A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of time. Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This...

"An alphabetical exploration of Scandinavian mythology, history, culture, and religion, examining famous gods such as Loki, Thor, and Odin, as well as lesser-known inhabitants of this nine-realm universe"-- Provided by publisher.

Discusses Norse mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.

A captivating collection of stories handed down for centuries tells of handsome gods, lovely goddesses, giants, and dwarfs who lived in a land dominated by fire and ice.

"The Norse, also frequently called the Vikings, were the hardy, often warlike inhabitants of Scandinavia, Denmark, and some nearby European regions during the mid-to-late medieval era. The first of those two crucial aspects of Norse people's beliefs was the way they envisioned their world. On the one hand, it was thought that the events of people's lives were directed or influenced by either an invisible force-fate-or the will of various gods"-- Provided...

This book introduces readers to Norse mythology, presents legendary characters and stories, and shows how Norse myths have influenced our culture. Readers are engaged with historical content while sharpening their skills at analyzing images and identifying evidence.

Discusses Norse mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.

Dragons are long, snakelike creatures in Norse mythology. Dragons of Norse Mythology explores three different dragons and their roles in Norse mythology. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo...

"Frigg is a goddess of love and fertility who can see the future. Frigg explores this Norse goddess's backstory and why she was important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."

"Freya is a goddess of love, fertility, and battle. Freya explores this Norse goddess's backstory and why she was important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."