Eyewitness Viking

Explore the world and history of the Vikings with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Vikings is an essential guide to the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers for young history enthusiasts. With stunning photography, original artifacts, and lots of fascinating facts, find out about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their fascinating culture, religions, and home life. Understand why these fearless explorers and warriors sailed across seas to East and West and became the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic and reach the coast of North America. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature--fascinating firsthand accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Vikings is the perfect guide for homework help or for those who simply want to further their knowledge of this fascinating historical culture. nBecome an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. n nThis 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: n n- A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature. n- A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text. n- 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! n nGlobally, 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 Ey