Castles

Usborne Beginners

by Stephanie Turnbull, Colin King (Illustrator), Laura Parker (Contributor)

Who lived in a castle and what was it like? In this book youll find the answers and lots more about the wonderful world of castles. Castles is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Information for Young Readers - Level 1

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Medieval, School

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2007

About the author

Stephanie is an children's book author and has written many non-fiction books for Usborne.

Reviews

[Sarah French · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the illustrations

[Amanda Tero · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the newest edition of this book, but I'm fairly certain the text is the same. It's a great beginner's book with about four sentences per two-page spread. There are a lot of really neat facts about castle life which gives the young reader and introduction to castles without being overwhelming or going into gory details.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply told and explained, this book is about castles in very interesting facts and illustrations.
Contents: High on a hill; A huge home; Types of castles; The keep; Castle life; Fun and games; Hunting; In the kitchen; Fabulous feasts; Knights; At a joust; Attack!; Fighting back; Castles in ruins; Glossary of castle words; Web sites to visit; Index.
I chose this book for the The52book club Summer Genre challenge, prompt "Children's Story."

[Autumn Leonard-Palmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great Usborne Beginners book. My son definitely enjoyed this books and learned several new and interesting facts while we read this book. He enjoys battles and knights so this explains the how's and why's of castles which will help kids better understand they time period. I definitely recommend this book to others who enjoy non-fiction.

[Jennilee Angeski · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the story line of this book! I think it offers great opportunity for children to ask more questions and get curious about the past/castles. Thankfully, it does not overshare any details that would be inappropriate, but still offers some useful information!

[Mo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a 2nd grade book club book. The kids loved it!! I love the internet links for further investigation.

[Tara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a good book

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

informational and easy reader about knights and castles

[Advit Verma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good elementary level book that provides a brief about the history.

[Alys Sharp]

• Facts
• Vocabulary
• Sequence
TEKS:
(19) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to:
(B) write short letters that put ideas in a chronological or logical sequence and use appropriate conventions (e.g., date, salutation, closing); and
(C) write brief comments on literary or informational texts.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Usborne never fails. We love all things Usborne. This book is simple, direct, and yet quite detailed in explaining all things Castle. After reading this book my boys couldn't wait to play knights and Castles.

[McKinzie Elton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would read aloud the book during a unit on informational writing. Students would take notes while I read and we would discuss the style of writing found in the book.

[Rachel]

Sequencing, historically accurate events.

[Dana]

- Expository
- Comparison
- Sequence
- Description

Students can create their own expository text about a topic of their choice.

[Charlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book about facts and history.

[Maciena · Rating 4 out of 5]

great info, great illustrations.