Akron Public Library

A history of the Vikings explains how these great explorers earned a reputation as fierce invaders, their ship construction techniques, and how Leif Erikson arrived in America centuries before Columbus.

This book provides an overview of Viking civilization and includes handicraft projects for making your own Viking artifacts.

Describes the daily life and customs of the Vikings and examines their many roles as farmers, traders, explorers. raiders, colonizers, and mercenaries.

Describes the culture, religion, literature, daily life, and voyages of the Vikings and why the civilization declined after 300 years.

From fighting bloodthirsty battles through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Viking world was pretty deadly! Dig up the past and find out just how horrible it was.

An illustrated survey of the early history of the Vikings, focusing on sea exploration, ships, navigation methods, and trade routes.

Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This 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: ...