This biography geared toward "fluent readers" profiles the last queen of Egypt. Short chapters cover specific topics, including life in ancient Egypt, Cleopatra's early years, and political upheavals. The pages are crammed with text, archival reproductions, and photos. "Words to Know" and "That's a Fact!" boxes and sidebars with related information are part of the mix. A quiz is appended. Timeline. Glos., ind.