{"product_id":"the-medieval-castle-c-b","title":"The Medieval Castle C.B.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe residence of the local lord and center of the community, the medieval castle was also a stronghold against enemy attacks. Virtually self-contained, this fortress had everything necessary to maintain the life of the lord and his family. In 29 detailed, ready-to-color illustrations, artist A. G. Smith focuses on the activities of castle life and how the heavily fortified structure functioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded are detailed views of the castle’s main features: the moat, drawbridge, and portcullis (a heavy iron gate suspended by chains); strong tower, or keep; the Great Hall, center of court life; a chapel, the castle’s spiritual center; spiral staircases built within thick tower walls; dungeons; and other areas. Here also are scenes of a lady doing needlework at a window seat, stable workers caring for their steeds, a fair held on castle grounds, a crossbowman atop an outer wall, a castle under attack, catapults hurling large missiles, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for use at home or in the classroom, this fascinating book invites youngsters to have fun coloring while learning about life within a medieval castle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324705550506,"sku":"12748","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/8053\/files\/Screenshot2025-06-23132949.png?v=1779045606","url":"https:\/\/www.homeeducationalresources.com\/products\/the-medieval-castle-c-b","provider":"Home Educational Resources ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}