Books in Jurassic Classics series

Discover literary history with a prehistoric twist! The dinos of Jurassic Classics: The Prehistoric Masters of Literature show off Shakespeare, Mark Twin, Jane Austin and more!Deep underground, a mysterious cave filled with stone tablets has been discovered, and researchers are working frantically to translate a treasury of prehistoric literature. In this collection, you'll learn what made the greatest dinosaur writers so very great, uncover the real story behind our modern classics, and be introduced to masterpieces including:Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeareasaurus, a timeless play about forbidden romance.Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontesaurus, the tortured tale of doomed dinosaur love.The Raven by Edgar Allan Pterodactyl, a ghoulish poem with a haunting ending.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twainceratops, the story of a mischievous young dinosaur growing up in the Cretaceous age.A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickensodocus, a prehistoric epic about love, war, and sacrifice.Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austenlovenator, a clever critique of dinosaur manners disguised as a love story.These tales are sure to become instant Jurassic Classics!

Using dinosaur mashups as a creative way to introduce art history, The Prehistoric Masters of Art explores the lives of the famous "masters" of our past.Jurassic Classics: The Prehistoric Masters of Art uses prehistoric dinosaur humor to introduce young readers to art history in a fun and inviting new way. The Prehistoric Masters of Art features an assortment of artist biographies, each with a "prehistoric" twist, such as Leonardo da Vilociraptor, Vincent van Guanadon, and Frida Kahlopholus. After a brief "dino" history of each artist, a clever parody of his or her most famous sketches and paintings is included, as well as a true-to-life biography, with actual facts and descriptions about the life of each artist.

Deep underground, a mysterious cave of stone tablets has been discovered, and researchers are working frantically to investigate a treasury of Prehistoric American artifacts. In this collection, you will uncover the real stories of six legendary dinosaur leaders. Meet the greatest presidential heroes of ancient history:George Washingdonyx, a baryonyx who led a brave new worldThomas Jeffersaurus, the prehistoric pen of the revolutionAndrew Jaxceratops, a creature from the wild frontier who won over the herdAbraham Lincolnator, the humble dinosaur who united the continentsTheodore Rexevelt, a determined tyrannosaur who clawed his way to the topFranklin D. Rex, a savior in Prehistoric America's darkest hourThese are the legendary heroes of Jurassic Classics!

Nine Greek biographies illustrate the rise and fall of Athens, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city's founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, and Alcibiades, to the razing of its walls by Lysander.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Famous artists are given dinosaur-inspired pseudonyms and prehistoric biographies as a way of introducing young readers to art history in a fun and inviting new way in Jurassic Classics: The Prehistoric Masters of Art Volume 2. The book features an assortment of artist biographies, each with a prehistoric twist. Artists Pablo Picassotego, Frid Kahlopholus, and Andy Warholosaurus get "dino" histories, with a clever parody of the real artist's most famous sketches and paintings included. Accurate biographies of the real-life artists are included, as well. Endearing illustrations and humorous dinosaur mashups provide young readers with a foundation for art history, as well as inspiring them to learn more.

Famous artists are given dinosaur-inspired pseudonyms and prehistoric biographies as a way of introducing young readers to art history in a fun and inviting new way in Jurassic Classics: The Prehistoric Masters of Art Volume 1. The book features an assortment of artist biographies, each with a prehistoric twist. Artists Leonardo da Vilociraptor, Vincent Van Guanadon, and Claude Monetator get "dino" histories, with a clever parody of the real artist's most famous sketches and paintings included. Accurate biographies of the real-life artists are included, as well. Endearing illustrations and humorous dinosaur mashups provide young readers with a foundation for art history, as well as inspiring them to learn more.

Famous US Presidents are given dinosaur-inspired pseudonyms and prehistoric biographies as a way of introducing young readers to US history in a fun and inviting new way in Jurassic Classics: The Presidential Masters of Prehistory Volume 2. The book features an assortment of presidential biographies, each with a prehistoric twist. Abraham Lincolnator, Theodore Rexevelt, and Franklin D. Rex get "dino" histories, with a clever parody of each president's most famous contributions to our nation's history. Accurate biographies of the real-life presidents are included, as well. Endearing illustrations and humorous dinosaur mashups provide young readers with a foundation for history, as well as inspiring them to learn more.

The high-spirited work of a young Dickens, The Pickwick Papers is the remarkable first novel that made its author famous and that has remained one of the best-known books in the world. In it the inimitable Samuel Pickwick, his well-fed body and unsinkable good spirits clad in tights and gaiters, sallies forth through the noisy streets of London and into the colorful country inns of rural England for a series of sparkling encounters with love and misadventure. From the wit of cockney bootblack Sam Weller to the unforgettable Fat Boy and rascals like the amorous Mr. Jingle and the unscrupulous lawyers Dodson and Fogg, The Pickwick Papers reels with joyous fantasy, infectious good humor, and a touch of the macabre—a classic work that G. K. Chesterton called “the great example of everything that made Dickens great…[a] supreme masterpiece.”

Famous US Presidents are given dinosaur-inspired pseudonyms and prehistoric biographies as a way of introducing young readers to US history in a fun and inviting new way in Jurassic Classics: The Presidential Masters of Prehistory Volume 1. The book features an assortment of presidential biographies, each with a prehistoric twist. George Washingdonyx, Thomas Jeffersaurus, and Andrew Jaxceratops get "dino" histories, with a clever parody of each president's most famous contributions to our nation's history. Accurate biographies of the real-life presidents are included, as well. Endearing illustrations and humorous dinosaur mashups provide young readers with a foundation for history, as well as inspiring them to learn more.

This early work by Susan Coolidge was originally published in 1885 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. In 'A Little Country Girl', orphaned Candace makes the first long trip of her life alone and gets to know her three second cousins, girls of similar ages. A virtuous story about living a good and true life. Sarah Chauncey Woolsey was born on 29 January 1835, into a wealthy and influential New England Dwight family, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Her time as a medical worker provided Woolsey with the experience and self-determination in order to embark on her writing career. She has subsequently become famous as a children's author, writing numerous books under the pseudonym of 'Susan Coolidge'. Woolsey is best known for her classic children's novel What Katy Did (published in 1872)

In The Sketch-Book (1820-21), Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. In two sketches, he experiments with tales transplanted from Europe, thereby creating the first classic American short stories, Rip Van Winkle, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Based on Irving's final revision of his most popular work, this new edition includes comprehensive explanatory notes of The Sketch-Book's sources for the modern reader.