Download or read book Cleopatra Rules written by Vicky Alvear Shecter and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about Cleopatra, a far more capable and powerful ruler than people have thought, in this lively and informative biography. Most of what we've known about Cleopatra—and what crept into art, film, and literature—came from her enemies, the Romans. Ascending to the throne at young age of 17, Cleopatra proved to be a brilliant negotiator who forged alliances that kept her in power and in control of her kingdom. This book about Egypt's last and most famous pharaoh features an inviting text, many sidebars, and excellent color illustrations: maps, photos of ancient artifacts, and artworks from many historical periods.
Download or read book Cleopatra written by Barbara Kramer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Level 3 fluent reader"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids written by Simonetta Carr and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2018 San Diego Book Awards Finalist Cleopatra has been called intelligent and scheming, ambitious and ruthless, sensual and indulgent. This unique biography captures the excitement of her life story, including portions that have been largely neglected, such as her interest in literature and science and her role as a mother, and allows readers to draw their own conclusions. Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids also includes maps, time lines, online resources, a glossary, and 21 engaging hands-on activities to help readers better appreciate the ancient culture and era in which Cleopatra lived. Kids will: - Create a beaded Egyptian-style necklace - Build a simple Nile River boat - Prepare homemade yogurt - Construct a model shadoof, a tool used to raise water to higher ground for irrigation - Translate their names into hieroglyphs for a cartouche bookmark - "Mummify" a hot dog - Write an Egyptian love poem - And more!
Download or read book Ancient Egypt for Kids written by Captivating History and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cleopatra written by Diane Stanley and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-09-22 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen of Egypt at the age of eighteen, Cleopatra's passion was to untie the world under Egyptian rule. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. A timeless story of love, war, and ambition, their pictorial biography is sure to entertain and educate.
Download or read book Cleopatra s Moon written by Vicky Alvear Shecter and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selene has grown up in a palace on the Nile with her parents, Cleopatra & Mark Antony--the most brilliant, powerful rulers on earth. But the jealous Roman Emperor Octavianus wants Egypt for himself, & when war finally comes, Selene faces the loss of all she's ever loved. Forced to build a new life in Octavianus's household in Rome, she finds herself torn between two young men and two possible destinies--until she reaches out to claim her own.This stunning novel brings to life the personalities & passions of one of the greatest dramas in history, & offers a wonderful new heroine in Selene.
Download or read book You Wouldn t Want to Be Cleopatra written by Jim Pipe and published by The Salariya Book Company. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re a princess born into the Egyptian royal family. But it’s not easy living in the palace. From family betrayals to Roman generals, you will discover it’s not easy being Cleopatra! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as Cleopatra. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
Download or read book Cleopatra written by Grace Norwich and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, I ruled alone without the help of my husband. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and I passionately loved my people. Much has been written of my beauty, but I was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. I was a queen who was worshipped as a god. I am Cleopatra. To this day, Cleopatra remains a popular figure in Western culture, with books, plays, and movies devoted to her story. I AM CLEOPATRA will follow her journey from its illustrious beginning to its tragic end. Learn all about this legendary queen's fascinating life in Scholastic's I AM biography series.
Download or read book My Life with Cleopatra written by Walter Wanger and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cleopatra faced countless problems during its filming and production: passionate casting disputes, broken contracts, a costly re-location from London to Rome, an emergency tracheotomy for its star, Elizabeth Taylor, scandal-ridden gossip surrounding relationships on set, and a budget of $2 million that ballooned to final costs of $44 million. Legendary producer Walter Wanger recalls the drama that occurred both on and off the set, including the incredible obstacles he had to overcome and the exhilaration of producing a cinematic triumph. A revealing story about Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s tempestuous romance and an insightful filmmaker’s journal, now back in print for the 50th anniversary of Cleopatra’s release, My Life with Cleopatra shares the true story of the relationship and film that enthralled the world. “I have been told by responsible journalists that there was more world interest in Cleopatra, which I produced, and in its stars—Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison—than in any event of 1962.” —Walter Wanger
Download or read book Cleopatra Serpent of the Nile written by Mary Fisk Pack and published by Goosebottom Books. This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The richest, most powerful woman in the world, Cleopatra ruled the East and tamed the West. With both cunning and charm, she beguiled two of the most famous men in history, entwining Egypt’s destiny with Rome’s. Many believed she was as sly as a serpent. Or was she just smart? Gorgeous illustrations and an intelligent, evocative story bring to life a real dastardly dame who, despite her schemes, lost everything—including her beloved homeland.
Download or read book I Am Cleopatra written by Brooke Vitale and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leveled Reader based on an episode from the PBS KIDS animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Cleopatra. Based on the children's book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed. Xavier wants to stay up all night to see a super moon, but he doesn't know how to ask his parents. Luckily, the Secret Museum sends him to meet Cleopatra and she teaches him how to ask for things the right way. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!
Download or read book Antony and Cleopatra written by Colleen McCullough and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this final novel in the Roman series, McCullough turns her attention to the legendary romance of Antony and Cleopatra.
Download or read book Cleopatra in Space written by Mike Maihack and published by Graphix. This book was released on 2014 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mysteriously zapped thousands of years into the future, a teenaged Cleopatra discovers that she is destined to save the galaxy, a prophecy that compels her to enroll in a high-tech school where she can learn modern subjects, alien languages, and combat fighting.
Download or read book Cleopatra written by Christine Platt and published by Calico Kid. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces readers to Cleopatra and how she became a shero and one of the most famous female rulers of all time. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Download or read book Memoirs of Cleopatra written by Margaret George and published by Pan. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 1432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enthralling tale of passion, ambition and betrayalThe mesmerizing story of Queen Cleopatra in her own words - by bestselling novelist Margaret George, author of The Autobiography of Henry VIII and Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles. Told in the first person - from the young queen's earliest memories of her father's tenuous rule to her own reign over one of the most glittering kingdoms in the world - this is an enthralling saga of ambition and power. It is also a tale of passion that begins when the twenty-one-year-old Cleopatra, desperate to return from exile, seeks out the one man who can help her: Julius Caesar. And it does not end until, having survived the assassination of Caesar and the defeat of the second man she loves, Marc Antony, she plots her own death . . . PRAISE FOR MARGARET GEORGE 'The author's impeccable research brings a long-ago civilization thoroughly to life, and her portraits of Cleopatra, Caesar and Antony are wonderful. A spellbinding book' Barbara Taylor Bradford
Download or read book Cleopatra written by Susan Blackaby and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2009-04-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the last queen of Egypt, who gained and maintained power over her kingdom through her alliance with Julius Caesar and later Marc Antony.
Download or read book Cleopatra written by Alberto Angela and published by HarperVia. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twilight of a republic -- The death of Caesar -- Rome in chaos -- Cleopatra returns to Alexandria -- Cleopatra remembers Caesar -- The battle of Philippi -- Cleopatra and Antony meet -- True love -- The start of a nightmare -- The battle of Actium -- The end of Antony and Cleopatra -- The dawn of an empire.
