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Can an undercover nerd become a superstar secret agent? The first book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series is now a graphic novel! Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he's already pegged his dream job: CIA or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesn't exactly scream "secret agent." In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate nerdiness, Ben is not surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science--but he's entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior CIA academy. Could the CIA really want him? Actually, no. There's been a case of mistaken identity--but that doesn't stop Ben from trying to morph into a supercool undercover agent, the kind that always gets the girl. And through a series of hilarious misadventures, Ben realizes he might actually be a halfway decent spy...if he can survive all the attempts being made on his life

Oona and her friends face their ultimate challenge in the final installment of the graphic sci-fi fantasy series that’s Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender!In the epic conclusion to the 5 World

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! It's time to catch a leprechaun in this holiday-themed My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot. A.J. and the gang are celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with all the classic activities. But when A.J. spots a little man dressed head-to-toe in green sneaking around, it can only mean one thing: a real-life leprechaun! And one that's wreaking havoc all around the school!Will the Ella Mentry School kids be able to catch the leprechaun before he causes even more trouble? With Dan Gutman's signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot's fun illustrations, this is one weird Saint Patrick's Day special you won't want to miss--featuring bonus trivia, games, puzzles, and more!

Who says cats and dogs don't get along? A snobby cat and a good-natured dog team up--sort of--to solve the mystery of a missing classroom pet in this playful illustrated chapter book told in letters. Simon the cat and Baxter the dog have finally learned how to share their owner, Andy. It helps that Simon lives with Andy's mom and Baxter lives with Andy's dad. When a problem comes up, they simply exchange letters to sort it out. Baxter's spelling has even improved . . . though not by much. But then Andy's class pet goes missing, which causes an argument with his friend Noah. Andy is so, so sad. Both Simon and Baxter want to solve the mystery and make Andy happy again. Which pet will collect the clues and piece together the solution? This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet and the joy found in new friendship. With eight chapters an

In the second book of this easy-to-read graphic novel series from an award-winning creator, four funny animal friends and their wacky adventures "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories" (Dav Pilkey).Baloney and friends will have newly independent readers giggling their way through more day-to-day adventures in the second book of this pitch-perfect graphic novel series. Whether it's writing the lyrics to their own original theme song, having an epic sleepover in a tent, experimenting with an incredible new device that lets them reach for the sky, or thinking deep (or deeply funny) thoughts about the world around them, this new collection of three tales and mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn to draw each character with different facial expressions and emotions by following clear step-by-step instructions."A sure

The enjoyable and accessible activities in this workbook help children develop dividing skills. Friendly animal characters illustrated by talented Italian artist Elisa Paganelli gently guide children

新來的冰熊好兇！牠大聲宣布自己是國王，還不聽大家說話。兔子不知所措，熊也不確定該怎麼辦——難道要找狼來幫忙？Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how to defeat an icebear who wants to be king. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' The Times, Book of the Week Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he wants to be king. He's big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Rabbit is confused: Bear has always been able to fix their problems in the past - but maybe this time he needs to ask for help from someone else.Does Wolf have the answer to the bad king's demands ... or will Rabbit and the other animals find the solution within themselves? From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a story of friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear. 'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in c

A joyful Geisel Honor-winning series! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Lab Magic, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. Science exploration, imagination, and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.Ty and Corey love to visit the museum. When they step through the doors, they become scientists. They study bugs and hunt for fossils. They catch the wind. When Ty can't participate in a lab activity because of his age, he uses his big imagination at home. Discovering new things is so much fun!Join Ty on his science adventure in this My First I Can Read for beginning readers. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My First I Can Read book, Guided Reading Level I, is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, e

Meet Bessie Lee! The Teeny Houdini chapter book series from author Katrina Moore and illustrator Zoe Si begins with a simply magical story. The adventures of Teeny Houdini come in short, easy-to-read chapters full of hilarious illustrations--a favorite series for building confident readers!Bessie Lee might be the teeniest in her first-grade class, but with the tap-tap-tap of her wand, some glitter, and a little magic . . . she's going to dazzle the crowds to win the school talent show.But when a trick goes disastrously wrong, Rufus, the class hamster, disappears!Can Bessie find a way to bring him back in time? Or is Rufus truly gone forever?

NOW IN PAPERBACK: On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly.Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of disaster. Meanwhile, the team follows Cruz's mother's clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted by a familiar foe who's determined to stop him from completing his most important mission of all: retrieving the final pieces of his mother's cipher. In this life-and-death showdown, Cruz witnesses the ultimate sacrifice and uncovers a hidden message that makes him question his own mortality.The paperback edition includes the same great content and back matter as the original hardcover.And don't forget to check out the other books in the series:Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (1)Explorer Academy: The Falcon’s Feathe

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Creepella opens Mouse Island's first dating agency and hires Geronimo as her assistant!

