Alderstrin: fra 8 år

The sixth in the 'Aunt Jane' series, this novel picks up a few days after the wedding of Louise to Arthur Weldon. While she is away enjoying her honeymoon, Uncle John decides that he and his two other nieces Elizabeth and Patsy, along with Patsy's father Major John, should escape the harsh New York winter for some winter sun in southern California. As the party travel across America they find a poor orphan facing a dilemma, and encounter unruly cowboys and wild coyotes. Packed full of adventure, this is an exciting read from the famous 'Oz' author L. Frank Baum.-

Un pan s'apprete a se marier ; une grenouille parle l'anglais ; un pigeon n'en finit pas d'etre un peu niais ; un paon s'apprete a se marier ; un brochet se tapit dans l'ombre pour mieux assassiner...Vous l'avez compris, Histoires Naturelles n'a rien de scientifique. Jules Renard y dessine, avec poesie et humour, la faune et la flore qui nous entourent en plus de quatre-vingt croquis et portraits. Il y observe et devoile l'ironie, la cruaute et la bonte des hommes camoufles derriere les traits de la nature.-

Et år på Venus varer kortere tid end et døgn. Mars har to måner, der hedder Skræk og Rædsel. På den ene halvdel af Uranus er det altid dag - på den anden er det altid nat, og der er tre LEGO-figurer på vej til Jupiter.Universet er forunderligt og helt vildt spændende. Ikke mindst når det er astrofysiker og astronom Anja C. Andersen, der er rejsefører ud i Mælkevejen. Det gør hun med stor passion, når hun - blandt andet - fortæller om planeternes kendetegn, asteroider, Big Bang, muligt liv i det ydre rum og de aktuelle rummissioner.Bogen er en del af Carlsens nye serie ER DU RIGTIG KLOG? - børnebøger, som er fulde af fantastisk fakta og vild viden. Fortalt af Danmarks allerbedste formidlere. Fra ca. 9 år

Om truslerne fra rummet, virus, vulkaner, klimaet, og hvorfor verden ikke går under før om ufattelig lang tid.Den store stygge katastrofebog er en bog fuld af spænding, indsigt og fascination til videbegærlige børn.Tag med på en fascinerende rejse hele vejen tilbage til verdens begyndelse og det mest ødelæggende kæmpebrag i vores historie. Og videre gennem tid og rum til ekstreme stjerneeksplosioner og ind i klodens hedeste indre, hvor voldsomme kræfter lurer. Læs om, hvordan Jordens liv tidligere er blevet stort set udryddet, og om hvordan livet alligevel piblede frem igen. Bliv klogere på epidemier før og nu, og læs om den allerstørste fare mod mennesket, nemlig os selv. Læs også om klimatruslen og om alt det, der kan gå galt, men også om, hvordan vi kan håndtere det. For bare rolig, vi bliver klogere, og vi udvikler hele tiden nye metoder til at tage kampen op mod alle de lurende farer. Fra ca. 9 år.

Hvorfor er børn faktisk de bedste filosoffer, hvad vil det egentlig sige at være et menneske, og hvorfor er det så vigtigt at stille spørgsmål til alt og udfordre alle autoriteter, uanset om det er forældre, skolelærere eller statsministre? Alt det og meget mere svarer Svend Brinkmann på, når han med stor begejstring gennemgår filosofiens historie.Brinkmann fortæller om alt fra gamle grækere som Sokrates, Platon og Aristoteles til store tænkere som Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche og Jean-Paul Sartre - og runder samtidig etik, Lionel Messi, lykke, skildpaddeunger, feminisme, kejser Nero, demokrati og meget mere. Bogen er en del af Carlsens nye serie ER DU RIGTIG KLOG? - bøger, som er fulde af fantastisk fakta og vild viden. Fortalt af Danmarks allerbedste formidlere. Fra ca. 10 år

In the tenth and final story in the 'Aunt Jane' series of novels by popular author L. Frank Baum, the cousins Elizabeth and Patsy are contemplating the looming war in Europe. When their film star friend Maud from California comes to visit and reveals her plan to join the Red Cross, the women are inspired and decide to do their bit for the war effort too. Elizabeth and Patsy soon find themselves in the heart of the battle on the French-Belgian border, as they dodge bullets and bombs to try and help wounded men. A fascinating final instalment to the series. -

