Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki

This collection documents the belief systems in Norse mythology, including heaven and the underworld, and tells the stories of the Vikings’ gods and goddesses, dwarfs, giants, and nine mystical worlds. Written with detailed description, the myths are filled with supernatural powers, trickery, revenge, transformations, and brute strength, and are accompanied by large, evocative illustrations. Useful for grade 5-8 language arts and social studies classes, the resource can be used as a read-aloud, for literature circles, independent reading, and as a rich reference source.