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Anthropology (Social Science, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Anthropology (Social Science, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $15.93, median 10 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 24/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11 – $22.61 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 5% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 3% of the parent category Social Science (292), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 83% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 10 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- Only 5% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 75% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Anthropology best sellers
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CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork LeatherTouch, Devotionals, Study Tools, Red Letter, Presentation Page, Full-Color Maps, Easy-to-Read Bible Serif Type
by B&H Kids Editorial Staff
- List rank#1
- Price$21.99
- Rating4.9
- Reviews889
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Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
- List rank#2
- Price$14.94
- Rating4.7
- Reviews579
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Pyramid: An Award-Winning Illustrated Book about Ancient Egyptian Civilization for Children (Ages 8-10)
- List rank#3
- Price$7.21
- Rating4.6
- Reviews343
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1493 for Young People: From Columbus's Voyage to Globalization (For Young People Series)
by Rebecca Stefoff
- List rank#4
- Price$14.69
- Rating4.3
- Reviews96
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The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Landmark Books Series
by Elizabeth Payne
- List rank#5
- Price$12.59
- Rating4.5
- Reviews355
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Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition (Inquire and Investigate)
by Carla Mooney
- List rank#6
- Price$16.72
- Rating4.5
- Reviews231
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Diary of a Tokyo Teen: A Japanese-American Girl Travels to the Land of Trendy Fashion, High-Tech Toilets and Maid Cafes
by Christine Mari Inzer
- List rank#7
- Price$8.49
- Rating4.5
- Reviews322
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101 Incredible Fun Facts about Japan: Colorful interesting and amazing facts book from a fascinating country, specially designed for curious kids and teens, manga style.
by Funmama Editing
- List rank#8
- Price$12.97
- Rating4.4
- Reviews40
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What the Eagle Sees: Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and Renewal
by Eldon Yellowhorn
- List rank#9
- Price$12
- Rating4.7
- Reviews88
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The Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Scientists in the Field Series)
- List rank#10
- Price$9.59
- Rating4.6
- Reviews100
FAQ
Is Anthropology a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 24/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 10 reviews and sells for $15.93.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Anthropology?
The median best seller has 10 reviews, and 85% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Anthropology best sellers cost?
The median price is $15.93; half of the best sellers are priced between $11 and $22.61.
Can new books break into Anthropology?
5% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.