'Betty's Happy Year' is a children's story from prolific American author Carolyn Wells. Young Betty McGuire and her friends have all sorts of fun and adventures. They visit New York, take sleigh rides, marvel at theatre shows, and attend a range of parties. A charming children's story from the turn of the century.-

Tom Brixton and Fred Westly have always been best friends. Before they left England to dig gold in Oregon, Fred promised Tom's mother that he would do his best to keep her rowdy son out of trouble. So when Tom falls in with the wrong crowd, and his newfound gambling addiction throws him into a life on the run, Fred is left to do all he can to save his friend. Ballantyne's lively prose and captivating plot make this novel perfect for fans of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.'-

The second book in the series by author L. Frank Baum, 'Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad' follows the continued adventures of three nieces Louise Merrick, Elizabeth de Graf, and Patsy Doyle. Their wealthy Uncle John decides to take the girls on a trip to Europe, but the group are in for an eventful holiday as they witness a volcanic eruption, deal with thieves, and even encounter the mafia. An exciting tale of peril and adventure from the popular author. -

Celebrations. Transport. Science lessons. Today, balloons are a casual part of everyday life, noticed but not really considered. Can you imagine a world in which balloons are the newest, most exciting development in technology? RM Ballantyne explores the earliest attempts to fly using balloons in his short story 'Up in the Clouds', and his lively prose makes this adventure just as exciting to read as it would be to experience.Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise was juvenile fiction, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.

When Cheenbuk met an Indian, all that prevented a fight between the two of them was Cheenbuk's limited knowledge of the Indian language. However, when their respective tribes got wind of their interaction, Cheenbuk was captured by the Dogrib Indian tribe. War quickly became inevitable. When intrepid white traders Mowat and MacSweenie arrive, will things get better, or will they only get worse? Ballantyne's captivating plotlines make this adventure novel completely gripping for fans of Jack London.Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise was juvenile fiction, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.

A merchant and his two sons leave Sicily on a voyage, but they are soon interrupted by a pirate from Algiers. When he takes them captive, they must fight not only for their own survival but also to forget the atrocities that they witness. An exciting historical tale of brutality, survival, and humanity, this is perfect for fans of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Treasure Island’.Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise in juvenile fiction was undisputed, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.

Cliff Fort is a smallholding off of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the Canadian outback. Drawing upon his extensive personal experience, Ballantyne paints a vivid picture of life at the fort and in the wilderness. 'Wrecked but not Ruined' was one of Ballantyne's last attempts to appeal to young people, and encourage them to lead good, honest lives, such as the ones led by those at Cliff Fort. -

This short story follows the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Thorogood as they navigate raising their six children. They end up moving to the Rocky Mountains, and with every twist and turn that their lives take, Ballantyne reveals his ideals regarding religion, family values, and work ethic. Fast-paced and inspiring, this is perfect for those looking for a shorter introduction to Ballantyne's works.Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise was juvenile fiction, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.

The third book in the 'Aunt Jane' series of young adult novels by prolific author L. Frank Baum, in 'Aunt Jane's Niece's at Millville' we are reunited with the three girls and their Uncle John, freshly home from their European travels. To escape the New York summer heat, Uncle John proposes that he and his nieces should spend the summer at a farm he has acquired out in the countryside. Far from a relaxing holiday, the young girls soon find themselves with a mystery on their hands - who was the previous owner of the farm? And what happened to them? An intriguing and humorous tale from the famous 'Oz' author.-

The Red River Settlement is home to many Indians, French-Canadians, and Scotsmen. Charlie Kennedy lives at Red River with his ex fur-trader father. In an attempt to convince Charlie to lead a more sensible life than he did, his father fills Charlie's mind with stories of his dangerous past life, but the adventure only draws Charlie in. Based on Ballantyne's own experiences, this novel details Charlie's encounters with voyagers, Indians, and the intrepid Jacques Caradoc. Lively prose and makes this novel perfect for fans of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.'Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise was juvenile fiction, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise was juvenile fiction, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.

