castles

Describes the ghosts that haunt various European castles.

Discusses castles, manor houses, mansions, and other large fortified dwellings throughout history.

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

Looks at the interiors and exteriors of castles, and explains what they are made of, and who lived in them.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers about castles; uses a thumb index to show how castles have changed throughout history.

A pictorial history of the daily life and notable events of the Middle Ages, from 1066 through 1485.

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.

Text and illustrations describe the different tools and skills needed to build a castle.

Text and illustrations describe what it was like defending a castle and discusses the knights roles, what weapons and armor were used and why castles surrendered.

Discover what it was like to live in a castle for everyone from the lord and lady to the children of servants.