"When it comes to tales of adventure, not many heroes are more beloved than Robin Hood. The subject of numerous stories, ballads, films, and television series, Robin Hood was an outlaw character created in medieval Britain. He is famed for stealing from the rich to give to the poor. This book traces the history of Robin Hood back to his earliest mentions in British folklore and ballads. Illuminating fact boxes and approachable language makes the text...

"This title focuses on the history of Medieval Knights! It breaks down their origin, tactics, and place in modern culture." -- Amazon.

The Middle Ages saw the rise of feudalism in the European countryside, when most people spent their lives working the land to feed the growing population across the continent. Read about how peasants lived and worked in the medieval village.

This title focuses on the history of Samurai! It breaks down their origin, tactics, and place in modern culture. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Traces the history of knights from the early middle ages through the end of the fifteenth century, with information on their training, duties, the castles they lived in, and their role in medieval society.

"An introduction to the history and lifestyle of medieval knights"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you love European history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes, disgusting toilet trivia, and bizarre medical treatments, get the inside scoop about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this amazing book of Middle Ages trivia"--

Contains fascinating facts and historic snapshots of knights and castles.

Working from plans of an actual 14th century European castle, Stephen Biesty has sliced the building into various cross-sections, each one teeming with life and detail.