knights and knighthood

Explores the harsh realities of life in the Middle Ages, describing knights as local tough guys with shifting loyalties, investigating the truth of the legend of King Arthur, and discussing feudalism, so-called fair ladies, dragons, castles, weapons and armor, and the Crusades.

The quest of Sir Gawain for the Green Knight teaches him a lesson in pride, humility, and honor.

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

In medieval England, fourteen-year-old Terence finds his tranquil existence suddenly changed when he becomes the squire of the young Gawain of Orkney and accompanies him on a long quest, proving Gawain's worth as a knight and revealing an important secret about his own true identity.

Easy-to-follow steps and informational photographs describe a knight costume.

Relates the adventures of Sir Gawain, the only undefeated knight in King Arthur's court, who eventually learns the value of friendship, courtliness, and courtesy after a challenge from the Green Knight.

The Lion King must defend his castle and kingdom from an attack by the Dragon Wizard and his army.

When the princess is kidnapped by a dragon queen, thirteen-year-old Thomas, a new--and very small--squire-in-training boldly sets out on a quest to rescue her.

While not the most intrepid knight of the Round Table, Sir Givret the Short helps King Arthur and the other knights with his cunning and cleverness.

Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.