"Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury...

When a check-in desk at London's Heathrow Airport disappears in a ball of orange flame, the event is said to be an act of God. But which god? wonders holistic detective Dirk Gently. And how is this connected to Dirk's battle with his cleaning lady over his filthy refrigerator ... or to the murder of his latest client? Or are these events just another stretch of coincidences in the life of the world's most off-kilter private investigator?

Presents an in-depth look at Norse mythology, gods, goddesses, and monsters.

Presents a collection of facts surrounding the mythological ancient god called Loki. Includes text-related questions, resources for further information, a glossary, and color photographs.

Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet); but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone's trust isn't easy, however. So far, Loki has managed to make only one human friend, Valerie, but is now irritated to learn that Valerie has made another friend, Georgina....

When mythological gods posing as tourists begin arriving in Buzz's hometown of Crowmarsh, he and his best friend team up on a dangerous search for a mysterious myth-keeper while endeavoring to unlock their own burgeoning powers.

Introduces children to Scandinavian folklore through an illustrated collection of Norse myths from the countries of Iceland, Norway, and Denmark. Presents twenty popular tales of heroes, monsters, creatures, and quests. Includes information on mythical Norse families, a glossary and pronunciation of Nordic terms, and further reading.

"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice ... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the quest for enlightenment at any cost to vivid and startling...

An introduction to the gods, goddesses, and religion of the ancient Northlands: Norway, Sweden, Denmark.