See Inside Castles
See Inside Series
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What’s inside...
See Inside Castles is an interactive lift-the-flap book that takes readers on a time-traveling tour of castles around the globe. Packed with detailed cross-sections, it explains how early wooden forts grew into mighty stone strongholds, how defenders prepared for sieges, and what everyday life was like for kings, knights, servants, and siege engineers. Each sturdy flap hides extra facts or humorous mini-scenes, encouraging children to keep exploring and asking questions about medieval history, architecture, and technology.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think castles were built on hills?
Which castle job looks hardest? Easiest?
How did technology change the need for castles?
What parts of a modern house serve similar purposes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Build a cardboard castle together to reinforce concepts.
Compare castle defenses to security features today.
Look up a local or virtual castle tour after reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Innovation solves challenges
Explanation: Engineers created drawbridges and arrow slits to improve defense.
Real-World Application: Think creatively to tackle school or playground problems.
Example Lesson: Teamwork builds communities
Explanation: Hundreds of craftsmen worked together to raise a castle.
Real-World Application: Value every role when working on group projects.
Example Lesson: History shapes the present
Explanation: Castles influenced town growth and trade routes.
Real-World Application: Observe how old buildings affect today’s city layout.
Example Lesson: Preservation shows respect
Explanation: Modern experts restore ruins for future generations.
Real-World Application: Care for family heirlooms or community landmarks.