Alexander the Great was one of the greatest figures in history. His father was King Philip of Macedonia and his mother was Olympias.  He became king when he was just twenty years old. His great dream was to conquer Asia, which he accomplished in almost ten years. He founded many cities with his name, which became centers for the dissemination of Greek culture. No one knows what the world would be like today if Alexander had not died at just 33 years old...  The book contains activities and games that help the young reader grasp basic elements of history.