This book explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding Freya, the Norse goddess of love and beauty. -- Adapted from publisher's summary.

Fearless is the story of Freya Hoffmeister, a forty-six-year-old former sky diver, gymnast, marksman, and Miss Germany contestant, who left her twelve-year-old son behind to paddle alone and unsupported around Australia-- year-long adventure that virtually every expert guaranteed would get her killed. She was determined not only to survive the 9,420-mile trip through huge, shark-infested seas, but to do it faster than the only other paddler to have...

"Freya is a goddess of love, fertility, and battle. Freya explores this Norse goddess's backstory and why she was important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...