DK Readers: Days of the Knights -- A Tale of Castles and Battles (Level 4: Proficient Readers) [Paperback]

Christopher Maynard (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: DK READERS

Slashing swords, shining armor, knights locked in deadly battle -- the mighty castle is under siege!

These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text.

The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc. (April 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789429632
• ISBN-13: 978-0789429636
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Medieval
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > Dorling Kindersley Readers
  • #16 in Books > Children's Books > History > Medieval

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My thoughts, June 26, 2000

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This review is from: DK Readers: Days of the Knights -- A Tale of Castles and Battles (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Paperback)

This childrens book was a great choice when discussing midieval times. It was an enjoyable read. The book "Days of the Knights, A Tale of Castles and Battles", combined fiction with non-fiction. The story was told with action and drama while the reality of items that were used to fight such a battle were illustrated and explained. By doing this, the author, Christopher Maynard, spun history with fable to create an adventurous escape into midieval times.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History can be fun for kids, March 9, 2006

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C. Hussey "Happy grandparent" (Apex, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DK Readers: Days of the Knights -- A Tale of Castles and Battles (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Paperback)

This is a well written book with excellent photographs. Colors are bright and eye-catching. Drawings/graphs appear to be accurate. Prose is uncomplicated but interesting to that level of audience. A good book for reading aloud to younger children interested in how knights lived.

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this book!, February 15, 2010

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Sara Bennett (Joplin, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DK Readers: Days of the Knights -- A Tale of Castles and Battles (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Paperback)

My son is struggling with his reading, but this book sure makes him want to try! Even if he's not actually reading, he's looking at the pictures! Another wonderful book from DK!!