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The Story of Beowulf
ISBN: 9780486454498 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The gripping adventures of the great warrior Beowulf spring to life in a masterfully retold version woven of simple prose that children will fully understand and delight in. Indeed, readers of every age will thrill to the courageous feats of one of literature's legendary heroes, including Beowulf's epic battles with dragons and the horrible ogre, Grendel. Offering both a glimpse of Scandinavian life in the sixth century, and a spellbinding tale of battles and bravery, this carefully rendered edition is the perfect way to experience one of the great epics of the English language in a highly...
The gripping adventures of the great warrior Beowulf spring to life in a masterfully retold version woven of simple prose that children will fully und...
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20,32 zł |
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The Kinder Edda
ISBN: 9780973318814 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A collection of stories based upon the Poetic and Prose Edda of Norse Mythology, with the addition of unique stories. Beautifully illustrated the stories come to life like the stories were once told through oral tradition and picture stones. Written in a easy to understand format using English, unlike other retellings of the Eddas that use difficult language; this book is intended to spur interest in children and young adults; adults will also enjoy reading the Kinder Edda.
A collection of stories based upon the Poetic and Prose Edda of Norse Mythology, with the addition of unique stories. Beautifully illustrated the stor...
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149,99 zł |
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Square Sails and Dragons
ISBN: 9781412057585 / Angielski / Miękka / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The last thing young Leif Ericsson needs on his first command is a stowaway aboard his trading vessel. After relegating Terje Gundersson to care for polar cubs and eat left-overs, Leif must resurrect him from the hold to replace an injured seaman.
A storm tosses the ship in battered disarray to a Hebrides island, where Terje benefits from the stay there under the tutelage and friendship of Leif's foster-father and former tutor, Thykir the German. But Leif, invited to live at the longhouse of the Lord of the Isle, becomes romantically involved with the chieftain's mysterious daughter, and... The last thing young Leif Ericsson needs on his first command is a stowaway aboard his trading vessel. After relegating Terje Gundersson to care for p...
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81,90 zł |
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D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls
ISBN: 9781590172179 / Angielski / Twarda / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this spectacular follow-up to their beloved Book of Norse Myths, the husband-and-wife team of Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire explore the uncanny reaches of Norse mythology, an enchanted night-world populated by trolls of all kinds--mountain trolls, forest trolls, trolls who live underwater and trolls who live under bridges, uncouth, unkempt, unbreakable, unforgettable, and invariably unbelievably ugly trolls--who work their wiles and carry on in the most bizarre and entertaining fashions.
With their matchless talent as storytellers and illustrators, the d'Aulaires bring to life... In this spectacular follow-up to their beloved Book of Norse Myths, the husband-and-wife team of Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire explore the un...
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94,22 zł |
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Stories of Siegfried Told to the Children (Yesterday's Classics)
ISBN: 9781599150031 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Siegfried is the central character in this legend, skillfully adapted from the Nibelung, an old German poem, full of strange adventures of tiny dwarves and stalwart mortals. In this retelling of the ancient legend, Siegfried wins the accursed Rhineland treasure, takes Kriemhild as bride, and comes to an untimely end, passing the curse of the Rhinegold on to his enemies. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
Siegfried is the central character in this legend, skillfully adapted from the Nibelung, an old German poem, full of strange adventures of tiny dwarve...
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45,75 zł |
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The Story of Siegfried (Yesterday's Classics)
ISBN: 9781599150413 / Angielski / Miękka / 324 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Legends of the Nibelungen hero, Siegfried, full of the mystery, awe, and poetry of the northern lands. They tell of how Siegfried forged the wondrous sword, Balmung, of his riding through flaming fire to awaken the maiden, Brunhild, and of the many other strange and daring deeds which he wrought. Many of the Norse myths are interwoven in the tale. The best rendition for children of the Siegfried legends, based on the Eddas, the Volsung Saga, and the Nibelungenlied. Suitable for ages 11 and up.
Legends of the Nibelungen hero, Siegfried, full of the mystery, awe, and poetry of the northern lands. They tell of how Siegfried forged the wondrous ...
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68,74 zł |
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In the Days of Giants (Yesterday's Classics)
ISBN: 9781599150444 / Angielski / Miękka / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in a simple direct fashion appealing to younger children. Tells among other things how Father Odin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of the death of Baldur, and of the other doings of the gods and goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and white illustrations complement the narrative. Suitable for ages 9 and up.
Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in...
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54,95 zł |
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Norse Mythology
ISBN: 9780863154454 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is a retelling of the stories of Norse mythology recommended for the Waldorf curriculum, class four (ages 9 to 10). Included are myths on creation, Odin and Mimir, Thor and Thialfi, Idun, Sif, and Loki.
Here is a retelling of the stories of Norse mythology recommended for the Waldorf curriculum, class four (ages 9 to 10). Included are myths on cr...
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56,22 zł |
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Odin's Gateways: A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of the Runes, Through Galdr, Sigils and Casting
ISBN: 9781905297313 / Angielski / Miękka / 190 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The runes you must find ... Which the mighty sage stained and the powerful gods made and the runemaster of the gods carved out." (The Poetic Edda, translated by C. Larrington) The runes are mysterious and powerful magical keys to the primal forces of nature that shaped Norse and Northern European culture. These twenty-four unique and inspiring symbols of the Elder Futhark (first runic alphabet) each possess powerful energies, identities, meanings, and sounds. The runes are invoked and harnessed to create change through inspiration, healing, protection, knowledge and divine wisdom from the...
