Over 900 Years Ago: With the Vikings (History Detective) [Library Binding]

Hazel Mary Martell (Author), Roger Payne (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1993 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: History Detective

This study paints a complete picture of the Vikings by contrasting their legendary militant nature and history with the simpler, peaceful aspects of village life, showing them to be farmers, traders, and craftsmen as well as warriors.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-Slim volumes that attempt to cover vast amounts of material with a minimum of text; some interesting photographs of artifacts; and broad, colorful drawings. Interspersed throughout are small boxes in which the "history detective" either elaborates on a point or asks a question based on the illustrations. A timeline in each title is followed by a substantial glossary and an index. Of the two books, Vikings is better, primarily because its scope is more contained. New World tries to cover the Caribbean Indians, the Aztecs, and the Incas, as well as the explorers who encountered them, in 22 pages. While there is nothing terribly wrong with these books, neither is there anything sufficiently right about them to merit purchase. There are better titles available that meet the needs of researchers and interested readers.
Linda Greengrass, Bank Street College Library, New York City
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: New Discovery (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0027263258
• ISBN-13: 978-0027263251
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,939,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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