Leif the Lucky
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Book Overview
Considered one of the finest works of Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Leif the Lucky will delight both children and adults with the story of Leif, son of Erik the Red, who sailed with his father and a Viking crew to Greenland and then farther west to the continent of America.
In this charming and lavishly illustrated edition, Leif is a sturdy, adventurous Viking boy who crosses uncharted seas to arrive at "a beautiful land with forests of strange trees growing all the way down to the shores." Leif wrestles with polar bear cubs, watches the fierce Norse gods race in the glow of the Northern Lights, and becomes a strong and courageous hunter. Written in the spirit of the ancient sagas and rich in color and detail, Leif the Lucky is a fascinating biography of the young Viking explorer.Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0816695458
ISBN13:9780816695454
Release Date:October 2014
Publisher:University of Minnesota Press
Length:60 Pages
Weight:1.28 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 9.2" x 12.2"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Tale of Leif Erickson and Eric the Red
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
A wonderful old book about Vikings with rich colorful illustrations. Leif Erickson is the young son of Eric the Red, a viking leader. The art in this book is incredible and very authentic. Educational without appearing as an educational book. Leif gets command of his own shop while still a teen and travels the sea. He is know for his discovery of new lands and establishing new villages there.
A good read, but wordy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I love these books by these authors. They're just a tad wordy for the average student. When I homeschooled---well that's a different story. My children LOVED these books! Homeschoolers---BUY THEM WHILE YOU CAN---great addition to your library.
Beautiful addition to our library!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
We loved this book! The illustrations were so rich in color! The pages were alternated between black and white and color. The story was so interesting. I seriously do not remember studying about the Vikings in school! Do you? What a great introduction!
Leif the Lucky, First Discoverer of North America
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This fascinating biography of Leif Erickson is another classic work by the D'Aulaires. Lavishly illustrated with their wonderful lithographs it accurately relates the adventurous tale of the young Viking explorer, his conversion to Christianity, and his colonization of North America. A must for anyone studying the age of exploration!
We looked forward to reading this book everyday.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Leif the Lucky was the first book of our American History curriculum and we fully enjoyed it. It brought many questions to our minds including what happened to the Viking race?
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