scandinavia

Presents brief historical information about Scandinavia as well as descriptions of the cultures of the people of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and the area known as Lapland. Includes instructions for making craft projects representative of the people.

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.

An illustrated account of the mythology of the Vikings and other medieval Germanic peoples.