Egypt Bibliography
Abdel-Malek, A. (1968). Egypt: Military Society. New York, NY: Random House, Inc.
This is the story of the fifteen years of Egypt's national revolution, bounded by
two “Black Fridays". Friday, January 25, 1952, after British armor took a heavy
toll of Egyptian lives in Ismalia and the next day Cairo was set on fire by the
extreme Right intent on blocking the path of the United National Front. This
went on until Friday, June 9, 1967, following the Six-Day War with Israel,
when Gamal Abdel Nasser addressed the peoples of Egypt and the and the
whole Arab world. Egypt's armed forces had been severely hit, the Sinai
occupied, the Suez Canal paralyzed, the air force practically wiped out as an
operational unit; acts of treason, felony and conspiracy were open and rampant
throughout the land.
Bailey, Linda. (2000). Good Times Travel Agency: Adventures in Ancient Egypt.
Toronto: Kids Can Press Ltd.
This book mixes fact and fiction for a fast, funny and fascinating romp through
the ancient past. Find out about pyramids, the Nile, and much more.
Brier, B. & Hobbs H. (1999). Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians. Westport, CT:
Greenwood Press.
Explore the daily lives of ordinary people in ancient Egypt through
reconstructions based on the hieroglyphic inscriptions, paintings from tombs,
and scenes from the temple walls of the people themselves. Students can use
this unique and most up-to-date resource on the subject to examine the history of
one of our oldest civilizations.
Climo, Shirley. (1989). The Egyptian Cinderella. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
She has nothing – no mother or father, and no friends. She is a slave, from the
far-off country of Greece. Only the beautiful rose-red slippers her master gives
her can make her smile.
Cole, Joanne. (2001). Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures Ancient Egypt. New York: Scholastic.
Ms. Frizzle is heading to Egypt on vacation, and she dives into the arena of
social studies with the same zest she has always shown for science. After joining
a tour group, the Friz is soon the one in charge. She and the group parachute into
the past, where they help build a pyramid and witness the making of a mummy!
Der Manuelian, P. (1995). Hieroglyphs from A to Z: A Rhyming Book with Ancient
Egyptian Stencils for Kids. New York: Scholastic.
This is a picture book with rhyming text. At the bottom of the page there are
hieroglyphs spelling out the word of the picture represented on the page. There
are also some relevant facts on the bottom of the page.
Griffey, Harriet. (1998). Secrets of the Mummies. New York: Dorling Kindersley.
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Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, mummies of today. Discover their secrets if
you dare! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging,
age appropriate stories, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture
children’s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.
Guy, John. (2000). Egyptian Life. New York: Barrons Juveniles.
Discusses daily life in ancient Egypt and examines the art, architecture,
medicine, weaponry, laws, and religion of the Egyptians.
Hart, Avery & Paul Mantell. (1997). A Kaleidoscope Kids Book of Pyramids! 50
Hands-On Activities to Experience Ancient Egypt. Vermont: Williamson
Publishing.
Join kid-experts Avery Hart and Paul Mantell on a journey back in time, where
kids can actively experience the wonders of an ancient society that in many ways
was more modern than today’s.
Heide, Florence Parry & Judith Heide Gilliland. (1990). The Day of Ahmed’s Secret.
New York: Scholastic.
As Ahmed delivers bottles of propane gas, he treasures a special secret he can't
wait to share with his family.
James, T. (2003). Pharaoh’s People Scenes from Life in Imperial Egypt. New York, NY:
Tauris Parke Paperbacks.
Popular interest in ancient Egypt has too often tended to focus on the deeds of
rulers, great nobles and priests. T.G.H. James by contrast examines the daily
working lives of ordinary Egyptians: bureaucrats and scribes; builders and
farmers; carpenters and jewelers. What sort of houses did they live in and how
were they furnished? What do we know about their family relationships, their
rivalries and quarrels, their hopes and dreams and the daily minutiae of their
lives?
Krensky, Stephen. (2001). Scholastic History Readers: Egypt. New York, Scholastic.
Ancient Egyptian civilization flourished in the Nile River Valley more than 7000
year ago. Read all bout ancient Egyptian people. You’ll learn about their rulers,
and the great pharaohs.
Lattimore, Deborah Nourse. (1992). The Winged Cat: A Tale of Ancient Egypt.
HarperCollinsPublishers.
In ancient Egypt, a young servant girl and a High Priest must each find the
correct magic spells from the Book of the Dead that open the twelve gates of the
Netherworld to determine who is telling the truth about the death of the girl’s
sacred cat.
