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Growing Up in Viking Times

by Dominic Tweddle

Book Details

Publisher:Eagle Books
Published:1991-11
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:0816727252

Reading Info

Age Range:3-10

About This Book

Discusses aspects of Viking life including the operation of their farms, the education of children, their religious beliefs, and the superb ships which allowed them to explore the Atlantic Ocean.

Our Review

This engaging historical exploration offers young readers a vivid window into daily Viking life, from the practical workings of farmsteads to the construction of the legendary ships that carried Norse explorers across the Atlantic. Children will discover how Viking youth learned essential skills through hands-on education and understand the spiritual beliefs that shaped this fascinating culture. The book presents complex historical concepts through accessible storytelling that makes ancient Scandinavian society feel immediate and real for elementary school readers.

What sets this historical resource apart is its focus on the childhood experience, allowing modern kids to draw meaningful connections between their own lives and those of Viking-era youth. Parents seeking educational materials that balance factual accuracy with engaging narrative will find this particularly valuable for sparking curiosity about medieval history and Norse culture. The comprehensive approach to Viking society—covering domestic life, maritime technology, and spiritual practices—creates a multidimensional understanding that will linger long after the final page.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction