In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.

Discusses what knights wore and where they lived a thousand years ago in Europe.

Presents facts about castles and knights, describing court life and heroic actions. All about magnificent medieval fortresses and the people who lived in them. Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about medieval knights and their castles - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Knights and Castles is a beautifully designed reader...

Spend twelve months in a castle, following the activities of the lords, ladies, knights, maids, and more.

HISTORY. Welcome to Castle de Chevalier, home to Lord Roland de Lacy and his brave knights. The year is 1280. The castle is a powerful stronghold that is used to control and defend the surrounding countryside. But it's much more than a fortress filled with soldiers. Inside the walls there is a magnificent hall, comfortable chambers, a beautiful chapel and a dark, dank dungeon! Explore the book to uncover medieval treasures, unusual characters and...

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.

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.

The Magnifications series offers children the thrill of examining past civilizations through the eyes of an archaeologist. Gorgeous, full-color panoramas of ancient landmarks are magnified with inset illustrations revealing fascinating details. A valuable research tool, these books are also helpful as travel guides and for simple browsing. Supplements school curriculum in language arts and history. This new title explores the lives of not only the...

A look at the history of castles and how they were built; the people who lived in them; their involvement in local government, law enforcement, and war; and how their usage changed after the Middle Ages.

Unleash your imagination as you journey through the wide-ranging world of LEGO building. Filled with bright visuals, step-by-step breakdowns of 25 models and nearly 200 example models from the world's best builders. Learn to build robots, trains, medieval villages, spaceships, airplanes, and much more. Whether you're brand-new to LEGO or have been building for years, this book is sure to spark your imagination and motivate you to keep creating!