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A is for Alexander (Paperback)

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Did you know there was once a king who claimed to be descended from Zeus? Did you know he slept with a copy of the Iliad under his pillow? Did you know he had a mermaid for a sister? Explore a series of beautiful historic images while meeting Alexander the Great, through twenty-six fascinating alphabetized parts of his life through history and legend.
Our Leveled Readers feature a helpful dual rating system: Reading Levels:
  • A) Read With Me: Simple text for child, deeper text for educators
  • B) I Love Reading: Stories to be enjoyed with independence
Theme Levels:
  • 1) Simple, gentle, fascinating stories
  • 2) Engaging story with mild story violence and/or conflict themes
  • 3) High interest story with dynamic language and moderate violence and/or conflict themes
This title is a A2
Description

An Alphabetical Journey Through History and Legend: An Alexander the Great Story for Kids

Did you know there was once a king who claimed to be descended from Zeus? Did you know he slept with a copy of the Iliad under his pillow? Did you know he even had a mermaid for a sister—at least according to legend?

Explore the incredible life of Alexander the Great through twenty-six fascinating, alphabetized parts of his story blending history and legend, all brought to life with beautiful, historic-inspired illustrations. From his daring conquests to the myths that surround him, this book invites young readers to discover how Alexander became one of the most famous figures in history.


Why Choose Alexander the Great: A Historic Alphabet?

This engaging book introduces kids to the achievements and mysteries of Alexander the Great in a format that’s both accessible and fun. Perfect for reading together or independently, it combines simple text for children with deeper notes for educators, making it a great addition to classrooms, homeschool libraries, and family bookshelves.


Leveled Reader Ratings

Our History Unboxed® Leveled Readers feature a dual rating system to help you choose the best fit for your learner:

Reading Levels:

  • A) Read With Me: Simple text for children, deeper notes for educators

  • B) I Love Reading: Stories written for independent readers

Theme Levels:

  • 1) Simple, gentle, fascinating stories

  • 2) Engaging stories with mild conflict or story violence

  • 3) High-interest stories with dynamic language and moderate conflict or violence

This title is rated A2, making it an excellent choice for shared reading and for sparking curiosity about one of history’s most legendary figures.


Product Details

  • Paperback edition

  • Recommended for ages 7–11

  • Includes original, historic-inspired illustrations

  • Leveled Reader Rating: A2

  • Features an alphabetized format covering 26 parts of Alexander’s life and legacy


Introduce your young readers to one of the most fascinating figures in history with this Alexander the Great story for kids for an imaginative, educational journey through his life and legend. Order your copy today and discover Alexander like never before!

Weight .31 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 9 × .5 in
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