Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World

by Dona Herweck Rice

Overview

Introduce readers to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of ancient history with this fascinating nonfiction book! Readers will learn about villainous leaders and criminals of the past—such as Brutus, Antony and Cleopatra, Caligula, Nero, and Locusta—and what these people did to leave such infamous legacies. Featuring intriguing facts and theories, colorful images, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, students will be captivated while getting a glimpse of life in ancient times. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students engaged and wanting to learn more after reading this high-interest book!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433349041
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	01/15/2013
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	380,075
Product dimensions:	5.46(w) x 7.88(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 18 Years

About the Author

Dona does not know which is more fun-learning about the world through science, or writing books for children that tell all about it. She is glad she does not have to decide and can do both!

Table of Contents

Bad 4

Brutus: With Friends Like These 14

Antony and Cleopatra: Power Hungry 20

Caligula: Good Guy Gone Bad 26

Nero: Fear and Fire 32

Locusta: Poison Ivy 36

Cao Cao: Speak of the Devil 42

Attila the Hun: The Scourge of God 48

Bad or Good? 56

Glossary 58

Index 60

Bibliography 62

More to Explore 63

About the Author 64