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Castles Facts, Things to Make, Activities

By Rachel Wright

Could you build a castle, weave its story and launch a trebuchet?

informative creative hands-on historical

Genres

Non-fiction History Art

What is Castles Facts, Things to Make, Activities about?

Explore the world of medieval castles and discover how these impressive buildings were designed, defended and lived in. Learn about towers, walls, gates, drawbridges, knights and siege weapons through clear facts and colourful illustrations. Then try hands-on activities inspired by the past, including building castle models, creating a medieval tapestry and making a working trebuchet. With a mixture of history, practical projects and creative challenges, this book brings castle life vividly to life for young readers.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2006

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