Newland, Sonya,

The genius of the Vikings : innovations from past civilizations / Sonya Newland. - 32 pages : colour illustrations, colour map ; 29 cm. - The genius of the ancients. Innovations from past civilizations. . - Innovations from past civilizations. Genius of the ancients. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Vikings -- The Viking longship -- Sails and keels -- Compasses -- Exploration -- Trade -- Battle-axes -- Shields -- Law and democracy -- Language -- Skiing -- Personal grooming -- Viking sagas.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Vikings? Find out how the Vikings built their longships and set sail from their homeland, forging a path across the sea on raiding and trading expeditions. Discover how their brilliant developments in navigation, transportation, government, and language still influence the way we live today."

ISBN: 9780778765905 0778765903 9780778765981 0778765989

LCCN: 2019014242

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Vikings.
Civilization, Viking.

LC Class. No.: DL66 / .N48 2019

Dewey Class. No.: 948/.022 j948/.022