"The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the roundtable is one of the oldest and most exciting tales to come out of medieval Britain. While most experts agree King Arthur wasnt a real-life historical figure, stories about him, Merlin, Guinevere, and Lancelot have taught readers all about adventure, bravery, and even magic. In this book, young readers can learn about the origins of the King Arthur legend and why tales of his deeds are so important to British folklore history. The text includes fun fact boxes to complement the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards"--.