Fighting a Battle

by Deborah Murrell

Book Overview

How were the Crusades fought during the Middle Ages? What could a boy expect when he joined the king's army? What strategies were used to attack a castle? Explore the Middle Ages through a look at its land and sea battles, its soldiers, and the weapons used to fight. Find out about the knights who fought on horseback and the peasant soldiers who bravely fought to protect them. Take a look at the strategies used in specific battles, such as those fought...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836892097
• ISBN13: 9780836892093
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8