This book describes castles and how people lived in Medieval civilization.

This book describes castles and how people lived in Medieval civilization.

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By solving a maze puzzle, the reader can help a twelve-year-old boy to assist his father, a knight in an army fighting a cruel and greedy king, and learn about medieval castles.

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Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself brings the Middle Ages in Europe alive through hands-on activities for kids ages 9-12. Addressing various aspects of medieval life, this book provides historically accurate details of the period leading up to the Renaissance. From monastic life to castle living, villages to towns, each section offers a glimpse into the daily existence of the people who lived in medieval Europe. Sidebars and fun trivia break up the text. Readers will expand their knowledge of this era beyond knights, fair maidens, and castles as they learn about siege warfare, life in a medieval village, medieval clothing, markets and fairs, the Plague, medieval medicine, and the Crusades.

This board book, filled with scenes and revealing flaps, shows you what really went on in castles.

Presents facts about all aspects of warfare and battle throughout history, including information on weapons, uniforms, technology, military vessels and vehicles, and military intelligence, and includes quizzes and activities.

"Discover how castles were built and evolved over time to be the ultimate defense. Find out where people lived and worked within the castle walls and what everyday life was like in the Middle Ages. Kids will also learn about the process of becoming a knight, the code of chivalry that knights followed, and knights' weapons, jousts, and famous quests from history and literature."--Adapted from Goodreads