Grant Neil. Eric The Red (The Viking Adventurer)

Publisher: Oxford University Press UK, 1997. — 33 p.Age 6 and up.
Eric the Red was wild and hot-headed, even for a Viking. His quick temper was always getting him into trouble. But he learned quickly how to lead, and in time became a great warrior and a fearless adventurer. He discovered a new land-Greenland-and founded a new nation.Part of a series of illustrated biographies aiming to introduce children to historical characters in a fun way. Each book tells the story of a remarkable person from the past, whose name and achievements have lived on far beyond their own time. Each of these international characters has a timeline and index for easy reference. The biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2, and the titles have been chosen to cover a range of characters and to have both national and international appeal. This book in the series looks at the life and exploits of Norse sailor Erik the Red.