Knights and Castles
New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2015.
Format: Book
Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
For those who've always wanted to live in a castle or become a knight, this engaging text presents 100 fun facts about these high-interest topics. Readers will find out what it was like to live in the Middle Ages, what it took to become a knight, and what happened on the battlefield. They'll love learning about the famous knights of fact and fiction as well as discovering the ins and outs of medieval castles, some of which are still standing today. Fun quizzes and colorful illustrations enhance the well-researched text and will inspire readers to find out more about this beguiling time period.
Series: 100 facts you should know.
Contents:
Castle life -- In the beginning -- Building a castle -- Who's who in the castle -- From kings to peasants -- How to be a good knight -- Ready for battle -- Colors and coats of arms -- Famous knights -- A castle tour -- Feasts and fun -- Songs, poems and love -- Knights and dragons -- Practice for battle -- Friend or enemy? -- Under attack -- Defending a castle -- Off to the Crusades -- Garters and elephants -- Warriors from the East -- Famous castles.
Subjects:
Castles -- Juvenile literature.
Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile literature.
Armor -- Juvenile literature.
Weapons -- Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Medieval -- Juvenile literature.
Castles -- Juvenile literature.
Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile literature.
Armor -- Juvenile literature.
Weapons -- Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Medieval -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781482421750 (library binding)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C HISTORY Medieval Wal | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY Medieval Wal | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |