Children's Encyclopedia of Knights and Castles

By Fiona MacDonald, Kathy Elgin, Patricia Levy, et al.

What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages? Young readers can discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of chivalrous facts, informative illustrations, and photographs of important artifacts, this is a definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about how people lived in the Middle Ages. Topics include: - Castles: defense, sieges, daily living. - Medieval Life: markets and fairs, crafts, medicine, religion. - Warfare: Knights Templar, weapons and armor, horses. - Knights: chivalry, training, the Crusades. Brought to life by eye-catching re-enactment photographs, this is a fantastic, fascinating read for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 139880942X
• ISBN13: 9781398809420
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Arcturus Editions
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 12.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7