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    World History Biographies: Alexander

    The Boy Soldier Who Conquered the World

    Part of National Geographic World History Biographies

    Author Simon Adams
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    Paperback
    $7.99 US
    Disney - RHCB | National Geographic Kids
    9.76"W x 6.8"H x 0.23"D  
    On sale Jul 09, 2013 | 64 Pages | 9781426314490
    Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile 1040L | Fountas & Pinnell U
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    Now in paperback: This concise, visual biography of one of the world's most fascinating historical figures, engages kids by using colorful photographs, illustrations, maps, and archival objects, as well as lively narrative.

    Using period artwork, primary source accounts, photographs, artifacts and a lively, engaging text, this book examines the life of Alexander the Great, from his childhood to his major achievements and victories in battle.
    Author SIMON ADAMS worked as an editor of children's reference books before becoming a full-time writer. He was written and contributed to more than 60 books on subjects like the Tudors, American history, the Titanic, and more. Consultant PAUL CARTLEDGE is Professor of Greek History at the University of Cambridge, England. He has written widely on Alexander the Great and Greek history and served as chief historical consultant for the BBC series The Greeks. View titles by Simon Adams
    "Featuring extrarodinary people throughout history, this series presents information in an easy-to-read, well-organized format." --Library Media Connection

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    Now in paperback: This concise, visual biography of one of the world's most fascinating historical figures, engages kids by using colorful photographs, illustrations, maps, and archival objects, as well as lively narrative.

    Using period artwork, primary source accounts, photographs, artifacts and a lively, engaging text, this book examines the life of Alexander the Great, from his childhood to his major achievements and victories in battle.

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    Author SIMON ADAMS worked as an editor of children's reference books before becoming a full-time writer. He was written and contributed to more than 60 books on subjects like the Tudors, American history, the Titanic, and more. Consultant PAUL CARTLEDGE is Professor of Greek History at the University of Cambridge, England. He has written widely on Alexander the Great and Greek history and served as chief historical consultant for the BBC series The Greeks. View titles by Simon Adams

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    "Featuring extrarodinary people throughout history, this series presents information in an easy-to-read, well-organized format." --Library Media Connection

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