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See Inside Castles
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See Inside Castles offers a humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a thirteenth-century medieval castle.
Inventive embedded flaps on each page allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle. Young readers are taken on an exciting journey where they encounter a magnificent banquet, a thrilling tournament, and a dramatic siege.
David Hancock's bright, detailed illustrations, combined with informative and friendly text, provide children with an entertaining insight into life long ago.
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See Inside Castles has been praised for its engaging and informative presentation, making it an excellent introduction to the history of castles for children. Part of the Usborne 'See Inside' series, it's particularly beneficial for young learners, like a seven-year-old, as it effectively illustrates the evolution from wooden to stone fortifications.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780746064467
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 25 March 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by David Hancock
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 223.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 720g
Pages: 16
About the Author
Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.
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