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The Adder
Children's Books2014 · 48 pp · Age 6 - 12

The Adder

Bjørn Arild Ersland

Without a sound, the snake twists and turns and heads off on the hunt. It hears nothing, but feels with its body and detects scent With the help of its tongue on the search for food. Mice and baby birds are the best meals a snake can imagine. The snake strikes quick as a flash. It sprays poison from its fangs, sending it straight into the animal. Mice are dead within 3 minutes. Occasionally snakes bite things they don't want to eat. A foot or a paw, for example. It does this to protect itself, but this type of biting is something snakes would rather avoid. In this factual picture book, you can learn more about one of our most feared creatures. Are you sure adders are something to be scared of? Never before have you come this close to an adder! ‘An informative and educational book for those who are afraid of snakes – and all those besides. The book is split into two parts: the story of the viper through a year of its life and a facts section about vipers and other snakes found in Norway.’NRK.NO ‘A sympathetic portrait of the viper from the viper’s point of view, complete with its urges and voracious appetite. The book takes its theme and target audience seriously; this is a playful portrayal in both text and illustrations. […] This is exciting reading for both children and adults. If you’re brave enough, that is.’DAGSAVISEN ‘The illustrations in this book are drawn using tasteful, stylistic expression… Illustrations and text combine to make something exciting, with cute and gentle vipers on one page, and the story about the animal following its viper instincts on the other. The viper is portrayed as less strange and frightening, even though it is still tough, different and a little dangerous. … The story of the viper does not end with this book, it continues on in the reader’s newly inspired curiosity and out in the countryside. … As a book of facts, Hoggormen offers a successful mix of stylistically simple illustrations, elements of literary fiction and facts. We are given a close-up of a viper which does not seem intimidating or scary. Instead, the book encourages the reader to enjoy and get involved in the exploits of the little snake. In this way, the book teaches us that the viper has its place in the world.’BARNEBOKKRITIKK.NO

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Clown!
Children's Books2014 · 96 pp · Age 3 - 12

Clown!

Elisabeth Helland Larsen

It doesn't matter whether you're a boy or a girl, small or tall, an only child or a grandmother – you can be a clown. Nothing is required but you! Inside you is fantasy, music, stories, wonder, laughter and tears. You can use all of these, and your body is capable of all sorts of strange things. Maybe you like doing gymnastics or karate jumps? Perhaps you are the master of making funny faces that cause others to crumple up with laughter? Maybe you like to blow soapy bubbles that fly off into the distance? Do you want to try clowning? This book contains tips for creating your own clown circus, and instructions for how to juggle, balance and do magic! Come on – let's clown around!

Roleplay
Children's Books2014 · 64 pp

Roleplay

Matthijs Holter / Ole Peder Giæver

A factbook on role-plays – how they are played and how they are created. Role-play and live action games are forms of storytelling that are more exciting than film and computer games, say those-in-theknow. Many young people are interested and play, but there are very few games and worlds that act as an easy introduction for new, curious players. Rollespill is more than just a factbook about role-play featuring player codes, history and exciting ideas for creating your own roles and characters; in the book there is also a game that you and your friends can develop and through which you can travel wherever you like! ‘This book provides a great overview of this hobby for a younger audience. It also looks at the transition from children's usual role-playing games to role-playing as a more organised activity. The book is great to look at, especially inside, and contains a just the right amount of text written using good and appropriate language. Although I haven’t been part of this target group for quite some time, I consider this book a great buy and "worth trying" if you want to recruit future role-playing geeks. The book is also useful for laying to rest the worries of skeptical parents and other adults, and presents roleplaying as an equal (if not better) alternative to video games.’IMAGONENG.ORG ‘In short, Rollespill tells you some the most important things you need to know about role-playing: everything from the most basic terms and tips for introducing a roleplaying evening to the history of role-playing games. It is of course possible to read the book as an introduction from A to Z, but your understanding will only reach a higher level when you actually try role-playing games in practice. This is why I think it was a very appropriate choice of authors – role play veterans Matthijs Holter and Ole Peder Giæver have created a comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to role-playing games.’SPILLPIKENE.NO

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Chess
Children's Books2014 · 176 pp · Age 6+

