"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." --Provided by publisher.

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.