Treasury of Norse Mythology

Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love, and Revenge

Illustrated by Christina Balit
Unlock the magic of Norse mythology with breathtaking stories and gorgeous illustrations in this captivating new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia.

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 of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology.
Donna Jo Napoli is both a linguist and a writer of children's and young adult fiction. Some of her work includes Treasury of Greek Mythology, Stones in Water, Treasury of Norse Mythology, and Daughter of Venice. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She dreams of moving to the woods and becoming a naturalist. She loves to garden, bake bread, dance, and make pottery. View titles by Donna Jo Napoli
National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer! View titles by National Geographic Kids
  • HONOR | 2015
    California Reading Association Eureka! Silver Honor Book
"With the first volume of Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series just released, Napoli and Balit's new mythology treasury is particularly welcome." – Booklist

"This is truly a layered work, with the illustrations standing alone as startling works of art, and the frequent informational sections (fact boxes, sidebars, character lists, maps, an introduction, a substantial afterword, and a bibliography) offering a thrilling amount of extra material for true fans." – Children's Book Council Starred Reveiw

"Fans of Rick Riordan’s new book, 'Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard,' will want a copy of 'Treasury of Norse Mythology' by Donna Jo Napoli. Napoli’s conversational tone keeps these ancient stories fresh and fun, and the graceful illustrations with gold accents make the book a luxurious gift.” – The Baltimore Sun

"Paired with gorgeous illustrations, this book is a fabulous addition to the family bookshelves."
– KLS.com


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About

Unlock the magic of Norse mythology with breathtaking stories and gorgeous illustrations in this captivating new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia.

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 of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology.

Author

Donna Jo Napoli is both a linguist and a writer of children's and young adult fiction. Some of her work includes Treasury of Greek Mythology, Stones in Water, Treasury of Norse Mythology, and Daughter of Venice. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She dreams of moving to the woods and becoming a naturalist. She loves to garden, bake bread, dance, and make pottery. View titles by Donna Jo Napoli
National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer! View titles by National Geographic Kids

Awards

  • HONOR | 2015
    California Reading Association Eureka! Silver Honor Book

Praise

"With the first volume of Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series just released, Napoli and Balit's new mythology treasury is particularly welcome." – Booklist

"This is truly a layered work, with the illustrations standing alone as startling works of art, and the frequent informational sections (fact boxes, sidebars, character lists, maps, an introduction, a substantial afterword, and a bibliography) offering a thrilling amount of extra material for true fans." – Children's Book Council Starred Reveiw

"Fans of Rick Riordan’s new book, 'Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard,' will want a copy of 'Treasury of Norse Mythology' by Donna Jo Napoli. Napoli’s conversational tone keeps these ancient stories fresh and fun, and the graceful illustrations with gold accents make the book a luxurious gift.” – The Baltimore Sun

"Paired with gorgeous illustrations, this book is a fabulous addition to the family bookshelves."
– KLS.com


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