Egyptian Pyramid Books for Kids

The mystery of the pyramids has intrigued men, women and children for hundreds of years. The structures have stood for thousands of years and the artifacts found inside have told us much about the culture and life of the ancient Egyptians who built and utilized them. Reading about the pyramids can be a great way for children to learn about early civilizations and the evolution of religion, politics and social groups.

  1. Grades 1 ̵1; 3

    • Part of the larger ̶0;Places of Old̶1; series, ̶0;Egyptian Pyramids̶1; by Kate Riggs takes a look at the pyramids of Giza. The book features clear illustrations and photos with information on how the pyramids were built and what purpose they may have served.

      ̶0;You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!: A Hazardous Job You'd Rather Not Have,̶1; by Jacqueline Morley, is a humorous and fun way to introduce the topic of the building of the pyramids to young children. The book covers the building of a pharaoh's tomb, the lives of the builders and the pharaoh̵7;s burial.

    Grades 4 ̵1; 6

    • Gillian Clements' ̶0;Egyptian Pyramid̶1; takes a look at the building of Pharoah Khufu's pyramid, the largest pyramid in Egypt. The book goes beyond the building of pyramids to describe how the Egyptians prepared the dead and what they believed about the afterlife.

      Written in the form of ancient newspaper articles, ̶0;The Egyptian News,̶1; by Scott Steedman, is full of information on all aspects of the lives of the ancient Egyptians, including pyramids. Full of illustrated articles, photographs and ̶0;advertisements,̶1; it's a great choice for reluctant readers who may find the broken-up format easier to swallow.

    Grades 7 ̵1; 9

    • ̶0;Pyramid,̶1; by David Macaulay, features step-by-step illustrations by the author on the building of the ancient pyramids. The book takes students through each step taken by the ancient Egyptians in creating these structures.

      Stuart Kallen's ̶0;Pyramids̶1; presents an in-depth look at not only the construction and use of the Egyptian pyramids, but also the mysticism that so often surrounds them. It represents a perfect fit for older children and young teens who are looking for more information and less pictures.

    Grades 10 ̵1; 12

    • ̶0;How the Great Pyramid Was Built,̶1; by Craig B. Smith, is an engineer's look at the construction of the Great Pyramid. Smith examines building techniques, plans and tools, along with the lives of the workers who constructed the pyramids of Giza.

      Jennifer Hellum actually worked on excavating Egyptian ruins. Her book, ̶0;The Pyramids,̶1; takes a look at the history behind the pyramids and the role that they played in the religion of the ancient Egyptians.

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