National Geographic Kids Everything Castles

Young readers will be spellbound by this story of fierce battles, dark dungeons, secret passageways, and medieval characters, made all the more vivid by true tales from experts in the field. Fun facts and photos, including reenactment shots, illuminate the lives of the inhabitants and the fascinating histories of castles. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Author: Crispin Boyer
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 10/11/2011
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.90w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781426308031

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 147219 / Everything Castles


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 186 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
School Library Journal 04/01/2011

About the Author
CRISPIN BOYER lives in Xcalak, a small fishing village in Mexico, where he writes about history, wildlife, and technology. He and his wife live with their flock of hens, a turkey, two roosters, and a guard goose.His 2013 cover story for National Geographic Kids magazine, Return of the Missing Lynx, won an Eddie Award for Best Single Article, Youth/Teen. The American Library Association chose his book This or That? as one of 2015's top picks for reluctant young-adult readers.