Three of King Arthur's most beloved knights, Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram and Sir Percival, headline their own fantastical tales of love, honor and inescapable duty. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table offers an intimate look at the many obstacles and triumphs of the famous warriors. Sir Launcelot, the first knight of the round table, is a prominent fixture who appears alongside King Arthur on various quests. He becomes a legend in his own...

Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.

"Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare"--

"In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, samurais or knights? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes ... text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers."--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about knights, discussing when and where they fought, how they were trained, their weapons and gear, and their decline.

"Welcome to the sleepy island of Penfurzy, where nothing exciting ever really happens. OR DOES IT? Adventure awaits Demelza and her best friend in the whole world, Nessa, as they explore the island and uncover the mysteries of the Penfurzy Knights"--

"Engaging images accompany information about knights. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Knights had to be very strong just to walk around - they were wearing armor that weighed 50 pounds or more. Castles weren't just palaces - they were fortresses and prisons. Charge into KNIGHTS AND CASTLES to find out more!

Describes the lives of knights in medieval Europe. The reader's choices reveal historical details from the perspectives of a French knight during the Crusades, an English knight during the Hundred Years' War, and a German knight during the Peasants' War.

Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.