Product Description
by Christopher Sblendorio (Author)
This thoroughly researched reader captures the essence of the life of Frederick II and will delight children and adults as well. Richly illustrated, it is a "must have" for every school library to have several copies. This book is a biography of Frederick II Hohenstaufen, a medieval king and emperor, written for sixth-grade students and teachers. It has also been enjoyed by older students and adults as well.
Author Biography
Christopher Sblendorio is a long-time class teacher in Waldorf schools: first in Massachusetts; and then in California. Story telling is the heart and soul of Waldorf education and Christopher is an extraordinary raconteur. His vibrant pictures of the life of this exemplary Medieval King of Italy make this era of history come alive. Christopher has taken four classes from grade one through grade eight and is now on his fifth class. He lives with his wife, Barbara, in California.
