Networking and Parallel/ Distributed Computing

Explore the exhilarating world of information technology. This title builds an essential foundation for computing study for children aged 7-9 by exploring the computer devices we use every day and exp

All the ?stuff? that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it's consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using the typical contents of a chil

A bilingual fiction title for children who are independent readers. The parallel text, speech bubbles and pictures by different, talented illustrators provide a child-friendly bridge to reading - and

趁著哈洛小森林的動物們正在慶祝著四季的交替和各種重要的節日時，讓我們隨著他們的腳步，一同走進這些活潑的小故事中探險吧！中英對照，讓你 365天都有新鮮有趣的故事。 There^s an adventure for every day of the year, and you can read the stories one at a time or in bunches. If you like

趁著哈洛小森林的動物們正在慶祝著四季的交替和各種重要的節日時，讓我們隨著他們的腳步，一同走進這些活潑的小故事中探險吧！中英對照，讓你365天都有新鮮有趣的故事。 There^s an adventure for every day of the year, and you can read the stories one at a time or in bunches. If you lik

Anna is always imagining things and her brother Paul teases her about it. But one day a stranger turns their world upside down. Who - or what - is he? The parallel text will help you to find out - in

This edition published in 2009 by Chiu Tung International Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd. Text copyright c 2009 Chiu Tung Enterprise Distributed in Italy by Going Book Press All rights reserved.No part

Bilingual Japanese & English of A Fish Out of Water. Cautionary tale of what will happen if you do not follow directions! In Japanese/English. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Geronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!Meet Geronimo Stiltonix:He is a spacemouse -- the Geronimo Stilton of a parallel universe! He is captain of the spaceship MouseStar 1. While flying through the cosmos he visits distant planets and meets crazy aliens. His adventures are out of this world!YOU'RE MINE, CAPTAIN!The MouseStar 1 is contacted by strange aliens whose ship has broken down! Geronimo Stiltonix is happy to help them out, and even accompanies them to their home planet Flurkon. But during his visit, the alien queen becomes enchanted by Geronimo -- and wants to marry him! Will he be forced to stay on Flurkon forever?

An all-new Geronimo Stilton series spin-off, set in outer space!Meet Geronimo Stiltonix:He is a spacemouse -- the Geronimo Stilton of a parallel universe! He is captain of the spaceship MouseStar 1. W

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip distributed by Newspaper Enterprise Association since 1991. Nate is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is #1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food and all-around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike. Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, earning straight A's in laughs along the way.

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip distributed by Newspaper Enterprise Association since 1991. Nate is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He’s a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is #1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food and all-around conventionality. He’s the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike. Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, earning straight A’s in laughs along the way.

Magnus dreams of going to sea with the Viking explorers. A big adventure awaits him. He carries a secret for one day, far in the future... The parallel text will help yo follow Magnus to the 'new worl

Lara is thrilled to join her father on the set of his latest adventure film. But then something terrible happens. Lara has to act fast to save her father. The parallel text will help you to follow Lar

Learn about operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, databases, and the programs that allow users to have fun with words, pictures and sounds. The computers that are used in sc

Winnie and Wilbur are on their annual visit to the Worldwide Witches' Festival, meeting witches (and their cats) from all over the globe! They have a wonderful time partying, dancing and learning new spells. When the festival is over, Winnie and Wilbur hop on their broomstick and zoom off on a magical mystery tour to visit their new friends in a tropical treehouse, a castle by the sea and a house on top of a mountain! When they arrive back home, it's much tooquiet-but then there's a knock at the door... A jubilant and joyful story celebrating diversity and friendship, as Winnie and Wilbur discover how magical it is to make new friends and be part of a global community of witches.Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!Scan the QR code in the book to hear the story with music and sound effects!The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characte

Award-winning writer and illustrator Andrea Antinori takes us on a whimsical journey that marries fiction and fact as it explores the history, habits, and habitats of lemurs, one of the funniest (and most fun to draw) animals on the planet. Have you ever heard a lemur sing? Did you know that in the morning lemurs sunbathe while doing yoga and worshiping the sun? And some can even levitate. In this whimsical, fictional take on lemurs, which incorporates many true facts, award-winning writer and illustrator Andrea Antinori amusingly chronicles the history, habits, and quirks of one of the most unusual animals on the planet. The lemurs’ story begins fifty million years ago, when they left Africa on the back of a sperm whale and landed in Madagascar (maybe)…and the rest is an unnatural history. Comprehensive educational backmatter presents amazing (and true) facts about these incredible and seriously endangered animals.