"The runes you must find ... Which the mighty sage stained and the powerful gods made and the runemaster of the gods carved out." (The Poetic Edda, tr...
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107,73 zł |
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Children's Stories from the Northern Legends - Illustrated by Harry Theaker
ISBN: 9781445506005 / Angielski / Miękka / 178 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.... |
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160,89 zł |
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Children's Stories from the Northern Legends - Illustrated by Harry Theaker
ISBN: 9781447437956 / Angielski / Twarda / 178 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A collection of entrancing legends of the Icelandic and Scandinavian poets introducing children to the famous and fantastic heroes and heroines of Norse Mythology. Illustrated with beautiful colour and black and white pictures by H. G. Theaker. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. A collection of entrancing legends of the Icelandic and Scandinavian poets introducing children to the famous and fantastic heroes and heroines of ... |
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211,47 zł |
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The Prose Edda
ISBN: 9781461087892 / Angielski / Miękka / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its gods live with the tragic knowledge of their own impending destruction in the cataclysmic battle of Ragnarok. Its time scale spans the eons from the world's creation to its violent end.--(Text refers to a previous edition.)
Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are...
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29,96 zł |
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In the Days of Giants - A Book of Norse Tales - With Illustrations by E. Boyd Smith: With Illustrations by E. Boyd Smith
ISBN: 9781447449072 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature. Many of the earliest childrens books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.
Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature. Many of the earliest childrens books, particularly those dating ba...
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101,12 zł |
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True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales - Illustrated by Frederick T. Chapman
ISBN: 9781447449249 / Angielski / Miękka / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This collection, True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales, edited by Sigrid Undset and illustrated by Frederick T. Chapman, contains twenty-eight classic Norse narratives. They include the folkloric stories of 'East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon', 'The Seven Foals', 'Why the Sea is Salt', 'The Squire's Bride', and 'The Master Thief'. The tales are accompanied by the masterful artwork of Frederick T. Chapman; a book and Magazine illustrator, who contributed to numerous publications including Woman's Home Companion, Collier's, and American Magazines. He is best known for his pioneering... This collection, True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales, edited by Sigrid Undset and illustrated by Frederick T. Chapman, contains twenty-eight clas... |
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91,92 zł |
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In the Days of Giants - A Book of Norse Tales - With Illustrations by E. Boyd Smith: With Illustrations by E. Boyd Smith
ISBN: 9781447449430 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature. Many of the earliest childrens books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.
Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature. Many of the earliest childrens books, particularly those dating ba...
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151,69 zł |
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True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales - Illustrated by Frederick T. Chapman
ISBN: 9781447449607 / Angielski / Twarda / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This collection, True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales, edited by Sigrid Undset and illustrated by Frederick T. Chapman, contains twenty-eight classic Norse narratives. They include the folkloric stories of 'East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon', 'The Seven Foals', 'Why the Sea is Salt', 'The Squire's Bride', and 'The Master Thief'. The tales are accompanied by the masterful artwork of Frederick T. Chapman; a book and Magazine illustrator, who contributed to numerous publications including Woman's Home Companion, Collier's, and American Magazines. He is best known for his pioneering... This collection, True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales, edited by Sigrid Undset and illustrated by Frederick T. Chapman, contains twenty-eight clas... |
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142,50 zł |
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The Serpent's Ring: Relics of Mysticus
ISBN: 9781478332572 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Evan and Claire Jones are typical teenagers, forced to go with their parents to yet another boring museum . . . that is, until something extraordinary happens to make their day a little more than interesting. After following a strange little creature into a closed exhibit, Evan and his older sister, Claire, discover the Serpent's Ring, one of the magical relics formed from the shattered Mysticus Orb. Purely by accident, they have awakened its powers and opened a portal to Sagaas, land of ancient gods. Before the siblings can comprehend what has happened, the Serpent's Ring is wrenched from...
Evan and Claire Jones are typical teenagers, forced to go with their parents to yet another boring museum . . . that is, until something extraordinary...
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43,06 zł |
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The Laplander Goose
ISBN: 9780984736928 / Angielski / Twarda / 68 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The Laplander Goose" is a fable--the story of an old woman, the goose she loves so dearly, a type of magic that promises to make life very easy, and an unfortunate turn of events that has made things very, very difficult. Set in the far northern parts of Scandinavia, "The Laplander Goose" is a tender and heartfelt story of the sometimes-unexpected paths taken by love, and at the same time it can be taken as a parable on the careful use of environment, technology and other types of magic. This story will appeal to young and mature readers alike.
"The Laplander Goose" is a fable--the story of an old woman, the goose she loves so dearly, a type of magic that promises to make life very easy, and ...
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149,99 zł |
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The Laplander Goose
ISBN: 9780984736935 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The Laplander Goose" is a fable--the story of an old woman, the goose she loves so dearly, a type of magic that promises to make life very easy, and an unfortunate turn of events that has made things very, very difficult. Set in the far northern parts of Scandinavia, "The Laplander Goose" is a tender and heartfelt story of the sometimes-unexpected paths taken by love, and at the same time it can be taken as a parable on the careful use of environment, technology and other types of magic. This story will appeal to young and mature readers alike.
"The Laplander Goose" is a fable--the story of an old woman, the goose she loves so dearly, a type of magic that promises to make life very easy, and ...
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63,78 zł |
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The Troll with No Heart in His Body and Other Tales of Trolls from Norway
ISBN: 9780816684571 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych.
What are trolls and why do children love them so much? As tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of folklore's most fascinating and varied creatures. In...
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87,28 zł |