“A large, lavishly inventive novel . . . an American descendant of The Arabian Nights . . . erudite and artful entertainment.”—The New York Times Book ReviewAt a Manhattan planetarium in 1965, ten-year-old Enzo is whisked away from his young adoptive aunt, Mala. His abductor turns out to be a blood relative: his great-uncle Junius Samax, a wealthy former gambler who lives in a converted Las Vegas hotel surrounded by a priceless art collection and a host of...

As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Fish! Did you know that fish can see all the way around themselves, without turning their heads? This comes in handy when they are looking for food. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series in...

Ever wondered how snakes can swallow and digest an entire animal whole, bones and all? Or which snakes squeeze the life out of their victims? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus dozens of amazing facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations.

The acclaimed author of Veronica and A Trip to the Stars returns with a dazzling new novel based on one of the great legends of musical history.New Orleans, 1900.The virtuoso cornet player Charles “Buddy” Bolden invents jazz, but after a life consumed by tragedy, the groundbreaking sound of his horn vanishes with him. Rumors persist, though, that Bolden recorded a phonograph cylinder, and over the course of a century it evolves into the elusive holy grail of jazz....

Ever wondered what animals wolves eat? Or how wolves are related to our pet pooches? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations and photographs.

In this shimmering work of fiction, Nicholas Christopher follows the remarkable life of Franklin Flyer–a restless young inventor named after the train on which he was born–through the tumultuous years of the Great Depression, into the Second World War.Raised by his suffragette aunt, at various times a vagabond and tycoon, Franklin travels across the U.S.A and around the globe, seeking adventure and enlightenment, charting his fate by pursuing the unexpected.

Ever wonder why spiders don't get trapped in their own webs? Or which female spiders eat their male partners after mating with them? Or how spiders escape their enemies? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked-plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and loads of vivid, dramatic illustrations.

Milo the farm dog wakes up when the rooster crows “Cock-a-Doddle-do!” Milo has a very important job to do on the farm. As he makes his rounds he checks in on the hens and baby chicks. He looks in on the pigs and then makes sure the baby calf is safe and sound. Fun sound effects and whimsical music engage young learners as they follow Milo around the farm. Find out what Milo’s favorite job is on the farm.

As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Lizards! Did you know lizards have two big eyes and can see very well? In fact, some lizards can even look in two directions at the same time. Learn about the largest lizard of all—the Komodo dragon. This lizard is big enough to eat wild pigs, goats and even deer! Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make ...

As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Spiders! Did you know that some spiders are big enough to eat frogs, lizards and small birds? Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals...

As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Volcanoes! Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and ...

As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Lizards! Did you know lizards have two big eyes and can see very well? In fact, some lizards can even look in two directions at the same time. Learn about the largest lizard of all—the Komodo dragon. This lizard is big enough to eat wild pigs, goats and even deer! Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make ...