National Geographic Kids Everything Castles

This book describes castles and how people lived in Medieval civilization.

This book describes castles and how people lived in Medieval civilization.

Knights had to be very strong just to walk around - they were wearing armor that weighed 50 pounds or more. Charge into KNIGHTS AND CASTLES to SeeMore!

Illustrates one year of daily life at a medieval castle.

From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up-or not-during the Middle Ages.

For use in schools and libraries only. A tummy-churning treasury of lively but disgusting trivia shares historical information, cultural tidbits and sickening scientific sidebars on everything from nose picking and insect-based foods to hairballs and digestive commonalities.

"History of food, fun facts about food, plus recipes, for children"--

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited attractions in the world. But what is the importance of this place other than a beautiful dwelling? The history of Versailles - why the palace was built and who lived there over the centuries - is fully detailed in this book. You'll get a glimpse into the world of the French kings and aristocracy and discover what it was really like to live at this stunning abode. You'll also find out the fate of the last French royal family to dwell at Versailles and why they met an untimely demise. Flip open the pages - the fascinating, glamorous, and intriguing world of Versailles is waiting for you.