Spring 2024

The Peculiar Past in the Middle Ages

From the Set Strange History

The Middle Ages were full of powerful popes, harsh laws, and incredible castles. But at times they were also seriously strange. Medieval people made pies full of live frogs and put animals on trial for committing crimes. Not only did barbers cut hair, but also they performed surgeries! Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in the Middle Ages.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$29.95 $20.95
Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 4
Dewey Number 909.07
Lexile 720L
ATOS Reading Level 4.8
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Bearport Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798889164777
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Strange History

Looking for something to grab the attention of reluctant history students? Try this series that focuses on the odd and unusual. Readers can learn about the fake beards worn by Egyptian pharaohs, rich Greeks buying the sweat from Olym- pic athletes, or Romans eating flamingo tongues. Photos of historic sites and artwork establish setting while comic illustrations and speech bubbles offer humorous touches. Vocabulary terms appear in colored text for easy identification. Backmatter includes a glossary, suggested books for further reading, and a QR code to access online resources. VERDICT A fun way to introduce a unit or for individual enjoyment. The humorous approach will appeal to fans of “believe it or not” type books.

Author: Charis Mather