By David Long (author) , Stefano Tambellini (illustrator) Part of the What It Was Like to Be . series
"Accessible, inspiring and informative portrayal of what it was like to be a Viking"
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David Long won the Blue Peter Book Award for his skill in making history intriguing, entertaining and enthralling for young readers, and he does it all again here in this excellent portrayal of what it was like to be a Viking. The picture he paints is clear and fascinating, describing everything from Vikings’ everyday family lives to their expertise as craftsmen, merchants, farmers and explorers.
He also outlines their impact on our lives here in the UK today, and on the wider world. With maps and diagrams and lots of lively illustrations this is as inspiring as it is informative, and in Barrington Stoke’s trademark dyslexia friendly format, accessible to all readers.
From traders to raiders, embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in the first in an exciting new series from bestselling non-fiction writer David Long
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The Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe - from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers. The greatest seafarers and shipbuilders of their age, they were also skilled metalworkers and artists, farmers and fishermen, healers and herders. They were even democrats who established the world's oldest surviving parliament.
Award-winning writer David Long's concise but wide-ranging account brings their fascinating civilisation into focus, explaining what Viking life was actually like as well as considering their lingering influence throughout the world.
The first book in the fascinating What it Was Like to be... series, exploring the daily life, culture and legacy of some of our most extraordinary historical civilisations.
Praise for David Long and Survival in Space:
'Long excels at telling intriguing stories from the past ... Will enthral young readers' - The Independent
Writer and historian David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals' VC: For Gallantry and Devotion and more than twenty other non-fiction books on a wide range of historical subjects. Jet the Rescue Dog the first of several titles for younger readers, was published by Faber in 2014. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons.
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From traders to raiders, embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in the first in an exciting new series from bestselling non-fiction writer David Long The Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe - from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed What It Was Like to be a Viking and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
What It Was Like to be a Viking features in the following genres: Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 7+, Recommendations, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 9+, History, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, People / Places, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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What It Was Like to be a Viking was written by David Long and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
What It Was Like to be a Viking has 96 pages
Yes it is part of What It Was Like to Be . series
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