Two Degrees

★緊湊驚悚的情節，搭配生動描寫，引發讀者對氣候變遷緊迫性的深刻思考。★作者Alan Gratz以扣人心弦的筆觸，將環境議題注入青少年小說，適合關注環境保護的年輕讀者。《Two Degrees》為美國暢銷作家Alan Gratz所著的中年級氣候變遷驚悚小說。書中同時講述了三位來自不同地區的孩子，如何在面對氣候變遷帶來的自然災害中奮力求生，並最終彼此相連，共同為地球的未來而戰。故事一開始發生在加州的阿基拉（Akira）與母親駕車穿越山區時，突如其來的野火迅速蔓延，他們必須立即撤離並尋找安全的出路。另一邊在加拿大馬尼托巴的歐文（Owen）與好友喬治（George）在當地從事北極熊生態導覽，但動物越來越頻繁出現，當他們遭遇母熊攔截後展開生死逃亡。第三條故事線聚焦佛羅里達邁阿密的娜塔莉（Natalie），當毀滅性的五級颶風襲擊城市，她被洪水沖出家門，必須與附近居民及一隻小狗一同抵抗風暴的威脅。這三個孩子的故事貫穿火災、冰雪與洪水三大氣候災難，展現氣候變遷日趨嚴峻的現實，同時揭示他們之間意想不到的聯繫。透過生動的情節和緊湊的節奏，作者帶領讀者體驗一場充滿緊張刺激的生存挑戰，並引發對環境議題的深刻反思。本書獲《New York Times》高度讚譽為「好萊塢式驚悚小說」，亦被《Publishers Weekly》評為「帶有強烈節奏感的生態故事」，《Kirkus Reviews》則稱其「帶來扣人心弦且緊迫的警醒訊息」。"Buckle up for Two Degrees, a Hollywood thriller of a book."- The New York TimesFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling Alan Gratz comes this must-read middle grade novel tackling the urgent topic of climate change.Fire. Flood. Ice. Three natural disasters.Three kids who must fight to survive and change things for the better.In California, Akira Kristiansen is driving through the mountai

The Earth’s temperature has been rising. To limit catastrophic outcomes, the international scientific community has set a challenging goal of no more than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit)

The Earth’s temperature has been rising. To limit catastrophic outcomes, the international scientific community has set a challenging goal of no more than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit)

A woman who lived life on her own terms, Hahn was an unknown and struggling writer when Congo Solo was published. Here - restored to the form she had intended - is Hahn's unforgettable narrative, a vi

Modeling of Induction Motors with One and Two Degrees of Mechanical Freedom will be of interest to electrical engineering academics and graduate students as well as electric machine designers and eng

This book is about the history, present and future of one the most important policy ideas of the modern era – that there is a single, global dangerous amount of climate change. That dangerous amount o

This book is about the history, present and future of one the most important policy ideas of the modern era – that there is a single, global dangerous amount of climate change. That dangerous amount o

1. 本書以增進學生英文閱讀和理解能力為目標。課文選自國外教材，主題生活化，讀來活潑有趣。 2. 每課均有聽說讀寫四大單元，讓學生均衡發展英文四大能力。 3. 版面設計採用豐富多元的圖片和插圖，教學使用更活潑；標題依照聽說讀寫分類設計，功能分類一目了然。 隨書附朗讀光碟 學校團訂贈教師手冊、電子教學投影片

Gods and Goddesses are not always perfect, what did Chang E do to have herself ending up alone on the moon?And do you know that Yi the Great Archer did more than just shooting down nine suns? My Favourite Chinese Stories is a collection of three Chinese stories specially selected and retold in English for young readers. The first story is from Chinese mythology, while the other two are from classical Chinese literature. They are widely known to the Chinese people, and reflect, in varying degrees, some of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture. Each story is accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations drawn by Lo King-man as well as audio narration by the author Pamela Youde.

