vikings

This book tells the story of the Vikings - their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.

Shipwrecked off the coast of Greenland, Leiv Steinursson, a young Viking boy, is helped by two Inuit children, twelve-year-old Apuluk and his eleven-year-old sister Narva, and is accepted into their community, gladly leaving his violent lifestyle behind.

Discusses fifty subjects related to Viking history.

Presents the history of the Vikings, including their trade routes, lands, laws, language, commerce, and more.

"In an alternate ninth century, twelve-year-old Anya and a new friend face a Viking and a Tsar to protect the water dragon that saved her life, putting her family's home at risk"--Provided by publisher.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Vikings? Find out how the Vikings built their longships and set sail from their homeland, forging a path across the sea on raiding and trading expeditions. Discover how their . . . developments in navigation, transportation, government, and language still influence the way we live today"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the disgusting details of daily life for the Vikings"--Provided by publisher.

"A countdown of five of the most legendary Vikings provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these Scandinavian fighters"--Provided by publisher.

"In graphic novel format, tells several tales of prominent Viking warriors and explorers from history and describes the weapons, armor, and battle tactics used by them"--Provided by publisher.

"The Vikings are mostly known for their adventures on the sea and for their barbarous warring tactics. However, they were also innovators of weapons, jewelry, and clothing. This book explains who the Vikings were and how their inventions inspired other cultures around the world, both in the past and today."--Amazon.