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Enter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight.Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing.
Learn what knights wore into battle and enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight''s armoury. Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lord and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry.
Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.
Summary
Become an eyewitness to medieval times and learn what it takes to become a knight.
The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations.
This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the history of knights. Children will learn all about the fascinating journey of a knight, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing.
Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on knights, you can expect to find:
- A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and “eyewitness” accounts from experts in the field.
- A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.
- A collectible poster revealing facts and photographs from the book.
Eyewitness Knight introduces children to the world of the medieval horseback warrior and how they lived. Children can learn what knights wore into battle and enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armoury. This all-encompassing guide to knights is packed with facts, diagrams and statistics and is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning.
So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
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