Sir Cedric Rides Again
 | author: Roy Gerrard rating:  asin: 0575037520 binding: Hardcover |
Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Medieval Castle
 | author: Joanna Cole rating:  asin: 0590108204 binding: Hardcover list price: $15.95 USD amazon price: $15.95 USD |
With her reluctant student, Arnold, the Friz slips through a mysterious trap door -- and ends up in the Middle Ages! There, they explore a medieval castle, meeting the people who live there and learning about everyday life within the castle walls. When the castle is threatened by invaders, Arnold and the Friz don chain mail to lead the defense. They repel the invaders just in the nick of time, then they joust and feast before returning to the 21st century. With their careful research and trademark wit, Cole and Degen introduce the many facets of medieval life.
Falling For Rapunzel
 | author: Leah Wilcox rating: asin: 0142403997 binding: Paperback list price: $5.99 USD amazon price: $5.99 USD |
When the prince spies Rapunzel in her high tower, he's convinced she's the girl of his dreams. He thinks he can rescue her in the ordinary way, but this is no ordinary Rapunzel. She throws everything from her tower except what the prince keeps asking for— including one delightful surprise to make all his dreams come true. Here is a hilarious tale of how one bad hair day turns into happily ever after. With charming art and lilting text, Leah Wilcox and Lydia Monks take fairy-tale fun to a whole new level.
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the
This is the 2nd book in the series of Story of the World, which our family really enjoys. Be sure to start with the first book. If your children are sensitive to violence, you may want to pre-read this book or edit it as you go.
 | author: Susan Wise Bauer rating:  asin: 1933339098 binding: Paperback list price: $16.95 USD amazon price: $11.53 USD |
This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands.
The Dragon and the Unicorn
 | author: Lynne Cherry rating: asin: 0152018883 binding: Paperback list price: $7.00 USD amazon price: $7.00 USD |
The daughter of medieval King Valerio is visited by a unicorn and dragon who plead to have the forests of the realm preserved. A lovely book about forest conservation perfect for children ages 3-7. The author and illustrator, Lynne Cherry, is deservedly winner of numerous awards for beautiful books. Recommended.
Sir Cumference and the First Round Table: A Math Adventure
 | author: Cindy Neuschwander rating: asin: 1570911525 binding: Paperback list price: $6.95 USD amazon price: $6.95 USD |
Sir Cumference, his wife, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son, Radius, use geometry and problem-solving techniques to help King Author. 32 pages. 8 1/2" x 9 1/2". Ages 5-10.
Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace
This the 2nd book in the series that began with The Prince of the Pond. This book is fun, light reading that we all enjoy.
| author: Donna Jo Napoli rating: asin: 0525453571 binding: Paperback list price: $15.99 USD amazon price: $15.99 |
Marguerite Makes a Book
 | author: Bruce Robertson rating: asin: 089236372X binding: Hardcover list price: $19.95 USD amazon price: $13.57 USD |
Paris in the 1400s. A young girl named Marguerite delights in assisting her father, Jacques, in his craft: illuminating manuscripts for the nobility of France. His current commission is a splendid book of hours for his patron, Lady Isabelle, but will he be able to finish it in time for Lady Isabelle's name day?
The Quiltmaker's Gift
 | author: Jeff Brumbeau rating: asin: 0439309107 binding: Hardcover list price: $17.95 USD amazon price: $12.21 USD |
The Quiltmaker's Gift celebrates the quilting tradition, the value of generosity, and the spirit of community in a beautiful and touching fable for our times. This richly illustrated picture book celebrates the joy of giving and gently emphasizes the age-old truth that material wealth does not necessarily buy happiness. The Quiltmaker's Gift is a heartwarming children's fable, a celebration of quilters and quilting, and a challenging adult parable all wrapped into one.
Elizabeth I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor
This book swept us up into a fascination with these times - 1544 - when Elizabeth was just 11. It is eye opening just how princesses really live, with bugs, poison, and so on. There were a few paragraphs I edited out as I read aloud, about how Elizabeth visited the place where her mother died and pressed the guard for details, such as if her eyes rolled around in her head when it was cut off. Overall it was a fantastic book that made history come alive, and we plan to read more of the Royal Diaries that are age appropriate.
 | author: Kathryn Lasky rating: asin: B001I8SUK0 binding: Hardcover |
