Going back in time to examine some of history's most intriguing civilizations, this series investigates different time periods to offer fascinating facts to a young age group. Short, snappy facts about these thrilling historical figures, artifacts, and locations will keep children in awe, while guaranteeing a little learning in the process! With a bright, youthful design and colorful images, this series presents young readers with concise information and a glossary with key words explained to aid in vocabulary development. Discover these ruthless raiders and their deadly weapons as they invade, plunder, and colonize areas of Europe from the late 8th to the early 11th century. This guide to the Vikings explains their way of life and the influence their culture still has today.

 

This book is part of a book series called History Explorers .

There are 23 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Octopus Publishing Group .

Fiona Macdonald has written over 300 children's books. She lives in Scotland and visited Coll to write this book. Wendy Tokuda is a well-known media personality who has anchored and reported in the Bay Area for nearly 30 years. She has won the Peabody Award, a National Emmy for Public Service, the national Sigma Delta Chi Public Service Award, the NAB Education Foundation's "Service to America" Award and most recently, the Temple Award for Creative Altruism. Richard Hall is an award-winning TV and film producer and the president of Great Blue Productions in Los Angeles. Hanako Wakiyama was born in Tokyo and moved with her family to California as a teenager. She is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Her credits include From Dawn to Dreams: Poems for Busy Babies, Best Pet of All [Modern Gems Edition], Goldie Locks Has Chicken Pox, Little Bo Peep Can't Get to Sleep.