14 Fun Facts About the Lighthouse of Alexandria: A 15-Minute Book
Jeannie Meekins
Nov 2017 · 15-Minute Books Book 45 · Learning Island
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Alexander the Great was a Greek ruler. He conquered many lands. He also built or named 17 cities Alexandria – after himself.One of these cities is in Egypt, about 20 miles west of the Nile River Delta. In this a massive, ancient lighthouse was built. The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Do you know:Where was the Lighthouse of Alexandria built?How tall was the lighthouse?Who was Sostratos of Cnidus and why is his name on the lighthouse?How far out to sea could the lighthouse be seen?What destroyed the lighthouse?Where is it now?
Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.Ages 8 and up.All measurements in American and metric.Reading Level: 6.6
LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Do you know:Where was the Lighthouse of Alexandria built?How tall was the lighthouse?Who was Sostratos of Cnidus and why is his name on the lighthouse?How far out to sea could the lighthouse be seen?What destroyed the lighthouse?Where is it now?
Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.Ages 8 and up.All measurements in American and metric.Reading Level: 6.6
LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
About the author
Jeannie Meekins is an Australian writer who lives with her children and a couple of cats who think they own the computer. And if her dog could read, he’d be jealous, so it’s lucky that he can’t. Jeannie has also written a large number of books for children, many available through LearningIsland.com.
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