In this special episode, we learn about Leif Erikson and what it means to be an explorer.

I asked Sprout what it means to be an explorer and she explained how it is something we can all do, especially with the help of books.  Every book is a chance to visit somewhere new and have new adventures.

In this podcast, Sprout talks about Leif’s travels to America and also talked about how Christopher Columbus never actually went to America, even though we all think he did and he gets credit for it.  She also made sure to tell us that even though explorers ‘find’ new countries, these are often places where people already live.

Sprout gives us some advice on how to learn more about Leif Erikson and talked about the Magic Tree House book series by Mary Pope Osborne, where she first discovered Leif and the Children’s Museum in Copenhagen – part of the National Museum – where kids can play and learn all about being a Viking.  You can even sit in a Viking Ship!!

We hope you enjoy this podcast where Sprout talks about Leif's background, his travels, and even his charming beard!

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https://www.magictreehouse.com/books/589014/narwhal-on-a-sunny-night

https://en.natmus.dk/museums-and-palaces/the-national-museum-of-denmark/exhibitions/the-childrens-museum/