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The history of these pillaging, plundering, board-game-playing Scandinavian seafaring warriors, in lively words and pictures! The Vikings and All That is a skull-splitting saga about the wild, seafaring warriors who burst into history in the eighth century and looted, plundered, pillaged, and burned their way from their native Scandinavia to the British Isles and much of Europe. Packed with fantastic, fun illustrations of everything from the Vikings' warships to their favorite board games, this is the book that answers all the key questions you might have. If you want sensible answers, packed with historical facts and thoughtful revelations about the Vikings' civilized side then this is the book for you. But if you want boatloads of bearded, shield-biting maniacs bearing down on defenseless, sandal-wearing villagers, then this is definitely the book for you!

The wild, grisly story of the knight who led the battle for independence in medieval Scotland-told in lively illustrated prose for young readers. William Wallace and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's legendary hero, the subject of epic poems and the classic movie Braveheart. Join Sir William Wallace on his fearsome quest to free the Scots from villainous King Edward and his evil empire. Growl with anger as you find out what nasty things Edward's vile henchmen did to Wallace's girlfriend and best pal. Get splattered with blood and gore as Wallace makes haggis of his enemies. Gasp with terror as you learn about the giant "hedgehogs" that helped Wallace win battles. Groan with agony as you feel what it's like to be hanged, drawn and quartered. Discover how Wallace's grisly death made his legend grow. Bursting with brilliant illustrations, this book will have you shouting "Freedom!" after every page!

Myths, facts, and fascinating history about this legendary ancient culture, in a fun volume perfect for young readers! The Celts and All That is a book bursting with blood-curdling battles and important details about the ancient Celts. Everything you need to know about human sacrifice and headhunting is all here-plus a recipe for making your own Celtic bog butter! Packed with incredible illustrations of everything from iron-age jewelry to timber fortresses, this is an essential guide to a brilliant bunch of ancient Europeans who shaped our world. The Celts had roads, technology, and inventions long before the Romans turned up-but did they also run around naked, as the Romans claimed? You'll find an intriguing answer to that and many other crucial questions inside. Plus you'll learn to tell the difference between Celtic myths and historical facts-but you'll also love the magical legends of Celtic heroes and villains, warrior princesses and monster-slaying wizards.

The illustrated true history of the 11th-century Scottish king made famous by William Shakespeare's play. Macbeth And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's infamous king. Journey back to the dark ages where the throne is splattered in blood and death lurks in every corner. Join Macbeth's quest for power-and find out why the truth is very different from the way Shakespeare told it. Groaning with great illustrations, Macbeth And All That is a chilling murder mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end!

The illustrated true history of the 6th-century Irish abbot and saint and his evangelical mission in Scotland. Columba And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about the legendary Celtic saint. Join Columba as he leaves his home in Ireland for the undiscovered country of Scotland. Witness magic and miracles as Columba confronts the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious painted warriors. Packed with fantastic illustrations, Columba And All That is one man's epic quest to spread the Word of God in a strange land-and hoping the natives like what they hear!DESC> juvenile nonfiction;biograpy;religious biography;irish biography;celtic biography;saint biography;irish history;scottish history;european history;medieval history;religious history;christian history;christianity;catholic church;roman catholic;catholic saint;orthox church;Anglican church;anglican communion;presbyterian church;gartan;donegal;derry;iona;and all that series JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Religious JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Medieval 9780857900630 Allan Burnett

A real-life adventure "packed with humor" and historical facts about Britain's royal rebel! (The School Librarian) Join the dashing Prince on a dangerous mission to win back his three kingdoms from the horrible Hanoverians. Scramble ashore in the Scottish Highlands and find out how Charlie uses his funny wig and fancy French accent to convince the warlike clans to follow him. Gallop into action as the Prince's fierce Jacobite soldiers skewer his enemies and capture their castles. Find out where things start going wrong-and decide what you'd do if you were Charlie. Learn how dressing up like a girl helps the Prince avoid being turned into sausages by Butcher Cumberland. Smell the crackling gunpowder as Charlie and his clans charge into a showdown with their foes at the battle of Culloden-and find out what happens after the guns fall silent. Stuffed with superb illustrations, this brilliant book brings history life-and will have kids bounding through the heather on an exciting escapade.