Norse mythology for kids tales of Gods, creatures, and quests

Discover the heroes and monsters from Norse mythology--legends and stories for kids 8 to 12. What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the...

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Main Author: Nordvig, Mathias (Author)
Other Authors: Tamphanon, Meel (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2020]
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Summary: Discover the heroes and monsters from Norse mythology--legends and stories for kids 8 to 12. What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the Nordic lands where extraordinary creatures like giants, dwarfs, elves, and monsters walked among fearless gods and goddesses. Featuring timeless stories from such countries as Iceland, Norway, and Denmark, this is your entryway into the magical world of Scandinavian folklore. With vividly detailed illustrations that pair with each myth, you'll feel like you are defending Asgard on the battlefield with the almighty Odin, shape-shifting from a snake to a hawk with the trickster Loki, slaying dragons with the brave Sigurd, and much more. Follow these engaging Norse mythology legends, and learn everything there is to know about the tall tales of the Norse.
Physical Description: ix, 133 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-128) and index.
ISBN: 9781646118533
1646118537
Author Notes: DR. MATHIAS NORDVIG has a Ph.D. in Nordic mythology from Aarhus University in Denmark and has been teaching Viking studies, Norse mythology, Scandinavian folklore, and Arctic culture at the University of Colorado at Boulder since 2015. He also runs a YouTube channel called The Nordic Mythology Channel and is co-host of The Nordic Mythology Podcast.