Uncover History: The Vikings

Uncover History and find out about Viking times Who were the Vikings? Read about where they came from, the lands they invaded and settled in and their daily lives. Find out about their trading, longships and intricate craftwork. Find out the answer to questions such as 'were the Vikings good at fighting?', 'what was it like on board a Viking boat?' and 'who were the Viking gods?'Using fun illustrations, this book tells the story of Viking people, leaders and gods and offers an insight into the daily life of ordinary Vikings. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, the Mayans, Ancient Egypt, the Celts, the Aztecs, the Stone Age, Benin and the Shang

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.