Viking

Book 2024

"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their intriguing culture, religions, and home life. Eyewitness Viking gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of the history...

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Northmen Juvenile literature

Vikings Juvenile literature

Vikings Social life and customs Juvenile literature

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Illustrated works

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DK eyewitness books

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ISBN:

9780593842393
9780593842386
0593842391

Edition:

New edition, Revised edition, American edition

Description:

72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm

Target Audience Note:

009-012. DK Publishing

Other Title:

At head of title : Eyewitness
DK eyewitness Viking
Eyewitness Viking

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 69) and index

Contents:

Who were the Vikings?
Lords of the sea
A Viking warship
Viking warriors
Weapons - Raiding Europe - Going East
Discovering new lands
A Viking fort
Other ships
Trading east and west
Rulers and freemen
Women and children
At home - Meal time
Animals, wild and imagined
Farming
Getting around
In the workshop
Spinning and weaving
Jewelry - Brooches
Games, music, and stories
Gods and legends
Viking burials - Buried treasure
Runes and picture stones
The Jelling Stone
The coming of Christianity
Did you know?
Who's who? - Find out more

LCCN:

bl2024007430

Control Number:

3322352

Other Authors:

Anderson, Peter, 1956- photographer

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