Exploring the Persian Empire (Exploring Ancient Civilizations)

This illustrated nonfiction book examines the rise and fall of the Persian Empire in the Middle East. Young readers learn who the ancient Persians were, how they developed a powerful empire, and how Cyrus the Great helped establish and expand it. The book follows the civilization through its growth and major historical events to its eventual conquest by Alexander the Great. Written for middle-grade readers, it provides an accessible introduction to ancient Persia, empire building, rulers, culture, and the history of the Middle East