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A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology

Odin, Thor, Loki, and Other Viking Gods, Goddesses, Giants, and Monsters

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By Heather Alexander

Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton

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Packed with action, intrigue, trickery, and love, A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology acquaints kids with the original North Germanic and Scandinavian folklore behind characters like Thor and Loki, plus other gods, goddesses, giants, dwarves, and more.

The newest book in the best-selling, award-winning A Child’s Introduction series explores the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology. Organized into two parts, part one introduces characters like Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his mighty hammer Mjollner; Frigg, weaver of the destinies of humans and gods; frost and fire giants; cunning dwarves like Brokk and Eitri; and many more. Part two tells the stories of the suspenseful myths themselves including The Creation of the Cosmos, The Aesir-Vanir War, Loki Bound, Thor’s Hammer and many more.

Full of charming and witty illustrations from Meredith Hamilton, a Norse name pronunciation guide, and a removable Norse Family Tree, A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology is the perfect way for kids to learn the historic stories behind today’s popular mythical characters.

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On Sale
Oct 23, 2018
Page Count
96 pages
Publisher
Workman Kids
ISBN-13
9780316417938

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Heather Alexander

About the Author

Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children, including previous titles in this series: A Child’s Introduction to Art, A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology, A Child’s Introduction to Egyptology, A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology, A Child’s Introduction to the World, and A Child’s Introduction to Natural History. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Meredith Hamilton

Meredith Hamilton

About the Illustrator

Meredith Hamilton graduated from Brown University and has an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Formerly an art director at Newsweek and Time, she illustrated many books in the Child’s Introduction series, among other books, and her work can be found in magazines and animations as well. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and three children.

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