Explores life during the Middle Ages: describes the features found in castles, including murder holes, gatehouses, and moats; and discusses the numerous smells the inhabitants encountered.

Describes medieval castles and what life was like for the knights who lived in them.

"From award-winning author Kate A. Boorman comes her first middle grade historical novel, set in France in the Middle Ages at a time of great religious upheaval. The Heathens and the Dragon: A 13th-Century Adventure stars twelve-year-old Elodie, a resourceful guardian to her little brother Bertran and his often willful pet chicken Codet. Together with Joie, a young troubadour, they perform for their very survival."--

Marco Polo, the first European to travel to China and return to write about his adventures, was born in Venice in 1254. Marco s father had left on a journey to Asia before the boy was born. Marco did not see his father and uncle, Niccolo and Maffeo Polo, until fifteen years later. In 1271 the three Polos left Venice and headed for the court of Kublai Khan in eastern China. The journey took them more than three years-they arrived in 1275. Marco Polo...

A guide to the Middle Ages, discussing events, people, and practices around the world from 500 to 1500.

"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...

A series of questions and answers about the Middle Ages.

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.

Introduces knights, describes the training and typical life of a knight, and examines the armor and weapons they used.

Many medieval tales are chock full of dragons, knights, and magic. These exciting elements are why they have endured over hundreds of years. This book showcases some of the most thrilling stories of King Arthur and his knights as well as the famous heroes Beowulf and Robin Hood.