Penguin Readers Starter Level Myths Of The Norsemen

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0241463386
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Penguin Readers Starter Level: Myths of the Norsemen written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Come into the world of the vikings. The gods and giants are enemies. Loki's mother is a goddess but his father is a giant. Is he the gods' friend or is he their enemy? They don't know...

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141937416
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Penguin Book of Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1996-10-31 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEFINITIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RETELLING OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY 'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began' The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the Trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book, discover the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories. 'An excellent introduction to Norse Mythology' Amazon Review 'Extremely well written, highly engaging and entertaining' Amazon Review 'Viking myths and legends written in a humorous and enlightening way' Amazon Review

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780140060560
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Puffin Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths of the Norsemen written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 1970 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The great Norse sagas, full of adventures, magic and heroic deeds."--Cover.

Author : H. A. Guerber
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473370817
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths of the Norsemen - From the Eddas and Sagas written by H. A. Guerber and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopaedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology. It includes explanations of many important tales and explores the meanings and symbolism of the characters and deities, all of which is interspersed with authentic poetry. Contents include: “The Beginning”, “Odin”, “Frigga”, “Thor”, “Tyr”, “Bragi”, “Idun”, “Niörd”, “Frey”, “Uller”, “Forseti”, “Heimdall”, “Hermod”, “Vidar”, “Vali”, “The Norns”, “The Valkyrs”, “Hel”, “Balder”, “Loki”, “The Giants”, “The Dwarfs”, “The Elves”, “The Sigurd Saga”, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1909.

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241491207
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Penguin Readers Starter Level: Loki and the Giants (ELT Graded Reader) written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Loki and the Giants, a Starter level Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Starter level is ideal for readers who are learning English for the first time. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present simple and continuous tenses, possessives, regular and irregular verbs, and simple adjectives. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels. Come into the world of the vikings. The gods and giants are enemies. Loki's mother is a goddess but his father is a giant. Is he the gods' friend or is he their enemy? They don't know... Visit the Penguin Readers website Register to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).

Author : Patricia A. Dawson
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1502609932
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths of the Norsemen written by Patricia A. Dawson and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norsemen had a strong tradition of gods, rituals, and myths. Readers will discover more about the Norse: how they lived, where they lived, and what they did. The book explores how the stories and myths affected the culture of the Norse peoples, and how the cultures in turn affected the stories that pulled them together.

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Pantheon
ISBN 13 : 9780394748467
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 1981-07-12 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With black-and-white drawings throughout, here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the pre-Christian Scandinavian world to life and bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. Included are tales of Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of all the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite mafic-wielding Freyja.

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141962097
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tales of the Greek Heroes (Film Tie-in) written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the real Greek myths behind Percy Jackson's story - he's not the first Perseus to have run into trouble with the gods . . . These are the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.

Author : H. A. Guerber
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781548504793
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths of the Norsemen written by H. A. Guerber and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths of the Norsemen