A Question of History: Did Vikings wear horns on their helmets And - other questions about the Viking

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Vikings!

List of contents

• 1: Who were the Vikings?
• 2: Were the Vikings the first eco-warriors?
• 3: Were the Vikings the vainest people in Europe?
• 4: How did crows help the Vikings find their way?
• 5: How did Viking explorers start fires with wee?
• 6: Did Viking children play chess?
• 7: Why did the Vikings bury their ships?
• 8: Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets?
• 9: Why was the Thing such a big thing?
• 10: How did prehistoric trees make the Vikings rich?
• 11: Did the Vikings write with rulers?
• 12: Why did King Cnut get his feet wet?
• 13: Quick-fire questions
• 14: Timeline
• 15: Glossary
• 16: Further information
• 17: Index

About the author

Tim Cooke is a graduate of Oxford University. He has worked in children's publishing for over 20 years, and has written or contributed to dozens of books on a wide range of subjects. Among his publications as writer or editor are numerous sets about military history, particularly the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War. He has also written extensively about general history, both ancient and modern.

Summary

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Vikings!

Foreword

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Vikings!

Product details

• Authors: Tim Cooke
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.12.2021
• EAN: 9781526315311
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-1531-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 208 mm x 264 mm x 8 mm
• Series: A Question of History
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe, Interest age: from c 9 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales)