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Saxons and Vikings
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Norman Lord and Lady of the Manor (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis image shows a Norman Lord to the left of the page and a Norman Lady to the right. They are both facing forward so that all their facial features and limbs can be seen. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top left of the page is the Lord's head. He is wearing a floppy hat which hangs down to the left. Down the page are his fringe and his face, with an ear on either side. Down again, his cloak can be found draped over his shoulders and hanging behind him. He holds his arms out to either side of his body. Under his cloak he wears a long gown, which reaches to his boots at the bottom of the page. At waist level he is wearing a belt with a purse hanging down from it on the left.At the top right of the page is the Lady's head. She is wearing a small cap and down from this her face and ears can be found, with her long hair falling to either side and disappearing behind her back. Down the page she is wearing an ankle-length gown and holds her arms out to either side to show its full sleeves hanging down to calf-length. She wears a knotted cord, which is wrapped twice around her waist. At the bottom of the page are her feet, shod in leather shoes.
The Normans and the Battle of Hastings
by Philip ParkerDiscover the answers to fascinating questions in these new titles from the History Detective Investigates series. Follow Sherlock Bones on the detective trail and find out more about the past and start a history project of your own.
Norman Stone Castles
by Adam Hook and Christopher GravettDescended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time. Their territorial ambitions culminated in Duke William 1's conquest of England in 1066, but although victory at Hastings left the English crown in William's hands, Norman sovereignty remained far from established on the island. In order to consolidate his position, the new king built a series of fortifications across the country this book covers all these developments from the early days of William I through to the fortifications of Henry II, Richard I and John.
Norman the Knight Gets a Fright
by Mark Sperring and Ed EavesMeet Norman the Brave:He's in need of some knavesto help him get ready for royal parades.Can you protect Norman? Can you polish his armour? Darn his socks? Feed his horse? Could this be the job for you? Or is being a knave more difficult than it seems?Fire-breathing dragons, trusty steeds, bandits, brigands and ... a pair of medieval pants – you'll find them all in this fun adventure for brave knights everywhere.
Norman weapons (Large Print)
byThis page has three images on it: a bow and arrow on the left, a flail at the bottom centre and a crossbow on the right. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The string of the bow is held under tension at the far left of the page. Halfway down the length of the string, the end of the arrow can be found with its fletchings (feathers), which stabilize its flight. The arrow extends to the right, passing over the handle of the bow and ending in a sharp pointed head. When the string is released, it throws the arrow forward with great force; it can travel for a distance of more than a kilometre. At the bottom centre of the page is a deadly flail. At the top of the image there is a loop with a chain hanging down from it. At the other end of the chain is a heavy metal spiked ball, at the bottom of the page. The handle of the flail is to the right of this and is used to swing the ball. It was a fearsome weapon that could pierce body armour but was not much favoured, as the sword was held in such high esteem.On the right of the page is a crossbow facing towards the top of the page. It is a small bow fixed to a stock (handle) and has a trigger (this cannot be seen in the diagram) that when pulled, releases the string and throws the bolt (small arrow) forward. The head of the bolt is at the top of the image and further down the bow extends to each side. Its taut string is fixed to each end and held in the middle of the stock, down from the fletchings (feathers) of the bolt. At the bottom of the page is the stock of the crossbow.
Norman weapons (UEB Contracted)
byThis page has three images on it: a bow and arrow on the left, a flail at the bottom centre and a crossbow on the right. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The string of the bow is held under tension at the far left of the page. Halfway down the length of the string, the end of the arrow can be found with its fletchings (feathers), which stabilize its flight. The arrow extends to the right, passing over the handle of the bow and ending in a sharp pointed head. When the string is released, it throws the arrow forward with great force; it can travel for a distance of more than a kilometre. At the bottom centre of the page is a deadly flail. At the top of the image there is a loop with a chain hanging down from it. At the other end of the chain is a heavy metal spiked ball, at the bottom of the page. The handle of the flail is to the right of this and is used to swing the ball. It was a fearsome weapon that could pierce body armour but was not much favoured, as the sword was held in such high esteem.On the right of the page is a crossbow facing towards the top of the page. It is a small bow fixed to a stock (handle) and has a trigger (this cannot be seen in the diagram) that when pulled, releases the string and throws the bolt (small arrow) forward. The head of the bolt is at the top of the image and further down the bow extends to each side. Its taut string is fixed to each end and held in the middle of the stock, down from the fletchings (feathers) of the bolt. At the bottom of the page is the stock of the crossbow.
