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Available
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Publication
David Macaulay Studio (2012), 32 pages
Description
Follows the planning, construction, and ultimate testing in battle of a typical fortress with adjoining town built by the English during the Middle Ages.
User reviews
LibraryThing member gmorgan14
Genre: Informational
Summary: This book tells of multiple parts of a castle and how each part works to help the whole stay well kept. It also describes the people who typically worked in each part and how you are to act and things you should do in each part if you were to ever visit a castle.
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Use: This book is definitely for younger readers. I wouldn't read this entire book aloud but it could be good for describing one part of a castle or passing it around so students can look at the pictures. I might use this during a history lesson or have it available in a group project setting where students are drawing castles.
Critque: This isn't the most exciting book, but I definitely think it makes studying the history of how a castle works more comprehensible to young children. The information is short and uses appropriate vocabulary.
Summary: This book tells of multiple parts of a castle and how each part works to help the whole stay well kept. It also describes the people who typically worked in each part and how you are to act and things you should do in each part if you were to ever visit a castle.
Media:
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Water Color, PencilUse: This book is definitely for younger readers. I wouldn't read this entire book aloud but it could be good for describing one part of a castle or passing it around so students can look at the pictures. I might use this during a history lesson or have it available in a group project setting where students are drawing castles.
Critque: This isn't the most exciting book, but I definitely think it makes studying the history of how a castle works more comprehensible to young children. The information is short and uses appropriate vocabulary.
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LibraryThing member themulhern
I did enjoy this book, but it really made me want to read one of Macaulay's books about castles for older readers. I'm not sure if the illustrations of people were not even a bit rougher than his usual.
Awards
William C. Towner Student Award for Informational Text (Nominee — 2014)
CCBC Choices (2013)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
8.3 inches
ISBN
1596437669 / 9781596437661