- Lively account of the Crusaders, with exciting descriptions of the main people, places and battles, including the peasant’s crusade and the siege of Jerusalem. — Includes maps and timelines. — Vividly illustrated by Emmanuel Cerisier. — Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history consultant.