"An epic reappraisal of the medieval world--and the rich and complicated legacy left to us by the rise of the West--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Templars. When the once-mighty city of Rome was sacked by barbarians in 410 and lay in ruins, it signaled the end of an era--and the beginning of a thousand years of profound transformation. In a gripping narrative bursting with big names--from St Augustine and Attila the Hun to the Prophet...

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.

"Engaging images accompany information about knights. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7." -- Publisher.

Discusses how medieval people viewed the world before it was widely understood and accepted that the world is round and rotates around the sun.

"Describes medieval times and the uses of medieval castles, how they were built, and who lived in them"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the history of castles--their origins, construction, uses, defense, and the daily life of their inhabitants--with an emphasis on famous castles of the Middle Ages.

Examines how and why castles were originally constructed during the medieval period and describes life in a castle, how they were defended, the feudal system, and types of castles that were built.