Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Leif ErikssonViking Explorer of the New WorldSeries: Great Explorers of the WorldBy Cheryl L. DeFries DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Did Leif Eriksson, a Viking explorer, travel from Greenland to modern day Canada in the 11th century, beating Christopher Columbus by nearly 400 years? Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who was probably the first European to land in North America. According to stories from the time, he established a Norse settlement at Vinland, which has been tentatively identified as L'Anse aux Meadows, a Norse site on the northern tip of the island of Newfoundland, Canada. Follow along as author Cheryl L. DeFires tells the story of the Vikings and their legendary leader, Leif Eriksson.Publication Date: 01/01/2010Copyright: 2010Pages: 112Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2009044205ATOS Reading Level: 7.3Dewey: 973.1FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-1-59845-126-9$35.27$26.45 "Examining the lives of well-known explorers, these biographies go beyond to offer information about the times in which the men lived; events leading up to and surrounding their travels; and the impact of their explorations on the world."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2010"It can be used as both a biography of Eriksson and a source for Viking history . . . a good choice for a research report or a student who is just interested in exploration."Children's Literature"Each volume is well organized, with text that is easy to read . . . The opening chapters grab the readers' attention and entice them to read on. This series would serve as a useful resource for middle and elementary school students and may inspire them to read further."VOYA, April 2011 Loading… Other books in Great Explorers of the World 12 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-1-59845-126-9 List Price: $35.27 Discount Price: $26.45 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble