Alexander the Great - Persia and India

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
Alexander the Great: The Legend of a Warrior King by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
Gaugamela
Persepolis
Alexander's major faults (drinking, anger)
Misery in India, and heading back to Macedon

Activity:
Battle re-enactments with Playmobil people
In the backyard, pretend to be in the army going through India.  Face dangers and give up.