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This magical coloring book takes kids down the rabbit hole with Alice!Curiouser and curiouser . . . and very enchanting! Journey with Alice down the rabbit hole in this charming, unique coloring book inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s classic, Alice in Wonderland. Each exquisitely detailed and imaginative illustration captures Alice’s experience as she tumbles down, down, down into Wonderland.

An airborne invasion. A friend turned traitor. An empire in danger. Welcome to the second book in the thrilling steampunk series, Iron Sky! Step into an alternative nineteenth-century England filled with giant airships, steam-powered automatons, aerial carriages, floating cities . . . and a new kind of secret agent. As Napoleon’s forces mount a full-scale invasion of the country, Lady Arabella West and her mechanical sidekick Miles must face two deadly enemies: the Equestrians—a terrifying army of iron centaurs—and, worse yet, one of Arabella’s own Sky Sisters, who has turned traitor. Can she and Miles save the British Empire from the forces that would destroy it?

Inside the enormous, boldly designed Roman Colosseum, gladiators fought for their lives as citizens watched the deadly "entertainment." Completed in 96 AD, it's a miraculous feat of engineering. This noble monument, and the ancient empire that created it, await young readers on these stunningly illustrated pages. Curious children can discover why and how the Colosseum was built; how it was decorated; who was allowed to enter; what took place behind the scenes; and what the Roman world was like. Full-color cutaways reveal the details of this astounding architectural achievement, and pinpoint enlargements focus on the day-to-day life of the people—including how they ate, dressed, and sometimes fought.

How would you go about making a mummy? This beautifully illustrated and fascinating book transports young readers more than 3,000 years back in time so they can see how the ancient Egyptians created mummies—and why. Learn about Egyptian gods and legends, the embalming process that preserved the pharaohs’ bodily remains, and the way mummies were wrapped and buried. Fun “Did You Know?” questions will fascinate kids.

This second book in the Jolly Roger series is chock-full of thrills and chills. After being thrown aboard a ghost ship, Benjamin and Louise hope someone will save them from the spooky crew of skeletons. When a British frigate finally rescues them, it takes the twins all the way to Jamaica. There they meet Red Mary—a beautiful female pirate who may just know something about their father . . .

This stunningly illustrated graphic novel—a debut from the hugely talented Jonathan Standing—delivers an important message about overcoming prejudice and fear of the other. Attn: An Important Message to All Citizens Living in the Shelter of the WallThe Wall, our greatest achievement, provides security and ensures peace. Its colossal size shelters and unites us. The Wall gives us hope for a prosperous and civilised future by keeping us free from the undesirables who live on the other side of it. This powerful graphic novel tells the story of a giant wall separating two civilizations: one of blue people and one of yellow. Each side is forbidden to speak to the other; crossing the wall—or even finding out what’s on the opposite side—is treasonous. But one day, a boy peers through a hole in the wall . . . and finds himself staring at a girl from the other world. Together, they decide to break down the boundaries that divide their peoples forever.

The Egyptian pyramids are one of the world's great wonders. Step inside these superbly illustrated pages and back in time to see how they were constructed so precisely—even without the use of wheels, machines, or iron tools. These magnificent structures aimed not only to keep the departed pharaoh safe from tomb robbers, but also to preserve him from death itself. Images of artifacts and paintings from the era help explain how we know about this bygone world, including the craftsmen, the townspeople, and the pharaoh and his court.

“There are dangers here . . . Plots are being hatched. People aren’t all they seem.” Journey back in time to Elizabethan London where schemers lurk and deadly traps await—and meet some real-life characters, including William Shakespeare himself. Alice Fletcher works—disguised as a boy—as a stagehand at the renowned Globe Theatre. When her brother mysteriously vanishes after delivering a coded message in a seedy area of London, she seeks the help of Tom Cavendish, servant to the power-hungry Earl of Essex. But could she and Tom be getting themselves in deeper than they bargained for? Rich with the heady atmosphere of political intrigue—including a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth—and featuring such historical figures as Sir Francis Bacon and the Bard, this swiftly paced, suspenseful story will keep young readers on the edge of their seats.

When orphaned twins Benjamin and Louise learn that their long-lost father is the legendary pirate Captain Roc, they run away from the Parisian orphanage where they live to seek their destiny. But when a mysterious old man realizes who they are, and that they hold the key to buried treasure, the twins' lives are in danger. Can they escape his clutches?

Elizabethan London was a vibrant, growing city—and theater, especially that of William Shakespeare, played a major role in its lively culture. There was even a different play every day of the week! Here's your ticket to the Globe, the legendary 20-sided building where Shakespeare's plays were staged. Go backstage to discover how the theater was run, who chose the actors, how big an audience it could hold, and why it was build on the banks of the Thames. Extraordinary illustrations give a dramatic look at life and art in the sixteenth century.

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of good and evil is now vividly illustrated and faithfully retold in graphic-novel form! In the murky streets of Victorian London, a vicious killer is on the prowl. Who is the mysterious and devilish Mr. Hyde? And why is Henry Jekyll, a respected doctor, protecting him? What could these two men have in common? Stevenson's chilling story of human nature and an experiment that goes terribly wrong comes to life in this graphic-novel format. In addition to the novel, this edition includes a biography of Robert Louis Stevenson, a history of his writing of the original story, a listing of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde performances, and footnotes to explain difficult words and ideas.