vikings

Presents an introduction to the Viking age, and follows the history of archaeological discovery and what has been learned about the people, arts, politics, military, religion, travel, and other aspects of the culture.

Forced to move to Troll Fell to live with his uncles, Baldur and Grim, after his father's death, young Peer Ulfsson learns of his uncles' sinister plan to sell children to the trolls and sets out with an adventurous neighbor girl named Hilde to stop them.

Examines many of the technological innovations that the Vikings incorporated into their daily lives in such areas as weapons and armor, transportation, and jewelry-making.

Describes the history and culture of the Vikings and attributes much of their exploring and raiding success to the well-designed longship.

Takes the reader through a typical Viking town in the ninth or tenth century, describing the different areas, major buildings, and the daily occupations of the people.

Examines the fighting forces of the Vikings, including discussions of weapons, strategies, military camps and battle gods.

Follows the stories of ancient nomads, Leif Eriksson, and Christopher Columbus as they make their way to a new land we now call America.

Provides information about the Vikings and their victims, focusing on some of the more gruesome aspects of their myths, medicine, and traditions.

A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of the Norwiegan explorer Leif Eriksson.

Tells the life story of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson, describing his adventures in North America in the eleventh century.