jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
Non-fiction - history
For 2nd-6th grade
The job of a medieval knight is outlined in text and illustrations, giving an overview of knighthood and including many details about the hardships and thrills of the life.
"Knights Needed," begins the introduction, and readers are swept into the world of medieval knighthood, from arms and armor to training to life in peacetime. The format is reminiscent of the Eyewitness books, with many small chunks of text, often in conjunction with an illustration, although this is more text-heavy. It's chock-full of details and fairly thorough, eschewing glamor in favor of emphasizing hard work and tough fighters. Despite the format, the pages never feel cluttered, and readers interested in the topic won't notice the fairly lack-luster illustrations. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and even a quiz to test whether the reader would be up for the job.
School Library Journal's review of the "How to be..." series mentions a smattering of the topics covered, giving a feel for the breadth of the titles, and emphasizes the high-interest topic and format.
For 2nd-6th grade
The job of a medieval knight is outlined in text and illustrations, giving an overview of knighthood and including many details about the hardships and thrills of the life.
"Knights Needed," begins the introduction, and readers are swept into the world of medieval knighthood, from arms and armor to training to life in peacetime. The format is reminiscent of the Eyewitness books, with many small chunks of text, often in conjunction with an illustration, although this is more text-heavy. It's chock-full of details and fairly thorough, eschewing glamor in favor of emphasizing hard work and tough fighters. Despite the format, the pages never feel cluttered, and readers interested in the topic won't notice the fairly lack-luster illustrations. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and even a quiz to test whether the reader would be up for the job.
School Library Journal's review of the "How to be..." series mentions a smattering of the topics covered, giving a feel for the breadth of the titles, and emphasizes the high-interest topic and format.
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