| Description |
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cm |
| Note |
Originally published: Great Bardfield, Essex : Miles Kelly, 2001. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
Castle life -- In the beginning -- Building a castle -- Who's who in the castle -- From kings to peasants -- How to be a good knight -- Ready for battle -- Colors and coats of arms -- Famous knights -- Castle tour -- Feasts and fun -- Songs, poems, and love -- Knights and dragons -- Practice for battle -- Friend or enemy? -- Under attack -- Defending a castle -- Off to the crusades -- Garters and elephants -- Warriors from the East -- Famous castles. |
| Summary |
Wide ranging introduction to the history and culture of ancient Egypt. 100 Things You Should Know series presents a collection of facts about medieval knights and their way of life, the castles in which they lived, and the society of which they were a prominent part, and offers quizzes and instructions for making related projects. It offers a wide ranging introduction to the history and culture of ancient Egypt. The series opens up to children the fascinating world of science. Children will gain a valuable appreciation of the basics of science and its impact on their world, as well as seeing science at work firsthand, in simple experiments and activities. Detailed artwork illustrates more complex topics, helping children to absorb information with ease. Exactly 100 numbered facts will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through each book, while hilarious facts and brilliantly drawn cartoons add an extra element of fun. Add a detailed index, and 100 Things You Should Know has all the ingredients for a perfect introduction to the key scientific subjects. |
| Subject |
Knights and knighthood -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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Castles -- History -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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Middle Ages -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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Knights and knighthood -- Miscellanea.
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Castles -- Miscellanea.
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| Added Title |
One hundred things you should know about knights & castles |
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Knights & castles |
| ISBN |
1590844505 hardcover |
| Standard No. |
9781590844502 |
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