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Ten Kings: And The Worlds They Rule Hardcover – April 1, 2002

by Milton Meltzer (Author), Bethanne Andersen (Illustrator)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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A riveting portrait of ten kings in history by Milton Meltzer, America's premier nonfiction writer.

This book tells the story of ten kings. Kings made the rules by which their people lived. Kings carried on wars to protect their realms or expand their power, and kings, like the rest of us, were complex human beings. Starting with Hammurabi, who ruled Mesopotamia, to Peter the Great, the legendary Russian czar, Milton Meltzer shows the reader how political leaders use and abuse power. Although each of these men lived hundreds or thousands of years ago, these tales provide a striking portrait of how human behavior remains virtually unchanged over time and how one person can alter the course of history.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    144 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    990L
  6. Dimensions
    9.5 x 0.75 x 11.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Orchard
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2002
  9. ISBN-10
    0439312930
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0439312936
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Royal SubjectsMilton Meltzer, author of Ten Queens: Portraits of Women in Power, offers the male monarch counterpart in Ten Kings: And the Worlds They Ruled, illus. by Bethanne Andersen. Focusing on individuals as diverse as Hammurabi of ancient Mesopotamia and France's 17th-century ruler Louis XIV, Meltzer neatly frames each subject's personal story with ample information about the era and civilization. Rendered in oil on gesso, Andersen's stylized portraits hint at the personality of each king.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Grade 4-8-In this male counterpart to Ten Queens (Dutton, 1998), Meltzer introduces readers to a diverse group of rulers from Hammurabi of Mesopotamia to Peter the Great of Russia. Each chapter includes the individual's name, dates of rule, and a map of the area over which he reigned. Personal stories and statistics are included along with ample information about the civilization and time period. A sampling of rulers from all over the world and throughout history are discussed, even the biblical King David whose reign is not easily verifiable. Lesser-known monarchs such as Mansa Musa of Mali and Atahualpa of the Inca Empire are also illuminated. This attractive, oversized volume contains a wealth of information, including several useful sidebars, and would be especially useful to beginning researchers. Andersen's stylized portraits reflect the regal nature and personality of each individual.
Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orchard; First Edition (April 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439312930
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439312936
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 990L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.75 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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  • Beth Parker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kings is a great book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2002
    This book is written well and helps my children understand that being the king is not the best job in the world or in any way easy. That like every other pursuit in life that good character can make a difference. And so can immoral character. The illustrations are wonderful and hve emotion impact.
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  • C. F Fulbright
    1.0 out of 5 stars Revisionism cloaked as History for Children
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2003
    Milton Meltzer is clearly out to rewrite history. He's eager to point out every petty flaw of King David and Charlemagne, but makes the bloodthirsty Atahualpa and Kublai Khan look like modern egalitarian leaders. Capitalism and self-determination are clearly bad things, but totalitarianism and forced labor come off as benign. Hammurabi is described as a "benign despot", and we are told that slaves in ancient Babylonia were not treated as harshly as "slaves in the Americas".
    I'm not sure what Meltzer is trying to accomplish, but make sure you read this with your child with open and questioning eyes.
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  • AlanB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2015
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    This book is a good resource for my classroom. It was delivered early.
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