Book Detail

Cleopatra

Publication Information
Author:  Stanley, Diane Illustrator:  Stanley, Diane
Title:  Cleopatra Date:  1994
Publisher:  Morrow Junior Books City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-688-10413-4 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, biography and autobiography

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

Summary:
This lively nonfiction account tells the history and story of the powerful Cleopatra and her companion Mark Antony. The book includes maps and a pronunciation guide and detailed illustrations.

Teaching Ideas:
GED students may be interested in writing practice essays after reading this book. It may fit in a unit of biographies. Students may enjoy contrasting Cleopatra with other powerful women in history or enjoy analyzing the battle strategies. For more information, see website www.geocities.com/athens/Aegean/7545/Cleopatra.html

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Geography > locations > countries > Egypt
bullet History > region > Rome > Roman Empire > well-known people > Cleopatra
bullet History > region > Rome > Roman Empire > well-known people > Antony, Mark
bullet Social Studies > sociology > women > women in history
bullet History > region > Egypt > ancient Egypt


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