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Explains the mystery of the Vikings and their discovery of North America more than 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

Explores available clues and evidence that the Vikings were thefirst discoverers of America.

Relates the adventures of the Norse explorer who left Greenlandto sail west into uncharted waters in search of new land.

Examines the detective work historians are performing to solve the mystery of whether Vikings inhabited North America during thefive centuries preceding Columbus' arrival.

A biography of Leif, son of Norseman Eric the Red, who led a group of Vikings from Greenland on a voyage which ended on the shores of North America.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Leif, son of Norseman Erik the Red, who led a group of Vikings from Greenland on a voyage which ended on the shores of North America.

"Hold on to your Viking helmets as you learn about the first known European to set foot on North America in this exciting addition to the Who Was? Series! Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own. The wise and striking Viking landed in the area known as Vinland...