Famous Castles

The "Famous Castles" series introduces six amazing castles located throughout the globe. Each castle has a full and unique history. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castles served, and what visitors can expect when they explore them today. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Alcazar Castle

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Alcazar Castle in Segovia, Spain. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the…

Bran Castle

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Bran Castle in Romania. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle…

Edinburgh Castle

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the…

Himeji Castle

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Himeji Castle in Japan. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle…

Neuschwanstein Castle

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the…

Windsor Castle

This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Windsor Castle in England. Readers will learn about who lived and still lives there, including kings and queens, what…