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Rosen Publishing Group

Just the Series: Age of Castles

Series and Publisher: Age of Castles

Annotation: Traces the history of knights from the early middle ages through the end of the fifteenth century, with information on their training, duties, the castles they lived in, and their role in medieval society.

Genre: [World history]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #3932294

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Edition Date: 2008 Release Date: 01/01/08

Illustrator: Dennis, Peter,

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-404-24295-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-404-24295-1

Dewey: 940.1

LCCN: 2007032603

Dimensions: 28 cm.

Subject Heading:
Knights and knighthood. Juvenile literature.
Castles. Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Medieval. Juvenile literature.
Knights and knighthood.
Castles.
Civilization, Medieval.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book

Shallow overviews show how a medieval castle was prepared for attack and defended during battle, and discuss the knight's vocation, touching on topics such as training, attire, and methods of warfare. The books are illustrated with reproductions, color photographs, and illustrations rendered in a number of different styles, giving the volumes an incohesive appearance. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Word Count: 4,893

Reading Level: 6.2

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.2 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 119945 / grade: Middle Grades

Treat young readers to in-depth description of life the structures that stir the imagination. Two or three projects in each book reinforce learning with hands-on experiences. Actual quotes from individuals living in medieval times enhance the encounter.Readers take an under-the-armor look at a knight's training battles, and crusades and study the legends and the all-important code of chivalry that governed a knight's conduct.

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