| Guts & Glory: The Vikings Lib/E Contributor(s): Thompson, Ben (Author), Collyer, Will (Read by), Wolf, Matt (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1478933852 ISBN-13: 9781478933854 Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers OUR PRICE: $80.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Medieval - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
| Dewey: 948.022 |
| Series: Guts and Glory |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 6.7" (0.55 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Scandinavian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the time of the Vikings that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers Contains awesome illustrations From battle-axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe to powerful kings and queens ruling their dominions with iron fists, the Vikings were some of the most feared and fearless figures in European history. Find the bravest heroes, the most menacing villains, and unbelievably awesome facts and myths inside this action-packed overview that will amaze kids with tales of a people so incredible...it's hard to believe they were real.History buff and popular blogger Ben Thompson's lively storytelling style brings the Vikings back to life in this second book in the exhilarating Guts & Glory series |
Contributor Bio(s): Wolf, Matt: - Matthew Wolf has worked extensively as a voice, theater, radio, and television actor. He has appeared in many productions on the London stage, including the title role in a sell-out production of Macbeth alongside Twilight star Robert Pattinson. He is also the official voice of Thor for Mavel Studios' animated films Hulk Vs. Thor and Thor: Tales of Asgard. He lives in Los Angeles, where he is also producing with his production company, Cool Hand International. Thompson, Ben: -Ben Thompson is the author of Guts & Glory: The American Civil War, Guts & Glory: The Vikings, and Guts & Glory: World War II. For more than ten years, he has been producing humorous, history-related material, including articles for publications such as Military Times and for organizations like the American Mustache Institute. He is the author of Badass and Badass: The Birth of a Legend. Collyer, Will: -Will Collyer, an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator, is a film, television, and stage actor. He has starred in television shows such as Melrose Place, Charmed, CSI: Miami, and Boston Public, as well as numerous films and plays. He holds a BA in theater arts from the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. |