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Amazing World of Castles / Taylor, Barbara 2008  Book
Taylor, Barbara Book
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Publication Great Britain, Southwater, 2008.
Description 64pGreen and White Spine
Summary/Abstract Discover what lies behind the massive stones of a castle wall, beyond the iron gates and over the deep, dark moat. Twelve step-by-step projects based on castle life. Over two hundred colour illustrations bring castle life vividly alive.
Contents A fortified home Castles around the world Castles through the ages Building a castle Build to defend Reconstructing the past Who lived in castles? High fashion Everyday life Sew for the castle Food and feasting Sweet and savoury Entertainment Playing the fool Inside the castle with religious life Illuminating letters Elite fighters Festive tournaments Your personal coat of arms Armed to the hilt Head protection Weapons to die for Attack and siege Missile attack Defence Gatehouse defence Crime and punishment Timeline Glossary Index
Standard Number 9781844765997 Pb.
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ID:   004108


Castles / Taylor, Barbara 2000  Book
Taylor, Barbara Book
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Publication London, Southwater, 2000.
Description 64pWhite spine
Series World of
Summary/Abstract Discover what lies behind the massive stones of a castle wall, beyond the iron gates and over the deep, dark moat. Twelve step-by-step projects based on castle life. Over two hundred colour illustrations bring castle life vividly alive.
Standard Number 9781842150450 Pb.
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ID:   001730


Castles and forts / Adams, Simon 2003  Book
Adams, Simon Book
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Publication Boston, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2003.
Description 64pPurple Spine
Series Kingfisher Knowledge
Summary/Abstract An illustrated exploration of a wide array of castles and fortifications throughout the world, from Norman mottes to Maori forts, including how and why they were built and their history and importance.
Contents The First Forts Bronze Age Fortifications Maiden Castle The Great Wall of China Masada Castel Sant'Angelo Ait Banhaddou The Great Age of Castles Motte and Bailey castles Building in Stone Chateau Gaillard Concentric Castles Krak Des Chevaliers Riverbank Castles The Alhambra of Granada The Great Walled Fortress Towns of Europe Himeji Castle Sacsahuaman Golconda The End of an Era Fort Ticonderoga Fort Sunter The Eureka Stockade Fort Douaumont Romantic Castles Understanding Ruins
Standard Number 0753456206 Hb.
Key Words Castles  Castles - History  Fortification 
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ID:   001151


Famous Places / Disney (Firm) 2001  Book
Disney (Firm) Book
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Publication Mumbai, Egmont Imagination (India) Ltd., 2001.
Description 57pBlue spine
Series Disney Children Encyclopedia
Summary/Abstract Describes a journey through the ancient world and its wonders, to modern-day grand monuments, palaces and the world heritage sites.
Standard Number Hb.
Key Words Monuments  Castles - History  UOI - Monuments 
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ID:   016369


Knights and castles / Hindley, Judy; Goffe, Toni (ill.) 1976  Book
Hindley, Judy Book
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Edition 1989
Publication London, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 1976.
Description 32pRed Spine
Series The Usborne Time Traveller Book of...
Summary/Abstract This book deals with a particularly exciting period in medieval history: Northwest Europe at about 1240. It is a time which gave rise to some of the best ideas and most stirring stories.
Standard Number 086020068X Pb.
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ID:   004799


Knights and Castles : ELT Graded Readers - Upper Intermediate / Maule, David 2000  Book
Maule, David Book
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Publication London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2000.
Description 48pPurple Spine
Series ELT Graded Readers
Summary/Abstract Learn about knights, armor, and life in a castle. This title is part of a unique series that builds confidence in reading english.
Standard Number 0751331988 Pb.
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ID:   018787


Revolting revolution and royal pain / Horrible...(Title) 2002  CD
Horrible...(Title) CD
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Publication New York, Scholastic Entertainment Inc., 2002.
Description 49min.Blue Spine
Series Horrible Histories
Summary/Abstract The series is based around the adventures of Stitch Fleischer and Mo Burrows, two everyday kids who are transported to various historical eras with the help of a time portal. In each episode, their historical adventures help teach them a lesson or solve a problem in their everyday lives, often involving bully Darren Dongle. They explain the historical details, and clarify popular misconceptions.
Contents Revolting Revolution Royal Pain
Standard Number 1 VCD.
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Story of castles / Usborne young reading; Sims, Lesley; Gower, Teri (ill.) 2004  Book
Sims, Lesley Book
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Publication London, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 2004.
Description 64pBlue spine
Series Usborne Young Reading: Series Two
Summary/Abstract Learn all about castles, from the first wooden tower to the crumbling ruins you see today.
Standard Number 0746057792 Pb.
Key Words Castles - Fiction  Castles  Castles - History  Lexile 690L 
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ID:   017176


Truth about castles / Clements, Gillian 1988  Book
Clements, Gillian Book
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Publication London, Macmillan Children's Books, 1988.
Description 32pLight Blue Spine
Summary/Abstract Text and detailed humorous illustrations present an overview of castles: who made them; when, how, why, and where they were built; what they were for; and what it was like to live in a castle.
Standard Number 0333551885 Pb.
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