Yikes! Vikings!
Canadian Flyer Adventures #4
by
Illustrated by
Canadian Flyer Adventures book |
Ages 6-9
Hardcover: 96pp | 5.125 x 7.625 | $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-96-6 (US $16.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 5.125 x 7.625 | $6.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-97-3 (US $6.95)
Canadian Flyer Adventures #4
by
Illustrated by
Canadian Flyer Adventures book |
Ages 6-9
Hardcover: 96pp | 5.125 x 7.625 | $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-96-6 (US $16.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 5.125 x 7.625 | $6.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-97-3 (US $6.95)
When Emily and Matt join Viking explorer Leif Eriksson on a journey to Vinland will they be able to save the day when a crew member gets lost in the new land?
ABOUT THE BOOK
Emily and Matt’s magical Canadian Flyer sled has taken them back through time to some of the most exciting periods in Canadian history: to the Far North to come face to face with pirates, to the Klondike to join the Gold Rush, and even as far back as the dinosaur era. Now, the intrepid duo is ready for its’ next adventure—a Viking expedition!
Almost five hundred years before Columbus, Viking Leif Eriksson was the first European to set foot on North American soil. Emily and Matt have the incredible experience of joining Eriksson and his crew on their historic journey to Vinland in the year 1001. But will the kids’ ingenuity save the day when a crew member gets lost in the new land?
Along the way, young readers will learn about Canadian history in the most engaging way. Author Frieda Wishinsky cleverly combines compelling, kid-friendly storytelling with well-researched and accurate historical facts, while Dean Griffiths’s evocative illustrations situate readers perfectly in the place, time and action. Canadian history has never been such an adventure!
At the end of the adventure, Emily and Matt each share their favourite Top Ten Facts about Viking explorers. Author Frieda Wishinsky gives additional facts here too, in a lively Q & A format.
About the “Canadian Flyer Adventures” series
Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, Emily Bing and Matt Martinez experience Canadian history firsthand. Each thrilling adventure takes them to a different part of the country at a fascinating point in our rich history. Come along for the ride of your life!
Visit our microsite
Check out mapletreepress.com/canadianflyeradventures for teacher resource guides, sneak peeks, contests, and more!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Emily and Matt’s magical Canadian Flyer sled has taken them back through time to some of the most exciting periods in Canadian history: to the Far North to come face to face with pirates, to the Klondike to join the Gold Rush, and even as far back as the dinosaur era. Now, the intrepid duo is ready for its’ next adventure—a Viking expedition!
Almost five hundred years before Columbus, Viking Leif Eriksson was the first European to set foot on North American soil. Emily and Matt have the incredible experience of joining Eriksson and his crew on their historic journey to Vinland in the year 1001. But will the kids’ ingenuity save the day when a crew member gets lost in the new land?
Along the way, young readers will learn about Canadian history in the most engaging way. Author Frieda Wishinsky cleverly combines compelling, kid-friendly storytelling with well-researched and accurate historical facts, while Dean Griffiths’s evocative illustrations situate readers perfectly in the place, time and action. Canadian history has never been such an adventure!
At the end of the adventure, Emily and Matt each share their favourite Top Ten Facts about Viking explorers. Author Frieda Wishinsky gives additional facts here too, in a lively Q & A format.
About the “Canadian Flyer Adventures” series
Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, Emily Bing and Matt Martinez experience Canadian history firsthand. Each thrilling adventure takes them to a different part of the country at a fascinating point in our rich history. Come along for the ride of your life!
Visit our microsite
Check out mapletreepress.com/canadianflyeradventures for teacher resource guides, sneak peeks, contests, and more!
REVIEWS:
Chronicle Herald (Halifax)
"Canadian schoolchildren are the big winners…this series makes Canadian history fun, exciting and accessible for elementary school students. While they are learning about past events, they are also honing their reading skills on the books’ short chapters, high-frequency words and visual clues."
Hamilton Spectator
“Helped along with thoughtful end notes by author Wishinsky, readers will have a deeper appreciation of Vikings’ sailing prowess, and their way of life…For kids wanting a thrilling read or help with a school project, Yikes, Vikings! will help them set sail.”
Victoria Times-Colonist
“The Canadian Flyer time-travel adventure series…can be counted on to provide easy primary reading plus some factual information about various historical periods.”
Canadian Review of Materials
"The story has both girl and boy appeal and just the right amount of danger and adventure to add to the historical fiction."
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