Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great? looks at the life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian prince who conquered the Persian Empire and carved out a kingdom larger than anyone had ever seen up to that point-but was he really so great? Do his accomplishments merit calling him "the Great" and if so, why? This book examines the lives and accomplishments of one of history's greatest leaders--Alexander the Great--and draws from his life lessons needed for young readers to rightly understand what makes for real greatness and, when appropriate, pursue greatness themselves.

In this short biography, readers will learn the major events of Alexander the Great's life and examine the character traits that not only made him successful but also led to his downfall.

For teachers and teaching-parents, this book contains timelines, maps, and suggested questions for use in classroom discussion.