Great medieval projects you can build yourself / Kris Bordessa ; illustrated by Shawn Braley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bordessa, Kris.

Contributor:

Braley, Shawn.

Series:

Build It Yourself series

Focus on social studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Handicraft--Europe--History--To 1500.

Handicraft.

Middle Ages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

White River Junction, Vt. : Nomad Press, 2009.

Summary:

History comes to life in this interactive guide to the Middle Ages, which explores the fascinating period leading up to the Renaissance?including siege warfare, markets and fairs, medieval medicine, and the feudal system?through numerous hands-on activities. From monastic life and castle living to the Crusades and the Plague, each section provides a vivid glimpse into the daily life of medieval Europeans and ends with one or more fun activities. With little adult supervision and common household objects, children can experience the Middle Ages firsthand by participating in more than 30 pr

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; The Making of Medieval Europe; Kings and Queens; Knights and Armor; Medieval Warfare; Castles; A Medieval Feast; Villages and the Home; Medieval Cities and Towns; Medieval Beliefs; Monasteries and Monastic Life; End of an Era; Glossary; Resources; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-61930-082-6

1-934670-67-7

OCLC:

472235099