What Did the Vikings Do for Me?

By Elizabeth Raum

From longships to clinker ships to a national assembly, Vikings continue to influence all aspects of contemporary life. Read this book to find out more about how we encounter links to the ancient world every day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Aug 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781484666081

Elizabeth Raum

Elizabeth Raum has written dozens of books for young readers, including biographies, history books, and picture books. She taught English and social studies to students in grades 7-12 and worked as a librarian in both elementary schools and colleges. She particularly enjoys visiting schools and libraries to talk with students about research and writing.

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Linking the Past and Present: What Did the Vikings Do for Me? by Elizabeth Raum

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What did the Vikings Do for Me?

Who were the Vikings?

What was Viking Society Like?

How did the Vikings Build Ships?

Who were the Viking Raiders?

What New Worlds did the Vikings Explore?

Where are the Vikings Today?

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Glossary

Find Out More

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Copyright

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What Did the Vikings Do for Me?

The Vikings sailed in big, wooden ships across the North Sea and northern Atlantic Ocean, in search of gold, silver, and other treasures. Wherever they landed, they attacked towns and villages. Sometimes they burned houses, churches, and monasteries. Vikings were fierce warriors who were feared everywhere they went.

However, violent attacks and raids were not all there was to Viking society. The men spent most of their time working as farmers. They also fished, hunted, and built boats. The women cared for their children and households. When the men went to sea, the women ran the farms. Both men and women wore jewelry and wove cloth with beautiful designs.

Look at the Viking scene