West, David, 1956-

Lots of things you want to know about knights : ... and some you don't! / written and illustrated by David West. - Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, 2015. - 24 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

The first knights wore chainmail -- The last knights wore plate armor -- Knights fought on horseback -- Captured knights could be ransomed -- Knights hunted with birds -- A Lady was a knight's wife -- Knights lived in castles -- Knights in training were called squires -- Knights sometimes fought their friends -- William Marshal was the greatest tournament knight -- Knights were recognized by their coats of arms -- Squires were hit with a sword when knighted -- Knights had a code of conduct called chivalry -- Knights went on crusades -- Some knights belonged to religious orders -- Faris were Arabian knights -- Samurai were Japanese knights -- Joan of Arc led the French army to victory.

Presents fun facts about gear, historical figures, and the day-to-day life of knights.

ISBN: 9781625880918 (lib. bdg.) 19.99

Source: Smart Apple Media

LCCN: 2013030730

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Knights and knighthood--History--Europe--Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Medieval--Juvenile literature.
Chivalry--History--Europe--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 929.7/1