Ancient Egypt for Kids

Calling all future archeologists! Are you a kid between the ages of 6 and 10? Do you love learning about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids, and all things related to Ancient Egypt? Then we have the program for you! Be sure to register for 'Exploring History: Ancient Egypt' at BPL. It's Thursday November 3rd from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. We will make some cool crafts and even try a snack from ancient times! Be sure to bring either a doll or an action figure to turn into your very own mummy. In the mean time, check out some of the great books we have about Ancient Egypt for kids!


We have tons of awesome nonfiction (true) books including:


Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs: A Book About Ancient Egypt by Gail Gibbons
Call Number: J 932 GIB
Provides an overview of life in ancient Egypt, describing the people, daily activities, beliefs and customs, and what has been learned from artifacts left behind.
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Food and Cooking in Ancient Egypt by Clive Gifford
Call Number: J 394.12 GIF
Discusses food, farming, trading, drinking, cooking, baking, and feasts in ancient Egypt.
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If I Were a Kid in Ancient Egypt
Call Number: J 932 IF
Describes what life was like for children in ancient Egypt, discussing education, entertainment, medicine, food, and religion.
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The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy by Joyce Filer
Call Number: J 932 FIL
Describes the process the British Museum went through to unearth the mummy Hornedjitef.
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Also part of the nonfiction section, you can check out some biographies (books about famous people) including some about real people who lived in Egypt long ago:



Hatshepsut: The Princess Who Became King by Ellen Galford
Call Number: JB HAT
Chronicles the ancient Egyptian female pharaoh's life, and describes the civilization's social customs and culture during the fifteenth century B.C.
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Or for those interested in just a fun story, check out some of our picture books:


Temple Cat by Andrew Clements
Call Number: JP CLE
A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.
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Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble by Judy Schachner
Call Number: JP SCH
Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese kitten who thinks he's a Chihuahua, dreams of traveling to ancient Egypt with his gang of Chihuahua amigos.
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Come in to the library today to find these or many more great books!