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Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times
SKU
025915
ISBN
9780451480286
Grade 3-7
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Description
One thinks of the lavish banquets, knights, and jousting events when reflecting on the Medieval Times. Thanks to the Thrifty Guidebook, travelers are reminded that the Middle Ages started off as the Dark Ages full of fallen empires, Viking raids, lots of Crusades, and surviving Genghis Khan. In this fun presentation of information, facts, and illustrations students are “transported” to Medieval Times. This would make a great launching point for discussion and peaking interests in history. There is mention of the major religions during this time for informational purposes regarding history. A reminder that the Dark Ages were called so for a reason. The topic of death is talked about a lot in a joking and serious manner throughout the book. 137 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times
This book is designed as a parody of Fodor’s guides, complete with humorous maps, reviews of places to stay and top attractions (don’t miss a jousting tournament . . . but watch out for lances!), and tips on whom to have lunch with (murderous Queen Olga of Kiev, naturally–just don’t eat or drink anything around her!). If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook series you would need.
Category Description for Thrifty Guides
Think Tripadvisor® for historical time eras. Taking a humorous approach to historical information, the readings engage students from the introductory materials. These will make a wonderful addition to a historical era study to add light reading into some heavy historical topics. Great in engaging reluctant readers as the author uses humor to make the reading fun. Students are introduced to people to Have Lunch With, as well as Helpful Hints when it comes to customs and culture, and maps to places and locations as they are "transported" back in time to experience history. Useful for a fun or independent read when studying ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Medieval times, or the American Revolution.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Puffin Books |
| Author: | Jonathan W. Stokes |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780451480286 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.4375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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