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Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Dive into the weird and wonderful world of sleep, from the science behind dreams to a peek into animal sleeping habits, in this incredible book for children aged 7 to 9. We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? Flick through the charming illustrated pages and discover:- What is sleep, and why do we need it?- Who's still awake across the globe when you are tucked up in bed?- The history of sleep, including the evolution of the bed and the significance of dreams in myths and legends- How does sleep differ in the animal kingdom? From polyphasic sleeping lions and nocturnal raccoons to birds high in the sky and whales in the ocean- What happens to plants when the sun sets?- Practical tips and tricks to help you improve your bedtime routineThe Magic of Sleep answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference betw

This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain. Simple butbeautifully illustrated metaphors explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use brai

What is a virus? What do they do? How can we protect ourselves from them? Learn the answer to these questions and lots more in this fascinating lift-the-flap book.

Toto再度出任務，這次是和皇室有關的大事！這次Toto與夥伴受命接待法國大使，最後一站是倫敦塔參觀動物界珍寶——鑽石貓項圈。但當他們抵達時，項圈竟然失竊，而Toto反被誤認為是小偷！為了洗刷冤屈，她展開一場跨越書店、下水道與白金漢宮的城市追查行動。途中不僅要解開層層謎題，還得面對意想不到的反派出現。From bestselling children's author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - the crown jewels are missing and the thief is on the run! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto and her friends are due to be looking after the French ambassador on a day of sightseeing, finishing at the Tower of London to see the animal world's crown jewels: a sacred diamond cat collar. But when they arrive, the collar has disappeared - and what's worse, it looks like Toto is responsible! Toto is almost arrested, but she escapes to try and get to the bottom of the mystery and clear her name.She and her friends will have to follow some strange clues that will take them to a secret bookshop, Buckingham Palace and the rats' underground city in the

2022年藍彼得圖書獎入圍書！以趣味生動的漫畫形式，圖解石器時代史前人類的食衣住行與生存智慧 。翻開本書，加入你的穴居朋友，一同打獵、製作生活工具，展開石器時代精彩刺激的一天吧！Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Set in Northern Europe around 18,000 years ago, this fascinating information book explores a day in the life of a typical Stone-Age child. Auri lives with her extended family in a cave, which shelters them from bad weather, provides protection from dangerous animals and is close to the river, where they gather fresh water and food.Readers will learn key skills alongside Auri, as her dad shows her how to make and set a fish trap, while Grandpa demonstrates how to fashion a sharp spear from sticks and flint. She explains how to track animals by looking for footprints, nibbled plants and droppings, and make fire using a few simple handmade tools.This fictional account of a Stone-Age family enables young readers to imagine what life may have been like for a child of their age. The comic strip illustrations are colourful, humorous and informative, and are accomp

With questions such as How do you write a song? and Can you play music in space? this book is perfect for encouraging an interest in music. Lift the flaps to discover instruments from around the world, and hear them come to life by listening to the book's playlist on Usborne.

Four best friends, two boybands, and an evil uncle with a monstrous secret - what could possibly go wrong? KID NORMAL meets THE X FACTOR in this hilarious new series for 8+ readers. This story begins with a pig in a basket, a forgetful grandma, and the hero of this adventure in a really bad mood. There is also a goose on the loose.We just wanted to warn you. Jamie McFlair's favourite band got a slot performing on the country's biggest talent show, but it went wrong thanks to Barry Bigtime (in an 'incident' involving a chocolate milkshake and worn underpants - don't ask). Barry is a music big shot, all round nasty man...and Jamie's Uncle.The next day, he launches his own massive new band and Jamie smells a rat. With the help of three trusty best friends - popular Daisy, no-nonsense Jenners, and timid Mel - Jamie vows to uncover Barry's dastardly plan. But Jamie doesn't know about BARRY'S SECRET.A secret that is TERRIBLE and SHOCKING and VERY STRANGE. There's something hidden in Barry's

Aster is charming, resourceful, and fun. - Dana Simpson, author of Phoebe and Her Unicorn Magic turned Aster's life upside-down -- and it's not over Get ready for more family, more fun, and even more

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are headed somewhere no monster has ventured before: school!Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sl

本書是為初階讀者量身打造的橋梁書，將「怪物與孩子」的經典想像，轉化為輕快又安心的故事。Monster 住在床底下，Boy 睡在床上，兩人原本屬於不同世界，卻在一次意外中建立起友誼。雙色插畫，幫助讀者理解情節，也降低閱讀負擔。適合親子共讀，或孩子獨立閱讀。This is the beginning of an exciting two-color illustrated chapter book series about the friendship between Monster and Boy.When Monster (who lives under the bed) meets Boy (who sleeps in the bed), Boy starts to scream—and Monster promptly swallows him. It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship!Told with a warm, cozy voice, the story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations. Filled with adventure and humor, this chapter book is perfect for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.We are publishing two new Monster and Boy titles each year.