This anniversary edition celebrates 35 years of the original Winnie and Wilbur adventure. Winnie shares her big black house with Wilbur her big black cat. So sometimes she accidentally trips over him.Ouch! After some spells that make Wilbur look very silly, Winnie finds just the right magic to make sure she can always see him. It's a colourful Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul's intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987, they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 9 million books have been sold.Celebrating the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie and Wilbur, this anniversary edition includes forewords by the author and illustrator, a gallery of Winnie and Wilbur's most magical memories, and sketches from Korky Paul's studio.

Discover the magical myths and legendary heroes of Ancient Greece with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams. Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the worlds best-loved heroes and heroines.In this book you'll find the stories of Perseus, slayer of Medusa the gorgon; tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; daring Heracles who fearlessly completed twelve Labours and many more. The lively text and humorous cartoon style make these stories accessible and fun for younger readers.

Over 100 animal-themed crossword puzzles, covering everything from sea creatures and land mammals to birds, pets and insects. The crosswords get gradually harder throughout the book, and they're perfect for long journeys and playing with friends and family.

Zoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world! Learn how the Romans lived - from the seven hills to the Colosseum and beyond. Using the free magnifying glass, seek out incredible facts about ancient Rome in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot. Children will love discovering a typical Roman market, meeting fearsome gladiators and seeing what a temple, school and villa were like, with authentic detail and cutaway scenes.The artwork bursts with hidden detail and bustles with action, and detailed factual text will tell you everything you need to know about the different areas of Roman life. Sections Include:The Emperor and Senate, The Roman Army and Navy, Marriage and the Roman Family, Romans at Home, Chariot Races and Gladiators, ... and many more! From David Long, the author behind Pirates Magnified, Egypt Magnified, Castles Magnified and Anci

A middle grade novel in verse about Samira, an eleven-year-old Rohingya refugee living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, who finds strength and sisterhood in a local surf club for girls.Samira thinks of her life as before and after: before the burning and violence in her village in Burma, when she and her best friend would play in the fields, and after, when her family was forced to flee. There's before the uncertain journey to Bangladesh by river, and after, when the river swallowed her nana and nani whole. And now, months after rebuilding a life in Bangladesh with her mama, baba, and brother, there's before Samira saw the Bengali surfer girls of Cox's Bazar, and after, when she decides she'll become one.Samira Surfs, written by Rukhsanna Guidroz with illustrations by Fahmida Azim, is a tender novel in verse about a young Rohingya girl's journey from isolation and persecution to sisterhood, and from fear to power.

Open the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef. From turtles, fish and sharks to octopus, sponges and sea horses. Find out what coral is and how a reef forms, and discover the threat to all coral reefs from warming oceans and pollution.

What do Beyonc?and Blue Ivy and Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst have in common? What about Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton and Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk? They're all incredible mother-daughter duos who have used their creativity, cleverness, and unique talents to do something remarkable--and they are all featured in Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers and Daughters. Readers will celebrate the strength of family bonds through the inspiring fairytale-like stories of authors, activists, singers, skiers, pilots, hikers, humanitarians, entrepreneurs, and more. Powerful Pairs is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series. Celebrate singing and song-writing with Beyonc?and Blue Ivy Carter. Save frontline soldiers with Marie Curie and Irene Joliot-Curie. Swim across the English Channel with Leena and Bhakti Sharma. And take on big coal and other polluters with Juliet and Luca Lamont. Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs showcases many of the wond

Meet two robots who are best friends and learn through their mistakes and make-ups that even robots aren't perfect in this silly and sweet three-part picture book. Red Robot and Blue Robot are very good friends. But sometimes friends say the wrong thing. And sometimes friends don't understand. And, very often, friends make mistakes. In three hilarious and heartwarming stories, Red Robot and Blue Robot find out that even robots aren't perfect but that doesn't mean they aren't perfectly best friends.