Graphic novel fans, prepare yourselves for a trip you won't soon forget! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you a second zany My Weird School graphic novel!A.J. and his friends have the chance to win a trip to Dizzyland--if they can finish 5,000 books first. Dr. Carbles, the evil president of the Board of Education, doesn't think they can do it. But the Ella Mentry School kids are nothing if not determined!Will they achieve their theme park dreams? Or does Dr. Carbles have other plans for the school? Full of visual gags, fun pop culture references, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! It’s back to school for Katie the Catsitter in this purr-fectly irresistible graphic novel series about friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats)!Katie loves skating with the Wheelas and the fact that she’s officially a superhero sidekick. But now that school’s starting, everything’s changing. The Mousetress is getting blamed for things Katie knows she didn’t do. Sidekick training is NOT as exciting as she’d hoped. Katie’s best friend Beth is back in town and Beth’s new boyfriend is always hanging around (ugh!). Not to mention that all of Katie’s friends are mad at her. Fixing this will be harder than any skateboarding trick. But with the help of 217 slightly out of the ordinary cats, Katie’s going to try!Can she clear the Mousestress’s name, uncover the real supervillain, and become the sidekick (and the friend) she’s always dreamed of being?“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” –The New York Times

全彩橋梁書《Press Start》最新集數。小男孩獲得秘技使電玩遊戲世界天翻地覆，簡單模式、升級模式甚至還有隱藏關卡，讓超級兔的冒險更驚險刺激，直到遊戲逐漸開始崩壞…。Super Rabbit Boy has to fight through gaming gaffs and glitches in the latest installment of this USA Today bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!When Sunny finds a list of cheat codes for his game, Animal Land gets turned topsy-turvy! With new weird and wonderful powers and effects, Super Rabbit Boy finds his latest adventure filled with easy modes, hard modes, and secret levels. It's more fun than ever... until the game starts to glitch! Can Super Rabbit Boy make his way through the madness and still save the day?Thomas Flintham's full-color art on every page brings energy and fun to this action-packed se

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.A MYSTERIOUS DOORWAY! (Sure, it’s in the grossest restaurant in the world, but that doesn’t make it any less mysterious. OK?) Behold! What lies beyond?! An evil centipede? An alternate universe? A few decent explanations? VRRRING! NING! NING! NING!Hey, was that a CHAINSAW?! Let’s see if you can read and run at the same time... GO! It's the Bad Guys' next adventure!

Give your kindergartner a strong computer science foundation with Smart Start: Beginning Coding Stories and Activities. Children will learn important coding concepts with engaging stories and practice activities. Based on the K-12 Computer Science Framework, this dynamic early learning series helps children understand coding concepts to develop a strong foundation in computer science, including computational thinking, problem solving, and critical thinking. Each full-color activity book is organized into eight themed units around one coding concept and includes: - Coding stories that demonstrate what coders do and include an audio read-aloud feature - Concept pages that connect coding concepts to real-world situations - Practice activities that reinforce important coding rules - Review pages for every coding concept practiced - Coding projects with print-based games and puzzles - Mini coding handbook with key terms Computer science concepts and skills help early learners become critica

Give your first grader a strong computer science foundation with Smart Start: Beginning Coding Stories and Activities. Children will learn important coding concepts with engaging stories and practice activities. Based on the K-12 Computer Science Framework, this dynamic early learning series helps children understand coding concepts to develop a strong foundation in computer science, including computational thinking, problem solving, and critical thinking. Each full-color activity book is organized into eight themed units around one coding concept and includes: - Coding stories that demonstrate what coders do and include an audio read-aloud feature - Concept pages that connect coding concepts to real-world situations - Practice activities that reinforce important coding rules - Review pages for every coding concept practiced - Coding projects with print-based games and puzzles - Mini coding handbook with key terms Computer science concepts and skills help early learners become critical

Discover how this vibrant Black neighborhood in upper Manhattan became home to the leading Black writers, artists, and musicians of the 1920s and 1930s.Travel back in time to the 1920s and 1930s to th

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister Karen has to get glasses She doesn't want them, especially because school pictures are going to be taken soon. But she picks out some pretty pink ones and thinks she looks very grown-up.Then Yicky Ricky at school starts calling her names, like Owl Girl and Googly Eyes. If Karen wears her glasses for the school picture, Ricky will make fun of her. If she doesn't wear them, she'll feel like she's afraid to be herself. Glasses or no glasses, that Ricky is going to get it

Prince Lucas and Clara meet a mysterious young goblin in this seventeenth magical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series! Goblins are among the most mysterious creatures in the Kingdom of Wrenly. Known to be extremely dangerous and shrewd, goblins were stripped of their magical powers after being defeated by the wizards in the Goblin Battles. So when Prince Lucas and Lady Clara come face-to-face with a young goblin on a mission to save the wizards of Hobsgrove, they must decide who to trust before history repeats itself.

