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A Question of History: Did Vikings Wear Horns on Their Helmets? and Other Questions about the Vikings

A Question of History: Did Vikings Wear Horns on Their Helmets? and Other Questions about the Vikings

by Tim Cooke
Hardback
Publication Date: 13/07/2021

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Take a look at the wackier side of history!

Why did Viking houses smell of fish (eew)? Did they really have horns on their helmets? And were the Vikings really the vainest people in Europe?

With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!.

The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.

Titles in the series:
What happened to mummies' brains? And other questions about the Ancient Egyptians
Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin
Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age
Why did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks
Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the Maya
Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans
Why did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty
Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the Vikings

ISBN:
9781526315304
9781526315304
Category:
History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
13-07-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
273x217x10mm
Weight:
0.32kg
Tim Cooke

Tim Cooke is a graduate of Oxford University. He has worked in children's publishing for over 20 years, and has written or contributed to dozens of books on a wide range of subjects.

Among his publications as writer or editor are numerous sets about military history, particularly the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War.

He has also written extensively about general history, both ancient and modern.

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