Publisher Description

Uncover History and find out about Viking times with this fun and humorous guide. Who were the Vikings? Read about where they came from, the lands they invaded and settled in and their daily lives. Find out about their trading, longships and intricate craftwork. Find out the answer to questions such as 'were the Vikings good at fighting?', 'what was it like on board a Viking boat?' and 'who were the Viking gods?' Using fun, humorous illustrations, this book tells the story of Viking people, leaders and gods and offers an insight into the daily life of ordinary Vikings. Ideally suited for readers age 8+Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, the Maya, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age, and the Shang Dynasty

Author Biography

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.

Table of Contents

• 1: Who were the Vikings;
• 2: Why did the Vikings travel so much?;
• 3: Who were the Viking leaders?;
• 4: Why were the Vikings good at fighting?;
• 5: What were Viking farms like?;
• 6: What were Viking towns like?;
• 7: What was it like on board a Viking boat?;
• 8: What did the Vikings eat and drink?;
• 9: What did Vikings do for fun?;
• 10: Who were the Viking gods?;
• 11: What art did the Vikings make?;
• 12: What happened to the Vikings?;
• 13: What to do next;
• 14: Glossary;
• 15: Find out more;
• 16: Index;

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