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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
Cat Detective
A royal cat and beetle sidekick hunt a thief in ancient Egypt.
240 pages· 28,792 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 824 ratings
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Books About Ancient To 499 Ad · 251 titles considered
The Best Ancient To 499 Ad Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about ancient to 499 ad? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Ancient To 499 Ad
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$2849
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1962
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
A retelling of Greek myths from the beginning of the world to the stories of the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus
208 pages· 37,455 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 20,401 ratings
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007
The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables
Discover timeless fables where animals teach life's essential lessons.
56 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 498 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2002
Have a Hot Time, Hades!
Book #1 in the Myth-O-Mania series
Can Hades and siblings overthrow their tyrant father to rule the universe?
144 pages· 23,362 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,893 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
Siblings chase a missing scroll in ancient Egypt, risking everything for a reward.
114 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 621 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
Zeus and the Dreadful Dragon
Olympians must free allies from Tartarus to defeat Cronus. Can they trust them?
128 pages· 12,518 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 166 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Addison Cooke and the Ring of Destiny
By Jonathan W. Stokes · Book #3 in the Addison Cooke series
A mysterious package thrusts young adventurers into a global chase against fortune hunters and ancient secrets.
364 pages· 67,050 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 393 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9
Steeds of the Gods
A young stable boy is tasked with curing the Hippocamps of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and becomes embroiled in a rivalry between Poseidon and Helios, the god of the sun.
144 pages· 17,567 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 210 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016
Centaur School
A young healer must save a phoenix without his magical tools.
144 pages· 17,503 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 141 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9
Dragon Healer
A young stable boy must navigate the challenges of caring for a variety of magical creatures in a world of gods and goddesses.
132 pages· 17,685 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 167 ratings
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Ancient To 499 Ad Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about ancient to 499 ad for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1899
The Fabled Life of Aesop
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A slave's storytelling defies injustice, inspiring timeless fables.
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$1999
The Librarian Who Measured the Earth
Ages 4–8 · 1994
Discover how a Greek philosopher measured the Earth's size.
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$1799
Woven of the World
Ages 5–8 · 2023
A young girl discovers weaving's timeless art, connecting past and future.
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$1799
Echo Echo
Ages 6–9 · 2016
Discover Greek myths anew with reversible poems revealing hidden perspectives.
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$799
Miriam at the River
Ages 5–9 · 2020
A sister's hope rests on a river's current to save her brother from danger.
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$499
Mummies
Ages 5–8 · 2009
Uncover the secrets of mummification and explore ancient mysteries.
Graphic Nov.
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$1799
Asterix and the Golden Sickle
Ages 11–14 · 1961
Asterix and Obelix must find a missing sicklesmith in a city of secrets.
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$799
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
Ages 4–8 · 1994
Discover the epic tales of Greek gods and their timeless adventures.
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$1899
The Emperor's Silent Army
Ages 8–12 · 2002
Farmers unearth a vast, ancient terracotta army, revealing secrets of China's first emperor.
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$699
Aesop's Fables
Ages 5–8 · 2003
Discover timeless lessons in these retold fables.
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$1595
Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Ancient Egypt
Ages 4–8 · 2001
Travel back to Ancient Egypt and uncover its secrets with a daring guide.
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$599
The Lion and the Mouse
Ages 4–6 · 1998
A tiny mouse faces a giant lion's dilemma. Can the smallest save the mightiest?
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Ancient To 499 Ad Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about ancient to 499 ad for developing and independent readers.
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$599
Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Ages 8–11 · 2020
The book explores the history and significance of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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$1299
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
Ages 10–13 · 2014
Discover the chaotic world of Greek gods through a modern, witty lens.
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$999
Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A daring quest to stop a heist and rescue family from a dangerous gang.
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$899
Athena the Wise
Ages 8–12 · 2011
Can Athena help Heracles complete his labors without losing her friends?
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$599
Escape from Egypt
Ages 6–8 · 2018
Time-traveling kids race to return a beetle to King Tut's tomb while evading a mysterious pursuer.
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$1299
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes
Ages 10–13 · 2017
Discover the daring deeds of Greek heroes through the eyes of a demigod.
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$899
Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh
Ages 8–12 · 2011
A hidden treasure vanishes, and chaos ensues in Egypt. Can secrets of the past be uncovered?
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$1795
The Story of the World
Ages 6–8 · 2006
Uncover ancient secrets from nomads to Rome's last emperor.
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$599
Where Is the Parthenon?
Ages 8–11 · 2016
Explore the Parthenon's transformation from temple to ruin amidst war and history.
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
The Last Olympian (Graphic Novel)
Ages 10–13 · 2019
Demigods battle Titans in New York, facing a prophecy that could seal their fate.
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$699
The Pompeii Disaster
Ages 8–11 · 2018
Time-traveling teens race to capture Mount Vesuvius's eruption before becoming history themselves.
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$1599
Entangled with the Egyptians!
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A zebra mistaken for a god faces a pharaoh's curse in Egypt.