Sweden Crate
In this Atlas Crate, you can make magical tomtes, play the game of kubb, and explore Sweden!
"My favorite time of day here is fika, when we stop to share a snack. Here are a few tasty tidbits of info about Sweden!"
Explore:
- The Game of Kubb
- Making Felt Tomtes
- Thor & Norse Mythology
Fun Facts
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- Northern Sweden’s native Sami people have been herding reindeer for generations. They say the reindeer each have their own personalities and some of them even get nicknames, like "Grumpy."
Wildlife: Reindeer
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- Cinnamon buns are so popular in Sweden, they get their own Kanelbullens dag (National Cinnamon Bun Day) every year!
Food: Kanelbullar
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- The world’s largest scale model of the solar system starts with the sun, represented by this arena in Stockholm, and extends across Sweden. Neptune, for example, is a glowing sphere in the city of Söderhamn, 185 miles away!
Awesomeness: Sweden Solar System
Your library
The Sinking of the Vasa
written by Russell Freedman, illustrated by William Low
In 1628, the warship Vasa capsized less than a mile into her maiden voyage. Who was to blame? Award-winning author Russell Freedman explores the ship, her construction, her sinking, and her ultimate restoration from the water in 1961. William Low’s gorgeous illustrations bring The Sinking of the Vasa to life.
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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
written and illustrated by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
A classic collection of Norse legends, telling of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Read these stories to meet gods, goddesses, heroes, giants, and the wondrous other world of Norse folklore.
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