Jorden rundt på 80 trær (norwegian)

Trees are one of humanity's most constant yet diverse companions. From India's sacred banyan tree to Lebanon's fragrant cedar, they offer us refuge and inspiration—not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin and silk to space shuttles and telephone lines.

In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori journeys through time and across cultures, using updated plant science to reveal how trees have played and continue to play a crucial role in every aspect of human life. From the romantic to the downright grim, the stories shed light on the surprising historical relationship between humans and seemingly familiar species like elm and beech. Other trees showcase the exotic and the extraordinary—such as the explosive sandbox tree and the unique metal-harvesting tree of Polynesia.

All these strange and true stories, populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats, and radioactive nuts, are illustrated by Lucille Clerc, who takes the reader on an illustrated journey that is as beautiful as it is enlightening.