Items related to Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient...
Synopsis
[series copy]
A wonderful new series of beautifully illustrated picture-book biographies, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors, and scientists from the past. Each fully illustrated book tells the story of a remarkable person from the past whose life has had an impact far beyond his or her own time. Young children love great stories, and What's Their Story? is the perfect way to introduce them to the giants of our past.
The story of Alexander the Great is one of ambition, conquest, and glory. By the time he died at age 32, in 323 B.C., he was leader of an enormous empire that stretched from Greece in the west to India in the east. His remarkable personality shines through this heroic story of battles, sieges, and victories.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Reviews
Grade 3-4-Considering their subject matter, these are two surprisingly boring books. Alexander is portrayed as an intelligent, often kind man whose only fault was that he murdered people who resisted his efforts to take their land and money. Cleopatra is depicted as a beautiful dreamer who only wanted an empire to call her own. These titles are superficial to the point of being confusing. Most of the pages are taken up by lifeless, full-color illustrations, and what little text there is paints history with a very broad brush. The subject matter (bloody battles, adultery, treachery) is actually quite mature for easy readers. Children interested in these historical figures should be steered toward Frederic Theule's Alexander and His Times (Holt, 1996) and Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema's Cleopatra (Morrow, 1994).
Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient...
Stock Image
Alexander the Great : The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1998
ISBN 10: 0195214021
ISBN 13: 9780195214024
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Marks, Alan (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 9282178-6
Quantity: 4 available
Seller Image
Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World (What's Their Story?)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 0195214021
ISBN 13: 9780195214024
Used
Softcover
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Marks, Alan (illustrator). Fast & Free Shipping â" Good condition with a solid cover and clean pages. Shows normal signs of use such as light wear or a few marks highlighting, but overall a well-maintained copy ready to enjoy. Supplemental items like CDs or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # ZWV.0195214021.G
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World (What's Their Story?)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 0195214021
ISBN 13: 9780195214024
Used
Softcover
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Marks, Alan (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition book with a firm cover and clean, readable pages. Shows normal use, including some light wear or limited notes highlighting, yet remains a dependable copy overall. Supplemental items like CDs or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # GWV.0195214021.G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World (What's Their Story?)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 0195214021
ISBN 13: 9780195214024
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Marks, Alan (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Seller Inventory # G0195214021I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World (What's Their Story?)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 0195214021
ISBN 13: 9780195214024
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Marks, Alan (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Seller Inventory # G0195214021I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World (What's Their Story?)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 0195214021
ISBN 13: 9780195214024
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Marks, Alan (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Seller Inventory # G0195214021I3N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World (What's Their Story?)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 0195214021
ISBN 13: 9780195214024
Used
paperback
Seller: mountain, GEORGETOWN, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Marks, Alan (illustrator). exlibrary hardcover book with dust jacket, usual library markings, has some light wear throughout. Seller Inventory # mon0000011951
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World (What's Their Story?)
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Marks, Alan (illustrator). Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0195214021
Quantity: 1 available