Lauber, Patricia. (1992). Tales Mummies Tell. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
Explains how the study of mummies, both natural and man-made, including a
frozen baby mammoth found in Siberia and the human mummies of Egypt, Peru,
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and Denmark, can reveal information about ancient civilizations and prehistoric
life.
Macaulay, David. (1975). Pyramid. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin Company.
Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process
of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
March, Michael. (1995). Guide to Egypt. Columbus: Highlights.
Welcome to Egypt. Journey to North Africa and explore the land of ancient
pharaohs and great pyramids. See royal tombs, mysterious mummies, and golden
treasures. Visit the lively, crowded streets of Cairo. Sail up the Nile River.
Cross the desert on camelback and relax by a beautiful oasis.
Mike, Jan M (retold). (1993). Gift of the Nile: An Ancient Egyptian Legend. United
States of America: Troll Associates.
During a magical boat ride on the Nile, Mutemwia proves that her love for the
Pharaoh is a gift of the heart and needs no cage to hold it.
Millard, Anne. (1996). Pyramids. New York: Scholastics Inc.
Describes the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas and their significance in the
social, political, and religious life of long-vanished civilizations.
Nicholson, R. & Watts, C. (1991). Ancient Egypt. New York: Two-Can Publishing, Ltd.
A lively and fascinating introduction to the dramatic history of ancient Egypt.
Full of interesting facts, detailed illustrations, and clear photographs, this book
offers real insight into how the ancient Egyptians lived. Pharaohs, gods, and
temples, Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, the pyramids, and much more,
bring to life different aspects of the remarkable civilization of ancient Egypt.
Osborne, Mary Pope (1993). Mummies in the Morning. New York: Scholastic.
Jack and Annie find themselves whisked away to ancient Egypt, where they
come face to face with a dead queen--and her 1,000-year-old mummy! This will
be welcomed by beginning readers making the transition to chapter books.
Paola, Tomie de. (1978). Bill and Pete. New York: The Trumpet Club.
When William Everett Crocodile is chosen to be a suitcase, his talking
toothbrush becomes his salvation.
Paxton E. (1981). Taha Hussein, an Egyptian Childhood. Bedford Square, London:
Heinemann Educational Books Ltd.
Taha Hussen had qualities of mind and character that enabled him to overcome
the handicaps of humble birth and blindness and to pursue a distinguished career
in Egyptian public life. He was at one time Minister of Education and before all
titles were abolished under the Republic, had been made a Bey and then a Pasha.
He was most influential, however, through his voluminous, varied and
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controversial writings, which he earned him the unofficial title of 'Dean of
Arabic Letters.
Perl, Lila. (1987). Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure: Secrets of Ancient Egypt. New
York: Houghton-Mifflin Company.
The Egyptians thought if they mummified a dead person, his spirit would live
forever. At first nature did the job; the desert sun dried and preserved bodies
buried in shallow sand-pit graves. Mummifying methods became more elaborate
with time, as did after-life dwelling places. Eventually, the Egyptians built the
largest known tombs.
Putnam, James. (1994). Pyramid: An Interactive Guide to the Pyramids of Ancient
Egypt. New York: Dorling Kindersley.
Imagine you are an archaeologist in Egypt. Open this folder and find everything
you need to explore the pyramids – things to make and do, inform and amaze.
Quirke S. & Spencer J. (1992). The British Museum of Ancient Egypt. New York, NY:
Thames and Hudson Inc.
This new visual and textual guide to the civilization ruled by the Pharaohs has
been written by the Keeper and staff of the Department of Egyptian Antiuities at
the British Museum, whose collection is one of the richest in the world. It
covers every aspect of the culture from prehistoric times through the three
millennia of Pharanoic history to the years of late Roman antiquity when
Christianity replaced the ancient religion, script, and art.
Parsons, Alexandra. (1995). Make it Work! New York: Publishing Ltd.
Explore a fascinating civilization that lasted for over 3,000 years. Recreate the
lives of these Egyptians through exciting model making projects and clear,
detailed text that will fascinate you!
Reeves, N. & Froman, N. (1992). Into the Mummy’s Tomb. Toronto, Ontario: Madison
Press Books.
The brilliant sun beats down on a procession of wailing mourners, courtiers and
priests. Inside the magnificent gold coffin, hauled by sweating laborers, lies the
mummified body of the boy pharaoh, Tutankhamun.
Roehrig, Catharine. (1990). Fun with Hieroglyphs. New York: Penguin Books.
