Books on Ancient Egypt for primary school children
Non-fiction and stories that weave in Egyptian facts and historical settings
The Ancient Egyptians have been fascinating children for hundreds of years. How did they build the pyramids? How did they make mummies? Why did they worship cats?
These questions and more are explored in the following books. Most are non-fiction, but some are stories that weave in Egyptian facts and historical settings.
Perfect for the most curious of children.
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Ancient Games: A History of Sports and Gaming
by Iris Volant, illustrated by Avalon Nuovo
2020 9 to 12 years
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The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh’s Lunch
by Karen McCombie, illustrated by Anneli Bray
2023 6 to 9 years
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Brownstone’s Mythical Collection: Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx
by Joe Todd-Stanton
2017 6 to 12 years
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The Story of Tutankhamun
by Patricia Cleveland-Peck, illustrated by Isabel Greenberg
2017 9 to 12 years
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