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Knights and Castles

Walker, Jane

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Gareth Stevens Publishing

Just the Series: 100 Facts You Should Know

Series and Publisher: 100 Facts You Should Know

Annotation: Learn 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.

Genre: [World history]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #93123

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

Edition Date: 2015 Release Date: 01/01/15

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-482-42175-5

ISBN 13: 978-1-482-42175-0

Dewey: 940.1

LCCN: 2014024255

Dimensions: 29 cm.

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

Language: English

Reviews:

School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-This title explores the Middle Ages through 100 numbered facts, realistically detailed color illustrations and cartoons, projects, quizzes, a recipe, and age-appropriate vocabulary. Battles, tournaments, banquets, etc., fill the pages, whetting readers' appetite for more in-depth knowledge. The "I Don't Believe It!" factoids capture the imagination with amusing and entertaining tidbits. Good for recreational reading and for enticing reluctant readers.-Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 4-7

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.

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