With this kit containing a book from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, plus 24
rubber stamps of Egyptian hieroglyphs, an ink pad, and a key to the hieroglyph
alphabet, you can design artwork, do school projects, and even decode secret
messages.
Scieszka, Jon Smith. (1996). The Time Warp Trio: TUT TUT. New York: Penguin USA.
The Time Warp Trio takes a trip back in time to ancient Egypt, where they come
face to face with mummies, crocodiles, tomb robbers, the Sphinx, and other
oddities.
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Smyth, Iain. (1995). The Eye of the Pharaoh: A Pop-Up Whodunit. New York:
Penguin Books.
Welcome to the scene of the crime. The famous jewel, the Eye of the Pharaoh,
has been stolen from the mummy’s tomb. Pull the tabs, lift the flaps, and find the
clues to discover whodunit. Then turn the wheel, the final clue will change, and
you can solve the mystery all over again. . .and again!
Snyder, Zilpha Keatley. (1967). The Egypt Game. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Books for Young Readers.
The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she's not sure they'll 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 behind the
A-Z Antiques and Curio Shop, Melanie and April decide it's the perfect spot for
Egypt Game.
Stanley, Diane & Peter Vennema. (1994). Cleopatra. New York: Scholastic.
Cleopatra's name still glitters across history, evoking opulence, ambition, and
tragedy. Raised in the shadow of the mighty Roman Empire, she dared to dream
of a world united under Egyptian rule. She almost succeeded, and if she had, we
would live in a far different world today.
Steedman, Scott. (1997). Metropolis Egyptian Town. London: Grolier Publishing.
Visit the mysterious temples and splendid palaces at the heart of this thriving
metropolis. Cross the Nile River to the necropolis, city of the dead, to find out
about the art of mummification and lives of the embalmers and tomb-builders.
Steedman, Scott. The Egyptian News. New York: Scholastic.
An introduction to Ancient Egypt is presented in a whimsical newspaper format
and celebrates such events as the building of the first pyramid, the secret art of
embalming mummies, and the dangerous sport of hippo hunting
Steele, Philip. (1995). I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built. New York: HoughtonMifflin Company.
Full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works.
With information and quirky facts to explain everything from “Why were
mummies wrapped up?” to “How did Egyptians travel quickly?”
Steindorff, G. & Seele K. (1984). When Egypt Ruled the East. Chicago, IL: University of
Chicago Press.
Here, adequately presented for the first time in English, is the fascinating story
of a splendid culture that flourished thirty-five hundred years ago in the empire
on the Nile: kings and conquests, gods and heroes, beautiful art, sculpture,
poetry, architecture. Significant archeological discoveries are constantly being
made in Egypt. In this revision Professor Seele has rewritten whole chapters on
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the basis of these new finds and offers several new conclusions to age-old
problems.
Taplin, Sam. (2002). Mummies & Pyramids. New York: Scholastic.
This is a book that contains descriptions of Web sites specially chosen to take
you further into the subject in a fun and informative way.
Thomas, Pat. (2003). The Skin I’m In. New York: Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
Racial discrimination is cruel and especially so to younger children. This title
encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and
other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves.
Wassynger, Ruth Akamine. (1996). Ancient Egypt. New York: Scholastic.
Take your students back to the time of the pharaohs and pyramids with this
integrated theme unit. Filled with hands-on activities that bring the rich history of
Ancient Egypt to life: how-to's for building a scale model of a pyramid, Egyptian
games, math activities using the Egyptian number system, plus much more.
Background information, artifacts, stories and myths, and a full-color poster
included.
Wilcox, Charlotte. (1993). Mummies & Their Mysteries. New York: Scholastic.
Vivid color photographs, easy-to-understand descriptions of the mummification
process (both natural and artificial), and a genuine respect for the dead of all
cultures make this a must-read for kids who are interested in mummies. While
photos of mummified children may frighten younger readers, my four year old
daughter loves it and insists on it being read at bedtime! May be too scary or
intense for sensitive kids, but for those interested, it's dynamite reading!
Wilkinson, J. (1854). A Popular Account of the Ancient Egyptians. New York: Harper &
Brothers, Publishers.
Many aspects of Egyptian life are discussed throughout this book. Everything
from a cattle rescued from the inundation, plants, harvesting, and Modern boats
of the Nile are covered in the lives of the Ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians
believed in a variety of gods and goddesses and created statues to worship. In
addition, beautiful art and sculpture was a part of the Egyptian life that is so
popular today.