Medieval Knights: Europe's Fearsome Armored Soldiers

by Blake Hoena, János Orbán (Illustrator)

Overview

Mention 'Medieval Knights' and people may think of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. But these warriors weren't just heroes from fables and legend. They were real men who strapped themselves into heavy armor and bravely charged into battle. Dynamic illustrations and engaging tales of famous knights teach readers what life was like as an elite armored-warrior in Medieval Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543555011
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Graphic History: Warriors
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	673,887
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children.

János Orbán grew up in Budapest, Hungary, where his love of art began at an early age. After graduating from an art high school, he went on to earn a degree from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts. With a passion for illustration, Orbán most enjoys designing characters and creating artwork for children’s books. He has two daughters and a son, and currently lives and works with his family in a village near Budapest.

Table of Contents

The rise of medieval knights — The knighting of James Douglas — William Marshal, tournament champion — Godfrey of Bouillon: the armored crusader — The battle of Crecy — More about medieval knights — Glossary — Read more — Critical thinking questions — Internet sites — Index.

Interviews

1. Easy-to-read text tells high-interest stories about historical knights, their rise and fall in Medieval Europe, training, weapons, armor, battle tactics, and achievements. 2. Historical information conveyed through graphic novel storytelling grabs readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. 3. Provides readers with extra facts and a map highlighting the location of several historical battles and events involving Medieval Knights. 4. Discussion questions and writing prompts. 5. Read More and Internet Site resources.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 3–4—Four classes of historical warriors are highlighted in this graphic collection. Each book provides a basic introduction to the roles these warriors played in their respective cultures, as well as focusing on several important individuals and events in history. These highlighted real-life stories are particularly engaging, offering a vivid glimpse into the worlds described. Digital artwork is detailed, vibrant, and complements the text. Back matter includes additional facts, a time line, and questions for critical thinking that might help readers dig a little deeper. VERDICT Engaging and packed with action, these titles will appeal to a wide range of readers.

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