Norman weapons (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis page has three images on it: a bow and arrow on the left, a flail at the bottom centre and a crossbow on the right. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The string of the bow is held under tension at the far left of the page. Halfway down the length of the string, the end of the arrow can be found with its fletchings (feathers), which stabilize its flight. The arrow extends to the right, passing over the handle of the bow and ending in a sharp pointed head. When the string is released, it throws the arrow forward with great force; it can travel for a distance of more than a kilometre. At the bottom centre of the page is a deadly flail. At the top of the image there is a loop with a chain hanging down from it. At the other end of the chain is a heavy metal spiked ball, at the bottom of the page. The handle of the flail is to the right of this and is used to swing the ball. It was a fearsome weapon that could pierce body armour but was not much favoured, as the sword was held in such high esteem.On the right of the page is a crossbow facing towards the top of the page. It is a small bow fixed to a stock (handle) and has a trigger (this cannot be seen in the diagram) that when pulled, releases the string and throws the bolt (small arrow) forward. The head of the bolt is at the top of the image and further down the bow extends to each side. Its taut string is fixed to each end and held in the middle of the stock, down from the fletchings (feathers) of the bolt. At the bottom of the page is the stock of the crossbow.
Norse gods Thor and Odin (Large Print)
byThis image shows Thor on the left and Odin on the right of the page. They are facing forwards so both arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Thor's head is in the top left of the page. He has eyes of lightning and a red beard. He has a strong upper body with large muscles. He is wearing a tunic which goes down to his knees. Around his waist he has a special belt called Megingjord. He has a magical hammer in his hand to the left called Mjollnir which has lightning flashes coming from it. On his legs he has woollen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He is wearing leather shoes. Odin's head is in the top right of the page. He has a horned helmet on his head. Odin only has one eye which is fiery and a long beard. He is wearing a long cloak which covers his shoulders at the front and hangs down behind him. He has a long spear in his hand to the right which is called Gungunir. On his hand to the left he is wearing a ring which is called Draupnir. He is wearing big boots which have laces running down them.
Norse gods Thor and Odin (UEB Contracted)
byThis image shows Thor on the left and Odin on the right of the page. They are facing forwards so both arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Thor's head is in the top left of the page. He has eyes of lightning and a red beard. He has a strong upper body with large muscles. He is wearing a tunic which goes down to his knees. Around his waist he has a special belt called Megingjord. He has a magical hammer in his hand to the left called Mjollnir which has lightning flashes coming from it. On his legs he has woollen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He is wearing leather shoes. Odin's head is in the top right of the page. He has a horned helmet on his head. Odin only has one eye which is fiery and a long beard. He is wearing a long cloak which covers his shoulders at the front and hangs down behind him. He has a long spear in his hand to the right which is called Gungunir. On his hand to the left he is wearing a ring which is called Draupnir. He is wearing big boots which have laces running down them.
Norse gods Thor and Odin (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis image shows Thor on the left and Odin on the right of the page. They are facing forwards so both arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Thor's head is in the top left of the page. He has eyes of lightning and a red beard. He has a strong upper body with large muscles. He is wearing a tunic which goes down to his knees. Around his waist he has a special belt called Megingjord. He has a magical hammer in his hand to the left called Mjollnir which has lightning flashes coming from it. On his legs he has woollen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He is wearing leather shoes. Odin's head is in the top right of the page. He has a horned helmet on his head. Odin only has one eye which is fiery and a long beard. He is wearing a long cloak which covers his shoulders at the front and hangs down behind him. He has a long spear in his hand to the right which is called Gungunir. On his hand to the left he is wearing a ring which is called Draupnir. He is wearing big boots which have laces running down them.
OCR GCSE History SHP
by Michael Fordham and Jamie Byrom and Michael RileyAn OCR endorsed textbook Let SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills. - Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study - Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units - Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning - Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all - Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding - Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life
OCR GCSE History SHP
by Christopher CulpinLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.
OCR GCSE History SHP
by Christopher CulpinLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills. - Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study - Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units - Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning - Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all - Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding - Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life.
