vikings

When the cunning seafaring trader Gunnar and his short-tempered, sword-wielding son, Harald Silkenhair, land in Trollsvik looking for a crew for a journey to Vinland, fifteen-year-old Peer, suspicious of their motives, reluctantly agrees to join them, mostly to watch over his friend Hilde, who is eager to sail to the New World as companion to Gunnar's wife Astrid.

Presents an introduction to Vikings, including information on who they were, where they lived, how they explored, and what kind of ships they built. Includes time line and glossary.

Describes easy-to-make crafts that replicate the arts of the Vikings. Includes historical material, a time line, a glossary, and resources.

Tells the life story of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson, describing his discoveries and adventures, and includes a time line, glossary, "fast facts, " and a list of further resources.

Describes the artifacts of the Vikings and shows children how to make copies of them from everyday materials.

Brief text and illustrations describe the history, culture, exploits, and influence of the Vikings.

Traces the history of Viking exploration and conquest in Europe and North America.

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

Follows the path of the Vikings on their voyages of discovery, and introduces children descended from settlers on the Faeroe Islands, Gotland, Iceland, and the Aland Islands, all bound by the common threads of language, culture, and history.

Provides historical background and detailed information on the Viking soldier's training, duties, weapons, armor, equipment, rations, daily life, battle tactics, and military discipline.