Learn More About the Middle Ages

on Thursday, July 1, 2010

Cheryl shared some fun (and gross!) facts about the Middle Ages this week. To read more about princesses, dragons and knights, check out these books at your library:

What If You Met a Knight? by Jan Adkins
Real knights didn’t look or act anything like the knights in movies about King Arthur. Learn about the world of real knights who were professional warriors, eager for glory.






Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
The thirteen-year-old daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records the events of her life, particularly her longing for adventures beyond the usual role of women and her efforts to avoid being married off.







The Library Dragon by Carmen Agra Deedy
Miss Lotta Scales is a dragon who believes her job is to protect the school's library books from the children, but when she finally realizes that books are meant to be read, the dragon turns into Miss Lotty, librarian and storyteller.







Weapons of the Middle Ages by Matt Doeden
The knight in shining armor has become a symbol of medieval times. Discover the tools of combat involved in some of the battles of the middle ages.








Penny by Jane E. Gerver
Princess Isabella must go on a quest and chooses her Shetland pony Penny to help her.





Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated by Florence Parry Heide
Princess Hyacinth is bored and unhappy sitting in her palace every day because, unless she is weighed down by specially-made clothes, she will float away, but her days are made brighter when kite-flying Boy stops to say hello.



Mouse Guard Fall 1152 by David Petersen
A group of mice struggle to live safely against all of the world’s harsh conditions and predators. Follows the adventures of three mice, Saxon, Kenzie and Lieam, as they patrol borders and strive to make safe ways to keep the mouse territories free from predators.






Take Care, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas
The three little dragons have agreed to take care of the old wizard's cats while he is away, but their inability to read his instructions causes problems until their friend, the Good Knight, saves the day.






Dealing With Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Bored with traditional palace life, a princess goes off to live with a group of dragons and soon becomes involved with fighting against some disreputable wizards who want to steal away the dragons' kingdom.

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