The Story of Regulus

From Fifty Famous Stories Retold, by James Baldwin

This story comes from Fifty Famous Stories Retold, a collection published by James Baldwin in 1896. Regulus was a real Roman general who lived more than two thousand years ago, during the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage. His story has been told for centuries as an example of courage and honour. Baldwin retold these famous stories so that children could learn about great people from history. This reader reflects the values and storytelling style of its era.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 560 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Fifty Famous Stories Retold, James Baldwin · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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