Castles - The Discovery Series Author:Barbara Taylor, William Klemperer Castles is an enchanting volume in which children will discover what lies behind the massive stones of a castle wall, beyond the iron gates, and over the deep, dark moat. Young readers will enter a world of romance and adventure, of hardship and battle; they will dodge poison-tipped arrows and cauldrons of boiling oil in a castle under siege, a... more »nd meet a humble laundry maid, an elegant lady, a blacksmith sweating in his forge, and a young squire learning to joust and fight. Kids will be fascinated as they visit a kitchen large enough to roast three whole oxen in, a banquet at which peacock is served, a splendid jousting tournament and, of course, learn about the adventures, armor, and weapons of Europe's fearless crusading knights. Fantastic practical projects demonstrate how to make a crusader's helmet, dress like a medieval lady, build a model castle, become a juggling jester, make a working trebuchet, and much more, as Castles takes kids on an unforgettable adventure back to a time that launched a thousand fairy tales.« less