First Facts About the Vikings

by Jacqueline Morley

Fact ..The Vikings reached America five hundred years before Christopher Columbus. Fact ..The average life expectancy of a Viking was around 50 years. Being born was the most dangerous part. br> So what was it like? Did they go to school? How did they keep warm? Did they go on vacation? Find out these facts and much more in First Facts About the Vikings .

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1990

About the author

Jacqueline Morley studied English at Oxford University and has taught English and History. She is the author of numerous books, including award-winning historical nonfiction titles for children. Her books have won several TES Senior Information book awards.

Reviews

[Ledys · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very nice, thorough overview of Viking society, full of interesting facts and lovely illustrations to support the text. The layout flows very well and holds just the right amount of text on every page that should engage readers of different ages. There is a main body of information, short and to the point, surrounded by small blurbs of content that enhance the main idea. All in all, a very well-executed non-fiction offering on an interesting yet less-well known topic.

[Amalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love these children's books. There are plenty of things to learn and you are once again reminded of the power of the visual learning.