Why did one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England leave his throne when Sweyn Forkbeard and the Vikings invaded? In less than forty years, England changed hands forever. How did the life of the boy-king Ethelred alter English history? Parents and children alike will enjoy finding out.
This Who in the World biography gives even the youngest scholars the chance to build historical knowledge by discovering the true story of Ethelred and the colorful men and women who surrounded him during his reign. Correlates to Chapter 15 of The Story of the World, Volume 2.
 
Libraries are filled with junior biographies of pop celebrities—but, until now, young readers have had little chance to read about the truly important people of history. The Who in the World? series re-imagines the lives of neglected but fascinating historical figures. In this audio biography, master storyteller Jim Weiss brings us the world of Ethelred the Unready as the boy king wonders how he will defend all of England against the Vikings at the age of ten. This captivating narrative will draw in parents and children alike, and this audio editions may be used along with the print books to improve the reading ability of young students.
 
The Who in the World? series can be used independently or as a supplement to Susan Wise Bauer's best-selling Story of the World program.