Live like a Viking : discovering the secrets of the Vikings /

Glossary.

Who were the Vikings? -- Timeline of the Vikings -- Map of their movements -- The longship -- Attack! -- A Viking raid -- Viking society -- Viking settlements -- Inside a longhouse -- 24 hours as a Viking -- Craftworkers -- Weave a cloth -- Viking fashion -- Gods and goddesses -- Make an amulet -- Death and the afterlife -- A Viking burial -- Make a rune name plaque -- Fun and games -- A Viking saga -- Food and drink -- Make a drinking horn -- Viking recipes -- Could you have lived like a Viking? -- Glossary .

Presents informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in the Viking age. The Vikings have a fearsome reputation as warriors. In reality, they were much more than that. From farmers and craftsmen to musicians and explorers, Viking society and culture has left a lasting impression on our modern world.

At the peak of their power, the Viking population soared to two million! Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era. Learn about out how these master seafarers invaded countries across Europe using iconic wooden longships, about family life, their beliefs, the place of women in society, how they dressed and what they ate, as well as their language, customs and rituals.

Young People.

7-9.

7-11.

KS2.

Claire Saunders has been writing and editing for more than 20 years. Specialising in children's non-fiction, she has authored or co-authored many titles including The Power Book, The Birthday Almanac, A World of Gratitude and various activity books, including The Great British Staycation Activity Book, Super Soccer Activity Book and the Only in America Activity Book. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has previously worked for Ivy Press and Rough Guides and still loves travelling the world, learning about the history of other cultures. She lives with her family in Lewes, southern England.