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Kids are fascinated by ancient Egypt, and this new DK guide feeds that curiosity with real artifacts and up-to-date discoveries, checked by a leading Egyptologist. It answers exactly the questions kids ask.
The mix of photos and illustrations makes it feel like a museum visit.
Two things to weigh: it is one of the pricier books here, and it focuses on Egypt only, so kids wanting broad history should look at an encyclopedia.
Description
SKU:
9780593961667
Ancient Egypt: From Everyday Life to the Afterlife (DK Ancient Histories, 2025) is a 160-page hardcover visual guide to ancient Egypt, covering daily life along the Nile, gods and worship, tombs and the afterlife, with photographs of real artifacts, illustrations and an expert Egyptologist consultant, Professor Joann Fletcher.
What's inside
- 160-page hardcover
- Photos of artifacts from major collections
- Illustrations of daily life, temples and tombs
- Facts and recent discoveries from an expert Egyptologist
How it works
The book moves from everyday life (farming, food, fashion and games) to religion, mummies and the afterlife, answering kids' questions such as why cats were sacred, how tombs were guarded against robbers and why the elite wore wigs.
What kids learn
- History: life in ancient Egypt
- Beliefs: gods, mummies and the afterlife
- Archaeology: how we know what we know from artifacts
Good to know before you buy
- Age: listed for ages 9 to 12.
- Published: 2025.
- Price: $29.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
How it compares
For a more playful take on the same subject, Escape This Book! Tombs of Egypt turns it into a choose-your-path adventure.
Who it's for
Egypt-obsessed kids, students studying ancient civilizations, and readers 9 to 12 who love mummies and mythology.
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Learn more!
Learn more about the ancient world
- National Geographic Kids: History: free articles and photos about ancient civilizations and world history
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