Cleopatra (Usborne Famous Lives)

In the land of pharaohs and pyramids, Cleopatra is a princess with an uncertain future. When her own brother tries to kill her, she realizes she can't trust anyone. A vivid account of the life and times of Cleopatra with lively dialogue and full colour illustrations. Contents: Chapters in this book include: - Growing up in Egypt - Rome to the rescue - Queen of the Nile - Life in Rome - Ruler of the East - Antony and Cleopatra - The final battle - My place in history Prizes: Commended for Longman History Today New Generation Book of the Year 2005. Author Biography: Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children. Age: 7+ Key Stage: KS2 E/H Lexile Measure: 730L Book Band: 12 - Brown CEFR Level: C1