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Takes beginner readers on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle, finding out how they fought and what they did for fun. Includes short biographies of famous knights and descriptions of castles that can still be seen today. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Internet links to carefully selected websites reveal more about knights and castles. Also available as an English Learner...

A fascinating guide to the medieval world of knights and armour. Rich in historical detail, with information about how knights lived both in war and peace, the importance of chivalry and how their armour and horses helped them to win battles. Also contains a fact file with details of famous knights and a glossary of some of the specialist terms associated with knights and armour. Internet-links to recommended websites, via Usborne Quicklinks , allow children to supplement their reading with the ...

Spanning the life of the great leader from his teens to his brutal assassination, and featuring events such as Caesar’s capture by pirates as a young man, his military successes across Europe, encounters with Cleopatra and becoming dictator of Rome. A captivating title in this hugely entertaining and informative series. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects.Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton U...