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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings

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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings by Stella A. Caldwell is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to the intriguing world of Viking history and culture. This beautifully illustrated book explores the significant artefacts and treasures of the Viking age, highlighting their craftsmanship and the stories behind these historical objects. It's an engaging and educational journey into the legendary lives of the Vikings, presented in a way that sparks curiosity and imagination.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the fascinating world of the Vikings, with their legendary warriors and rich history. Tailored for young readers, it offers captivating illustrations and engaging stories that bring the Viking era to life, making it an exciting exploration for anyone curious about ancient treasures and adventurous sagas.

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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings

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Take an incredible journey back in time to a land of warriors, longboats and legends. Marvel at fabulous treasures and sagas of heroes, monsters and epic voyages.

Travel back in time more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings. Board a longship to go on a voyage of exploration, and see the weapons and armor used by a mighty warrior. Discover mythical tales of magic, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Learn about mysterious picture stones, how the Vikings honored their dead, and how they traveled to the ends of the known world. Dozens of ancient Viking treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history.

DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a Viking warrior’s axe to a longship that sailed the high seas.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Viking world.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Viking treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding historians of all ages.

CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt, The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and more!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681889023

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eugenia Nobati

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 751g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Stella A. Caldwell has written dozens of books for children covering everything from mythical beasts and legends to the ancient Egyptians, pirates, and medieval knights. She studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh and spent many years working in children's publishing as an editor before writing her first book, a field guide to dragons called Dragonworld.

Eugenia Nobati is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she still lives with her family, two cats, and a dog. Her work has been published in nine countries and more than forty books. She was selected among sixteen illustrators representing Argentina in Bratislava's Bienal 2012. In 2014, she was recognized by ALIJA, Argentina's section of IBBY, for the best illustrated book.

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