Vikings (Would You Rather?, Book 2)
#2 of 3 in Pop Culture Would You Rather? Series
What’s inside...
Dive into the captivating world of the Vikings with this new Would You Rather book! With over 20 fun and thought-provoking 'would you rather' questions, readers get to choose between different aspects of Viking life, including being a raider or a trader, eating blood soup or rotting shark, and being called Erik Bloodaxe or Thorfinn Skullsplitter. Each scenario is enriched with intriguing details about Viking history, myths, gods, society, daily life, and more, providing an engaging way to learn about this fascinating civilization. Would you rather be in Valhalla or Ragnarök? Be called Erik Bloodaxe or Thorfinn Skullsplitter? Only YOU can decide! Adventure into the astonishing world of the Vikings with this new Would You Rather book! Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the Vikings – their exploits, gods, society, daily life and more. With over 20 ‘would you rather’ questions, prepare to decide if you would rather be a raider or a trader, a poet or a scribe, eat blood soup or rotting shark . . . and much more! Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about Viking history – rediscover familiar favourites such as Thor and Valhalla, and delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing civilization.
Discussion points
If you were a Viking, would you rather explore new lands or stay in your village? Why?
What do you think is the most interesting job a Viking could have had? Explain your choice.
Which of the scenarios in the book do you think would be the hardest choice to make? What would you choose and why?
How do you think being a Viking is different from living today? Discuss what would be easier or harder.
Imagine you discovered a new land like the Vikings. What would you do first and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking them to extend the scenarios in the book. For example, what happens after they choose an option?
Connect discussions to your child's experiences by relating the Viking choices to decisions they make in their daily life, like choosing between different activities or tasks.
Foster empathy by discussing how the various Vikings might feel about the choices they face.
Stimulate critical thinking by challenging your child to come up with alternative scenarios or endings to some of the choices presented in the book.
Use the book as an opportunity to explore historical facts about Vikings, enhancing the discussion with educational insights.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-Making Skills
Explanation: The book presents various scenarios where children must choose between different options, prompting thoughtful consideration and decision-making.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these skills to navigate daily choices, such as selecting meals or activities, and understand the consequences of their decisions.
Example Lesson: Creative Thinking
Explanation: The 'Would You Rather?' format encourages children to think imaginatively and weigh outlandish or unusual possibilities.
Real-World Application: This enhances their ability to think outside the box in solving problems or coming up with unique ideas in school projects or play.
Example Lesson: Understanding Perspectives
Explanation: By choosing between different options, children learn to consider different perspectives and the reasons why someone might make a particular choice.
Real-World Application: This skill is critical in developing empathy and can help children in interacting respectfully with peers who have different opinions or preferences.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Each choice in the book poses a different challenge or dilemma, requiring children to analyze and solve problems creatively.
Real-World Application: Enhancing problem-solving skills can aid children in academic subjects like math and science as well as in everyday social interactions.