"Takes a look at life in a medieval castle through the eyes of its many different inhabitants"--Front jacket flap.

Forget jousts and quests and dragons, a real knight had real work to do, lots of mouths to feed, and trouble could ride over the hill at any moment. Castles were dark, armor was uncomfortable, and jousts and tournaments (not to mention real battles) were dangerous, and expensive. As in the popular and successful, What If You Met a Pirate? An informative, entertaining text and energetic illustrations, diagrams, and cross sections combine to explore...

"Describes medieval knights, including who they were and how they fought"--Provided by publisher.

Describes life for a medieval knight. This lively, interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history.

Presents a chronological analysis of the world's most important events and developments from 477 through 1453 c.e.

"Children across the nation voted for the topic of this Fly Guy Presents book, and the winning topic was... CASTLES! On their latest field trip, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about castles: from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights! Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout"--www.bibz.com.