Rick Osborne – författare

Heroes and villains aren’t only found on the movie screen and in comic books. In this easy-to-read book with bite-sized chapters and large black-and-white illustrations on almost every page, kids 8 and up can explore over thirty real-life good guys and terrible villains of the Bible who discovered truth and justice always win. With a focus on action and adventure—and solid biblical facts—the good, bad, and ugly men of the Bible come alive.Big battles, epic journeys, superhuman strength … and evil plans to take down the world. While this may sound like the plot to the latest movie blockbuster, the fact is powerful heroes and evil villains were fighting it out long before the first caped crusader appeared. Bible Heroes and Bad Guys presents the most impressive good guys of biblical times who used their faith and heart to take on vile enemies and evil itself. From David and Samson to Elijah, Paul, and more—as well as baddies they faced, like Ahab and Herod—each short chapter gives young readers quick facts about the man, what he did, and what we can learn to become stronger and smarter in our own daily battles.Bible Heroes and Bad Guys:contains biblically sound information in language kids can relate toworks as an age-appropriate reference guide for any child 8 to 12 learning more about the Biblecontains large text and an open page design, along with lots of detailed illustrations, making it perfect for reluctant readersis part of the 2:52 series of books, which focuses on becoming more like Jesus as described in Luke 2:52

The real-life exploits of the Bible come alive in Bible Wars and Weapons. Kids 8 and up have a passport to the front lines of battles in the Bible—from the famous takedown of Jericho and wars against Israel’s enemies to Abraham’s daring rescue of Lot and other lesser-known yet exciting clashes. Each encounter comes to life with lots of large black-and-white illustrations and kid-friendly explanations that break down the battle, the heroes involved, the weapons used, and what it really might have been like for the people involved.Exciting battles, courageous leaders, and surprising heroes … we read about them all the time in adventure books and see them in thrilling movies. But some of the most interesting clashes and stories can actually be found in the Bible if you know what to look for. In Bible Wars and Weapons, fifteen battles are presented in exciting detail, in language that makes the real emotions and stakes come alive for kids. With detailed illustrations, battle maps, and information on the people involved, readers will see the battles in the Bible in a new light—and become smarter when it comes time to face the battles in their own lives.Bible Wars and Weapons:contains biblically sound information in language kids can relate toworks as an age-appropriate reference guide for any child 8 to 12 learning more about the Biblecontains large text and an open page design, along with lots of detailed illustrations, making it perfect for reluctant readersis part of the 2:52 series of books, which focuses on becoming more like Jesus as described in Luke 2:52

Perfect for kids who love odd facts and disgusting things, Weird and Gross Bible Stuff contains all the strange, sometimes funny, downright bizarre, and yes, gross things throughout the Bible in one handy book. From facts about the crazy animals (unicorn goat, anyone?) to the cringe-worthy cleanup of the ten plagues and information on the unusual lives and deaths of many biblical characters, readers will not only find tons of interesting, factual knowledge, they’ll learn more about what the Bible contains … and what it has to offer.Cannibal cows, swamp dragons, demonic pigs … kids might be shocked to learn these things are actually in the Bible. And in Weird and Gross Bible Stuff, they can explore these and other peculiar and shocking facts and stories. Each chapter is organized by a theme—like “Amazing and Weird” or “Bizarre Healings”—and is packed full of snippets and information that appeals to kids who love odd facts and “gross” things while also providing biblically accurate facts that help readers better understand and appreciate the Bible. And also helps them become smarter as they apply that knowledge to their own overall reading of God’s Word.Weird and Gross Bible Stuff:contains biblically sound information in language kids can relate toworks as an age-appropriate introduction to biblical facts for any child 8 to 12contains large text and an open page design, along with lots of detailed illustrations, making it perfect for reluctant readersis part of the 2:52 series of books, which focuses on becoming more like Jesus as described in Luke 2:52

Perfect for kids 8 and up who love unique animals and weird wildlife, or simply like reading about strange things, Creepy Creatures and Bizarre Beasts from the Bible presents all the unbelievable-yet-real sea monsters, multiheaded mammals, flying women, evil lizards, and more that appear throughout the Old and New Testaments, as well as the odd occurrences and miracles where animals were involved. With biblically accurate information and kid-friendly language—as well as large black-and-white illustrations throughout—kids will see the Bible in a new and engaging way. Flying lions, crocodile-like cows, fire-breathing horses, and … unicorns and dragons? Surprisingly, these things are mentioned in the Bible (well, at least unicorns might be), and they are possibly even stranger than you’ve imagined. This booktakes you up close and personal as you explore the stories behind each incredible creature, as well as explores the real-life facts behind stories such as Noah’s Ark and Jonah’s big fish encounter—like what it might have really smelled like in there. From what each beast may have actually looked like in visions to what the Leviathan and, yes, the unicorn might actually be in real life, each page explores the Bible like never before, with illustrations that make it come alive.Creepy Creatures and Bizarre Beasts of the Bible:contains biblically sound information in language kids can relate tolooks at what the mysterious creatures mentioned in the Bible might actually be and look like, based on theological researchworks as an age-appropriate introduction to biblical facts for any child 8 to 12contains large text and an open page design, along with lots of detailed illustrations, making it perfect for reluctant readersis part of the 2:52 series of books, which focuses on becoming more like Jesus as described in Luke 2:52

Real angels are far from fluffy, winged babies or golden-haired people strumming harps. In Bible Angels and Demons, everything from warrior archangels to multiheaded cherubim are not only explained, they come alive for readers 8 and up in the large black-and-white, biblically accurate illustrations throughout the book. Learn the truth about these far-from-wimpy beings, what they did in the Bible, how they take on their real demonic enemies, and what they’re doing in heaven and on earth today.Glowing men with the faces of four creatures, eyes that burn like fire, and flaming swords and battle armor … not what most kids think of when they hear the word angel. In Bible Angels and Demons, the real facts behind these mysterious beings are explored, using the evidence and clues found throughout the Bible to explain in kid-friendly language what cherubim and seraphim and guardian angels really are … as well as just how much power their enemies, demons, have in comparison. (Spoiler: the demons don’t stand a chance.) Also included alongside the engaging facts and illustrations are backgrounds on many Bible stories, famous and lesser-known, where angels appear, as well as profiles on specific angels we know by name, so children can vividly engage with the Bible in a new way.Bible Angels and Demons: contains biblically sound information in language kids can relate toworks as an age-appropriate reference guide for any child 8 to 12 learning more about the Biblecontains large text and an open page design, along with lots of detailed illustrations, making it perfect for reluctant readersis part of the 2:52 series of books, which focuses on becoming more like Jesus as described in Luke 2:52