Manning, M. & Granström, B. (2006). Viking longship. London: Frances Lincoln Ltd.

            ISBN: 9781845074654

4Q/3P

Meet a group of Vikings and follow them through their cultural traditions, customs, and conquests. Factual information accompanies lively illustrations and readers can even try baking the included bread recipe. More Viking history notes follow the story. Fly on the Wall series title.

Media: watercolor

Colorful illustrations accompany a text full of facts about Viking history, society, and folklore.  More detailed notes follow at the end, giving additional information about their spiritual beliefs and customs.  Students studying ancient civilizations will glean a better understanding of the Vikings and their conquests, which are often discussed in textbooks. Literature students reading Beowulf might appreciate the factual background information tightly packaged in this illustrated book.

TK 4/29/08