Adventure awaits Shifty and Sam in this action-packed Christmas picture book - with shiny foil on the cover!Shifty and Sam are off to Lapland to bake a festive feast for Santa and his elves. But there's a Christmas crisis - the elves are unwell and can't finish the toys! Does mysterious stranger and gadget queen, Flo Frost, really want to help? Or could she have her eyes on the most magical gadget of all . . . Santa's flying sleigh?! It's up to Shifty and Sam to race across the snowy slopes and save Christmas for everyone!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam is a hugely successful, action-packed series about two baker-dogs who used to be robbers, but now solve mysteries and sniff out crimes!Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His

Join Jack and the gang on another unforgettable adventure, full of magic and mayhem - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl. Everything changed the day Jack and his neighbours Bruno and Rocco wen

An entertaining and thought-provoking guide to what laws are, who makes them and how people enforce them. It covers crime and punishment as well as social and citizenship issues such as politics and i

In this funny, brilliant, entertaining book - highly illustrated with cartoons and diagrams - Terry Denton talks you through all you need to know about Earth, Life, the Universe and EVERYTHING (almost). Perfect for anyone from the ages of 8 to 80 (and beyond), this is a funny, fascinating whistle-stop tour of the history and science of the universe, life on Earth, the ins and outs of biology, geography, geology and the weather, how life evolved and how it works, and how people use the forces of nature around us to create amazing things. There's even a chapter on time! Get ready to laugh and be amazed at the world around you and within you.

We are her world and her universe and her space and her stars and her sky and her galaxy and her cosmos tooFrank is ten. He likes cottage pie and football and cracking codes. Max is five. He eats only

Hilarious and charming' - Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain UnderpantsThe 5th hilarious and fabulously festive Christmas adventure from everyone's favourite characters - Narwhal and

Action and adventure with high stakes and a happy ending -- and dogs!Jet is a border collie puppy tired of feeling hungry and lonely. He's tired of the collar that yanks at his neck and the leash that

Packed full of facts this wonderfully illustrated book measures and compares everything from animals, space and dinosaurs to machines, sports and people, and will captivate children – and parents too!

Explore the sights and stories of the world's five greatest rivers – with giant fold-out pages!Sail along five mighty rivers around the world and open up the giant fold-out pages to reveal incredible stories from history, mythology and modern times.This gorgeous gift book will take you on a world adventure via the world's greatest rivers. The Yangtze tells of dragons and dolphins, while the Rhine whispers about castles and Frankenstein. Explore pyramids, tombs and temples by the Nile, and search for lost cities and gold alongside the Amazon. And follow the Mississippi to hear of historic battles and dinosaurs.Gorgeously illustrated pages fold out to reveal the full length of each river. Make an epic journey from source to sea and soak up the rivers' amazing stories.Timothy Knapman is a children’s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children’s books have been translated into twelve languages and include the bestselling Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates and its sequels. His stories hav

Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Morax is an incredibly powerful new Beast with a spiky armoured shell and razor-sh

Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover all about how aeroplanes and other flying machines work, in this bright and fun STEM title. Cogz and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, guide the reader through t

Winnie and Wilbur would love to share their most fun-filled stories with you. Celebrate in style with a birthday party, exciting jousting, a festive encounter, a day at the beach, a magic show, and a taste of summer in the middle of winter! Enjoy all-year-round fun with these six Winnie and Wilbur adventures!包含以下6本書Winnie and Wilbur the Celebration Collection (6平裝+2CD)Winnie and Wilbur Happy Birthday, WinnerWinnie and Wilbur the Naughty KinghtWinnie and Wilbur Meet SantaWinnie and Wilbur at the SeasideWinnie and Wilbur the Magic WandWinnie and Wilbur in Winter

More than 125 favorite picture puzzles and activities, including Hidden Pictures, What's Wrong, mazes, and Check...and Double Check make this collection and excellent gift for any occasion, and perfec

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland. Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland ha

The time has come to find the funniest joke ever! And Dick and Dom, esteemed TV geniuses and authors of the bestselling Dick and Dom's Big Fat and Very Silly Joke Book, are the right people for the jo