Synopses & Reviews
What would it have been like to live in the Middle Ages, don a suit of shining armor, and defend castle and king?
Knights tells the story of this elite class of warriors, the training they endured from a very young age, the heavy weaponry they used, the intricacy of their chivalric code, the jousts and tournaments they competed in, and the castles that formed the center of their world.Children will learn about, and get to see in fascinating images, all the complicated components that made up their armor, the colorful heraldic symbols that signified their loyalties, and the evolution of castle architecture, from simple motte-and-bailey structures to formidable fortified stone buildings with moats, towers, and defensive battlements. Thereand#8217;s even information on leisure pursuits, such as hunting and falconry.
In addition, the book describes the two significant periods of knightly warfare in the Middle Agesand#151;the Crusades and the Hundred Yearsand#8217; War between England and Franceand#151;asand#160; well as the history surrounding that greatest of legendary knights, King Arthur, head of the Knights of the Round Table.
Along with spectacular art and maps, the special interactive items include booklets, sliders, and fold-out pages.
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Magical lands inhabited by fire-breathing dragons, clever wizards casting their spells, valiant kings and gallant knights fighting for right, sly knaves eager to betray, kidnapped queens and maidens trapped in towers, merry bandits, and more: this is the entrancing stuff of which medieval legends are made. With plenty of adventure, excitement, and romance on every page, this collection of classic tales will captivate young readers.
As with the two former books in the series, The Big Book of Knights, Nobles and Knaves is exquisitely designed. It features an eye-catching cover with die-cuts in the shape of castle windows, as well as breathtaking illustrations and action-packed panoramic spreads throughout. The 11 timeless storiesand#151;expertly abridged for maximum excitement and funand#151;include The Knights of the Round Table; Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart; Robin Hood; The Song of Roland; and Tristan and Isolde.
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Cats, dogs, bunnies, and more: it's a menagerie of black-and-white silhouetted animals! Some pages feature a single large-size creature, others show one big animal surrounded by smaller ones, and still more are made up entirely of tiny silhouettes. The very last page features a sparkly die-cut animal that will dazzle and delight baby!
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Sail the wild Atlantic in a longboat with Eric the Red and his son Leif Eriksson. They risked the stormy seas to reach strange new lands, becoming the first Europeans to set foot in North America. Explore their daily lives in this richly illustrated Codex, complete with gatefolds, Viking lore, and The Saga of Erik and Leifand#8212;miniature booklets that tell their tale.
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Dr. Frankenstein created a living creature from dead body parts, so who better to explain the basics of anatomy? Combining science with Mary Shelley's beloved novel, The Secret Journal of Viktor Frankenstein explores the workings of the human body through the voice of literature's infamous mad scientist. Featuring pullouts, gatefolds, and reproductions, it offers a peek into Frankenstein's lecture notes and diary.and#160;
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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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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.
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All aboard! The black-and-white trains are pulling into the station for baby to see. From steam trains to bullet trains, small trains and large, this infant-friendly book shows has them all in high-contrast silhouettes. A shimmering die-cut locomotive on the last page will amaze and amuse baby!
About the Author
Simon Adams studied at The University of London and Bristol University and then worked as an editor of childrenand#8217;s reference books before becoming a full-time writer. He has written and contributed to more than 50 books on subjects as varied as ancient Rome, the history of archaeology, the sinking of the Titanic, World War I and II, and the history of jazz.