Fact meets with illustration to present an intelligent, evocative rise-to-ruin story of Cleopatra who, despite her schemes, lost everything --including her beloved homeland.

"Using bright infographics, this book presents over 250 facts about Cleopatra?s life. Queen of Egypt, she was clever (she could speak nine languages) and beautiful. This graphic retelling of her story gives children a colorful snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Romans to the Egyptian zodiac. It includes an overview of her life, a timeline spread, a family outline, and a geographical summary...