Factology: Vikings

The Factology series has been created by Button Books’ team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.

• Chapter 1: Meet the Vikings Who were the Vikings? 6Vikings: myths busted 8Join the clan! 10Here’s the Thing 12Home sweet home 14You are what you eat 16Dazzling duds 18My precious 20Major milestones 24Shipping out 26Work hard, play hard 28Rune with a view 30Armed and dangerous 32Combat ready 34Fantastic forts 36Made in Scandinavia 38Chapter 2: Viking MythologyA pagan past 42Gods and monsters 44Two tribes 46Yggdrasil, the World Tree 48Top gods 50From here to eternity 52We’re doomed! 54Mega monsters 56Chapter 3: Viking WorldMasters of the sea 62Vikings attack! 64Vikings invade! 66The Danelaw 68Anglo-Saxon All Stars 70Kingdom of Cnut 72The End… or is it? 74Let’s be Frankish 76Trading, not raiding 78The Rus let loose! 80Clash of empires 82Eastern promise 84A cool discovery 86Coming to America 88The End of an era 90Vikings quiz 92Glossary & quiz answers 94Index 96

Factology: Vikings is a great addition to this exceptional series. This fearsome book explores the world of the Norse people. It’s packed with thrilling facts and vivid imagery that transport us right back to the Viking Age where we uncover the secrets of these legendary warriors. We learnt so much. The dynamic illustrations are vivid, powerful and bright making the history feel immediate and engaging. We loved the ‘Did You Know’ and ‘Fast Facts’ sections! Ideal for any learning environment, this is a fantastic resource for teaching children about the Vikings in an interactive and memorable way.