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.
Explores the history and culture of the Viking civilization from the eighth to twelfth centuries, and examines their society, religion, clothing, longboats, and more.
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.
After Jack becomes apprenticed to a Druid bard, he and his little sister Lucy are captured by Viking Berserkers and taken to the home of King Ivar the Boneless and his half-troll queen, leading Jack to undertake a vital quest to Jotunheim, home of the trolls.
Presents a concise study of the ancient Vikings of Northern Europe and discusses the early civilizations, their culture and economy, ancient settlements, social structure and the role of women, daily life, language, religion, and beliefs.