Die kleine Ilse kann es kaum erwarten, denn ihr Geburtstag steht vor der Tur. Doch dann kommt die schlechte Nachricht von der Mutter: Sie werden dieses Jahr Ilses Geburtstag nicht feiern, denn es herrscht Krieg und der Vater dient an der Front. Ilse versucht zu verheimlichen, wie sehr diese Neuigkeit sie verletzt. Krieg ist wirklich etwas Schreckliches. Ilse kann nicht glauben, dass ihre Wunsche unnotige Ausgaben sind und schreibt trotzdem einen Wunschzettel. Als ihr Mutter dann aber vorschlagt ihr Geburtstagsgeld zu nehmen und fur die Soldaten Packchen zu packen, ist Ilse Feuer und Flamme. Wird die kleine Ilse an ihrem Geburtstag wirklich leer ausgehen, oder hat ihre liebe Mutter vielleicht doch noch eine kleine Uberraschung fur sie?-

Tómas, Sölvi og Bergur eru bestu vinir. Þeir elska fótbolta og æfa allir með sama fótboltafélaginu. Þegar Tómas og Sölvi er settir í A-liðið eru þeir himinlifandi. En þeir eru látnir byrja á bekknum í fyrstu tveimur leikjunum og Tómas fær ekki að vera lengi inni á vellinum í fyrsta leiknum. Þegar tíu mínútur eru eftir af seinni leiknum og Tómas er enn ekki farinn inn á tekur hann stóra ákvörðun.KF Mezzi er sería af fótboltabókum eftir Daniel Zimakoff. Serían fjallar um vinina Tómas, Sölva og Berg og gleði þeirra og vandamál með þjálfara, félaga og andstæðinga. Þeir taka þátt í að stofna fótboltaliðið KF Mezzi sem er blandað lið, það eru líka stelpur með í liðinu.Daniel Zimakoff fæddist árið 1956 og er lærður bókasafnsfræðingur, en hefur starfað við ýmislegt, hann vann meira að segja sem leikari áður en hann gerðist rithöfundur. Frá árinu 1980 hefur hann skrifað fjöldann allan af barnabókum og vann til barnabókaverðlauna danska menningarmálaráðuneytisins árið 2004. Þegar hann er ekki upptekinn við að skrifa spilar hann fótbolta, blak, veggjatennis, tennis, les bækur, horfir á sjónvarp og keyrir mótorhjól.

A selection of wonderful Christmas fairy tales by the beloved author Hans Christian Andersen to enjoy in the cozy winter evenings. Let one of the best-known children’s authors of all time carry you away into a magical world with his masterful storytelling. Nearly two centuries after they were first published, Andersen's stories remain as tales of good and evil, love and loss, and loyalty in the face of great hardships. They are readily accessible to children, but present lessons of virtue for mature readers as well! Rediscover your childhood's favourite fairy tales or introduce a young reader to Andersen's imagination – just in time for Christmas... Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

Vil du spille trommer? Så er det bare op på stikkerne! Trommerne er hjertet i rytmisk musik. Her kan du læse om, hvordan du kommer i gang med at spille. Du kan også læse om dyre-hud, meget stille trommer og piger med stikker. Og om forbudte beskeder - og meget mere.

En el-bas har en tung og fyldig lyd. Den lægger bunden i musikken. Her kan du læse om, hvordan du kommer i gang med at spille el-bas. Du kan også læse om dybe toner, store bassister og seje Ida. Og om at give den hele bas-armen - og meget mere.

Hvor højt er verdens største træ? Og hvor ligger verdens største stadion? Det ved du, når du har læst denne bog. Du ved også, hvem der har lagt verdens største æg - og meget mere. Her kan du nemlig læse om rekorder i at være verdens største.

Er en vandre-falk hurtigere end verdens hurtigste rutsje-bane? Hvad bevæger sig med 172.248 kilometer i timen? Hvor er verdens hurtigste tog? Alt det - og meget mere - får du svar på i denne bog. Du får også ideer til at slå en rekord i at være hurtigst.

Rasmus og Xander er vendt tilbage til deres normale liv i Sønderdal, og de prøver at lægge eventyret i Erytnevia bag sig. Men nogen – eller noget – sender kryptiske beskeder til dem. Mon eneboeren Atamai har brug for deres hjælp? Drengene beslutter sig for at rejse tilbage, men i den anden verden møder de helt nye farer og monstre, som er mere skrækindjagende, end de troede var muligt."Geminiforbandelsen" er en sjov og actionfyldt fantasytrilogi om magi, eventyr, ondskab og hemmeligheder.Kim Ace Nielsen (f. 1983) er sanger og skuespiller. Han blev uddannet fra musicalakademiet i Fredericia som 22-årig og har siden spillet med i et utal af musicals på flere forskellige teatre. Han debuterede som forfatter med første bind i fantasytrilogien "Geminiforbandelsen".

