In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.

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!

"If you could build a castle, what kind would it be? A military fortress? A fairy castle? A home for royalty? Explore Make a Castle Your way! to imagine your own castle. Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with other books in the SUPER SIMPLE DIY series to make your own spaceship, dinosaur, and more!"--Back cover.

Describes the origins, main features, and destruction of medieval castles, and discusses the way of life of the people who lived in them, knighthood and sieges.

Contains fascinating facts and historic snapshots of knights and castles.

Working from plans of an actual 14th century European castle, Stephen Biesty has sliced the building into various cross-sections, each one teeming with life and detail.