northmen

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The 13th warrior

the manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, relating his experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922
1992
Ibn Fadlan sets out in A.D. 922 as an ambassador from Bagdad to the King of Saqaliba, but before he arrives, he meets Viking chieftain Buliwyf, and joins him on a mission to Scandinavia where they must battle the monsters threatening the land.

Viking explorers

1996
An illustrated survey of the early history of the Vikings, focusing on sea exploration, ships, navigation methods, and trade routes.

Norse myths & legends

2002
A collection of stories, primarily about brave warrior gods, told around the fireside on cold winter nights by the people of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.

Vikings

facts, things to make, activities
1992
Describes the Viking way of life and provides instructions for related craft projects.

The Vikings

1990
Describes the culture, religion, literature, daily life, and voyages of the Vikings and why the civilization declined after 300 years.

Eric the Red

the Vikings sail the Atlantic
1994
Describes the life of the Vikings, both at home and abroad, their boat-building and navigational skills, and their connection to England, Vinland, and Russia.

Eaters of the dead

the manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, relating his experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922
1988
Historical thriller about a 10th-century Arab adventurer who discovers a plot to destroy the Vikings.

How would you survive as a Viking?

1995
Presents a variety of facts about the Vikings and their lifestyle, including Viking beliefs, language, family life, and systems of farming and traveling.

Eric the Red

the Viking adventurer
1998
Presents the saga of the Norse explorer who settled Greenland.

Explorers & traders

1996
Text and illustrations introduce the topic of explorers and traders, including information on how the Polynesians navigated across the Pacific Ocean, and what traders carried along on the Silk Road.

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