The Genius of: The Vikings: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Genius of: The Vikings: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sonya Newland
SeriesThe Genius of
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 274,Width 217
ISBN/Barcode 9781445161167
ClassificationsDewey:948.022
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd
Publication Date 14 March 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Vikings? What did they develop that we use to this day? 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 their brilliant developments in navigation, transport, government and language that have influenced the way we live today. The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.

Author Biography

Sonya Newland is an experienced author of children's books. She specialises in geography.