How to Be a Viking

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children’s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

So you want to be a Viking? This non-fiction book tells you everything you need to know from how to milk a cow, to how to choose a sword! The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.

The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further.

Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.