Who wore armor, and did it really work? What kind of weapons were used against armor? And why did the age of armor come to an end? In this book youll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts.
Describes the training, clothing, weapons, leisure time, and responsibilities of knights, and provides an overview of the Crusades.
Drawing from interviews with survivors and from meticulous research, a stirring chronicle of the bravery and dedication of the Danish Resistance during World War II discusses how many of Denmark's Jews were saved from the Holocaust.
A unique First World War diary, illustrated with more than a hundred stunning pencil sketches, for children learning history and also for adults interested in a new perspective on the War and authentic wartime artefacts. Russell Rabjohn was just eighteen years old when he joined up to fight in the First World War. In his three years of soldiering, he experienced the highs and lows of army li…
Written in question-and-answer format, provides a look at life in thirteenth century England by discussing how people dressed, what they ate, how a castle was guarded, and more. Original.
Provides an introduction to what life was like in Viking times. Activities include: Make a Viking brooch, forge a golden sword, carve a runic name plate, build a longship. Suggested level: junior, primary.