Norse Myths

by Eric Braun

Overview

Make ancient Norse mythology come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Norse gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There’s Thor, the god of thunder who struck fear into his enemies, and Odin, the chief god and master of wisdom and magic, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of the ancient Norse people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515796183
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Mythology Around the World
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Eric Braun is a children’s author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Culture of the Ancient Norse People 4

Chapter 2 The Creation of the World and the Norse Gods 10

Chapter 3 The Stories 18

Chapter 4 The End of the World 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Index 32

Interviews

Presents key stories from ancient mythology, clearly demonstrates connection between myths and culture, aligns to curriculum standards for informational text and craft and structure

Editorial Reviews

This book is part of a series topic that is of high interest for many middle grade and middle school readers. It is recommended for libraries that need mythology books to meet patron interests.

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