to understand what life was like in the past – make a Viking drinking horn, create a lucky charm inspired by the Norse thunder god Thor, build a model of a mighty longship, and construct a full-size battle helmet. - Step back in time to the age of the seafaring Vikings – find out about the ships they sailed in, the distant lands they explored, and the wars they waged - Fact boxes provide additional insights and indicate links with the present - 15 simple and enjoyable projects allow you to recreate the past – build a model Viking house, make a shield ready for battle, sculpt a brooch and a bracelet from clay, bake a Viking loaf, learn to write your name in runes, and play an ancient Norse board game - Packed with over 350 photographs and illustrations, including a pictorial timeline, cross sections, historical maps and clear step pictures for every technique - Ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds.