During the Middle Ages, knights played an important role in society. They served kingdoms as professional warriors. They trained from a young age, developing the skills needed to fight in dangerous battles and protect their people. Knights explores what it was like to be a medieval knight both on and off the battlefield. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.