Cleopatra By: Janeen R. Adil- BiographyThis book was about the life of Cleopatra and how she became the queen of Egypt; however, most of her life still remains a mystery. Once Cleopatra father died Cleopatra and her younger brother ruled Egypt; however Cleopatra brother wanted all of the power so Cleopatra left Egypt fearing for her life and went to Syria. In Syria Cleopatra gathered an army to fight against her brother for the throne of Egypt. Cleopatra met Roman emperor Caesar when he came to Egypt to stop the war between Cleopatra and her brother. Rome wanted Egypt’s riches and Cleopatra needed Caesar’s help. War broke out between Caesar and Cleopatra’s brother and her brother died, so Cleopatra gained total controlled Egypt. Cleopatra had a son and many say it was by Caesar, and then Caesar dies. Cleopatra then meets Mark Anthony and they fall in love with each other and had three children. Octavian wanted Anthony’s power so he turned people against Cleopatra. Octavian declared war on Egypt and Cleopatra and Anthony fled to Alexandria. Octavian captured Alexandria and Cleopatra did not want to go back to Egypt as a prisoner so she killed her self.
A way that this book could be used in the classroom is as a read aloud. It is important to do read alouds no matter what grade the students are in, and the students might find this to be an interesting story to listen to because her life is still a mystery. This book could also be used in literacy centers for students, or this book could be a part of the classroom library.
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