By Walter A. Hazen. Being a knight in the middle ages wasn"t as fun as you might think. Knights and jousts, castles and moats, the bubonic plague, and the Crusades—this book covers it all. Easy-to-read, anecdotal narratives keep students engaged, and the cross-curricular activities and puzzles that follow each chapter enhance language arts, math, and critical-thinking skills. Grades 6–8. Illustrated. 8½" x 11". Good Year Books. 96 pages. ©2005. GDY308.