Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great by Gaff, Jackie. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781577685531.

The Kids Who Ruled series is a series of biographies of rulers who ruled when they were mere children. The full-color illustrations and factual histories of these very young leaders bring their world and times vividly to life. These lively biographies include information on schooling, family life, culture, and religion during the rulers reign, and will supplement curriculum-based learning. Educational features include a glossary, index, timeline, and map, as well as fun fact boxes integrated onto each spread. Supplements school curriculum in social studies and history. Alexander the great was a Greek army leader by the age of 16. At age 20, he was crowned king of the Macedonians. Learn how the military might of one young ruler spread Greek ideas and customs throughout Egypt and western Asia.