The Big Red Dog is hitting the big screen! It's a race through NYC in this graphic novel based on the new live-action Clifford movie.Emily Elizabeth is struggling to fit in at home and in school when

Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure to find the seven secret treasures The search for the seven secret treasures continues. In this incredible adventure the Thea Sisters come across the legendary Jewel of the Queen. They cross rivers of ice, deserts of fire, and other fascinating places on their journey to find it.

The next exciting Minecraft novel from Del Rey and Mojang Studios.

Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library!Journey to deep space and learn how James Tiberius Kirk became one of the greatest space heroes in the Star Trek universe.From appearances i

Karen Brewer, Big SisterEverybody used to love Karen. She was cute. She was the littlest sister. But now baby Emily is in their family, and Karen feels left out.Then Emily gets sick and everybody has

In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, reade

The strongest Avenger teams up with two up-and-coming heroes on an internet-breaking adventure Can they pull the plug on evil? First, Captain Marvel joins Gwen Stacy, aka Ghost-Spider, on a web-based adventure Things get APP-rehenzive when a new craze--ClikClok--sweeps the city, and the Mad Thinker and the Awesome Android plan to use it for their own nefarious scheme Then, just as Carol is recovering from one mission, she starts another--without even knowing it When technical difficulties bring her face to face with her digital doppelg nger, she'll need some help from the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl to save the day Collects Marvel Action: Captain Marvel Vol. Two, issues #1-5, from writer Sam Maggs (The Unstoppable Wasp, My Little Pony/Transformers) and artists Sweeney Boo (Eat, and Love Yourself) and new talent Isabel Escalante

全彩橋梁書《Press Start!》登入超級小兔的電玩世界，跟著擁有飛毛腿的超級小兔勇闖驚險刺激的冒險任務！全新版本套書，除了五本平裝本，更支援StoryPlus專屬音檔APP，隨點隨聽免下載。Rabbit Boy is a super-fast and super brave, but he's also a video game character living in a video game world. What will happen when Sunny, the boy playing th game, loses each level? Will it be game over for Super Rabbit Boy and all his friends?#1 Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! Uh-oh, Animal Town is in trouble! Meanie King Viking has created a dreaded robot army to spread No Fun across the land. On top of that, he has stolen the happiest and most fun animal ever, Singing Dog. There is only one person who can save the day -- Super Rabbit Boy! Super Rabbit Boy is super fast and super brave, but he's also a video game character living in a video game world. What will happen when Sunny, the boy playing the game, loses each level? Will it be game over for Super Rabbit Boy and all his friends?#2 Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up! Baddie King Viking is tired of always losing to hero Super Rabbit Boy. So h

《神奇樹屋》跟上圖像小說熱潮！跟著主角傑克與安妮打開書本穿越時空到中世紀冒險，全彩漫畫重新詮釋暢銷冒險讀本系列，給7至12歲讀者不同以往的閱讀選擇。The #1 bestselling chapter book is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back to the time of medieval knights with Jack and Annie!A castle. A knight. A quest! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to the Middle Ages, they’re looking for a knight. Instead, they find the Great Hall of a castle where a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren’t exactly welcome guests!For the first time in graphic novel—live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!

Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century.David Bowie, born David Robert

Book 8.5 in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans of the series have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with p

A dark, gothic adventure set deep in a Bavarian forest, with angels and owls and magic and a boy who isn't all that he seems to be... A cherub is blown into Cassie Engel's bedroom during a thunderstor

