Knights

April 1, 2017
Grades 5-8 The gallantry and chivalry of medieval knights continues to evoke fascination among readers, and this volume in the Warriors around the World series covers this well-trodden territory in beautiful, if not groundbreaking, style. Blending numerous color, period illustrations and maps with concentrated text, the authors bring the daily activities and responsibilities of knights to life. Chapters cover their training (starting as a squire), the knighting ceremony, jousting tournaments, and knights' roles in battle and the Crusades. Inset boxes highlight some of history's most admirable knights and legends where these noble fighters appear, as in the Arthurian legends and Song of Roland. Back matter includes a good glossarythough none of the words are highlighted in the textprint sources, and a publisher's website that provides reliable, up-to-date resources.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2017, American Library Association.)