Presents an illustrated look at the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.

Presents an account of the life and explorations of Leif Eriksson, who led a group of Vikings from Greenland on a voyage which ended on the shores of North America.

An illustrated description of Viking settlements and how their inhabitants lived and worked.

Introduces Vikings, describing their history, culture, mythology, and warfare.

"Hold on to your Viking helmets as you learn about the first known European to set foot on North America in this exciting addition to the Who Was? Series! Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own. The wise and striking Viking landed in the area known as Vinland...