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In Viking Times

Name: In Viking Times
ISBN: 9781856971973

By Christopher Maynard

What surprising secrets about Viking life can you uncover by building ships and carving runes?

informative hands-on fascinating historical

Genres

Non-fiction History Mythology

What is In Viking Times about?

Step into the world of the Vikings and discover what everyday life was really like more than a thousand years ago. Explore their homes, towns, clothes, food and schools, then find out how they spent their free time, travelled, fought and worshipped. Along the way, learn about Viking ships, writing and craftsmanship. Hands-on activities, including building a model longship and carving a runic plaque, help bring this fascinating period of history to life.

About the author

Christopher Maynard is a British author who loves making learning fun for children. He has written many exciting non-fiction books about science, history, and technology. His work includes popular titles in the 'Eyewitness' series, which help curious young readers discover amazing facts about the world around them.

Pages

30 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1994

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