How did the Vikings travel as far afield as modern-day Canada and Baghdad?
Why were their most fearsome warriors called berserkers?
And what does doomsday have to do with nail hygiene?
Readers can discover the truth behind some of the most incredible Viking stories and superstitions and unearth the most fascinating aspects of an ancient culture in this immersive book.
With more than 80 lift-the-flaps and flaps under flaps, there’s plenty of history to uncover.
This is an impressive and visually striking large hardback book that offers a wonderfully hands-on way for children to explore the Viking world.
The book covers a broad range of Viking life, from long-distance travel and exploration to myths, daily routines, superstitions and famous warriors. The questions it raises, such as how Vikings reached places as far apart as modern-day Canada and Baghdad, or why berserkers were known for their ferocity, are pitched for KS1 and KS2 children.
The book also offers opportunities for cross-curricular links with geography, as readers trace Viking trade routes and voyages. All in all, it’s a beautifully produced, highly engaging and full of fascinating facts and manageable chunks of history learning.
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Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
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