Factology: Vikings is a fact-packed introduction to the Age of the Vikings, including their culture, mythology, battle tactics and lasting impact on the history of Europe.
Did you know that the Vikings weren't just one people? The pillaging pirates who raided Europe's coasts came from all over Scandinavia, and lots of people from those countries never even picked up a sword they preferred to stay at home and farm their own land, thank you very much! This visually stunning history guide will transport you back in time to meet the real Vikings, including skillful shipbuilders, the explorers who 'discovered' North America and Greenland and the fearsome warriors that ruled over England. Learn about their remarkable rune system, the war of the Norse gods, how they traded with far-flung civilisations and much more!
AGES: 8 plus
Imprint: BUTTON BOOKS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 249mm,
Width: 204mm,
ISBN: 9781787081536
ISBN 10: 1787081532
Series: Factology
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Chapter 1: Meet the Vikings Who were the Vikings? 6 Vikings: myths busted 8 Join the clan! 10 Here’s the Thing 12 Home sweet home 14 You are what you eat 16 Dazzling duds 18 My precious 20 Major milestones 24 Shipping out 26 Work hard, play hard 28 Rune with a view 30 Armed and dangerous 32 Combat ready 34 Fantastic forts 36 Made in Scandinavia 38 Chapter 2: Viking Mythology A pagan past 42 Gods and monsters 44 Two tribes 46 Yggdrasil, the World Tree 48 Top gods 50 From here to eternity 52 We’re doomed! 54 Mega monsters 56 Chapter 3: Viking World Masters of the sea 62 Vikings attack! 64 Vikings invade! 66 The Danelaw 68 Anglo-Saxon All Stars 70 Kingdom of Cnut 72 The End… or is it? 74 Let’s be Frankish 76 Trading, not raiding 78 The Rus let loose! 80 Clash of empires 82 Eastern promise 84 A cool discovery 86 Coming to America 88 The End of an era 90 Vikings quiz 92 Glossary & quiz answers 94 Index 96
The Factology series has been created by Button Books’ team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.
Reviews for Factology: Vikings: Open Up a World of Information!
Factology: Vikings is a great addition to this exceptional series. This fearsome book explores the world of the Norse people. It’s packed with thrilling facts and vivid imagery that transport us right back to the Viking Age where we uncover the secrets of these legendary warriors. We learnt so much. The dynamic illustrations are vivid, powerful and bright making the history feel immediate and engaging. We loved the ‘Did You Know’ and ‘Fast Facts’ sections! Ideal for any learning environment, this is a fantastic resource for teaching children about the Vikings in an interactive and memorable way. * @inclusive_childrens_books *
