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Knights and castles  Cover Image Book Book

Knights and castles / Rupert Matthews.

Matthews, Rupert. (Author).

Summary:

"Knights and Castles is a beautifully designed reader all about incredible medieval fortresses and the people who lived in them. Children will love to find out about why castles were built, some of the coolest castles, and medieval people's lives in and around them both in peace and wartime."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780744067606 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: New edition.
  • Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Knights and knighthood > Juvenile literature.
Castles > Juvenile literature.
Military art and science > History > Medieval, 500-1500 > Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Medieval > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Readers (Publications)

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch JE Knigh 31681030021844 EASYREAD Checked out 08/19/2025
Stroud Branch JE Knigh 31681030021851 EASYREAD Available -

  • Penguin Putnam
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    DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.

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