The Dragon King below the Jing River defied the orders of the Jade God of the Heavens and was executed. His ghost resented the Tang Emperor Taizong for not saving him, and dragged the Emperor to the Underworld. What would the Emperor see in the Underworld? Was he able to return to life? My Favourite Chinese Stories is a collection of three Chinese stories specially selected and retold in English for young readers. The first story is from Chinese mythology, while the other two are from classical Chinese literature. They are widely known to the Chinese people, and reflect, in varying degrees, some of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture. Each story is accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations drawn by Lo King-man as well as audio narration by the author Pamela Youde.

Stase Michaels draws on a lifetime of experience as a dream analyst and three degrees in psychology to lead you through the magical forest of dream interpretation. In this eclectic, in-depth look at d

Join an adventure with all of your favourite Roblox pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories! Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book based on the hit game with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book. Filled with tons of laughs, action and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.Perfect for gamer fans!

A picture book from an award-winning artist that uses vibrant reds and blues to stunningly evoke the intensity of a heatwave and the refreshing relief that comes with an unexpected downpour of a cooling rain.Sweltering. Sweating. It’s 100 degrees… even in the shade.Games are canceled, temperatures reach record highs. The sun is hot.Finally, a wind picks up. One rain drop. Then another. A downpour. The sun sets and the moon rises, Relief at last.Heatwave is a book that vividly evokes a universal feeling--when the air is so hot and heavy you can barely move, when the sun is so bright your eyes play tricks on you. Renowned artist, writer and MacArthur genuis grant recipient, Lauren Redniss’s choice to use just two vibrant and contrasting colors in her artwork and spare text makes for a bold and interesting exploration of extreme weather. Even the book itself is saturated in red as if the book itself is burning up.

Florrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn't always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental break

A two-headed chicken races across the multiverse to escape a hungry moose in this full-colour illustrated adventure, ideal for fans of Dogman and Bunny Vs Monkey.Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky, two-headed chicken. But look out - there’s a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this hilarious, interactive adventure, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose to a land covered with pizza sauce. With each BZOOP of Two-Headed Chicken's universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected...Packed with jokes, quizzes, and games; a lightning-fast caper with a wacky sci-fi spin

Tripitaka and his three disciples, Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, were chosen to undertake a pilgrimage to India, during which they came across all sorts of dangers and difficulties. This time, the Flaming Mountain blocked their way, and they needed a little help from the Princess Iron Fan and Bull Demon, well, parents of the Red Boy, who wanted to eat up Tripitaka and was just defeated by Monkey. Things never go smooth for them! My Favourite Chinese Stories is a collection of three Chinese stories specially selected and retold in English for young readers. The first story is from Chinese mythology, while the other two are from classical Chinese literature. They are widely known to the Chinese people, and reflect, in varying degrees, some of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture. Each story is accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations drawn by Lo King-man as well as audio narration by the author Pamela Youde.

Margaret Wise Brown’s classic picture book about two trains and their cross-country journey from east to west gets a bold new look from Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli.

An adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of gay fathers, featuring a variety of diverse, loving families with two dads.Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that f

Sophia quickly learns her new pet comes with two giraffe-sized problems in this enterprising sequel to One Word from Sophia, which was named one of the best picture books of 2015 by Kirkus Reviews.Sop

DescriptionOne-Eye, Two-Eyes, Three-Eyes Level 6-6Two-Eyes is a kind and pretty girl. She lives with her two bad sisters, One-Eye and Three-Eyes. In the forest, Two-Eyes meets and old woman. The old w

A Tale of Two Cities (1859), Dickens' greatest historical novel, traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution and the Terror. Dickens based his his

