Cleopatra

National Geographic Readers: Level 3

by Barbara Kramer

Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers.
From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Biography, History, Egypt, Biography Memoir, Nonfiction

48 pages, Library Binding

First published August 4, 2015

About the author

Barbara Kramer began writing biographies for children and young adults after following the advice of another author who said, “Write what you like to read.” She remembered how much she enjoyed biographies when she was a kid, especially stories about trailblazers such as David Crockett, Daniel Boone, and Elizabeth Blackwell. She decided that’s what she wanted to write. Her subjects have included historical figures and people in the news. She and her husband live in Iowa with their cat, Katie. They have two grown children and two granddaughters.

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a such an interesting beginner reader for those that are interested in learning more about Cleopatra. Granted, I knew some things based on what I learned while getting my degree in history; however, there was even some new information included for me as an adult reader. The text is accessible with fun pictures and fact bubbles. This is a great resource if you have a younger reader who’s looking to get into more nonfiction!

[Stella]

I read this book to learn more about Cleopatra for my research project in Social Studies and I found it to be very fascinating. I learned about Cleopatra's life, her accomplishments, her family, her time as queen. All I knew about Cleopatra before was that she was a queen in Egypt but now I know all about her life.

[Malory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information. Great pictures. Used this as a presentation for Classical Conversations when my daughter wanted to be Cleopatra for Halloween.

[Jen Traub · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting intro to Cleopatra- for younger elementary school readers.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of information that is explained in a simple, but very interesting, way.

[Chris Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it
the best
u can learn so many facts about cleopatra in this book

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yeah, awesome

My 8 year old's review: I liked that Cleopatra was a queen and that she was really brave, strong, and confident.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Accurate biography of Cleopatra. It included the information that is verifiable and also included some of the legends, but made it clear that the legends weren't based on fact.