Egypt, Pharaohs and Pyramids
Here’s some great titles to get the kids reading about life in ancient Egypt before you visit the King Tutankhamun exhibition.
And with the low levelled, high-interest Fast Forward titles, you’ll also have your reluctant readers engaged!
Building the Pyramids (includes Audio CD)
Series: Fast Forward
Interest Age: 9-12, Guided Reading Level: 20
Carmel Reilly
The great pyramids of Egypt were built more than 4000 years ago as tombs for the pharaohs, or kings, of the time. The largest of the pyramids was built for Pharaoh Khufu. It is 138 metres tall, which is more than twice as tall as the Sydney Opera House.
Building the Pyramids 9780170126649 AUS $14.95 | NZ $15.25
Famous Pharaohs
Series: Fast Forward
Interest Age: 9-12, Guided Reading Level: 20
Julia Wall
Sneferu was the first pharaoh of the fourth dynasty and he ruled from about 2613 BC to 2589 BC. He is famous for building many pyramids, including the large pyramid at Maidum.
Tutankhamen ruled Egypt during the eighteenth dynasty, from about 1334 BC to 1325 BC. He was only eight or nine years old when he became pharaoh. Tutankhamen only became famous after his death, because of the large amount of treasure that was found in his tomb.
Famous Pharaohs 9780170180009 AUS $14.95 | NZ $15.25
Life in Ancient Egypt
Series: Fast Forward
Interest Age: 9-12, Guided Reading Level: 20
Kate McArthur
The Nile River runs right through the middle of Egypt. About 5000 years ago, people started to live and work along the banks of this great river. This was the beginning of the society we call ancient Egypt.
There were many different groups of people in ancient Egypt. Each group had a different level of power. The pharaoh had the most power. Priests were powerful because they controlled the temples. Nobles were from rich families, and were born into a high position.
Life in Ancient Egypt 9780170179546 AUS $14.95 | NZ $15.25
The Great Pharaoh's Secret Box
Series: Fast Forward
Interest Age: 9-12, Guided Reading Level: 24
Carmel Riley
It's the school holidays and Alex decides to visit the museum. The show on ancient Egypt sounds pretty interesting. But when she gets there, Alex finds out a little more then she expected.
The Great Pharaoh's Secret Box 9780170179973 AUS $12.95 | NZ $13.25
World Heritage
Series: Fast Forward
Interest Age: 9-12, Guided Reading Level: 18
Carmel Reilly
The World Heritage List was set up in 1972, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). It was set up to save and care for special places around the world.
Some places on the World Heritage List are natural sites, like Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Other places on the list are cultural sites, like Venice, Italy.
World Heritage 9780170126410 AUS $14.95 | NZ $15.25
Gold
Series Fast Forward
Interest Age: 9-12, Guided Reading Level: 12
Nicholas Brasch
Gold has been used by people for more than 6,000 years. It is the only yellow metal found on earth. The Egyptians were one of the first groups of people to use gold in art. They wore jewellery on most parts of their bodies.
Gold 9780170125697 AUS $14.95 | NZ $15.25
A Secret World Of Codes
Series: Nelson Literacy Directions
Reading Age: 7.5
John Parsons
People have used codes to pass secret messages to others for thousands of years. In ancient times, people used art to send messages and tell stories – it was their code. Humans started using colours and pigments about 120 000 years ago. By 35 000 years ago, humans could tell stories by painting on cave walls and on rocks.
Alphabets were invented in Egypt 4000 years ago. Alphabets are really just codes for different sounds. But, as people discovered a long time ago, they were a much quicker way of writing then using symbols.
A Secret World Of Codes 9780170183864 AUS $13.95 | NZ $14.20
The Man Who Measured the World
Series: PM Extras
Reading Age: 11
Wendy Macdonald
The King of Egypt offers a gold necklace and a journey in the Royal Barge to the person who can make the greatest scientific discovery. Xenia wants to win the ride and so encourages her father to enter the competition. She knows that Alexandria is a centre for scholars and that the competition will be strong. Will she be able to help her father calculate the circumference of the Earth?
The Man Who Measured the World 9780170117142 AUS $11.95 | NZ $12.10
Al Kalifa and The Nile
Series: Bookweb
Reading Age: 9.5-10
John Parsons
Deep within the magnificent, mysterious palace of the Pharaoh, Al Kalifa learns that he has been chosen to carry out a plan that will change the mighty Nile River forever. He knows that if he succeeds, his name will be remembered for thousands of years. But if he fails, a terrible fate will await him. He gathers his plans and his workers and starts to build a huge dam. But the river is not so easily tamed …
Al Kalifa and The Nile 9780170100151 AUS $11.95 | NZ $12.60
