Travel for Kids: Castille, Spain



Spain

		Castilla y Leon


		Centuries before Isabel, Queen of Castilla and Leon, married Fernando in 1469 and set the scene for a unified Spain, Castilla and Leon was famous for its universities, important medieval cities, Gothic cathedrals, and the resting place of El Cid. Kids will have a field day exploring the great walled cities in this region of Spain.


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Isabel: Jewel of Castilla, Spain 1466
Carolyn Meyer

Fictional diary of 15 year old Princess Isabel as she travels around Castilla, fending off unwanted arranged marriages and political intrigue, and two years later, her marriage to Fernando of Aragon. (Chapter book)

Isabel Saves the Prince
Joan Holub, Nonna Aleshina

Life as a princess isn't always easy for Isabel, especially when she has to save her brother Alfonso from some sneaky noblemen trying to overthrow the king. (Easy reader)

Mi Primer Cid
Ramon G. Dominguez

If you read Spanish, exiciting story of El Cid, "Cid Campeador." Unjustly banished by the king, El Cid fought valiantly to return to Castille and re-unite his family. (Picture book)

(More children's books on other Spain pages)

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