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Description
Explore the gritty, often revolting details of Viking daily life, from the stench of their longships and the gruesome wounds of battle to the crude foods and hygiene practices they endured. The book includes real historical facts that show how harsh conditions and violent conflicts shaped Viking society and culture. Readers will discover the disgusting side of Viking routines, including their diet, crude medical tricks, and the brutal warfare that defined their era.
Quick Summary
If your kid can't get enough of disgusting facts and weird historical trivia, this is right up their alley. Vonne takes readers on a quick tour through the nastier side of Viking life the kind of details regular history books skip over and kids seem to love every minute of it. At under 600 words, it reads fast, which makes it perfect for reluctant readers or as a quick supplement to a Viking unit. Parents should know it leans heavily into the icky factor (think bad breath, questionable hygiene, and other medieval delights), but it's all presented in a way that's more silly than truly disturbing. Fans of the "Gross Facts" series will feel right at home here, and it's the kind of book kids actually remember and want to tell their friends about at lunch.