Ancient Egypt
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Life in Ancient Egypt
509 W863s - Woods, Geraldine.M
Science in Ancient Egypt
Details the Egyptians' achievements in architecture, medicine, astronomy, mathematics, and agriculture.
609 C883t - Crosher, Judith.
Technology in the Time of Ancient Egypt
Learn how the Egyptians told time, used the sun to find north, built the pyramids, built chariots, made papyrus, and more.
709.32 P932e - Price, Christine.
Made in Ancient Egypt
Egypt as seen through its art and architecture.
745.5 H754s - Honan, Linda.
Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt: Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life
Spend the day with an imaginary Egyptian family and make your own Egyptian games, food, jewelry, crowns, clothing, and more.
932 C675m - Cole, Joanna.
Ms. Frizzle's Adventures in Egypt
Join Ms. Frizzle and her students in the story of a tour group that journeys back in time to Ancient Egypt.
932 M496i - Meltzer, Milton.
In the Days of the Pharaohs
Explores the culture of Ancient Egypt in great detail, including sections on calendars and clocks, the invention of hieroglyphics, women's roles, wars and warriors, and government.
932 M827h - Morley, Jacqueline.
How to be and Egyptian Princess
What would everyday life in ancient Egypt be like if you were a princess?
932 W736w - Winters, Kay.
Voices of Ancient Egypt
Tells the stories of scribes, farmers, dancers, laborers, hunters, weavers, and other people of ancient Egypt.
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Mummies and Tombs
393.3 M341o - Markle, Sandra.
Outside and Inside Mummies
See inside the bodies of mummies from Egypt and other places. X-Ray photos, CT scans, and microscope photos reveal parts of mummies you will see nowhere else! Also includes instructions to make your own mummy from an apple.
932 T153s - Tanaka, Shelley.
Secrets of the Mummies: Uncovering the Bodies of Ancient Egyptians
Learn how mummies were made and how scientists can find out how people lived by examining mummies.
932 T771c - Trumble, Kelly.
Cat Mummies
Thousands of cat mummies are discovered in Egypt in 1888. Learn about the role of cats in Egyptian beliefs and history.
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Pharaohs and Queens of Ancient Egypt
291 J156g - Jacobs, William Jay.
Great Lives: World Religions
Includes a chapter on Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV. Akehenaten was a ruler who worshipped the sun god Aten.
920.7 L551o - Leon, Vicki.
Outrageous Women of Ancient Times
Includes a chapter on Hatshepsut of Thebes, queen and ruler in the 15th century BC.
932 H287a - Andronik, Catherine.
Hatshepsut, His Majesty, Herself
One of the most famous queens of Egypt, Hatshepsut was the only one to rule as Pharaoh.
932 B177a - Baker, Rosalie.
Ancient Egyptians: People of the Pyramids
Biographies of rulers from the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom, including queens and foreign rulers.
932 H333e - Haynes, Joyce.
Egyptian Dynasties
A short book with a chapter on pharaohs, also has a timeline and a glossary.
932 T88h - Hawass, Zahi.
Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Boy King
The life of Tutankhamun and the story of the excavation of his tomb.
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Mythology and Folklore
291 P537i - Philip, Neil.
The Illustrated Book of Myths: Tales and Legends of the World
Included "First Things," a creation myth of Egypt.
299.31 F534g - Fisher, Leonard Everett.
The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
A short overview of the main gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
398.2 P935 - Manniche, Lise.
The Prince Who Knew His Fate
A retelling of one of the world's oldest folktales. Includes the hieroglyph version and background information to the story.
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Pyramids
720 MU119P - Macaulay, David.
Pyramid
A step-by-step explanation of how pyramids were planned and built, lots of detailed drawings.
932 H766W - Hooper, Meredith.
Who built the pyramid?
An illustrated short story that explores the different jobs people did when building a pyramid.
932 M827e - Morley, Jacqueline.
An Egyptian Pyramid
Detailed illustrations of the pyramids, plus information on the laborers' lives and villages.
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Hieroglyphs
398.2 B676s - Bower, Tamara.
The Shipwrecked Sailor: An Egyptian Tale with Hieroglyphs
An ancient Egyptian sailor's boat is shipwrecked but he is saved by a serpent.
411 K155h - Katan, Norma Jean.
Egypt
Shows the meaning and readings for many hieroglyphs. Also includes the history of the Rosetta Stone.
932 D719m - Donoughue, Carol.
The Mystery of the Hieroglyphs: the Story of the Rosetta Stone and the Race to Decipher Egyptian Hieroglyphs
The story of how the Rosetta Stone helped archaeologists decipher the secrets of ancient Egyptian writing.
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Reference
These books can be found in the children's reference section. They can't be checked out so they are always here whenever you come in. Feel free to make copies of the information you find and take it home.
932 B161a - Baines, John.
Atlas of Ancient Egypt
Information on ancient Egyptian cities, pyramids, and tombs, plus lots of maps.
932 D28b - David, Rosalie and Antony David.
A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
Great place to start if you're looking for information on pharaohs and other important people in Egypt's history.
932 St89a - Strouhal, Evzen.
Life of the Ancient Egyptians
Covers Egyptian life in great detail, includes sections on medicine, childhood, women's role in society, homes and communities, craftsmen, and much more.
Videos and DVDs
Search for all videos and DVDs about Egypt throughout Berkeley Public Library.
Web Sites
The Ancient Egypt Discovery Case, presented by the Royal Ontario Museum
An excellent web site with information on almost every aspect of Egyptian life and culture, including an interactive timeline, how to write in hieroglyphics, religion and burial customs, and growing up in Ancient Egypt.
Children's COMPASS, British Museum
Easy to use, kid friendly search options, and lots of photos.
Explore the Pyramids, National Geographic Society
Explores the evolution of the classic pyramid shape with photos and diagrams; also had links to recent articles on Egypt and special features just for kids.
Pyramids: The Inside Story, NOVA
Excellent diagrams, interior photos, and short video tours of the pyramids
Theban Mapping Project
Information on the Valley of the Kings including maps, a glossary, and a large collection of artwork from the tombs.
