Canton Public Library Kids Page

The Middle Ages (400 - 1400 A.D.) and
Renaissance Period (1400s - 1600s)
Every year, there is a huge assignment in the Canton middle schools to do a report on a Renaissance topic. Some of these sites are aimed at older students than what you normally find on the Kids pages, so the reading levels are higher.

General Information:
Renaissance - from Learner.org.
Renaissance: The Elizabethan World - links to people, costumes, literature, food, swordplay and more!
Virtual Renaissance - explore the shops, schools, taverns and other places in a Renaissance town.
Or you could search one of our databases: World Book Online Provides general information on the historical periods of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Search using the terms "middle ages" or "renaissance." Must have a Canton Library card. Click here for help in accessing from home.

Arts & Music
Renaissance Art 101 - from About.com.
Renaissance Art in Italy
Renaissance Art in Northern Europe and Spain
The Art of Renaissance Science - "Galileo and Perspective."  Art, architecture, astronomy and mathematics.
Renaissance Music Links
A Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Instruments
History of Ballet
Renaissance Dance Cheat Sheets

Castles
Castles of Great Britain - info on castles and castle building, life in a castle, castle defenses, medieval jobs, bathing and washing in the middle ages, medieval biographies, medieval women, medieval weapons and more.
Castles on the Web
Kids' Castle An interactive castle that allows you to visit all the different rooms and areas of the castle and tells about their uses.

Daily Life (Food, Clothing, Health, etc...)
La Couturiere Parisienne - Medieval and renaissance clothing.
Life in the Middle Ages Information on all aspects of daily life during the middle ages including feudal life in the castle, religion, homes clothing, health, the arts and entertainment, and town life.
Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage
A Feast for the Eyes - Artwork from Medieval and Renaissance artist depicting food and feasts.

People
Renaissance Personalities
Renaissance Women

Knights and Clans
Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments Resource Library
Knights and Armor - from About.com.
Elizabethan Heraldry - see the colors and insignia worn by various houses and clans.
Historic Counterweight Trebuchet Illustrations - see how they waged war with these machines

Children's Department, © 2004 Canton Public Library

Last updated: September 26, 2007