Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.

The Magnifications series offers children the thrill of examining past civilizations through the eyes of an archaeologist. Gorgeous, full-color panoramas of ancient landmarks are magnified with inset illustrations revealing fascinating details. A valuable research tool, these books are also helpful as travel guides and for simple browsing. Supplements school curriculum in language arts and history. This new title explores the lives of not only the...

When Ms. Frizzle and her student Arnold follow an underground passage beneath Craig's Castle Shop and find themselves in the middle of a siege of a 12th century English castle, they learn a great deal about both castles and the Middle Ages.

Text and cutaway illustrations depict how people lived and worked inside a medieval castle.

Describes medieval castles and what life was like for the knights who lived in them.

A look at the history of castles and how they were built; the people who lived in them; their involvement in local government, law enforcement, and war; and how their usage changed after the Middle Ages.

Presents facts about castles and knights, describing court life and heroic actions. All about magnificent medieval fortresses and the people who lived in them. Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about medieval knights and their castles - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Knights and Castles is a beautifully designed reader...

Various aspects of knighthood -- from armor & jousting to castle life & the Crusades -- are presented in this richly illustrated book. Step inside the world of the medieval knight--into his castle as he prepares for a feast in the Great Hall, as he enters into battle and as he mounts his horse preparing for the joust. In The World of the Medieval Knight stunning cutaway views, brilliant panoramas and step-by-step sequences are all created by the illustrator...

Describes in text and illustrations the history of Europe during the Middle Ages with emphasis on the spiritual, social, political, and cultural developments and changes.

Explores life during the Middle Ages; describes the features found in castles, including murder holes, gatehouses, and moats; and discusses the numerous smells the inhabitants encountered. Have you ever dreamed of living in a castle? Imagine a moat filled with poop and an army of invaders holding you under siege. Life in the Middle Ages was no fairy tale! Charge back in time to find out what real life was like in the castles of the Middle Ages.