Books with title Groovy Tubes: Knights and Castles

Packed with collectible miniatures in a resealable, snap-top tube, these best-selling kits teach kids about their favorite topics in an innovative, totally groovy way. Each Groovy Tube Book includes a 24-page fact book, fun games and collectible miniatures! Was King Arthur real? What were the coolest weapons that knights carried? How were castles built? And what was the best way to capture one? Kids will learn the answers to these questions along with countless other fascinating facts in this stunning introduction to the world of medieval knights and castles!

TRavel back in time and explore the medieval world! Deals with a particularly exciting period in mid-evil history; Northwest Europe at about 1240. This is the time when the experience of the crusades was breaking up the old social order; when towns were growing and nations developing. The crusaders had brought back revolutionary new ideas about warfare; castle building; and chivalry; and the knightly class was still a power -- though this would change soon It is a time which gave rise to some of our best ideas and most stirring stories.

For those who've always wanted to live in a castle or become a knight, this engaging text presents 100 fun facts about these high-interest topics. Readers will find out what it was like to live in the Middle Ages, what it took to become a knight, and what happened on the battlefield. They'll love learning about the famous knights of fact and fiction as well as discovering the ins and outs of medieval castles, some of which are still standing today. Fun quizzes and colorful illustrations enhance the well-researched text and will inspire readers to find out more about this beguiling time period.