"On their latest field trip, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about castles: from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights! There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout"--www.bibz.com.

Most houses have two or three bathrooms. Not a castle or palace! A palace in the country of Brunei has 257 bathrooms! Take a peek inside real royal homes.

Text and cutaway illustrations depict how people lived and worked inside a medieval castle.

An illustrated exploration of a wide array of castles and fortifications throughout the world, from Norman mottes to Maori forts, including how and why they were built and their importance in history.

Describes, in brief text and illustrations, how the inhabitants of a medieval castle prepared for war and endured a siege.

Describes the history, purpose, and construction of medieval castles and the life of their various inhabitants.

Jack and Annie look at knights, armor, and life in a castle.

Hoist the drawbridge and ready the cannons! Even reluctant readers will storm the bookshelves for this high-interest topic where history, math, and magic intersect. This innovative text goes far beyond the familiar medieval European architecture and enhances readers global awareness through Celtic fortified settlements, Roman warrior towns, massive Japanese structures, and other architectural marvels. Fantastic photographs and a helpful map will visually...

"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"--