam free. He sneaks out of the temple one night and finds the life he was seeking. This is a sweet little book that young cat-lovers will surely enjoy. – Preschool • Elementary

📖 The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. An adventure story that offers a great depiction of ancient Egypt. “Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. But how can he when he is all but imprisoned by his evil half brother, Gebu? Ranofer knows the only way he can escape Gebu's abuse is by changing his destiny. But can a poor boy with no skills survive on the cutthroat streets of ancient Thebes? Then Ranofer finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room and he knows his luck−and his destiny−are about to change.” A Newbery Honor Book. –Elementary • Middle

📖 The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. “The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common. But she soon discovers that they both love anything to do with ancient Egypt. When they stumble upon a deserted storage yard, Melanie and April decide it’s the perfect spot for the Egypt Game. Before long there are six Egyptians, and they all meet to wear costumes, hold ceremonies, and work on their secret code. Everyone thinks it’s just a game until strange things start happening. Has the Egypt Game gone too far?” A Newbery Honor Book. – Middle