Books with title Big Book of Knowledge

Carol Dawson's outrageous second novel chronicles the decline and fall of a strange dynasty--from post-frontier Texas to the present day. It's the story of a secret war, of obsession, fear, loathing, and betrayal. But most of all, BODY OF KNOWLEDGE is the story of Victoria Grace Ransom, the story's 600-pound narrator, whose engrossing secret gradually reveals itself in a novel as big as all Texas. "Gorgeously crafted, intelligent and wholly original."--Los Angeles Times Book Review ; "The best novelist to emerge from Texas in years."--Texas Monthly. A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK CLUB SELECTION.

Space is so huge that it requires a lot of research and reading to learn about it. Our Earth is just a tiny part of it. In this book, many interesting facts and details have been covered for our young readers. Images are hand-drawn in a comical style, which easily connect with the kids. Facts have been described in a simple language to keep them interested in reading.

Artama-a young boy-lives in The Town where the people are almost always content. But Artama is NOT content, and he challenges the conventional wisdom. Determined to discover the truth for himself-against the dictates of The Readers and THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE & WISDOM-Artama undertakes a journey across The Plain. He meets Kora-a wondrous and mysterious girl. Upon his return-now a young man-Artama brings words of knowledge and wisdom...and a miracle. A charming, provocative, and revolutionary parable-THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE & WISDOM is a timeless tale with a message for all ages. THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE & WISDOM is the first book in THE ARTAMA LEGEND series.

Carol Dawson's outrageous second novel chronicles the decline and fall of a strange dynasty--from post-frontier Texas to the present day. It's the story of a secret war, of obsession, fear, loathing, and betrayal. But most of all, BODY OF KNOWLEDGE is the story of Victoria Grace Ransom, the story's 600-pound narrator, whose engrossing secret gradually reveals itself in a novel as big as all Texas. "Gorgeously crafted, intelligent and wholly original."--Los Angeles Times Book Review ; "The best novelist to emerge from Texas in years."--Texas Monthly. A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK CLUB SELECTION.