OCR GCSE History SHP
by Michael Riley and Jamie ByromAn OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.- Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study- Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units- Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning- Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all- Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding- Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life
OCR GCSE History SHP: Viking Expansion c750-c1050
by Christopher CulpinExam Board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.- Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study- Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units- Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning- Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all- Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding- Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life
Oxford Reading Tree
by Roderick Hunt and Alex BrychtaThe children find themselves on a longship at the start of a Viking adventure. Can they save the Viking village when raiders attack? The Level 8 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories and More Stories continue to provide a mix of fantasy settings and familiar situations. More complex sentences develop stamina, ensuring that readers will be able to progress to more demanding texts with confidence.
Oxford Reading Tree, Level 15, TreeTops Fiction, Pack A
by Margaret McallisterBook band 14 dark blue. Oxford level 15, pack A. Three useless Vikings are rowing to Britain in The Worst of the Vikings. Morbid hates fighting, Vapid is unsure what pillaging is and Torpid just wants to sleep. Is their leader wise to send them into battle? Alternate ISBN 9780199184408
Oxford Reading Tree, Level 15, TreeTops Graphic Novels
by David BoydBook band 14 dark blue. Oxford level 15. Thorfinn the Viking is found guilty of murder in Beware the Vikings. He is sent abroad as an outlaw. He says goodbye to his son Snorri, and sets sail with his band of loyal men. But things do not work out as he plans. . . TreeTops Graphic Novels bring historical periods to life. These 24 action-packed graphic novels combine fiction and non-fiction texts in the one theme - from Vikings to gladiators and pirates to code-breakers. Non-fiction pages throughout give context and add depth to the stories to support comprehension. A different kind of reading challenge to engage your readers, especially the boys. Short captions of text, closely linked to the pictures, are perfect for second-language learners. Incredible stories are woven around amazing characters and events, exciting themes and stunning artwork to engage both independent and reluctant readers. Cross-curricular topics in history and geography stimulate discussion and inspire creative writing. Alternate ISBN 9781554487530
Oxford Reading Tree, TreeTops, Non-Fiction, Stage 9
by Fiona MacdonaldWho was Eric the Red and why did he run away from home? Find out more about Viking ships and battle axes and discover how the Vikings gave us the expression 'going berserk'! This reference book explains and shows the life of Vikings using eye-catching pictures!
Peepo!
by Janet Ahlberg and Allan AhlbergPeepo! is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.Peepo! is a modern classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents A perfect gift for new babies and parents, no home should be without a copy!Here's a little babyOne, two threeStanding in his cotWhat does he see?Praise for Peepo!'The best book ever published for babies' - Books for Your Children'Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo!' - Sunday Telegraph'A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing' - Nursery WorldAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Baby's Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Reading Planet - Help the Vikings - White
by Adam Guillain and Charlotte GuillainComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. When Finn and Rav look at a Viking longship at the museum, they find themselves transported back to Viking times. They meet some villagers who are building the actual longship the boys saw in the museum. Suddenly the village chief needs the longship to be finished that day ... so Rav and Finn join the team of builders! Reading age: 6-7 years.
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History
by Rob BircherRevise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Revision Cards
REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Revision Guide and Workbook (PDF)
by Rob BircherOur revision resources are the smart choice for those revising for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88. This book will help you to: * Organise your revision with the one-topic-per-page format * Speed up your revision with summary notes in short, memorable chunks * Track your revision progress with at-a-glance check boxes * Check your understanding with worked examples * Develop your exam technique with exam-style practice questions and full answers.
Saxon Tales
by Terry DearyWilfred, the Saxon village Cunning Man, is loved by all for his wondrous healing powers. But he is growing old and weary, and it will soon be time for his apprentice, Ardith, to step up. It's a risky job, and Ardith's about to learn the hard way that you need more than potions and magic words. You need to be... cunning.Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages: 7+
Saxon Tales
by Terry DearyWilfred, the Saxon village Cunning Man, is loved by all for his wondrous healing powers. But he is growing old and weary, and it will soon be time for his apprentice, Ardith, to step up. It's a risky job, and Ardith's about to learn the hard way that you need more than potions and magic words. You need to be... cunning.Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Saxon times and an exciting adventure.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages: 7+