castles

"Castle Glower's towers have transported Princess Celie, her siblings, and her pet griffin, Rufus, to an unknown land. As they set out on a dangerous adventure to discover their whereabouts, they find an entire lost people, divided by the wishes of two wizards in a centuries-old quarrel over their beloved home, Castle Glower"--Provided by publisher.

In their magic treehouse, Jack and Annie are again transported to King Arthur's realm, where invisible beings, giant ravens, and mistaken magic spells have a duke's castle in an uproar on Halloween night.

Simple text and photographs describe castles and explain why they were built.

Fly Guy and Buzz learn about castles, including why they were built, how they protected its inhabitants, and the different people who lived inside a castle.

A servant girl named Margaret and a young nobleman named Henry show young readers what it is like to live in a castle during the Middle Ages.

"Darling Dimple, a young orphan, must use the enchanted dresses to find the ghost that is haunting the castle she calls home"--Provided by publisher.

What's a fun way to re-use ordinary items found around your house or school? Make your own miniature medieval battlefield! With step-by-step instructions to create a tabletop version of this piece of medieval history using simple materials found around the house.

In the year 1070 While William the Conqueror (the newly-crowned King of England) was out on a hunting excursion, he discovered the perfect spot for a new castle. It was a locale perched high on a cliff that provided a terrific vantage point in all directions. Construction began and after 16 years, the first phase of Windsor Castle is a delightful home for the royal family and is the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world. Want to travel through the ages along the Merry Halls of Windsor? Step inside, kids; this tour is about ready to embark!.

Presents photographs of castles and fortresses throughout the world, with text that discusses the evolution of the castle, sites and interiors, and the unique features of castles built in various countries and for different purposes.

Liana and Alexa, two girls who love to sing, learn about friendship while trying to save the Diamond Castle from evil and release the musical muse, Melody, from a magical mirror.