Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.5
Points
5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
30873
Points per Word
0.000162
Page Count
160
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Rulers of the Ancient World
Description
This biography of the Macedonian warrior, Alexander the Great, describes his boyhood, early battles, victories, and defeat of the Persian Empire.
Quick Summary
Alexander went from a boy taming a wild horse to a king who built the biggest empire the ancient world had ever seen. Readers will cheer as this teenage general outsmarts enemies, leads his cavalry into heart-pounding battles against the Persian Empire, and transforms from prince to legend. If your kid loves action-packed history like the "Who Was?" series or the "I Survived" books, they'll be hooked on Alexander's unstoppable journey. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who dream of epic victories and stories about brave leaders who changed history.