| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm |
| Series |
Top 10 worst
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Top 10 worst |
| Note |
Includes glossary. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
Not nice to know! - What made them wicked? - A world of wickedness - No. 10 : Erik Bloodaxe - No. 9 : Henry VIII - No. 8 : Cleopatra - No. 7 : King John - No. 6 : Maximilien Robespierre - No. 5 : the first Chinese emperor - No. 4 : Ivan the Terrible - No. 3 : Vlad Tepes - No. 2 : Leopold II - No. 1 : Nero. |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist, April 2012 |
| Summary |
History has been filled with brutal rulers, and the worst of them are brought together in this book. Readers discover the ruthless exploits of men and women who would do anything to obtain and keep power. The vain King Henry VIII and the mad Roman emperor Nero are highlighted in this volume. Readers discover some of the most bloodthirsty and cruel tyrants to ever exist. Stories of these evil rulers are accompanied by astounding facts about their times in power. Detailed cartoon illustrations add a vibrant touch of humor to these historical tales. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Glossary, Index, Sidebars. |
| Audience |
3456 Childrens Plus, Inc. |
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700 Lexile. |
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N Fountas and Pinnell. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG RL 5.8 1.0 148795. PCMS |
| Subject |
Heads of state -- Biography.
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Heads of state.
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Kings and rulers -- Biography.
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Kings and rulers -- History.
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| Added Author |
Antram, David, 1958- illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Top ten worst wicked rulers you would not want to know! |
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Wicked rulers |
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Top ten worst wicked rulers you wouldn't want to know! |
| ISBN |
0329912046 |
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1433967006 |
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1433967014 |
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9780329912048 ( bdg.) |
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9781433967009 |
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9781433967016 (pbk.) |
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