'Eight Girls and a Dog' is a children's book from popular American author Carolyn Wells. Eight friends from the Blue Ribbon Cooking Club decide to holiday together for a month in a seaside cottage. They learn how to keep house, play games, and have lots of fun together along with their cute furry companion Timmy Loo. A sweet short story from Carolyn Wells.-

Inspired by the book "Robinson Crusoe," a young boy named Barty decides that he, too, wants his own deserted island.One day he goes out to the forest where he meets the Good Wolf, a magic friend who makes his wishes come through.This is a story of a boy, his wolf and adventures on a deserted island is a great bedtime story for kids. Perfect for fans of C.S. Lewis, J. K. Rowling and Michael Ende.Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester, England, but emigrated to the United States after her father’s death. She wrote stories for magazines to help her family financially, and would later write plays and novels. Her most famous works are ‘A Little Princess’ (1905) and ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911).

Lucía se acaba de cambiar de casa y de colegio y todavía se está adaptando a su nuevo entorno. En clase ha conocido a Luismi y se han hecho amigos, así que cuando este le propone quedar para pasar una tarde de juegos en su casa, Lucía se alegra mucho. Pero la hermana de Luismi, Eli, tiene un accidente y lo que iba a ser una tarde divertida se transforma en una visita al hospital, en una noche fuera de casa y algunas peripecias inesperadas.Pablo Barrena es un escritor natural de Madrid. Desde muy pequeño se aficionó a la lectura gracias a los tebeos y más tarde descubrió los libros. Su pasión por las letras le llevó a cursar la carrera de Ciencias de la Información. Especializado en literatura infantil y juvenil, cuenta con más de diez títulos a sus espaldas. Es coordinador de la Red de Selección de Libros Infantiles y Juveniles. También ejerce de crítico literario y, cuando el tiempo se lo permite, se escapa a las montañas o a la playa.

«Catecismo de historia de Colombia» (1908) es un manual de historia de Soledad Acosta de Samper dirigido a la enseñanza en las escuelas primarias de Colombia. A modo de pregunta y respuesta, la autora establece un diálogo educativo sobre la historia, la geografía y la sociedad colombianas.Soledad Acosta de Samper (1833-1913) fue una escritora, periodista, traductora, editora e historiadora colombiana. Fue una autora muy prolífica que dejó más de ciento treinta obras publicadas. Fundó y dirigió cinco periódicos, como «La Mujer», «La Familia» o «El Domingo de la Familia Cristiana». Sus numerosos estudios históricos tenían entre sus objetivos reivindicar la figura de la mujer en la historia.

Rasmus og Xander er vendt tilbage til et normalt liv og prøver at lægge Erytnevia bag sig. Men nogen eller noget sender kryptiske beskeder til dem. Måske har Atamai brug for deres hjælp? Drengene beslutter sig for at rejse tilbage, men i den anden verden møder de helt nye farer og monstre, som er mere skrækindjagende, end de troede var muligt. Andet bind i GEMINIFORBANDELSEN, en sjov og actionfyldt fantasytrilogi om magi, eventyr, ondskab og hemmeligheder. Fra ca.  8 år I samme serie:Geminiforbandelsen (1) - En episk fortælling om tis og trolddom

Quiz dig selv - eller quiz dine venner og familie!Kong Carlsen præsenterer: Den lille lokumsquiz er en lille bog med quizzer, der dækker en masse emner. Lige fra dyr, sport og musik, til film, stjerner og skøre hændelser.Den er oplagt at sidde og bladre i alene, men den vil også være god at bruge i større selskaber.Bogen er lille, så den kan stoppes i en jakkelomme eller i en taske, så man har underholdningen med, hvis der nu skulle opstå en lille pause. Til hvert spørgsmål er der tre svarmuligheder, så alle har mulighed for at gætte med.Bogen er en del af serien Kong Carlsen, der henvender sig til alle barnlige sjæle. Fra ca. 8 år. Bemærk! Dette er et sampak på 5 bøger henvendt til forhandlere.