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Chronicles the life and legacy of Roald Amundsen, describing his accomplishments as a Norwegian explorer in the Polar Regions, and discussing such accomplishments as being the first to travel the Northwest Passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, being the first man to reach both the North and South Poles, and related topics.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the 1994 theft of Edvard Munch's "The Scream," a seventy-two million dollar painting stolen from the National Gallery in Oslo on the opening day of the Winter Olympics, and describes the extensive investigation led by American art detective and undercover cop, Charley Hill.

Reproductions and text present critical commentary on the artist and his work.

Tells the legend of how a group of warriors called the Birkebeiners rescued the infant Prince Hakonby skiing across the rugged mountains in blizzard conditions to save him from his enemies, the Baglers.

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll in this classic tale told in rebus format.

Relates the adventures of the Norse explorer who left Greenland to sail west into uncharted waters in search of new land.

Retells, with a southwestern United States setting, the traditional tale about three billy goat brothers who trick a beast that lives under the bridge.

Three clever billy goats outwit a mean, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to a grassy pasture.

Includes six traditional Norwegian tales.