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Provides a look at the changes of a settlement in England over time, from its creation as a Celtic town to the construction of a Norman castle and how castles are cared for today.

"This a book about ten real castles. Each castle is illustrated by a fabulous cross-section that reveals its interior, and is described by a lively text on an important day in its history"--Front jkt. flap. Best-selling author, Stephen Biesty, famous for his "Incredible Cross-Sections" books, has now turned his attention to ten actual castles, as they were on ten historic dates (his 1994 book "Castle" focused on a single, imaginary castle). In his...

Explores the medieval world of castles looking at their history, how they were built, and what life was like inside them.

Simple text and illustrations explore four haunted castles throughout Europe.

Describes daily life in the castles of Europe from the years 500 to 1500.

Simple text and photographs introduce readers to different castles around the world.

While visiting Wallis's castle, Dink and his friends investigate strange noises that lead them to a dangerous secret.

Presents profiles of knights, knighthood, and castles; and describes the origin of knights, how they lived, and the armor they wore.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.