scandinavia

Retells twenty-nine original and traditional Scandinavian tales of magic, trolls, princesses, ogres, and animals.

A hungry cat eats everyone he sees, until he swallows the little old woman who owns him and she takes steps to put a stop to his gluttony.

Describes the national costumes of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Lapland, Denmark, Iceland, and Greenland, and explores the historical, religious, and social contexts in which they are appropriately worn.

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Retelling of the traditional Scandinavian tale about a young girl who travels to the castle east of the sun and west of the moon in order to reclaim her lost love.

Presents 155 copyright-free, black-and-white Scandinavian folk art designs, adapted from traditional motifs found on china, wooden dinnerware, furniture, and walls, including illustrations of children, animals, fruit, and many varieties of flower bouquets, wreaths, and borders.

"Describes the weapons of Viking warriors, including hand-to-hand combat weapons, long range weapons, defenses, and transportation"--Provided by publisher.

A Norse hero saves Denmark's royal house from monsters, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them.

A biography of Leif, son of Norseman Eric the Red, who led a group of Vikings from Greenland on a voyage which ended on the shores of North America.