Introduces the world of medieval knights in the form of a guide for knights-in-training, covering such topics as jousting, swordplay, castles, and the Crusades.

When Ms. Frizzle and her student Arnold follow an underground passage beneath Craig's Castle Shop and find themselves in the middle of a siege of a 12th century English castle, they learn a great deal about both castles and the Middle Ages.

Uses a story about two friends, a servant and a page, to introduce what life was like in a medieval castle.

Surveys the origins and events of the series of wars called crusades that lasted from 1095 to 1291.

An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.

A guide to the medieval world and its knights, battles, tournaments, and castles.

Sample 100 olden occupations, from the heartwarming and heavenly to the dirty and desperate.

Through examination of artefacts, writings, and possessions, this reappraisal of medieval femininity presents countless cases of influential women such as Jadwiga, the only female King in Europe, whose names were struck from history.

"A detailed overview of the history of medieval Europe from about 1000 to 1500"--Provided by publisher.