Learning Egyptian hieroglyphics with ''Egyptian Language: Early Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics'' by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge.
Will I ever be able to translate the pyramid texts? Probably not, but at least, if I ever get to see the pyramids, I might understand a thing or two, looking at those ancient walls. Also, it's just pretty fun to learn on it's own. Works the mind. Try it out.