Iceland  •  Barbara A. Somervill HISTORY •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Iceland for children ages 9-12 in the series Enchantment of the World. Published by Children's Press, it's a thoroughly illustrated overview of the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Iceland with photographs, tables and maps. (ICL33, $37.00)
Iceland, A True Book  •  Kathleen Deady HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A slim, illustrated introduction to Iceland for younger readers (ages 6-8). With nice selection of photographs showing the landscapes, cities, people, and archaeological sites of Iceland. (ICL32, $6.95)
Odin's Family, Myths of the Vikings  •  Neil Philip  •  Maryclare Foa LITERATURE •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 124 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) For kids wanting an introduction to Norse mythology, its major players and most famous stories, we suggest this book. The stories are clearly and excitingly told, and the full-color illustrations are ver nice. Ages 9-12. (VIK14, $19.95)
Polar Explorers for Kids  •  Maxine Snowden EXPLORATION •  2004 •  PAPER  • 150 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) The history and adventures of 16 polar explorers, including Erik the Red, Henry Hudson, Robert Peary, Roald Amundsen, Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton, are brought to life in 21 puzzles, games, projects and activities for kids ages 9 and up. With black-and-white photographs, informative sidebars and maps. (ARC191, $16.95)
The Problem with Chickens  •  Bruce McMillan  •  Gunnella LITERATURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A delightfully illustrated tale for young readers about a flock of chickens that overruns an Icelandic village. (ICL35, $16.00)
The Real Vikings: Craftsmen, Traders and Fearsome Raiders  •  Melvin Berger  •  Gilda Berger HISTORY •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 54 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) This colorful guide gives young readers a nice overview of the history of the Vikings and dispels several myths about their brutality and choice of headgear. The Bergers, no strangers to the world of children's literature, focus on the Vikings' emphasis on equality and democracy without ignoring their penchant for violence. An easy and engaging read for kids in grades 4 to 7. (SCN31, $18.95)
The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow  •  Allen French LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS In this rousing tale for young-adults, based on the sagas, a Viking boy avenges his father's death in 11th-century Iceland. (ICL34, $14.95)
Thorkill of Iceland, Viking Hero Tales  •  Isabel Wyatt LITERATURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Isabel Wyatt retells ancient Icelandic sagas for middle-school readers. This collection of tales tells of the adventures of Thorkill of Iceland, sent to the land of the giants by King Gorm of Denmark. (ICL25, $15.95)
Viking  •  Susan M. Margeson HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 63 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A wonderfully illustrated, fact-filled history of the Vikings geared for children ages 9-12. Presenting an overview of this culture, from music to mealtime, social hierarchy, to the more violent aspects of their explorations and expansions into new territories, this fascinating look at the life of the Vikings examines their ships, weapons, and artifacts. Full-color photos. (VIK05, $15.99)
The Vikings  •  Robert Nicholson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1990 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A volume in the colorful "Journey into Civilization" series, this slim book concentrates on the Vikings and how they lived in days gone by. With plenty of information on the Viking world, great stories and activities for kids ages eight to twelve. (VIK08, $9.95)