The Story of Castles (Young Reading Series, 2)

"What I need," said a lord one day, "is a castle!" So he built the very first one. His idea soon spread. But why did people need castles? What was it like to live in one? And why did castles go out of fashion? This book tells their incredible story, from the first wooden tower to the crumbling ruins you see today. The Story of Castles is in Series Two of Usborne Young Reading books, which combine good stories with easy reading text. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey Reohampton. Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence. For readers who have just started reading alone, try the exciting stories in Series One. 64 pages, 5 1/8 in x 7 3/4 in.