You Wouldn't Want to Be Cleopatra!: An Egyptian Ruler You'd Rather Not Be

by Jim Pipe · 2007

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- Humorous Handy Hints that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread.

- High interest topic for children of all ages.

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- Includes Table of Contents, glossary, and index.

- Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations.

- The cultures and traditions of ancient civilizations spring to life in the pages of this series.

- Perfect for struggling readers.

Grades K-4 Social Studies:

II. Time, Continuity, and Change

- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past

I. Culture

- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different

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ancient Romeancient RomeMore like thisLess of thisancient worldancient worldMore like thisLess of thishistorical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
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ancient Romeancient RomeMore like thisLess of thisEgyptEgyptMore like thisLess of this
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childrens
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short · 32 pages

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