Vikings
The Creative Company · Paperback · September 16, 2025
When there was a battle to be fought, these warriors were there: gladiators, conquistadors, ninjas, Vikings . . .
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- Who it’s for
- A survey of Viking fighters, weapons, combat skills, and rules of warfare.
- Themes
- Viking history, Seafaring and raids, Warfare and combat skills
- Genres
- Medieval History for Kids, Military & Wars, European History for Kids
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When there was a battle to be fought, these warriors were there: gladiators, conquistadors, ninjas, Vikings . . . From Roman arenas to the lawless high seas, this series for readers age 12 and up spotlights the world’s most fearsome combatants. Each title surveys the history of a fighting group, examining key leaders, weapons, skills, rules of warfare, and reasons for existing. In the dark Scandinavian winter, the Vikings were peaceful, family-centered landowners.
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But come spring, they turned into fierce warriors and expert sailors, navigating speedy longships from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark in search of wealth and land. From the 790s to about 1000, the Vikings raided villages, plundered gold and other treasure, and captured slaves to work their farms back home. This title for readers age 12 and up surveys the history of the Northmen. It covers key fighters, weapons, combat skills, and rules of warfare. Includes a glossary, sidebars, index, and further resources.
Northmen at War
A survey of Viking fighters, weapons, combat skills, and rules of warfare.
Come here for
- The Northmen’s history, from winter landowners to springtime warriors
Expect
- A glossary
- An index
Where it sits
| Military & Wars | 71% |
|---|---|
| European History for Kids | 63% |
| Medieval History for Kids | 59% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient History for Kids
- Military & Wars
- Authors
- Jessica Gunderson
- Publisher
- The Creative Company
- Published
- September 16, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Viking history · Seafaring and raids · Warfare and combat skills
- Reading lane
- Ancient History for Kids