Treasury of Norse Mythology

Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love, and Revenge

By Donna Jo Napoli and Christina Balit and National Geographic Kids

Hardcover

Published on Feb 2, 2027 | 192 Pages

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Ebook

Published on Feb 2, 2027 | 192 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

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.

"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

ISBN 9798217237845 (Hardcover)
Published on Feb 2, 2027
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Dimensions 9 x 11-3/4
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 870L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z

ISBN 9798217237869 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 2, 2027
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 870L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z

Donna Jo Napoli

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.

Christina Balit

National Geographic Kids

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!