So You Want to Be an Explorer? by Judith St. George illustrated by David Small ISBN: 0399238689 Hardcover $16.99 Philomel Everyone knows about the exploits of Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, but what about Mary Kingsley, who studied cannibals in Africa, or cowboy Jim White, who, by mistake, found Carlsbad Caverns? Filled with lively text and illustrations that readers won't soon forget, this historical jaunt is sure to inspire the explorer in everyone, young and old. Ages 5 and up. So You Want to Be an Inventor? Revised Edition by Judith St. George illustrated by David Small ISBN: 0142404608 Paper $6.99 Philomel Whether one is a dreamer or a loner, a copycat or a daredevil, this wacky and witty look at inventors through the ages might just inspire its reader to create something to change the world! Ages 8 and up. Graphic Novel Versions of the Classics from Puffin Macbeth by William Shakespeare adapted by Arthur Byron Cover illustrated by Tony Leonard Tamai ISBN: 0142404098 Paper $9.99 Shakespeare's classic play of deception, intrigue, and murder is reinvented in the Japanese manga style. Set on a vast ringworld encircling a sun, the story follows Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth, as they scheme and plot their way to power, only to be undone by their own deadly plans. Artist Tony Tamai's unique vision and style breathe new life into this captivating classic. Ages 8 and up. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson adapted & illustrated by Tim Hamilton ISBN: 0142404705 Paper $9.99 After Jim Hawkins uncovers the key to a pirate's treasure map, he sets out on a quest to find the buried treasure with the help of pirate captain Long John Silver. Artist Tim Hamilton brings the pirates and villains to life in this graphic novel adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic. Ages 8 and up. The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum adapted & illustrated by Michael Cavallaro ISBN: 0142404713 Paper $9.99 Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked off to the magical land of Oz, where they meet the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, among other colorful characters. Mike Cavallaro transforms L. Frank Baum's world of Oz into a manga-influenced graphic novel. Ages 8 and up.