Viking Voyagers

Description

Around 1,200 years ago the legendary voyaging Norsemen set sail to raid and trade - the Viking Age had begun. Step back in time to find out what Viking life was like, how they travelled, where they traded and their rich mythology. Come face to face with a fearsome berserker, explore inside a Viking longhouse and learn how these expert boat builders made their fleets. Bold graphic illustrations of vibrant Viking characters, incredible artefacts and stunningly detailed scenes by author-illustrator Jack Tite showcase the Viking Age in full brilliant colour. Lively, engaging text throughout is informative and easy to read, and big fold-out pages allow you to discover the Vikings in exciting detail. Consulted by Viking expert, Chris Tuckley, of the Jorvik Centre in York. This book is a must-read for any history-mad child.

Jack Tite is an illustrator and motion designer from the UK. He graduated from De Montfort University with a first-class BA Hons in Graphic Design and Illustration. His work is influenced by vintage and mid-century illustrators, with simplified shapes, gritty textures and a strict colour palette. He is interested in prehistoric wildlife as well as European and American history, which inspires his work. Jack is a dog-lover, food enthusiast, computer nerd, avid drummer and jogger. His first book Mega Meltdown was shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards 2019 'Children's Book Category'.

The perfect educational reading book to make history both fun and accessible. -- Pam Norfolk * Garstang Courier * This may only be Tite's second book, but he proves himself a master at bringing the past alive for young minds, and raises the game for children's history authors. * The Observer * A fantastically detailed and gorgeously illustrated book chock full of information about the Vikings and dispelling many of the myths built up around their amazing culture. * Read it, Daddy * A masterclass in bringing history to life. * The Observer *