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How many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact? When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are in fact female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times. In The Bones of Birka, author C. M. Surrisi introduces young readers to the events that led up to this discovery and the impact it has had on scientists' and historians' views of gender roles in ancient societies and today. This is the inside account of the Birka warrior grave Bj 581 archaeological endeavor, including all of the dreams, setbacks, frustrations, excitement, politics, and personalities that went into this history-changing discovery. The finding has raised crucial questions about research bias, academic dialogue, and gender identity.

Introduces Norse gods and goddesses such as Thor, Odin, and Loki, and includes retellings of classic myths about giants, dwarves, and more.

A collection of recipes and essays on finding a personal sense of hygge.

An illustrated collection of traditional Scandinavian folktales.

Profusely illustrated text describes the history of World War II in Sweden and Finland.

"The Vikings are mostly known for their adventures on the sea and for their barbarous warring tactics. However, they were also innovators of weapons, jewelry, and clothing. This book explains who the Vikings were and how their inventions inspired other cultures around the world, both in the past and today."--Amazon.

In this retelling of a Nordic fairy tale, a poor man wins the heart of a princess after ascending a glass hill.

Presents the classic poem "Beowulf" in which a Norse hero saves the Danish royalty from an evil monster, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them; Contains the original poem and translations in modern English on facing pages, a descriptive list of characters, and commentary.

A biography of Viking explorer Leif Erikson.