Chess

Ellisiv Reppen

Are you ready to become a chess champion? Chess is the world's most popular board game and is played by several hundred million people of all ages. In this book you can learn how the pieces can be moved and the smartest moves to make at the different stages of the game. Both those who've never touched a chess piece and those who already know the basics can learn something from this book. Containing smart tips from some of the best chess players in the world, this book can help you to become a chess champion! Classical pedagogy aplenty “This is a magnificent book in large format on great quality paper. […] The pedagogy is impressive. Sjakk. Slik blir du helt konge really caters for players of all levels. […] In a traditionally male-dominated sport, it’s good to see women represented in both Flu Hartberg’s illustrations and in tips from famous chess players. […] These challenges make Sjakk. Slik blir helt konge a handy book to have even if you don’t have anyone to play with.”BARNEBOKKRITIKK.NO A champion book“It was a good idea to get such a talented and distinctive comic book artist as Hartberg involved with this project. His work is clear and clever, whether he is illustrating anecdotes from the story and the situation on the chessboard or creating caricatures of characters from chess history. […] Sjakk. Slik blir du helt konge is an excellent first textbook on the basic rules of the game and its almost insolvable mysteries.”DAGBLADET

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What Jobs Would Animals Have?
Children's Books2013 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 9

What Jobs Would Animals Have?

Haakon Lie

If animals worked, what sort of jobs would they have? Who would be the King? Who would be the fireman? Or the fisherman? What about the model? Who would drive the bus? Who would work as the night watchman? Who would deliver the post? Or empty the bins? And who would just laze around in bed all day? Here are all the answers to these questions and many more. A colourful and comical picture book about animals, filled with lots to learn about their various characteristics. ‘A colourful and amusing picture book in which you can also learn a lot about animal characteristics.’FORELDRE OG BARN

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Where Did I Come From?
Children's Books2012 · Age 3 - 9

Where Did I Come From?

Dag O. Hessen

This is an illustrated fact book about a girl who,one evening when she is going to bed, asks her dad: ‘Where did I come from?‘ Her dad explains: ‘You know you came from your mummy's tummy, we've spoken about it before’. ‘But before that?’ ‘Then you were just a little seed.‘ Then her father tells her about reproduction. ‘But before that?’ ‘Mummy came from Granny and Grandpa.’ ‘But before that?’ Her father tells her about Great-Granny, and her mother, and so on. ‘But before that?’ asks the girl. So we are taken back to our ape ancestors, and further and further back in evolutionary development, with material that always ends with the girl's insistent question ‘but before that?’ all the way back to the beginning of life. But it does not stop there – because what was there before that? An original and ambitious picture book explaining one of our greatest existential questions for younger children. An exciting and fascinating journey back in time and into the core of our own existence. Fantastic about evolution – one of the ten best children’s books of 2012This is the history of the entire universe, told in a clearer, fresher, shorter and more useful way than ever before. Hurray for biology professor Hessen and illustrator Markhus that takes us on this beautiful journey. A must-have book!MAGASINET MAMMA This book is really well done, the illustrations combine the best elements from science books with the freedom of expression that can be found within picture books.AFTENPOSTEN I am so thankful that there are writers like Dag O. Hessen. With his writing he brings the joy of enlightenment, taking the discoveries of scientists to the people. The book is engaging to both the one reading, and the child being read to.ROMERIKES BLAD It ought to come as no surprise that Hessen can introduce subjects through analogies, principles and models… and the topic is given an appealing human touch… Rune Markhus’ illustrations are important. The father is charmingly modern, and Frida is bright, but above all it is the system, principles, food chain and array of animals that impress.DAG OG TID

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The Sámi
Children's Books2012 · 88 pp · Age 6 - 12

The Sámi

Sigbjørn Skåden

Who are the Sámi people? How do they live? What does it mean to be Sámi? Most people in Norway know a little about the Sámi people. Perhaps you know that they have reindeer, or that they speak a different language. Maybe you know that the Sámi people have their own parliament in Kárášjoga. This book will teach you a little more about the Sámi people, and just what it means to be Sámi today.

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The Monster Reptiles of Svalbard
Children's Books2012 · 84 pp · Age 3 - 12

The Monster Reptiles of Svalbard

Torstein Helleve / Jørn H. Hurum

147 million years ago, the area we now know as Svalbard was covered by a shallow sea. With long snouts and tightly packed teeth large marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs roamed the depths hunting for food. In this book you will get to know these animals and their habitat. You will also learn how scientists discovered the fossils, find out how they dug them up, and discover what marine reptiles are telling us about life in the Jurassic seas.

