castles

"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. [This book explores the world of castles and knights]"--Provided by publisher.

Kenzie has none of the classic qualities people believe all princesses should have--grace, poise, kindness. Instead, she feels like the black sheep of the family, especially compared to her seemingly perfect siblings--but in spite of her anxiety, she must play the part in her parents' medieval-themed resort in an old castle. When the old castle's time-traveling squire Gavin appears in Kenzie's present, she will learn that being a princess has a lot more to do with bravery and being a good friend than she imagined.

A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest.

Twelve-year-old William uses the magic token to return, through the toy castle in his attic, to the medieval land of Sir Simon, which is now menaced by a skeleton ship bearing a plague of ravenous rats.

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Himeji Castle in Japan. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect when they explore Himeji Castle today.

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Bran Castle in Romania. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect when they explore Bran Castle today.

Photographs and text provide information about castles from around the world.

When Eddie visits his dad's castle, he takes his Uncle Morton's pet dragons, Ziggy and baby Arthur, with him, but Eddie is not ready for the mayhem they cause.

Contains four books in the Castle tales series in one volume.

"After the magic beans Jack and Clementine traded for their cow turned into a giant beanstalk, they discover a castle at the top, and it is up to Clementine to distract the giant so Jack can steal treasures"--.