middle ages

In twelfth-century England, Matty grows up to be a master falconer, able to communicate with the devoted birds who later help her and Fynn, also known as Robin Hood, to foil Prince John's plot to steal the crown.

Captioned illustrations, diagrams, and brief text describe the Dark and Middle Ages in Europe, the rise of Islam, and life in China and Japan.

In late twelfth-century England, 13-year-old Arthur goes to begin his new life as squire to Lord Stephen at Holt, where crusaders ready themselves.

The story of King Arthur's reign, including the building of Camelot and Arthur's marriage to Guinevere, told from the point of view of Merlin the Magician.

A simple introduction to the European warriors known as barbarians, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today s culture through video games and films.