Knights And Castles

Brings knights and castles to life with up-to-date information and 3-D illustrations.

Even though knights who fought battles and defended castles lived long ago, they’re still a symbol of honor today. Incredible, true facts about the lives of knights—and the castles they lived in and defended—accompany step-by-step instructions that guide readers through drawing these brave defenders, including their armor and weapons. Readers will learn basic artistic concepts while drawing different kinds of castles, too. Sketches of each step will help readers continue with their drawing while they engage with a cool historical topic.

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.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn, they had lots of questions. How were castles built? What was it like to live inside a castle? How did boys train to become knights? Did horses really wear armor? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

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.

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.

Describes the training, weapons, and responsibilities of knights, and how the construction of castles evolved over time.

Knights had to be very strong just to walk around - they were wearing armor that weighed 50 pounds or more. Charge into KNIGHTS AND CASTLES to SeeMore!

Journey back to medieval times with a host of LEGO(R) minifigures! Meet the boldest, bravest knights and other castle characters--from lords and ladies to cooks and jesters. The LEGO minifigures put the fun into facts. You'll find great LEGO building ideas, too! LEGO(R) minifigures show you the world in a unique nonfiction program. This book is part of a program of LEGO nonfiction books, with something for all the family, at every age and stage. LEGO nonfiction books have amazing facts, beautiful real-world photos, and minifigures everywhere, leading the fun and discovery.

Was King Arthur real? How were castles built? Kids learn the answers to these and other questions in this stunning introduction to the world of medieval knights and castles. Includes a 24-page fact book, two classic games with instructions, a reversible game board, and 16 chess pieces. Full color. Pkg. Consumable.

Suitable for children who are beginning to read, this book offers a journey back into the past, and helps children find out what life was like for a medieval knight, including going into battle, living in a castle, feasting and hunting. This edition includes supplementary material for English language learners.

Dozens of games and celebrations invite kids to investigate the Middle Ages, while through descriptions of food, clothing and more, they can become part of a mythical time of castles and kings, cathedrals and conquests. Illustrations & photos. Consumable.

Captioned illustrations and diagrams describe knights and castles in Europe in the year 1240.

Step onto a pirate ship or a medieval kingdom with this group of swashbucklers and knights in shining armor. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are easy and fun to follow, and children will be entertained by fun facts about pirates who roamed the open seas and brave knights who fought with honor. Kids will learn how to draw all types of peg-legged, parrot-loving pirates including: Scurvy Jim and his treasure chest Captain Clunk with a parrot on his shoulder Sharkbait George with his telescope And kids will learn how to create their own medieval kingdoms with grand castles and jousting, battling knights including: Engleford Castle Caslte Guard Mace Knight In It's Fun to Draw Knights, Castles, and Pirates, Mark Bergin provides easy tips for using watercolors, crayons, pens, and collage to create some of the meanest pirates and noblest knights in the land. So raise your banners and hoist the anchor and get those young artists excited about drawing their very own pirates, knights, and castles! This drawing/activity book is aimed at 4¬-8-year-old children and boasts many easy step-by-step instructions, making this a book that any child can work on with or without adult supervision. Perfect for preschool classrooms or to take on a family trip.

Presents the world of knights, the castles they lived in, and the world about them.

Portrays the art, medicine, education, travel, clothing, agriculture, festivals, tournaments, and warfare of the Middle Ages.

"Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare"--

Beginner readers are transported back to medieval times to learn about life as a knight and what living in a castle was like in this fun and informative book, with audio narration and illustrations that bring history to life. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus