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Reviews

Publishers Weekly
“Yasuda gives readers a quick, lively overview of Norse myths, the influence of Scandinavian culture, technological advances made by Vikings and other Nordic peoples, and more. Throughout, she intermixes history and myth—a description of Odin's discovery of magical runes appears in a section about the influence of Norse legends (including the use of the runes for King Harald Blatand's initials as the Bluetooth symbol). In addition to the 25 interspersed activities, numerous jokes, profiles of Norse deities, trivia- and vocabulary-packed sidebars, QR codes with links to online content, and Stone's cartooning all contribute to the book's interactive and visual appeal.”

Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Media
Recommended -- Superior in style, liveliness, integrity and format.
“This book laid out in six chapters covers a lot of Nordic ground. While the title suggests that it is about myths, the book also delves into history of Nordic culture, explorers and more. And as the subtitle suggests, the book also includes a variety of activities -- twenty-five in all. The activities range from science (Constellation Night Light) to art (Design a Viking Helmet). All-in-all this book exceeds expectations. Educators will find plenty here to tie in with popular Norse myth kid-lit. Kids will just enjoy the magazine-like format and interesting text.”

Booklist 
“Fascinating myths, witty jokes, eye-catching art, games, science projects, and a coherent narrative history fill the pages of this informative volume, which presents multifaceted facts about the Nordic people based in Scandinavia before the twelfth century. The projects are engaging, and all rely on commonly available materials, such as egg cartons, empty juice boxes, or jars with lids. This engaging entry in the Explore Your World series is a great choice for the classroom and an entertaining introduction to world history.”

Marla Conn,  Educational Consultant
“Explore Norse Myths! is a true cross-curricular title where knowledge is interdependent and connected! This crossover in subject area enables students to achieve higher-level critical thinking and collaborative skills. Love it!”