Meet the Vikings
By: Liz Miles
Series: Encounters with the past; Encounters with the past
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781445132471
Subjects: Viking Civilization; Juvenile literature; Vikings; Social life and customs; History; Non-Fiction 9+
Description: What was life really like for the Vikings? How did they interact socially? What medicines did they use? What did they think about the world they lived in, religion and other peoples? Using recreation photography and images of real historical artefacts this book will help readers 'meet' all kinds of Vikings, from the thrall (or slave) to the various craftspeople, farmers and even some viking children playing games. Journey tot he past and begin to understand what life would have been like in this fascinating and historically-rich time. Perfect for upper KS2 children studying some of the key historical periods. Encounters with the Past is a series of six books designed to engage children directly with history. A loose narrative structure and Q & A format helps the reader flow through the books, uncovering fascinating facts and the thoughts and ideas of the time.
Notes: Key Stage 2.
Table of contents: title: Into the past; title: At the quayside; title: a visit to the weapon-smith; title: The craft of the jeweller; title: The thrall; title: life on the farm; title: In the bakery; title: Watching the weaver; title: Questioning the doctor; title: Viking games; title: Pagans or Christians?; title: Travel and trade; title: Back to the present.