The first lie made Lily a savior. The second framed Clara for murder.If it weren't for Lily, Clara would still be a total outcast, shunned for her role in an incident that gave her a criminal record and ruined another girl's life. She's spent the past two years trying to escape that night, and ever since Lily Dalton befriended her, she's almost succeeded. After all, Lily's the golden girl of the high school--smart, popular, beloved by all--and as her best friend, Clara's now the bright, hard-working chemistry whiz.But is Lily really just the good-hearted friend who saved Clara from the past? Because lately Lily has been talking about certain classmates and teachers--about wanting revenge. Do you ever think about making them pay? she asks. How would you do it? Lily has to be joking. At least that's what Clara thinks, until she finds a folder that outlines a deadly plan, including detailed steps and a list of targets in their school.Shockingly, there's even more to Lily's plan, and it ha

"These twins make learning to read double the fun." - Kirkus From award winning author, Grace Lin, comes another installment of the irresistible early reader series, Ling & Ting! Join these iconic twins as as they celebrate Lunar New Year! Ling and Ting are twins. They are Chinese and American. They celebrate the new year two times. Now they are preparing for Lunar New Year. They want a lucky year. What happens when Ting makes a mistake? Can their year still be lucky? * Don't miss Ling and Ting's other adventures!: Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly Ling & Ting: Together in All Weather Ling & Ting Share a Birthday

From acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino comes this joyful board book about a girl and her grandmother as they plan the perfect visit together This joyful rhyming board book is a tender love letter between every grandchild and grandmother who live far apart. Dan Yaccarino's enchanting illustrations and Shelly Becker's jaunty text--based on the beloved nursery rhyme "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe"--carry a reminder that no matter how far away Grandma may be, her love is always with you. One, two, Grandma loves you. / Three, four, visit more. Five, six, precious pics. / Seven, eight, mark the date. Publishers Weekly praised the hardcover edition of this book: "The duo's intergenerational affection is portrayed as effortless, effusive, and unconditional. A wonderful celebration of reunions." And in a starred review, School Library Journal called it "a pure, cadenced classic, where the clues to good times past and present add up to a generous look at the special bonds of an exten

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- “Alaska tough”. But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 peopl

The brilliant story of two dachshunds and their escapades by Ian Falconer, the bestselling creator of the Olivia series! One day, home alone, dachshund brothers Perry and Augie look longingly out the window, desperate to be outside. Working together, the clever dogs finally manage to open the back door and soon they're diving into the swimming pool, digging an enormous hole in the lawn, and causing all kinds of chaos. Will all return to normal before their owners come home? Written with humour and brilliantly illustrated by Ian Falconer, bestselling creator of the Olivia series, these delightful dogs are sure to become a firm favourite in every home!

This little book describes the past, present and future of black holes through a funny and engaging story involving Grandpa Louie, his two grandchildren and two of their friends.During a beautiful sun

This little book describes the past, present and future of black holes through a funny and engaging story involving Grandpa Louie, his two grandchildren and two of their friends.During a beautiful sun

This funny, heart-warming picture book celebrates different kinds of families and the bond between adult and child. Whether your little one has two mums or one, two dads or none, the only thing that m

A perfect sharing book for young children, with clever die-cuts showing how one item can become two.When two rabbits want the same carrot, how can they decide who gets it? When two monkeys want the sa

From the creators of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World comes an interactive, science-based activity book based on their daily game show, Two Whats?! and a Wow!

Join two teenage elf brothers on an extraordinary quest in this adaptation of the movie retold as comics!Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to d

Two hilarious stories about Winnie, the world's wackiest witch, and her cat Wilbur, taking on two special jobs at school. In Shark in the Bath, Winnie gets more than she bargains for when she agrees t

What if a hyena picked a fight with a honey badger? Who do you think would win? Learn amazing facts to compare and contrast these two awesome mammals!This nonfiction Reader compares and contrasts two

What if green ants and army ants had a fight? Who do you think would win? Learn amazing facts to compare and contrast these two awesome insects!This nonfiction Reader compares and contrasts two feroci

What if a falcon and a hawk had a fight? Who do you think would win? Learn amazing facts to compare and contrast these two awesome birds!This nonfiction Reader compares and contrasts two ferocious bir