Meet the Vikings (Encounters with the Past)
by Professor Alex Woolf
Knights and Castles (Seemore Readers: Level 3 ) (SeeMore Readers S., Level 3)
by Seymour Simon
Ages 7 to 14 years. Feasts were a common way of drawing families and communities together in the Middle Ages. They were also used as an opportunity to display a noble family's wealth. This delightful book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared. Topics include: farming and livestock; the harvest and how food was preserved; markets and fairs; herbs and spices to flavour salty foods; food in ot...
Medieval Life (Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover)) (DK Eyewitness Books)
by Andrew Langley
Medieval England was a time of great change and uncertainty. In this engaging book, readers will learn about various aspects of the Middle Ages in England including the feudal system, Hundred Years War, War of the Roses, and the bubonic plague. With detailed images, captivating facts and sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers will enjoy an engaging reading experience that introduces them to such rulers as Henry II, Thomas Beckett, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Richard the Lion Hearted. This book a...
Jousts, Tournaments, and War Training (Life in the Middle Ages)
by Margaux Baum
Explores the civilization of the Vikings, discussing their epic voyages, festivals, and daily lives.
100 Things You Should Know About Vikings (100 Things You Should Know About...)
by Fiona MacDonald
This hugely successful series is now available in a new smaller flexi format. From cover to cover beautifully detailed artwork will mean that even the most reluctant of readers will be totally absorbed by the fun activities, such as projects and quizzes. Humorous cartoons add a lighter touch, while the wealth of perfectly pitched information reads clearly and fluently. This series really is the perfect introduction to these fascinating subjects.
Ready-made high quality KS3 history lessons on the late Medieval period – topic booklet perfect for a half term’s work. Give every student access to high quality KS3 History textbook content with this topic booklet on late Medieval England. Chapter 1: The Black DeathChapter 2: The Peasants’ RevoltChapter 3: The Wars of the RosesChapter 4: Yorkist RuleChapter 5: The Battle of Bosworth Field Fits into the school timetable with ease with 5 high quality lessons, perfect...
"A simple introduction to the Central Asian warriors known as Mongols, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through their descendants"--Provided by publisher.
Each book in the "Insights" series provides children with a broad range of topics in history, natural history and science. Six pages with fold-out flaps allow children the opportunity to discover historical facts or animal physiology, such as the exact movement an animal makes when it runs, jumps, flies or crawls. This volume explores the lives of the Vikings, describing what they ate, how they traded, their mastery of sailing craft and their hierarchy. Individual warriors and explorers of renow...
Who Were the Vikings (Starting Point) (Usborne Starting Point History (Hardcover))
by Phil Roxbee Cox and Usborne
Ages 7 to 14 years. Exciting illustrations and photographs highlight the duties and privileges of medieval knights in warfare and in service to a lord. The Life of a Knight explores the daily life of this class of medieval warrior, including: becoming a knight, from page to squire to dubbing; his weapons and armour; crusading; military orders; tournaments and training; chivalry.
Popular Politics in an Aristocratic Republic (The Body in the City)
Popular Politics in an Aristocratic Republic explores the different aspects of political actions and experiences in late medieval and early modern Venice. The book challenges the idea that the city of Venice knew no political conflict and social contestation during the medieval and early modern periods. By examining popular politics in Venice as a range of acts of contestation and of constructive popular political participation, it contributes to the broader debate about premodern politics. The...
You Wouldn't Want to Be Joan of Arc! (You Wouldn't Want to)
by Fiona MacDonald
What is a jarl? How were the Vikings ruled? Why did the Viking civilization disappear? The Vikings answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Vikings wore, what they ate, how they travelled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.