Dukes

by Sarita McDaniel

Overview

Dukes were once very important. Kings used to trust their dukes to run parts of their kingdom. Today, things have changed. This fun and informative book introduces readers to dukes, both modern and historical. They explore what a duke is, how a person becomes a duke, and what a duke's job might look like. Full-color photographs highlight a few of today's dukes from around the world, and fast facts add to the fun as readers take a glimpse inside the world of real-life royalty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781978511958
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	12/30/2019
Series:	Meet the Royals Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Words to Know

What Is a Monarchy?

The Royal Family

Who's in Charge?

A Duke's Job

The Last Grand Duke

Royal Dukes

A Queen and a Duke?

A Wedding Gift

Changing Roles

Friendship Between Countries

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Index

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

K-Gr 3—For readers who have an interest in anything royal, these titles offer basic facts and numerous photographs. A "Words to Know" glossary follows the title page, listing common words for the series and a few specific words per title. Within short sentences and paragraphs, general explanations of what monarchies are and their existence throughout history are followed by information regarding the roles and responsibilities of people holding these positions. Content is repeated across Duchesses and Dukes and within the sidebars for most of the titles. Duchesses and Dukes focus almost exclusively on Europeans, specifically the British, while the other titles describe royals from Africa, Asia, and Europe. The images are all captioned and credited, but at least one needs additional details. Recommended books and websites, several of which are repeated between titles, and an index are included. VERDICT Purchase individual titles where demand is high.

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