{"product_id":"the-magnificent-book-of-treasures-vikings-9781681889023","title":"The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake an incredible journey back in time to a land of warriors, longboats and legends. Marvel at fabulous treasures and sagas of heroes, monsters and epic voyages.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTravel back in time more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings. Board a longship to go on a voyage of exploration, and see the weapons and armor used by a mighty warrior. Discover mythical tales of magic, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Learn about mysterious picture stones, how the Vikings honored their dead, and how they traveled to the ends of the known world. Dozens of ancient Viking treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a Viking warrior's axe to a longship that sailed the high seas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Viking world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Viking treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding historians of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Horses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStella A. Caldwell has written dozens of books for children covering everything from mythical beasts and legends to the ancient Egyptians, pirates, and medieval knights. She studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh and spent many years working in children's publishing as an editor before writing her first book, a field guide to dragons called Dragonworld. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEugenia Nobati is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she still lives with her family, two cats, and a dog. Her work has been published in nine countries and more than forty books. She was selected among sixteen illustrators representing Argentina in Bratislava's Bienal 2012. In 2014, she was recognized by ALIJA, Argentina's section of IBBY, for the best illustrated book.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Weldon Owen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626395603218,"sku":"9781681889023","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c70df275-ba7a-4a0f-86dc-c56a13c3d50d.jpg?v=1732657943","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-magnificent-book-of-treasures-vikings-9781681889023","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}