Books with title The Cabinet of Curiosities

In a League of Extraordinary Gentleman for children's literature, classic elements from many literary worlds are brought together when Rosa Dew, a young girl with no memory (but great fashion sense), finds herself alone in a rundown seaside town that might just hold the key to her identity. But who in Walmington can help Rosa on her quest to uncover her past: the sinister Earl of Dorincourt, with his army of pirates and witches, or Professor S., the elderly curator of the Cabinet of Curiosities, a museum filled with a vast array of strangely familiar magical items?

James and Alice Clifton don't know if they'll survive out West. Alice can't stop coughing and James longs for his father's guidance. Together with their mother and Reverend Lawson, they go looking for answers in Yellowstone-the year it's turned into the world's first national park! They encounter bison, see hot springs, meet prospectors, and learn about protecting the park's natural wonders. But their adventure becomes clouded by the sinister plot of Billy 'Bloody' Knuckles. Will James and Alice uncover his plan, before it's too late?The Land of Curiosities is an historical fiction adventure trilogy about the founding of the world's first national park. This is the first book in the series. For ages 8-14 (loved by adults too!). Includes a real history section with facts and photos.Printed in the USA on recycled paper using soy ink.

When Lukas Declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to Prague, a refuge for Europe's greatest alchemists and natural philosophers, offering to take him on as an apprentice. Uncle Anselmus is court physician to Rudolph II, the reclusive and unstable Emperor. He is also curator of Rudolph's bizarre Cabinet of Curiosities, a series of vast rooms stuffed with wonders and scientific marvels such as a nail from Noah's Ark, phoenix feathers and monstrous freaks of nature, which fascinate Lukas.As Rudolph retreats further into his fantasy world, the threat of rebellion hangs in the air. Dorantes, a diplomat from Spain, comes with his daughter, Celestina, on a mission from Philip II to persuade Rudolph to give up his heretical ways. But he discovers the court is full of diplomats who have been waiting months or years for an audience with the Emperor. Dorantes notices how some had wormed their way into the Emperor's favour by presenting him with fantastic gifts for his Cabinet, and sets about creating a device that he says will stop time. But it works only in the presence of the Emperor.Lukas knows the terrible truth behind Dorantes's mission. But sinister forces have plans for Lukas too, and before he can thwart the plot against the Emperor, Lukas must gamble on Celestina's loyalty in order to save his own life.

When Lukas Declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to Prague, a refuge for Europe’s greatest alchemists and natural philosophers. Uncle Anselmus is court physician to Rudolph II, the reclusive and unstable emperor. He is also curator of Rudolph’s bizarre Cabinet of Curiosities, a series of vast rooms stuffed with wonders and scientific marvels. As Rudolph retreats further into his fantasy world, the threat of rebellion hangs in the air. Dorantes, a diplomat from Spain, comes with his daughter, Celestina, on a mission from Philip II to persuade Rudolph to give up his heretical ways. Soon Lukas discovers the terrible truth behind Dorantes’s mission. But sinister forces have plans for Lukas too, and before he can thwart the plot against the emperor, Lukas must gamble on Celestina’s loyalty in order to save his own life.

2009 Independent Publisher Book Award (Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction)2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner (Pre-Teen Fiction - Historical/ Cultural)GIRL MISSING IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK! In this page-turning sequel to the award winning The Land of Curiosities: Adventures in Yellowstone, thirteen-year-old James Clifton joins the Hayden Expedition of 1872 in a desperate attempt to find his missing sister, Alice, in the vast wilderness of Yellowstone. Alongside government explorers and his best friend Tom, James finds Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake and even some unwelcome outlaws. But will he ever find out what happened to Alice?The Land of Curiosities is an historical fiction adventure trilogy about the founding of the world's first national park. This is the second book in the series. For ages 8-15 (loved by adults too!). Includes a real history section with facts and photos.Printed in the USA on recycled paper using soy ink. FSC-certified.

