An introduction of various stories from Norse mythology.

A collection of Norse myths describing the exploits of the Aesir gods and goddesses, beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the day of reckoning. The companion to D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, a treasured part of so many children's libraries, has returned to print after more than twenty years. The Caldecott medal winning D'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse...

Los mitos vikingos son reales. Los dioses de Asgard están preparándose para la gran guerra. Trols, gigantes y criaturas horrendas se entrenan para el Tagnarok, el fin del mundo. Magnus tendrá que viajar por los nuevo mundos en busca de la única arma que puede detener el Ragnarok --una espada legendaria perdida hace miles de años-- y en el camino tendrá que tomar la más dificil de las decisiones. Porque a veces, para salvarse, es necesario morir. Magnus...

"Twelve years ago, a terrible act was committed in the city of Fayon. Lord Irine's eldest daughter was to be sacrificed and a new heir proclaimed. But things didn't go as planned. The child escaped and was adopted into Freya's army of Valkyries. Now the prodigal daughter has returned, and all will feel her vengeance"--Cover, P. [4].

When Loki and Amora cause the destruction of one of Asgard's most prized possessions, Amora is banished to Earth, where her powers will slowly and excruciatingly fade to nothing. She was the only person who ever looked at Loki's magic as a gift instead of a threat; without her, he slips further into anguish and the shadow of his universally adored brother, Thor. When Asgardian magic is detected in relation to a string of murders on Earth, Odin sends...

An unlucky twelve-year-old Norwegian boy named Odd leads the Norse gods Loki, Thor, and Odin in an attempt to outwit evil Frost Giants who have taken over Asgard.

When the Son of Odin is rendered unworthy of lifting Mjolnir, the hammer is claimed...by a Goddess of Thunder! Her battles against Frost Giants, Malekith and the Minotaur prove that she is well worthy of the name Thor! But this new hero is secretly Dr. Jane Foster -- and each time she transforms, it worsens the cancer that is killing her! As the Odinson comes to terms with the loss of his hammer, the new Thor defines her independence when she battles...