Step Into: the Viking World

Step Into...

by Philip Steele

Step back in time to the world of the seafaring Vikings. Discover fascinating facts about their way of life--the ships they sailed in, distant lands they traveled to, and the wars they waged. This is the perfect introduction to Viking history, for school or home study, for reference and for practical learning. Divided into basic sections such as Settlement, Families, Food, Transport, Trade, Weapons and Art & Music, the book is authoritative, accessible and fun to use, and the 15 step-by-step practical projects are the perfect way for children aged 8-to-12 years to really understand how these amazing people led their lives.

64 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

Philip Steele was born in Dorking, Surrey, England. He attended University College, Durham, where he studied modern languages. In the 1970s he worked as an editor for various publishers, including Hodder and Hamlyn. In 1980 he moved to the Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales, where he now lives. He has written on a wide range of topics, especially in the fields of history, junior biography, peoples, and cultures.

Reviews

[Reuben Chadwick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it with my son.
He really enjoyed it