When Lukas Declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to Prague, a refuge for Europe's greatest alchemists and natural philosophers. Uncle Anselmus is court physician to Rudolph II, the reclusive and unstable emperor. He is also curator of Rudolph's bizarre Cabinet of Curiosities, a series of vast rooms stuffed with wonders and scientific marvels. As Rudolph retreats further into his fantasy world, the threat of rebellion hangs in the air. Dorantes, a diplomat from Spain, comes with his daughter, Celestina, on a mission from Philip II to persuade Rudolph to give up his heretical ways. Soon Lukas discovers the terrible truth behind Dorantes's mission. But sinister forces have plans for Lukas too, and before he can thwart the plot against the emperor, Lukas must gamble on Celestina's loyalty in order to save his own life.

When Lukas Declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to Prague, a refuge for Europe's greatest alchemists and natural philosophers, offering to take him on as an apprentice. Uncle Anselmus is court physician to Rudolph II, the reclusive and unstable Emperor. He is also curator of Rudolph's bizarre Cabinet of Curiosities, a series of vast rooms stuffed with wonders and scientific marvels such as a nail from Noah's Ark, phoenix feathers and monstrous freaks of nature, which fascinate Lukas. As Rudolph retreats further into his fantasy world, the threat of rebellion hangs in the air. Dorantes, a diplomat from Spain, comes with his daughter, Celestina, on a mission from Philip II to persuade Rudolph to give up his heretical ways. But he discovers the court is full of diplomats who have been waiting months or years for an audience with the Emperor. Dorantes notices how some had wormed their way into the Emperor's favour by presenting him with fantastic gifts for his Cabinet, and sets about creating a device that he says will stop time. But it works only in the presence of the Emperor. Lukas knows the terrible truth behind Dorantes's mission. But sinister forces have plans for Lukas too, and before he can thwart the plot against the Emperor, Lukas must gamble on Celestina's loyalty in order to save his own life.

Curiosities of the Sky is a 1909 popular astronomy classic. by Garrett Putman Serviss who was an American astronomer and early science fiction writer. Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project designed to promote harmonious community living and well-being in the world. To learn more about the Freeriver project please visit the website - www.freerivercommunity.com

2009 Independent Publisher Book Award (Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction)2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner (Pre-Teen Fiction - Historical/ Cultural)GIRL MISSING IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK! In this page-turning sequel to the award winning The Land of Curiosities: Adventures in Yellowstone, thirteen-year-old James Clifton joins the Hayden Expedition of 1872 in a desperate attempt to find his missing sister, Alice, in the vast wilderness of Yellowstone. Alongside government explorers and his best friend Tom, James finds Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake and even some unwelcome outlaws. But will he ever find out what happened to Alice?The Land of Curiosities is an historical fiction adventure trilogy about the founding of the world's first national park. This is the second book in the series. For ages 8-15 (loved by adults too!). Includes a real history section with facts and photos.Printed in the USA on recycled paper using soy ink. FSC-certified.

Following the adventures of Kya and Hearthorne from The Curious Leaf: An Adventure in Wishing, the stories in this collection feature their next adventure as they journey to the moon.Included in this Collection:---Kya and the Curious Leaf: A Journey to the Moon (serial*)---The Tale of the Buried Moon (fairy tale retelling)---Moonflower (short story)---Moon Bait (short story from the world of Tales of the Snow Queen)---Mira Morganstein, Queen of the Nearly Dead Fae: Pink Lemonade and the Eleventy Year (serial*)---As well as fun little snippets featuring Cherrie and Thorn (Bitten: A Novel of Faerie), Ask Nerissa (The Fairy Godmother Dilemma), a word from Bettony (The Trouble with Toads) and a peek into Bodkins' files (Mira Morganstein).Series Order:The Curious Leaf: An Adventure in Wishing (#0)Curiosities of the Moon (#1)Saltwater Curiosities (#2)*Kya's adventures as well as Mira Morganstein are both told in a serial format. They are *not* a serialized novel--that is, a novel cut into pieces. Each "episode" is a complete adventure in itself with a beginning, a middle, and an ending. The ending, however, is open in order to allow for future adventures in each series.