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The Real Vikings: Craftsmen, Traders and Fearsome Raiders

The Real Vikings: Craftsmen, Traders and Fearsome Raiders

by 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)


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