Books About Pharaohs · 10 titles considered

The Best Pharaohs Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about pharaohs? 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.

Mummies and Pyramids
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Mummies and Pyramids

By Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne (Illustrator), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

Ancient Egyptians lived in a world of pharaohs and pyramids, where mummies and tombs held secrets of the afterlife.

119 pages· 5,438 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,020 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Who Was King Tut?

The life and death of King Tutankhamun is explored in this book.

112 pages· 8,453 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,175 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!

An Egyptian prince faces turmoil, power struggles, and a mysterious fate.

40 pages· 3,152 words· Est. 27 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 153 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994

Tutankhamen's Gift

A young boy faces the challenge of becoming pharaoh amidst mystery and intrigue.

32 pages· 973 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 238 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

The Shadow Prince

Survive five deadly tests to become the prince's shadow and save Egypt from chaos.

400 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 218 ratings
$21.95Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Egypt

Uncover ancient Egypt's secrets, from pharaohs to hieroglyphs.

48 pages· 1,996 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
$3.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2010

Hatshepsut of Egypt

A princess defies tradition to become Pharaoh, changing Egypt's destiny.

24 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 37 ratings
$18.95Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

Mummies, Myths, and Mysteries

Discover bizarre ancient history facts with A.J. and Andrea.

192 pages· 12,913 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 88 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

How the Sphinx Got to the Museum

By Jessie Hartland (Illustrator)

Discover the journey of Hatshepsut's sphinx from ancient Egypt to a New York museum.

40 pages· 1,844 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
3.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 292 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
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