Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 32) F Big John’s Secret Elanore M. Jewett O U R T H G R A D E Coat of Arms Catherine Daly-Weir Our students need to know more of the Crusades. In this the opportunity awaits. In 1218 sixteen-year-old John, through the great strife of the Fifth Crusade, meets up with a joyful friar who helps this lonely boy on the brink of manhood. Soft 207p 15 #085-063 Full of vivid illustrations, this book also includes a stencil and pattern to enable you to create your own coat of arms. Soft 31p 12 #435-225 $6.99 $12.95 burial mounds, the Doomsday Book, and the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Take a detailed look at the medieval history of modern countries. Hard 96p #215-060 $35.00 Design Your Own Coat of Arms Rosemary Chorzempa Color & Learn: Medieval Times Elizabeth Adams Full of information and will provide hours of fun. A wonderful resource if your children enjoy coloring activities. Soft 32p #207-070 $3.99 The instructions are easy to follow and full of historical information. An excellent means for hands-on learning. Soft 21 12 #190-050 $4.95 Castle David Macaulay This amazing book depicts the birth, life and ruin of a castle. Macaulay describes the castle’s construction, tools used, and the trades involved. Moats, plumbing, dungeons, and weaponry are all explained and illustrated in exquisite detail. Soft 78p 12 #490-190 $9.95 The Door in the Wall Marguerite D’Angeli Comic Book Shakespeare Comic books for classical Christian education? Not to worry, they’re from England. I mean they’re great to capture kids’ interest in Shakespeare. Uniquely including original text and a modern translation. 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