Books on Ancient Egypt for primary school children

Secrets of the Tombs; The Phoenix Code

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.

  • Cinderella of the Nile

    Author: Beverley Naidoo Illustrator: Marjan Vafaeian

    Interest level: 5-8

    Reading age: 6+

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  • Cinderella of the Nile

    Author: Beverley Naidoo Illustrator: Marjan Vafaeian

    Interest level: 5-8

    Reading age: 6+

    Rhodopis is a rarity in the north of Greece, with her red hair and blue eyes. Soon, she is kidnapped and turned into a slave. When…

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  • Mummies Unwrapped

    Author: Tom Froese

    Interest level: 7-10

    Reading age: 7+

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  • Mummies Unwrapped

    Author: Tom Froese

    Interest level: 7-10

    Reading age: 7+

    Fans of ancient Egypt or kids studying it at primary school will really enjoy this attractive guide to the mysterious practice of …

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  • Tutankhamun's Treasure

    Author: David Long Illustrator: Stefano Tambellini

    Interest level: 9-11

    Reading age: 12-14

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  • Tutankhamun's Treasure

    Author: David Long Illustrator: Stefano Tambellini

    Interest level: 9-11

    Reading age: 12-14

    This is an excellent retelling of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and two of the people who dedicated years of their lives to …

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  • The Curse of the Tomb Robbers

    Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: James Weston Lewis

    Interest level: 9-11

    Reading age: 9-11

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  • The Curse of the Tomb Robbers

    Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: James Weston Lewis

    Interest level: 9-11

    Reading age: 9-11

    This clever picture book aimed at older primary readers combines an adventure story with a series of hieroglyph codes to crack, wi…

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  • Secret Agent Mummy

    Author: Steve Cole Illustrator: Donough O'Malley

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

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  • Secret Agent Mummy

    Author: Steve Cole Illustrator: Donough O'Malley

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

    With lively black and white illustrations and historical facts about ancient Egypt, this is a humorous and action-packed new serie…

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  • The Story of Tutankhamun

    Author: Patricia Cleveland-Peck Illustrator: Isabel Greenberg

    Interest level: 8-12

    Reading age: 9+

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  • The Story of Tutankhamun

    Author: Patricia Cleveland-Peck Illustrator: Isabel Greenberg

    Interest level: 8-12

    Reading age: 9+

    Everything you ever wanted to know about the famous boy-Pharaoh whose amazing tomb has taught the world so much about ancient Egyp…

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  • Egyptology

    Author: Dugald Steer and Nick Harris Illustrator: Helen Ward

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

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  • Egyptology

    Author: Dugald Steer and Nick Harris Illustrator: Helen Ward

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

    Brimming with information about Ancient Egypt with lovely interactive features

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  • Death Sets Sail

    Author: Robin Stevens

    Interest level: 9-11

    Reading age: 8+

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  • Death Sets Sail

    Author: Robin Stevens

    Interest level: 9-11

    Reading age: 8+

    The final adventure in the Murder Most Ladylike series has a wonderful resonance with Agatha Christie’s 1930s Death…

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  • Secrets of a Sun King

    Author: Emma Carroll

    Interest level: 9-12

    Reading age: 9+

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  • Secrets of a Sun King

    Author: Emma Carroll

    Interest level: 9-12

    Reading age: 9+

    This is a glorious historical adventure with a nimble, thrilling 1920s tale, as well as a wonderful subplot set back in Ancient Eg…

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