The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today.Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type - A report and explanation text.There is an index on page 21 and a labelled 3-D diagram of a castle on pages 22 and 23 providing an opportunity to recap the information.Curriculum links - Art and Design: Can buildings speak?; History: Famous events (Norman Invasion).
| ISBN: | 9780007473496 |
| Publication date: | 4th June 2012 |
| Author: | Maggie Freeman |
| Publisher: | Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Reading age: | 6+ |
| Series: | Collins Big Cat |
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Reading Scheme Educational: History |
The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence.
Castles is aimed at readers aged 6 and over.
Castles features in the following genres: Reading Scheme, Educational: History
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Castles was written by Maggie Freeman and published by Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Castles has 24 pages
Yes it is part of Collins Big Cat series