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Open up this stunning volume, with its bejeweled cover, and enter the magical world of Camelot. Inside, the wizard Merlin recounts the story of King Arthur, from his birth to his fatal fight with his archenemy Mordred, and each spread deals with an important episode in Arthurand#8217;s life: drawing the sword from the stone; the creation of the Knights of the Round Table; Guinevereand#8217;s arrival, and more. Special interactive features throughoutand#151;including a pull-out guide to Camelot, love letters from the queen to Lancelot, a lenticular grail, pull-tabs that transform a king into a duke, large flaps, and a board game at the endand#151;add to the richness, wonder, and romance of this remarkable medieval tale.
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In this stunning volume, the wizard Merlin recounts the story of King Arthur. Each spread deals with an important episode in Arthur's life. Special interactive features include a pull-out guide to Camelot, a lenticular grail, pull-tabs that transform a king into a duke, large flaps, and a board game. Full color.
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The entire universe is in this bookand#8212;and budding astronauts and astronomers will be captivated! What planet has the most moons? Who was the first woman in space? Where is the nearest starand#8212;and how long would it take to get there? These record-breaking facts take the wonders of the cosmos and space exploration and make them fascinating, fun, and understandable to kids.
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Knights wore the finest armor, followed a strict code of chivalry, and swore an oath to the King. See what it took to become one of these nobles, from page to esquire to the final ceremony of anointing. Follow their training, examine their weapons and armor, and learn about the lavish jousts and other tournaments that were a regular part of a knightand#39;s life.
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Would you have survived? In the Middle Ages, life was short and dangerous. Knights wore the finest armor, followed a strict code of chivalry, and swore an oath to the King. See what it took to become one of these nobles, from page to esquire to the final ceremony of anointing. Follow their training, examine their weapons and a full set of armor, and learn about the lavish jousts and other tournaments that were a regular part of a knightand#39;s life.
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The book contains: The Esquireand#39;s Handbook, a miniature guide to knight school and life, complete with lifesaving info; a tournament presented in split pages and foldout flaps; and another foldout that provides an insiderand#39;s view of a castle under siege.
About the Author
Anne Rooney studied medieval French and English literature at Cambridge University. She has had many nonfiction titles for children published around the world and is just finishing her first childrenand#8217;s novel, which is set in medieval Venice.