Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness)

Castles, knights, monasteries and the workings of a manor are the ground this DK Eyewitness workbook covers, with activities attached to each. Information sections alternate with puzzles, quizzes and creative tasks, so a child reads a little and then has to do something with it. Topics take in feudal obligation, the place of the church, daily labour and the architecture of defence, which together give a fuller picture of the period than knights alone would. Points for a buyer to weigh: • Workbook format pairing facts with puzzles and written tasks • Topics include castles, feudal society, monasteries and manor life • Aimed at readers from around eight years upward • Suitable for home learning as well as classroom support A practical option for parents, teachers and children with an appetite for history, published by DK. Available at Boipoka.