Julius Caesar (DK Discoveries) [Paperback]

Jayne Parsons (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: DK Discoveries

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of history's most famous and infamous figures in these classic DK guides.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Richard Platt is a popular reference author and his titles include: Incredible Cross-sections, Cross-sections Man-of-War and Discoveries Aztec. Richard currently lives in Kent. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (April 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756619637
• ISBN-13: 978-0756619633
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Platt has been writing for children since 1992. One of his books, Castle Diary, was shortlisted for the Kate Maschler Award, The Times Education Supplement award, and a History Today prize. His Pirate Diary won the Kate Greenaway Medal 2002, the Silver Smarties Award 2002, and won the 'Best Book With Facts' prize in the Blue Peter Book Awards 2003.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Julius Caesar Lite, April 27, 2006

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This review is from: Julius Caesar (DK Discoveries) (Paperback)

Julius Caesar is one of the great characters of world history and his life has fascinated people for two thousand years. This is a typical DK book. Great on the graphics and a lot weaker on the substance. All of the highlights of Caesar's interesting life are touched upon in a cursory way. Do not purchase this book if you are intersted in a serious biography. However, what this book really has going for it are the wonderful illustrations. These are the types of fantastically complex illustrations that can grab a child's imagination and help him develop an interest in ancient history.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book, a good read, May 6, 2007

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This review is from: Julius Caesar (DK Discoveries) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my 15 year old son, who has been learning about julius caeser in history class and is impressed by his strategic and logistic mind. He liked the book very much, says it was informative and very interesting . He has recommended it.