Mystery History: Medieval Castle (Mystery History Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761305017 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 31 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From School Library JournalGr 4-6--An entertaining and interactive offering. Glowing watercolors plus a wealth of intriguing details, humorous touches, and action enliven each double-page spread. While less information-packed than Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle (DK, 1994), this title is much more colorful than the construction and life history of Castle (Houghton, 1977) by David Macaulay and dramatically more interactive than either of those books.Ann G. General facts about typical activities in each part of a castle and its surroundings are presented in one or two paragraphs near each scene. Questions float in and around the scenes, with answers to most of them appearing at the base of the page. Detective skills are tested when the lineup of suspicious looking characters appears on the "A Host of Answers" page. By book's end, students will have a basic understanding of typical castle design and structure, eating and entertai
"Interactive and entertaining format." according to A Customer. While other books on castles written for children may contain more substantial amounts of information, Mystery History of a Medieval Castle is great for kids who cannot or will not perform sustained reading. After reading the main text of each page, the reader has the opportunity to solve puzzles, answer questions which help develop critical thinking skills, and put together clues to find a villain. There is even a board game at the end of the book. Other texts may. "We enjoyed it." according to Amazon Customer. My grandson and I enjoyed reading it and working through the mystery.
Includes games, puzzles, and mazes.. Describes life in a castle during the Middle Ages, covering home life, feasts, jousting, seiges and more