Books About Viking History · 4 titles considered

The Best Viking History Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about viking history? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Vikings
The Invisible Friend
Who Was Leif Erikson?
Mystery of the Map
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Viking History

Vikings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Vikings

By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Carlo Molinari (Illustrator) · Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

The Vikings were skilled warriors and explorers who sailed from Scandinavia to raid and settle in various parts of Europe and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in history and culture.

128 pages· 5,954 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 206 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
The Invisible Friend
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 9–16 · 2004

The Invisible Friend

By Lois Walfrid Johnson · Book #3 in the Viking Quest series

A captive in Norway, Bree uncovers secrets and awaits rescue. Can she find freedom before winter's grip tightens?

224 pages· 39,425 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,286 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Who Was Leif Erikson?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Who Was Leif Erikson?

By Nico Medina, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

Discover the Viking who reached North America centuries before Columbus.

112 pages· 7,860 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 436 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Mystery of the Map
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Mystery of the Map

By Jack Chabert, Kory Merritt (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Poptropica series

Three siblings find themselves stranded on a mysterious island after a hot-air balloon ride goes wrong.

112 pages· 2,403 words· Est. 36 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 773 ratings
$9.95Save 4%
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