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History - Stowing Away with the Vikings (The Time Travel Guides, 2)

Description

Book Synopsis: Twins Josh and Emma Binkerton swore they'd never return to the Good Times Travel Agency. Only now, a terrible storm has driven them and their little sister, Libby, right through its doors. Worse, Libby's opened another of Julian T. Pettigrew's guidebooks, and the Binkertons find themselves hurtling back in time --- to the Viking Age. All seems fine, at first, as the children are welcomed by the locals. But they quickly realize that Viking life is not for the faint of heart: it involves beds made of earth, monotonous farm work and death-defying sports. And when Josh and Libby inadvertently stow away on a Viking ship headed for a raid, it suddenly turns perilous! Can the Binkertons finish the guidebook and travel back to the present before it's too late?Part of the award-winning Time Travel Guides series from the talented Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin, this thrilling graphic novel combines fact and fiction to make learning about the past fun. It employs a fast-paced narrative that's quirky and funny, and colorful, detailed illustrations to create an engaging and accessible overview of the Viking Age. Key facts, vetted by experts, are cleverly embedded in the story through the guidebook. This title makes an excellent resource for social studies and history lessons on the period, covering politics and government, travel and trade, education, celebrations and more. The back of the book contains a short history of the Vikings, including a map, as well as a bibliography, further resources and an index.

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through time with "Stowing Away with the Vikings", the second installment in the award-winning Time Travel Guides series. This captivating graphic novel, written by the talented Linda Bailey and beautifully illustrated by Bill Slavin, is the perfect blend of fact and fiction, making learning about the past an enjoyable experience.

Join the Binkerton twins, Josh and Emma, as they find themselves transported back to the Viking Age after a fateful visit to the Good Times Travel Agency. With their younger sister, Libby, in tow, the Binkertons must navigate the perils of Viking life, from earth beds to death-defying sports, all while trying to find a way back home.

Immerse yourself in the colorful and detailed illustrations that bring the Viking Age to life, as you follow the Binkertons on their quest to finish the guidebook and return to the present. Expertly woven into the narrative, key facts about the period provide an educational experience that goes beyond just entertainment.

"Stowing Away with the Vikings" is not just an exciting story, it's a valuable resource for social studies and history lessons. Covering topics such as politics, trade, education, and celebrations, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the Viking Age. Teachers and parents alike will appreciate the inclusion of a short history of the Vikings, a map, a bibliography, further resources, and an index at the back of the book.

Don't miss out on this captivating adventure! Grab your copy of "Stowing Away with the Vikings" and join the Binkertons on their thrilling journey through time. Experience the magic of the past in a way that will leave you wanting more.

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