Eric the Red was wild and hot-headed, even for a Viking. His quick temper was always getting him into trouble. But he learned quickly how to lead, and in time became a great warrior and a fearless adventurer. He discovered a new land--Greenland--and founded a new nation.
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Grade 2-5-Based on old Icelandic sagas, this account of the life of Eric the Red and his son Leif is an exciting adventure story. As the author states, we don't know how much of these ancient tales are true, but recent archaeological discoveries in Greenland give credence to some of the events. The full-color illustrations that take up half of each page capture the bold spirit of these daring Vikings and the tumultuous times in which they lived. A short index makes this title more useful for reports than Barbara Schiller's Eric the Red and Leif the Lucky (Troll, 1979) and Matthew Grant's Leif Ericson, Explorer of Vinland (Creative Education, 1974). Of course, Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire's Leif the Lucky (Doubleday, 1941) remains a classic and has more detail about the old Norse religious beliefs.
Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, IL
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, IL
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"A good, dense overview of Eric's daring explorations, his leadership, the discoveries of his son, Leif, and the impact of Christianity on the Vikings... Grant refers without glorification to the violence that was part of a warrior's life. Ambrus's meticulous illustrations vividly portray Eric's times."--Kirkus Reviews
"An exciting adventure story... The full-color illustrations that take up half of each page capture the bold spirit of these daring Vikings and the tumultuous times in which they lived... Useful for reports."--School Library Journal
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My four-year-old son loves history thanks to this book!,
By Elisabeth Croddy (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eric The Red: The Viking Adventurer (What's Their Story?) (Paperback)
We've read this book so many times! I'm purchasing more books from the "What's Their Story?" series. The colorful pictures and straight-forward text would appeal to any child, 4 and up. And I'm thrilled to see my son interested in maps, Vikings, and history thanks to this book!
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Eric the Red was born in Norway more than a thousand years ago. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Eric the Red was born in Norway more than a thousand years ago. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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