阿拉伯世界的魔幻寓言一千零一夜的故事，就是這樣開始的。 《天方夜譚》（One Thousand and One Nights）起源於阿拉伯世界，又譯作《一千零一夜》，故事講述一位美麗的王妃謝拉莎德，為了阻止因遭到妻子背叛而變得性格暴戾的國王不斷獵殺全國無辜女性，自願嫁到宮中，從第一夜起便在國王身旁不停的講述故事。這些故事都是國王從來沒有聽說過的，每個都新奇又精采。直到第一千零一夜，謝拉莎德最終感化國王，治癒了他的心病，也拯救全國無數女子的性命。 這些故事內容包羅萬象，充滿天馬行空般的魔幻色彩以及饒富趣味的精彩情節，書中編寫了四個較為著名的故事，包含：￭「阿里巴巴和四十大盜」家境貧窮的阿里巴巴，平時只能到山上砍柴變賣維生，某天卻遇上一批強盜，意外發現能開啟山洞的魔法咒語「芝麻，芝麻，開門來！」，原來山洞裡頭藏著滿滿的金銀財寶。貪心的哥哥發現這件事後，迫不及待的前往山洞，卻忘了咒語，愈是拚命回想，腦筋愈是模糊不清，最後會發生什麼事呢？￭「四色魚」老漁翁在捕魚時撿到了一個黃銅瓶，正當他好奇的將瓶口打開時，竟跑出凶惡的魔鬼。為了重獲新生，魔鬼答應要讓老漁翁變成大富翁，他們來到一個從來沒有看見過的美麗大湖，裡頭有無數稀奇的四色魚游來游去。這些四色魚真的能讓老漁翁如願發財嗎？這座神祕的大湖背後又藏著什麼故事呢？￭「辛巴達航海」從前，巴格達城中住著一個名叫辛巴達的商人，過著人們羨慕的富裕生活。其實他年輕時經年坐船旅行世界各國，每逢出海都會發生意外，不知經歷過多少次死裡逃生的冒險故事。不僅見過和海島一樣大的大魚，還碰上了可怕的食人族，他當時究竟是如何化險為夷，存活下來的呢？￭「阿拉丁與教皇的寶燈」家境富有的阿拉丁，第一次出遠門經商時，因性格驕縱，一時疏忽導致途中碰到強盜、遭受橫禍。後來因禍得福，遇上教皇哈爾恩微服私訪，解救了他的困窘，還受封崇高的職位「酒友」。然而，心存嫉妒的首都警察廳長之子卻暗中挑唆，想陷害阿拉丁為偷竊教皇寶物的竊賊，他該如何是好呢？這些冒險故事中除了描繪異國風情，讓我們了解當時的生活情形外，書中的主角們在面對種種困難與挑戰時，選擇勇敢面對與用機智化險為夷的態度，更是值得我們作為借鏡，從中反思，學習他們身上珍貴的價值與理念。故事就要開始了，一起打開書本，和阿里巴巴、老漁翁、辛巴達，以及阿拉丁一起經歷奇幻旅程吧！

When an ancient supernatural book threatens the world, Doctor Strange and Ironheart will have to follow its trail of destruction to stop it Brave the spookiest corners of the Marvel Action Universe with the Sorcerer Supreme and armored teen genius Riri Williams as they hunt the legendary Iron-Bound Book of Shuma-Gorath. Along the way they'll hear fearful tales of its past: Iron Man's encounter with a horrifying post-modern Prometheus The time teenage monster hunter Else Bloodstone came up against a werewolf... in Captain America's clothing Spider-Man and Nadia Van Dyne, the Unstoppable Wasp, against a possessive symbiote out for Peter Parker's soul Then, in the fearful finale, the heroes learn who's behind the Book's chaos. And that person has one final fright to call forth Writer Jeremy Whitley (My Little Pony, Unstoppable Wasp) unearths his inner ghost-storyteller, with help from artists Gretel Lusky (Primer), Derek Charm (Squirrel Girl, Star Wars Adventures), Sweeney Boo (Marvel Act

Set at a magical school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place.Manu and her best friend, Josefina, live

《Lunch Lady》系列，雙集數特別套餐隆重上菜！好好享用學餐阿姨帶來的美味午餐…以及正義！Fans of Captain Underpants won't want to miss the adventures of a lunch lady who serves justice--now available for the first time as a full-color graphic novel featuring two-books-in-one Serving justice . . . and lunch Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn't dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home? Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn't just serve sloppy joes--she serves justice Whatever danger lies ahead, it's no match for LUNCH LADY in these two exciting adventures packed into one book Get ready for the return of this exciting series, by the author of Hey, Kiddo. This new edition includes brand-new, full-color version of Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute and Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians, as well as all-new exciting backmatter

Who Was人物傳記套書，認識披頭四等傳奇搖滾人物的一生。A ten-book box set dedicated to some of the most famous rock-and-roll artists of all time, from the creators of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series. Learn about the early lives and exciting careers of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono. The Rock Box celebrates the musicians who have made us sing along to their songs for decades. With black-and-white illustrations and an easy-to-read narrative in each book, readers will enjoy discovering more about the history of the artists that shaped today's music.

Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that millions of earthquakes happen every year on Earth? Yes! Most earthquakes are just too small for

A super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Aisha and her friends Mei and Quinn have an amazing secret: They can transform into powerful dragons. Together, they are the

Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that heat waves can make roads break apart? Yes! When it’s extra hot, the materials that roads are ma