This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to
Viking history, from Loki and longships to runestones and raids.
Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of
close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating
tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of these
medieval adventurers.
What games and sports did Vikings play? Which animals played a part in
their lives? Who was the Viking god Thor married to? Find out the
answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Vikings, which
features photographs of Viking forts, artifacts, and weapons, as well as
realistic re-creations of family and farming life. This book explores
all sides of these legendary seafaring settlers, from famous Viking
battles and voyages to feasting, trading, and popular pastimes. Though
the Vikings often led violent raids on foreign settlements and cities,
they also had strong family bonds and rich styles of art, fashion, and
storytelling, which kids will discover as they flip through the pages of
DKfindout! Vikings.
Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids
ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and
history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This
series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about--ones
that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change,
space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology--making learning fun
through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge
information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to
again and again.
