About This Book
Knights and Castles is a captivating non-fiction book designed for beginner readers, part of the acclaimed Usborne Reading Programme. It transports children aged 4-11 to the Middle Ages, vividly describing the daily lives of knights, the structure of castles, and the customs of the era. The book uses simple, accessible language and engaging illustrations to introduce historical concepts, making complex topics understandable for young minds. It's an excellent resource for fostering a love of history and supporting emergent literacy, offering both educational content and an exciting narrative.
Beginner readers are taken on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with experts at the University of Roehampton.
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the most surprising thing you learned about knights or castles?
2
If you could be a knight or live in a castle, what would you do first?
3
How was life in medieval times different from life today?
4
What kind of training did knights have to do? Why was it important?
5
What were some of the different parts of a castle and what were they used for?
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