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Discovering the Vikings

Series: Discovering
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Discovering the Vikings is a captivating children's book that takes young readers on a journey through the world of the Vikings. The book explores their adventurous voyages, legendary warrior skills, and intriguing culture. Filled with engaging illustrations and facts, it's both educational and entertaining for curious minds.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in learning about the Viking Age, as it presents captivating stories and illustrations that bring the past to life. Perfect for young readers who love history and adventure, it explores the lives, culture, and legendary voyages of these fascinating Norse explorers in an engaging and informative way.

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In the second book in the series of large board books, Vikings and their seafaring endeavours are centre stage. Ages 5 plus.

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This new series of large board books was developed for children aged 5 plus to teach them about ancient history using a fun, playful approach. It includes short, simple texts that examine some of the aspects of relevant civilizations in an easy but captivating manner as well as detachable cardboard figures and characters that can be mounted on pedestals and used to create imaginary stories and adventures.

In the second book in the series, Discovering the Vikings, Vikings and their seafaring endeavours are centre stage. Short informative texts and detachable figures help readers to discover everything about the Drakkar ship, the greatest achievements of the Viking explorers, how they organised their villages and about the Nordic divinities they worshipped.

Ages: 5 plus

Author: Federica Magrin, born in Varese in 1978, has worked in publishing for over ten years, first as an editor at Edizioni De Agostini and now as a freelance. She mainly works in children's books, but also writes educational texts and stories and translates novels. For White Star Kids, she has produced the book City Atlas.

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  • Discovering the Vikings
    This new series of large board books was developed for children aged 5 plus to teach them about ancient history using a fun, playful approach. It includes short, simple texts that examine some of the aspects of relevant civilizations in an easy but captivating manner as well as detachable cardboard figures and characters that can be mounted on pedestals and...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788854413900

Publisher: White Star

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: Italy

Imprint: White Star

Contributors:

  • Text by Federica Magrin
  • Illustrated by Laura Brenlla
  • Illustrated by Laura Brenlla

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 243.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 610g

Pages: 12

Collections

Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Series: Discovering

About the Author

Federica Magrin born in Varese in 1978, has worked in publishing for over 10 years, first as editor of Edizioni De Agostini and now as a freelance. She mainly works in children's books, but also writes educational texts and stories and translates novels. For White Star Kids she has produced the book City Atlas.

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