When Ms. Frizzle and her student Arnold follow an underground passage beneath Craig's Castle Shop and find themselves in the middle of a siege of a 12th century English castle, they learn a great deal about both castles and the Middle Ages.

Jack and Annie look at knights, armor, and life in a castle.

"Describes the lives of European knights, including their daily life, weapons, and fighting techniques, as well as their place in popular culture"--

Explores medieval castles, how they were constructed, how they were protected, who worked them, and the nobles who lived in them.

Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer.

More than 100 illustrated crafts, projects, and games help recreate the culture and world of the Middle Ages, when books were handmade and read by candlelight, sundials told the hour, and going barefoot was illegal.

"Provides step-by-step instructions on how to make eleven simple medieval-themed crafts, such as a knight, castle, dragon, and more, and it includes a story for kids to tell with their crafts"--Provided by publisher.