Life in a Castle (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778713753)

Selections from medieval art, and modern photographs and illustrations trace for children the evolution of castles from fort to magnificent home. Life in a Castle shows the activity around the castle, from the lords and ladies in the Great Hall and the Solar, to the cooks in the kitchen and the servants and craftspeople in the bailey. Children will also learn about: - the master mason and the other craftspeople who built the castle - how castles were defended against attacks - siege weapons - crusader castles built in the Holy Land - feeding the castle community Teacher's guide available.

Author: Kay Eastwood
ISBN-10: 077871375X
ISBN-13: 9780778713753
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2004
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 10.54h x 8.72w x 0.15d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 73703 / Life in a Castle