Explore Norse myths! : with 25 great projects

Explore Norse myths! With 25 great projects

Anita Yasuda

Book - 2015

Young readers discover the remarkable people and mythical creatures of old. Learning about Norse myths means unearthing the origin of Viking beliefs, as well as exploring their ships, tools, and other technology that flourished for nearly 450 years. Along the way, kids will read how Norse myths helped explain the natural world from thunder to the seasons, from creation to death. They may be surprised at how Norse myths continue to influence modern culture in the form of movies and books, including the new series by Rick Riordan. Kids will read Norse stories and learn about the adventures of real Norse explorers, including Erik the Red and Leif Erikson. Through a mixture of fun facts, trivia, jokes, comics, and hands-on activities, kids will... dig up Scandinavia's past and sail the seas along with the gods and giants.

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Subjects
Mythology, Norse > Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Viking > Juvenile literature.
Scandinavia > History > Juvenile literature.
Published
White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press 2015.
Language
English
Main Author
Anita Yasuda (author)
Other Authors
Bryan (Bryan A.) Stone (illustrator)
Item Description
Includes glossary, bibliographic references and index.
Physical Description
90 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
ISBN
9781619303164
9781619303201
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

Fascinating myths, witty jokes, eye-catching art, games, science projects, and a coherent narrative history fill the pages of this informative volume, which presents multifaceted facts about the Nordic people based in Scandinavia before the twelfth century. Each of the six chapters presents a thematic discussion paired with projects exploring Norse mythology, period technology, Viking warriors, comparative mythology, and lasting influences in the modern world, some of which are surprising. The Bluetooth symbol, for instance, is based on Nordic runes. The projects are engaging, and all rely on commonly available materials, such as egg cartons, empty juice boxes, or jars with lids. The graphics-heavy page layouts nicely balance the content, vocab explanations, cartoon illustrations (though one depicts Native Americans in a stereotypical light), and sidebars, which makes it easy to negotiate the different categories of presentation. Clear instructions for accessing supplementary web content make expanding the scope of the text a breeze. This engaging entry in the Explore Your World series is a great choice for the classroom and an entertaining introduction to world history.--Goldsmith, Francisca Copyright 2015 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Yasuda gives readers a quick, lively overview of Norse myths, the influence of Scandinavian culture, technological advances made by Vikings and other Nordic peoples, and more. Throughout, she intermixes history and myth-a description of Odin's discovery of magical runes appears in a section about the influence of Norse legends (including the use of the runes for King Harald Blatand's initials as the Bluetooth symbol). In addition to the 25 interspersed activities (which include making a woodcut of the nine worlds of Norse legend and a "mistletoe" wreath from green paper), numerous jokes, profiles of Norse deities, trivia- and vocabulary-packed sidebars, QR codes with links to online content, and Stone's cartooning all contribute to the book's interactive and visual appeal. Ages 7-10. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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