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Viking / written by Susan M. Margeson ; photographed by Peter Anderson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: DK eyewitness booksPublisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2024Copyright date: ©2024Edition: New edition, Revised edition, American editionDescription: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Audience:
  • Children
ISBN:
  • 9780593842393
  • 0593842391
  • 9780593842386
  • 0593842383
Other title:
  • At head of title : Eyewitness
  • DK eyewitness Viking
  • Eyewitness Viking
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
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.
Summary: This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.Summary: "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 of these Nordic explorers, including images of original artifacts, lots of intriguing facts and how they used to live. Using full-color photographs to break down the topic, children will enjoy learning about why these fearless explorers sailed across seas and up rivers to east and west, and became the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic and reach the coast of North America." -- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 948.022 M328 Checked out 07/05/2024 33111011469745
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 948.022 M328 Available 33111011351091
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction New 948.022 M328 Available 33111011159601
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Throughout the pages of this children's guide to Vikings, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.
- A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Viking gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of the history of these Nordic explorers, including images of original artifacts, lots of intriguing facts and how the used to live. Using full-color photographs to break down the topic, children will enjoy learning about why these fearless explorers sailed across seas and up rivers to east and west, and became the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic and reach the coast of North America.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space , learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, become immersed in the world of feathered creatures with Eyewitness Bird , or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic .

First published in 1994.

"New edition"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 69) and index.

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.

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

"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 of these Nordic explorers, including images of original artifacts, lots of intriguing facts and how they used to live. Using full-color photographs to break down the topic, children will enjoy learning about why these fearless explorers sailed across seas and up rivers to east and west, and became the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic and reach the coast of North America." -- Provided by publisher.

Ages 9-12. DK Publishing.

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