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Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages - by Michael Burgan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!
- 8-12 Years
- 8.9" x 5.91" Paperback
- 192 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
- Series Name: Weird But True
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About the Book
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval doctors was a concoction with a special secret ingredient: "dragons' blood"! Go beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song Dynasty. From Joan of Arc to Genghis Khan, incredible inventions to eyebrow-raising Medieval medicines, you'll know it all by the time you finish this book. Packed with important historical information along with the wackiest and weirdest facts ever about the Middle Ages!"--Book Synopsis
The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle--and that the losing team was pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that the secret ingredient in one cure concocted by medieval doctors was ... "dragons' blood"?! Go beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song dynasty. From Joan of Arc to Genghis Khan, incredible inventions to eyebrow-raising medieval medicines, you'll know it all by the time you finish this book. Packed with important historical information along with the wackiest and weirdest facts ever about the Middle Ages!Complete your collection with:
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About the Author
MICHAEL BURGAN is an award-winning children's author with more than 25 years in the industry. His past books include Shadow Catcher (a Woodson Honor Book), Tank Man, Who Was HenryFord?, and Who Was TheodoreRoosevelt?Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.91 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)
Weight: .92 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Series Title: Weird But True
Sub-Genre: History
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Theme: Medieval
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Burgan
Language: English
Street Date: March 21, 2023
TCIN: 87271070
UPC: 9781426373299
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-9408
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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