Vikings: Scandinavia's Ferocious Sea Raiders

by Nel Yomtov, Silvio dB (Illustrator)

Overview

When one thinks about the Vikings, usually images of savage fighters arriving in longships to raid villages come to mind. But the Vikings weren't just violent invaders trying to steal treasure. These Norse warriors were also master sailors and explorers looking for new lands to farm and colonize. Dynamic illustrations and entertaining tales of famous Viking warriors teach readers about the lives and goals of these fierce Scandinavian raiders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543555066
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Graphic History: Warriors
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Nel Yomtov is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, current events, biography, architecture, and military history. He has written numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including the recent School Strike for Climate, Journeying to New Worlds: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure, and Cher Ami: Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I. In 2020 he self-published Baseball 100, an illustrated book featuring the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Nel lives in the New York City area.

Silvio dB is a comic book artist from Brazil. He has illustrated numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including Cleansing the World: Flood Myths Around the World, Vikings: Scandinavia’s Ferocious Sea Raiders, Ninjas: Japan’s Stealthy Secret Agents, and Nat Turner’s Rebellion.

Table of Contents

Who were the Vikings? — The first raid — Taking Europe by storm — Father and son explorers — The end of an era — More about Vikings — Glossary — Read more — Critical thinking questions — Internet sites — Index.

Interviews

1. Easy-to-read text tells several high-interest stories about historical Vikings, their rise and fall in the Middle Ages, exploration, training, weapons, armor, ships, battle tactics, and achievements. 2. Historical information conveyed through graphic novel storytelling grabs readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. 3. Provides readers with extra facts and a map highlighting the location of several historical battles and events involving Viking warriors. 4. Discussion questions and writing prompts. 5. Read More and Internet Site resources.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 3–4—Four classes of historical warriors are highlighted in this graphic collection. Each book provides a basic introduction to the roles these warriors played in their respective cultures, as well as focusing on several important individuals and events in history. These highlighted real-life stories are particularly engaging, offering a vivid glimpse into the worlds described. Digital artwork is detailed, vibrant, and complements the text. Back matter includes additional facts, a time line, and questions for critical thinking that might help readers dig a little deeper. VERDICT Engaging and packed with action, these titles will appeal to a wide range of readers.

School Library Journal

Educational text appears in small boxes within individual panels and is supported by thought bubbles and speech balloons that express the characters’ ideas. . . .Back matter adds helpful details about both geography and the time span—sometimes surprisingly brief—in which each kind of fighter was active. These books will draw visual learners and history buffs into a high-interest aspect of medieval Japan and Europe. . . .these books present an exciting window into history.

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