Discusses Cleopatra's life, achievements, and legacy, as well as why she continues to fascinate generations of readers.

Includes index.

Who was Cleopatra? -- Birth of a queen -- A star student -- In her time -- A fight for power -- A sneaky plan -- The comeback queen -- A celebration -- A royal son -- A change in power -- Meeting the queen -- On her own -- Cool facts about Cleopatra -- Trouble ahead -- The last queen of Egypt -- Cleopatra lives on -- Quiz whiz! -- Glossary.