Witness the medieval era and learn what it takes to become a knight. The iconic Eyewitness guide returns in a new and improved format, ready to be passed down from generation to generation. This illustrated reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the history of knights. Children will learn about a knight's exciting journey, from the age of a page or squire to the ceremony of knighthood. In the pages of this updated book on knights, you can find: A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and "testimonies" from experts in the field. A visual journey on the subject combined with short content. A collectible poster revealing facts and photos from the book. Eyewitness Knight introduces children to the world of the medieval knight and how they lived. Children can learn what knights wore in battle and enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armory. This comprehensive guide to knights is packed with facts, diagrams, and statistics, and is essential for curious children aged 9+ with an appetite for learning. What's new? As part of DK's popular Eyewitness series, this popular title has been refreshed for the new generation of home information seekers and explorers, with a fresh new design, up to 20% new images, including photographs and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "testimony" with exciting first-hand accounts from experts in the field.