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If you're looking for some great media suggestions for your kids--look no further than our Top Picks! We have a variety of lists in all of our media categories with some wonderful suggestions for kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for great fantasy books for your 8-14 year old or some classic holiday movies, you're sure to find something that your kids will enjoy.
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Medieval Women - An Interactive Exploration For a woman, life in the Middle Ages was anything but the usual image of a damsel in distress being rescued by a knight in shining armor. A woman during these times was more likely to be a nun, or someone who cared for the sick and poor, or a mom, raising a family. At this site, you can explore the life and times of a young woman during the fifteenth century. The journey she will take you on is filled with colorful graphics, music, and video. There is a lot to explore. If you get lost, the Timeline section will set you straight.
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The Middle Ages We think of Camelot and King Arthur, brave knights and beautiful ladies, wily wizards and comical jesters-but what were the Middle Ages really like? This site aims to give you a complete look at the age of feudalism, with both its diamonds and fleas. Check out sections on clothing, housing, town life, arts, health, and religion. This is a resource from the Annenberg/CPB Projects Exhibits Collection.
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Castle Learning Center Learn about types of castles and the people who lived in them during the Middle Ages. Life was very hard and, well, damp, even in the summer. Find out what knights of the realm ate, where they slept, and how they kept warm. Don't miss the section on medieval privies.
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Heraldry Game "Vert, a lion rampant or" is heraldry-speak for a green shield upon which is depicted a golden lion, standing on its hind legs. Role-play a nobleman's son as you try to identify the King's allies and enemies by the heraldic devices on their colorful shields.
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NOVA Online - Secrets of Lost Empires - Medieval Siege Ever heard of a trebuchet? That's a big catapult used to try and destroy a castle's fortifications. Can one be built today? You'll find out at this site, which also challenges you to try a game called Destroy the Castle. See if you can build the catapult just right. If you don't your army will suffer "crushing" results.
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Ghosts in the Castle Wouldn't it be neat to live in a castle? Here's your chance to explore a virtual one, led by-a mouse! Click on the "ghosts" and they will tell you about their jobs.
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Kids' Castle Just click on the map to explore the castle and its grounds. Add a story to the castle newspaper, or write a solution to help Sir Dylan escape from the dungeon. It's up to you now!
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