How to Be a Medieval Knight - Hardcover

MacDonald, Fiona

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 079223619X ISBN 13: 9780792236191

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books, 2005

Synopsis

Are your estates in order? Can you recite poetry, or sing, or play a lute? Have you had your hair cut, squire? Are you sitting comfortably in all that armor? Will you perform your duties with honor and chivalry? Are you really worthy of pursuing your destiny as a knight of olde, among the elite of medieval society in status and wealth? You know you are! So arise, Sir Reader, and go forth and nobly answer your calling.

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About the Author

Fiona MacDonald studied history at Cambridge University and the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics, such as the Middle Ages and ancient Rome. Some of these titles include How to Be an Aztec Warrior and How to Be a Medieval Knight.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5–Using a highly visual format, Macdonald introduces readers to the lives of warriors and protectors throughout history. In a format reminiscent of David Antram's You Wouldn't Want to... series (Watts), spreads cover the job requirements, weaponry, family life, money, and much more. A paragraph introduces each topic and informative captions add details. Under headings such as Can You Afford Armor? and Have You Had Your Hair Cut? interesting tidbits include such facts as Samurai had to contend with lice-infested, smelly armor, and that an Aztec warrior could not cut his hair until he had captured his first prisoner. The author also examines how a medieval knight put on a heavy suit of armor, how a Roman soldier might have prepared for battle, what dangers a Samurai might have faced, and the emblems of an Aztec warrior–just the sort of facts that will appeal to young readers. The illustrations include full-color photographs of artifacts and detailed drawings, many of which are labeled. A short quiz at the end of each book prepares youngsters for their interview, while the excellent glossaries strengthen these offerings. High-interest topics brought to life through readable texts.–Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
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About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 079223619X
• ISBN 13: 9780792236191
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32