History Through Literature: Middle Ages (Grades 1 - 3 + Resources for All Ages)

I use "All Through the Ages"  for my Children's history lessons .... not exclusively, but for the bulk of it.

Since I'm looking all of these books up ... I figured I might as well share my efforts with other parents also having to look it all up.

I highly suggest getting the book to go with these links if you don't have it already - because first, it will be a LONG time before I get the whole book onto my computer (years!)  and second, there is a LOT of information in there besides lists of books.  Third, books not available via Amazon will not be listed here, so you will miss out on some excellent books.



 In my older book, this is page 60.   Not every book listed in the book is available from Amazon, Gutenberg, or Librivox - the 3 sources we buy from ....  so those resources will not be listed.



Many of these could be found via Paper Back Swap - or through a local library.


Resources for All Ages:


Very few of these are available for  Kindle or for Free.  Most are Hardback, and can be quite expensive.  However, many are available from Public Library's and Interlibrary Loan programs.


     The Middle Ages (Cultural Atlas for Young People)

     The Middle Ages: A Watts Guide for Children (Watts Reference)

       Medieval World (Seven Wonders of the World)

     The Bayeux Tapestry: The Norman Conquest 1066
More Books about Bayeux Tapestry

This one is not on the ATA list - but looks interesting.
     THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY: The Comic Strip

     Castle

     Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction

     Knights And Castles (Magic Tree House Research Guide, paper)   ** this one isn't in ATA - but my girls loved it!

     Castle (DK Eyewitness Books)

     Knight (DK Eyewitness Books)

     Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness Books)

     Medieval Times Thematic Unit   *** not in ATA

     Illuminations (Aladdin Books)

     Knights in Armor (Living History)

     Picture the Middle Ages: The Middle Ages Resource Book




Reading Level Grades 1 - 3


Specific Events:

Marco Polo's Journey to China:

     Marco Polo: A Journey Through China (Expedition)

     Who Was Marco Polo?   *** Not ATA

William Tell:

   The Apple and the Arrow

   Tales of Heroes (The Books of Nine Lives, 4)  *** Not ATA
William Tell is one of many stories in this book.

   Medieval Tales     *** Not ATA


Biography:

   Saint Francis

   Brother Francis and the Friendly Beasts

   The Song of Francis  *** Not ATA


   Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi  *** Not ATA


   The World in the Time of Marco Polo (The World in the Time of... Series)


   Animals Marco Polo Saw (Explorer Series)  *** Not ATA


   Joan of Arc






Historical Fiction:


   The Making of a Knight: How Sir James Earned His Armor


   The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone)




Literature:


   Saint George and the Dragon


   Robin Hood (A Stepping Stone Book)




Culture:


   A Coloring Book of the Middle Ages


   A Medieval Feast


   The Truth about Castles


   What Were Castles for? (Starting Point History)


   Life in a Medieval Castle and Village Coloring Book (Dover History Coloring Book)


   Marguerite Makes a Book (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum)


   If You Lived In The Days Of The Knights 


   You Wouldn't Want to Be a Medieval Knight: Armor You'd Rather Not Wear   ***  Not ATA


    Knights and Armor Coloring Book (Dover Fashion Coloring Book)   


   Knights in Armor Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Stained Glass Coloring Book)  *** Not ATA

   Knights in Armor Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls)   *** Not ATA

   Hands-On-History: Middle Ages: 20 Enchanting Art Projects and Other Creative Activities That Illuminate and Enrich Your Study of the Middle Ages   ***  Not ATA

   Medieval Fashions Coloring Book (Dover Fashion Coloring Book)

   Medieval Tapestries Coloring Book (Dover Fashion Coloring Book)   ***  Not ATA

   Medieval Costumes Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) ***  Not ATA

   Medieval and Renaissance Fashion: 90 Full-Color Plates (Dover Fashion and Costumes)   ***  Not ATA

   Middle Ages (My World)



Here are a few more - not listed in ATA - but they look interesting.

   The Middle Ages: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose Books: An Interactive History Adventure)

   Knights & Castles: 50 Hands-On Activities to Experience the Middle Ages (Kaleidoscope Kids)

   The Horrible, Miserable Middle Ages (Fact Finders: Disgusting History)

   Adventures in the Middle Ages (Good Times Travel Agency)

   Days of Knights and Damsels: An Activity Guide (A Kid's Guide series)

   Kids in the Middle Ages (Kids Throughout History)

   Over at the Castle