100 facts : vikings

Macdonald, Fiona 1958- (Author). Smith, Jeremy. (Added Author).

Summary: Collects one hundred facts about the Vikings, describing their origins, daily life, the roles of women and children, their artisan skills, heroes and legends, gods and goddesses, warriors and weapons, and other related topics. Includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

Record details

ISBN: 1422219771
Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cm.
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Publisher: Broomall, Pa. : Mason Crest Publishers, [2011]
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Who were the Vikings? -- Kings and people -- Sailors and raiders -- Warriors and weapons -- Traders, explorers, settlers -- The Vikings at home -- Farmers, fishers, and hunters -- Food and famine -- Women and children -- Clothes and jewelry -- Health and beauty -- Skilled craftworkers -- Viking towns -- Law and order -- Games, music and sport -- Gods and goddesses -- Heroes, legends, and sagas -- Death and burial -- Writing and picture stories -- The end of the Vikings -- Viking survivals.
Target Audience Note:	5.6. 3-6 Follett Library Resources.