This lively, interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history.

"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from...

Step inside the lord's castle where Sir Gilbert is training to become a knight. Find out what it takes to survive and succeed in these times of chivalry and danger as he teaches you how to: ● joust in tournaments ● gallop into battle ● feast after victory ● survive a stint in a dungeon Do you have the skills and guts to be a medieval knight?

An introduction to life in a medieval castle explains how and why castles were built, and discusses castle towns, life within the castle walls, defenses, sieges, and famous castles in history.

"Knights and Castles is a beautifully designed reader all about incredible medieval fortresses and the people who lived in them. Children will love to find out about why castles were built, some of the coolest castles, and medieval people's lives in and around them both in peace and wartime."

Describes different kinds of castles, their purposes, how they were built, and what it was like to live in a castle, looking particularly at the roles played by women and children.

Knights began training for battle at age 7. Knights were fearless soldiers. Peek inside to learn about the lives of knights.

Introduces the world of medieval knights in the form of a guide for knights-in-training, covering such topics as jousting, swordplay, castles, and the Crusades.

Describes medieval knights, including their history, weapons, and way of life.

"Describes the life and times of the era known as the Middle Ages. The reader's choices reveal the historical details of life as a knight in the 1100s, life in a royal castle in the 1200s, and life during the Black Plague in the 1300s"--Provided by publisher.