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Cool Things You Can Make Yourself
Children's Books2012 · 64 pp · Age 6 - 12

Cool Things You Can Make Yourself

Anna Fiske

This is the third book of fun things that can be made from bits and pieces you have at home. Written by Anna Fiske, who has proven to be an almost inexhaustible source of ideas, there are ideas for readers both big and small using simple everyday items – pine cone figures, pop-up cards, peanut people and a chestnut aeroplane. The book is illustrated with colourful and informative photographs and drawings, leaving no room for anyone to feel bored! This book is wonderful for using both at home and in schools and nurseries.

The World’s First Balloon Flight
Children's Books2012 · Age 6 - 12

The World’s First Balloon Flight

Lena Lindahl

One evening in November 1782, the Frenchman Joseph Montgolfier has an idea after having seen a small paper bag sent whirling into the air by the warm air in the fireplace. If a small bag can take off with warm air, surely a big bag could do the same, couldn't it? Perhaps a bag big enough to carry people? Together with his brother Étienne, he gets to work with trials and experiments. The Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris soon comes to hear of this. They will not have two simple sons of a paper factory owner taking the credit for something they have been trying to do themselves in vain for several years, and a race is soon on. A race that will include Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, as well as a duck, a cockerel and a sheep. ‘… a book which teenagers and adults can enjoy as well, both funny and educational at the same time. Rui Tenreiro's drawings balance nicely between light humor and factual accuracy, and thus match the text perfectly.’Tønsberg Blad ‘… An impressive element of the book is the array of beautiful comic book style illustrations by Rui Tenreiro… The illustrations support the text and help to simplify the more complicated elements.’Barnebokkritikk.no ‘The story itself is exciting and told in an amusing style, and the book's large format allows the wonderful illustrations, in all their brightly coloured glory, to really shine through. There is so much to talk about here – this book works marvellously when read aloud.’Oppland Arbeiderblad

Ida
Children's Books2011 · 72 pp · Age 3 - 12

Ida

Torstein Helleve / Jørn H. Hurum

47 million years ago there lived an ape-like little creature in a jungle in Germany. Today she is best known to the world as the fossil Ida. In this wonderful, illustrated picture book we learn how she lived.When paleontologist Jørn Hurum introduced Ida to the world's media in 2009, she became a scientific sensation. Ida is our very own 47 million year old ancestor, and this picture book written by Jørn Hurum and Torstein Helleve from the Natural History Museum and illustrated by Esther van Hulsen brings Ida to life once again.The reader is taken on a journey to the jungle that Ida lived in as part of a stunningly illustrated tale of her life, where we follow her through dangers and triumphs. In addition to a fictionalised picture book section based on what we know about Ida and the time that she lived, the book also includes a fact and activity section. ‘Researcher and Ida's "father" Jørn Hurum and web editor of the museum, Torstein Helleve, write passionately and vividly, but first and foremost it is the large spreads of illustrations by Esther van Hulsen which pull the reader into the pre-historic universe. Both Ida herself and all the animals, which are identified in a silhouette overview at the end of the book, are painted colorfully and beautifully by the Dutch illustrator, who has drawn a lot for museums and zoos.’UNIVERSITAS ‘This book divided in two parts, are illustrated with fantastic, naturalistic paintings.’FORELDRE OG BARN

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LIFE
Children's Books2009 · 160 pp

LIFE

Dag O. Hessen

16 year-old Eirik is taking the train from Bodø to Oslo and the day following his arrival, he will be taking a biology exam that he is dreading. Eirik’s journey is a very strange one. An old man also boards the train and, together, the two of them travel through four millenniums. Charles shows Eirik the strangest life forms. The evolution of life begins… An unusually exciting introduction to Darwin’s theory of evolution. It is important that books like these are published, for they are excellent keys to - and raisers of - interest for science and further learning.AFTENPOSTEN The book is of sorts a lovely combination of the movies Back to the Future, the deep sea thriller The Abyss and Jurassic Park. This is the Sophies World of Biology, and since it is just 153 pages - anyone can get through it.MAGASINET BIOLOG