When one thinks about the Vikings, usually images of savage fighters arriving in longships to raid villages come to mind. But the Vikings weren't just violent invaders trying to steal treasure. These Norse warriors were also master sailors and explorers looking for new lands to farm and colonise. Dynamic illustrations and entertaining tales of famous Viking warriors teach readers about the lives and goals of these fierce Scandinavian raiders.
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When one thinks about the Vikings, usually images of savage fighters arriving in longships to raid villages come to mind. Dynamic illustrations and entertaining tales of famous Viking warriors teach readers about the lives and goals of these fierce Scandinavian raiders.
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Historical information conveyed through graphic novel storytelling grabs readers' attention and keeps them wanting more; Easy-to-read text tells several high-interest stories about each historical warrior, their training, armour, weapons, battle tactics and achievements; Provides readers with extra facts and a map highlighting the location of several historical battles and events involving the warriors; Includes discussion questions, writing prompts and further reading suggestions.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781474768627
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Raintree
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Nel Yomtov is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, current events, biography, architecture, and military history. He has written numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including the recent School Strike for Climate, Journeying to New Worlds: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure, and Cher Ami: Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I. In 2020 he self-published Baseball 100, an illustrated book featuring the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Nel lives in the New York City area. Silvio dB is a comic book artist from Brazil. He has illustrated numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including Cleansing the World: Flood Myths Around the World, Vikings: Scandinavia’s Ferocious Sea Raiders, Ninjas: Japan’s Stealthy Secret Agents, and Nat Turner’s Rebellion.