Castles – children’s nonfiction books

Castles – here’s our selection of great nonfiction books and topic books for children. These reading suggestions contain a range of books suitable for primary aged children aged 5-11 in KS1 and KS2.

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Children’s books about castles

See Inside Castles by Katie DaynesSee Inside Castles by Katie Daynes
Castles by Colin ThompsonCastles by Colin Thompson
Castles by Maggie FreemanCastles by Maggie Freeman

What Were Castles for? by Phil Roxbee CoxWhat Were Castles for? by Phil Roxbee Cox
Stories of Castles by Lesley SimsStories of Castles by Lesley Sims
Castle by David MacaulayCastle by David Macaulay

Peep Inside the Castle by Anna Milbourne Books for boys about castlesPeep Inside the Castle by Anna Milbourne
Castles: a 3-Dimensional Exploration by Gillian Osband and Robert AndrewCastles: a 3-Dimensional Exploration by Gillian Osband and Robert Andrew
Medieval Castle: A Carousel Pop-Up Book by Phil WilsonMedieval Castle: A Carousel Pop-Up Book by Phil Wilson

Everything Castles: Capture These Facts, Photos, and Fun to Be King of the Castle! by Crispin Boyer. Best books about castlesEverything Castles: Capture These Facts, Photos, and Fun to Be King of the Castle! by Crispin Boyer
Crackin' Castles (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary and Martin BrownCrackin’ Castles (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary and Martin Brown
Avoid Being in a Medieval Castle! by Jacqueline MorleyAvoid Being in a Medieval Castle! by Jacqueline Morley

Castle (Eyewitness Guides) by Christopher Gravett. Non-fiction books for KS2Castle (Eyewitness Guides) by Christopher Gravett
Castle Life (Knights and Castles) by Laura DurmanCastle Life (Knights and Castles) by Laura Durman
Castle Diary by Richard PlattCastle Diary by Richard Platt

A Medieval Castle by Mark BerginA Medieval Castle (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Mark Bergin
Medieval LEGO Hardcover by Greyson BeightsMedieval LEGO Hardcover by Greyson Beights
Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle by Stephen BiestyStephen Biesty’s Cross-Sections Castle by Stephen Biesty

Evil English Castles: Nasty Deeds & Skulduggery Paperback – by David GallEvil English Castles: Nasty Deeds & Skulduggery Paperback – by David Gall
Castles (Graphic Medieval History) by Gary JeffreyCastles (Graphic Medieval History) by Gary Jeffrey
Dark Knights and Dingy Castles by Terry DearyDark Knights and Dingy Castles by Terry Deary

Castles Picture Book by Abigail WheatleyCastles Picture Book by Abigail Wheatley
Lift, Look & Learn Castle by Jim PipeLift, Look & Learn Castle by Jim Pipe
Make this Castle (Usborne Cut Out Models) by Iain AshmanMake this Castle (Usborne Cut Out Models) by Iain Ashman

George And The Dragon by Christopher WormellGeorge And The Dragon by Christopher Wormell
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round TableKing Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Marcia Williams
Knightology by Dugald SteerKnightology by Dugald Steer

If You Were a Kid in a Medieval Castle by Josh GregoryIf You Were a Kid in a Medieval Castle by Josh Gregory
Castles and Cannons (Early Reader Non Fiction) by Scoular AndersonCastles and Cannons (Early Reader Non Fiction) by Scoular Anderson
LEGO: Knights and Castles by ScholasticLEGO: Knights and Castles by Scholastic

Navigators: Knights and Castles by Philip SteeleNavigators: Knights and Castles by Philip Steele
Knights (Knights and Castles) by Laura DurmanKnights (Knights and Castles) by Laura Durman
Siege (Knights and Castles) by Laura DurmanSiege (Knights and Castles) by Laura Durman

A Samurai Castle (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonaldA Samurai Castle (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonald
Himeji Castle: Japan's Samurai Past (Castles, Palaces & Tombs) by Jacqueline A BallHimeji Castle: Japan’s Samurai Past (Castles, Palaces & Tombs) by Jacqueline A Ball
Look Around A Medieval Castle (VIRTUAL HISTORY TOURS) by Clare HibbertLook Around A Medieval Castle (VIRTUAL HISTORY TOURS) by Clare Hibbert

Himeji Castle: Japan's Samurai Past (Castles, Palaces & Tombs) by Jacqueline A BallHimeji Castle: Japan’s Samurai Past (Castles, Palaces & Tombs) by Jacqueline A Ball
Fast Facts! Awesome Knights by KingfisherFast Facts! Awesome Knights by Kingfisher
Life on a Medieval Manor (Medieval Worlds) by Marc CelsLife on a Medieval Manor (Medieval Worlds) by Marc Cels

Castle (Inside History) by Julia BruceCastle (Inside History) by Julia Bruce
Castle: Medieval Days and Knights by Robert SabudaCastle: Medieval Days and Knights by Robert Sabuda
Storm the Castle!: A Pop-up Board Game Book by Bob MoulderStorm the Castle!: A Pop-up Board Game Book by Bob Moulder

Castle Dracula: Romania's Vampire Home (Castles, Palaces & Tombs) by Barbara J KnoxCastle Dracula: Romania’s Vampire Home (Castles, Palaces & Tombs) by Barbara J Knox
Castle Story by Sheila SanchaCastle Story by Sheila Sancha
Building a Castle (Knights and Castles) by Paul HumphreyBuilding a Castle (Knights and Castles) by Paul Humphrey


Why not have a look at our suggested reading lists for children aged 3-16?

Books for EYFS & ReceptionBooks for Year 1Books for Year 2Books for Year 3Books for Year 4Books for Year 5Books for Year 6Books for Year 7Books for Year 8Books for Year 9Books for Year 10Books for Year 11


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For even more topic books about fortresses, dragons and knights, see this list.



About Jan Tolkien

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Jan Tolkien is an educational consultant and literacy expert based in North Yorkshire with extensive experience in a wide variety of settings. A teacher with over 30 years as a classroom practitioner, she is also a reviewer of books for children, a copywriter, resource writer and a proofreader.

This booklist was last updated on October 7th, 2024 and first published in 2018.