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Intricate and meticulous illustrations bring history to life in this wide-ranging castle tour that covers both the majestic splendour of the great halls and the hardships of living in a feudal society - from the building of a castle to shopping in a medieval marketplace. A magnificent 8-page gatefold opens up to a cutaway view of the castle -- both inside and out -- and lets viewers get an up-close view of all the rooms and people going about their everyday tasks. Includes an illustrated glossary and index.
Series: Single Subject References
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: Kingfisher; 1st American ed edition (April 15, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1856975479
ISBN-13: 978-1856975476
Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #716,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #155 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Medieval #159 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Architecture #297 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Europe
Age Range: 10 - 14 years
Grade Level: 5 - 9
"Castles" by Philip Steele, published by Kingfisher, is a wonderful glance into medieval life. Although written for children, this book will appeal to adults as well. "Castles" can provide a special reading time between parent and child. The historical information is presented in a colorful, easy reading format accompanied by beautiful illustrations and well-researched descriptions. Timelines, photographs, and artwork allow the reader to learn many aspects in an entertaining manner. "Castles" encompasses the social system, heraldry, knighthood, and lifestyles of the time period. This book provides a detailed glimpse into the past. Originally, I purchased this book for my nephew, but I will be acquiring a copy in the future for myself and my children. To anyone who wants to encourage their child to learn about this time frame in history, this book is perfect. By the way, I think this book will be a good time for a parent to spend reading with their child.
This is an awesome castle book! It's easy to read, yet still really informative, and the illustrations are really pretty! I used to borrow this book from the library, and I'm so happy to have my own copy that I don't have to worry about returning. I love it!
This book is a wonderful source for children and adults that are learning about medieval history. The pictures are magnificent, the facts very accurate and interesting. My younger sister, previously a reluctant reader, disappeared to her room until she had read the whole book! Even after reading it, she still flips through it, just looking at the pictures and coming up with questions for further research. A great resource for a unit plan or medieval themed lesson.
Lots of beautiful detailed pictures to go along with the text. Even though its meant for older kids, my 3 yr old love these books. Highly recommended
This book has colorful and exciting illustrations throughout.A great book to get kids interested in knights, chivalry and European history.
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