Adventures in Time Series by Dominic Sandbrook 2 Books Collection Set - Children's - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781837313976
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Middle Grade Readers

Overview
Step into the ancient world with the Adventures in Time 2 Books Collection Set by acclaimed historian Dominic Sandbrook. This brand new paperback duo follows two legendary figures: Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt, and Alexander the Great, the young conqueror who built one of history's largest empires. Written with the drive of an adventure story yet grounded in real history, these books turn ancient events into page-turning reading for curious young history fans.

About the Books
The Adventures in Time series dramatizes real historical figures with the pace and tension of an adventure novel, while staying rooted in documented fact and genuine historical research. In Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, readers follow the young queen as she battles her own siblings for the throne of Egypt, forges a fateful alliance with Julius Caesar, and fights to keep her kingdom free from Rome's growing power, a story of ambition, loyalty, and the lengths one ruler will go to protect her legacy. In Alexander the Great, readers march alongside the teenage king of Macedon as he sets out from Greece with his closest friends and his famous horse, Bucephalas, determined to conquer the known world, pushing from the deserts of Egypt through the mountains of Persia and onward into India, testing his courage and his belief in his own destiny at every turn. Author Dominic Sandbrook, a respected historian and broadcaster, brings his storytelling skill to both books, translating serious research into fast-moving narratives that never feel like a textbook. Each title stands on its own, but together they introduce young readers to two civilizations, Ptolemaic Egypt and Ancient Greece, giving a genuine sense of what it felt like to live through these events rather than simply memorize the dates.

Key Benefits

• Two complete paperback adventures based on real history
• Written by respected historian and broadcaster Dominic Sandbrook
• Fast-paced storytelling that makes ancient history exciting
• Great supplement for classroom units on Ancient Egypt and Greece
• Brand new condition, ideal as a gift for young history fans
• Compact paperback format, easy to pack for trips or bedtime

Book-by-Book Guide
Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile — Follows Cleopatra's rise to the throne of Egypt, her rivalry with her siblings, and her alliance with Julius Caesar as Rome's shadow falls over her kingdom.
Alexander the Great — Follows the young king of Macedon as he leads his army from Greece through Egypt and Persia and into India in pursuit of an empire.

About the Author
Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian, journalist, and broadcaster known for his popular histories of modern Britain and his work presenting BBC television series on subjects ranging from time travel to the James Bond films. He created the Adventures in Time series after a family trip to a museum sparked the idea with his son, who now serves as an early reader and consultant on the books. Sandbrook has written numerous books for adults and has become one of Britain's most recognizable voices in popular history, bringing the same rigor and enthusiasm to this series for younger readers.

Why You'll Love This Set
This is history the way kids want to read it: fast, true, and full of larger-than-life characters. Perfect for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, back-to-school pick, or classroom library, this set turns Cleopatra and Alexander into heroes worth cheering for.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.