Books like Castle by David Macaulay

An illustrated guide that traces every stage of constructing an ancient Egyptian pyramid, from foundation to final capstone, featuring detailed drawings and clear explanations.

Describes medieval castles and what life was like for the knights who lived in them.

A richly illustrated guide that charts the evolution of British castles from Iron Age hill forts to medieval strongholds, explaining their architecture, functions, and the daily lives of those who lived within.

Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them. Superb, full-color photographs of castles around the world, plus specially built models, offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of medieval life, from a castle's construction to its destruction in a siege. See a medieval lavatory, a giant crossbow on wheels, how prisoners were kept secure in dungeons, a herald in full regalia, and castles used by Crusaders in Syria and samurai warriors in Japan. Learn how castles got their water during a siege, how besiegers tunneled under castle walls, how the Normans built castles in a hurry, how the first guns worked, why round towers were better than square ones, and what a castellan's job entailed. Discover how enemies climbed castle walls, what was on the menu at a typical banquet, why many castles had resident carpenters and metalworkers, why Crusader castles were so well built, and much, much more.

Explore the grand Hearst Castle in California—a towering symbol of American architecture and history—through vivid pictures and engaging text tailored for young readers.

Explore eleven spooky castles, each with its own eerie history, in a juvenile nonfiction volume that blends fact and folklore for young readers.

A colorful, illustrated guide to how medieval castles were built and defended. David Macaulay explains every feature—from moats and portcullises to great halls and dungeons—in an engaging, kid‑friendly way.