Measly Middle Ages

Reach for this book when you have a reluctant reader who thinks history is a snooze or a child who is currently obsessed with gross-out facts and 'weird but true' trivia. It is the perfect antidote to dry textbooks, offering a gritty and hilarious look at life in the Middle Ages through the lens of human experience rather than just dates and battles. The book explores the daily realities of medieval life, from bizarre medical cures involving shaved chickens to the chaotic lives of knights and monks. While it highlights the 'horrible' aspects of history, it encourages children to think critically about justice, hygiene, and social structures. It is ideal for elementary and middle schoolers who appreciate irreverent humor and want to feel like they are getting the 'real' story that adults usually hide.