Exploring the World of the Vikings with Elaine Landau

In this illustrated nonfiction adventure, author Elaine Landau and her time-traveling companion Max step into a Viking longship and travel back to the age of the Norsemen. They explore Viking daily life, from building ships and learning about Odin and the other gods to watching craftsmen fashion jewelry, preparing traditional foods, and examining the clothing worn by Norse families. Along the way, Max and Elaine experience a simulated raid, encountering the excitement and danger of Viking warfare while learning the cultural context behind each activity. Designed for middle-grade readers, the book weaves historical facts with vivid pictures to bring the Viking world to life.