This official Minecraft novel is a journey into the unknown Max and Alison are proof that differences don't stand in the way of friendship. Max is always on the lookout for a new adventure--even if it means getting into trouble--while Alison prefers to follow the rules. But both of them are fascinated by the beat-up old journal Max finds and the strange gate its secretive author, the Enchanter, describes: a portal to an otherworldly realm of danger called the Nether. After they use the journal's instructions to craft the portal, Max and Alison squabble over whether to remain safe in the Overworld or to journey into the Nether to find the Enchanter . . . until a fateful accident makes the decision for them. Trapped in a scary new world, Max and Alison find an ally in Freya, a fierce warrior who has been living in the Nether with her beloved wolf, Bunny Biter. With Freya's help, and with the clues that lie in the pages of the mysterious journal, Max and Alison embark on a quest to find t

When a 40 year old letter arrives at Geronimo's house containing only a piece of a treasure map and a mysterious clue, Geronimo and his friends set off to track down the recipient the envelope was int

Get whisked away through time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling series--and meet famous Founding Father and inventor Ben Franklin!When Jack and Annie are whisked back i

9789814857970 Captain Underpants #1: Adventures of Captain Underpants (彩色版)(平裝本)Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins are a couple of class clowns. The only thing they enjoy more than playing practical jokes is creating their own comic books. And together they've created the greatest superhero in the history of thier elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity if SO secret, even HE doesn't know who he is!9789814864008 Captain Underpants #2: Attack of the Talking Toilets (彩色版)(平裝本)George and Harold are usually responsible kids - whenever anything bad happens, George and Harold are usually responsible! This time, their latest prank backfires, and they accidentally invent an army of terrifyingtalking tiolets. Luckily, they know a superhero with enough snap in his waistband to save the day! This looks like another job for the amazing Captain Underpants!9789814864015 Captain Underpants #3: Invasion of Incredibly Naughty (彩色版)(平裝本)George and Harold ha

Evil wizard Astrid has trapped Drake's friends in stone and she is preparing to cast an even more dangerous spell! To stop her, Drake and Ana travel in search of Ka, a mysterious and greatly feared La

納粹佔領下的波蘭，少女夏雅失去家人後，決心不再沉默。她偽造證件穿越檢查站，成為地下信差，傳遞物資與希望。當反抗行動失敗，她仍選擇前往華沙投入起義。這是一段關於勇氣、尊嚴與抵抗的歷史故事。New York Times bestseller Jennifer A. Nielsen tells the extraordinary story of a Jewish girl's courageous efforts to resist the Nazis.Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference. Using forged papers and her fair features, Chaya becomes a courier and travels between the Jewish ghettos of Poland, smuggling food, papers, and even people.Soon Chaya joins a resistance cell that runs raids on the Nazis' supplies. But after a mission goes terribly wrong, Chaya's network shatters. She is alone and unsure of where to go, until Esther, a member of her cell, finds her and delivers a message that chills Chaya to her core, and sends her on a journey toward an even la

George and Harold are behind bars for a crime they didn't commit, and are soon pulled from prison by a time-travelling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers! Now the boys are going back in time to the car

How do owls see in the dark? Can owls spin their heads all the way around? Why do owls puke? These and other questions are answered by an owl expert, along with some extra information provided by the

InvestiGators Mango and Brash don their fanciest vests for InvestiGators: Off the Hook, the next mystery in the hilarious adventure series from John Patrick GreenSewer-loving secret agents Mango and B

With more than 27 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading In this seventh book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends learn some very weird ways to p

A New York Times bestseller!A GMA3 Summer Reading Squad Selection!“Ingeniously plotted, and a grin-inducing delight.” —People“Will keep young readers glued to the page…So when do I get the sequel?” —Beth McMullen, author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for GirlsIn this thrilling new series that Stuart Gibbs called “a must-read,” Edgar Award winner James Ponti brings together five kids from all over the world and transforms them into real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility and banned from using computers for the same stretch of time. Enter Mother, a British spy who not only gets Sara released from jail but also offers her a chance to make a home for herself within a secret MI6 agency.Operating out o

Little bugs, big feelings! Rhino-B and Stag-B are back for more in this all-new graphic novel perfect for readers of Investigators and Catstronauts.These best friends are ready for new adventures!Meet

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both. When Mirabelle goes off to witch school she promises not to cause any mischief . . . The only trouble is, causing mischief

My name's Archie Albright, and I know two things for certain: 1. My mum and dad kind of hate each other, and they're not doing a great job of pretending that they don't anymore. 2.They're both keeping a secret from me, but I can't figure out what. Things aren't going great for Archie Albright. His dad's acting weird, his mum too, and he all he wants is for everything to go back to normal, to three months before when his parents were happy and still lived together.When Archie sees a colourful, crumpled flyer fall out of Dad's pocket, he thinks he may have found the answer. Only problem? The answer might just lie at the end of the rainbow, an adventure away. Together with his best friends, Bell and Seb, Archie sets off on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey to try and fix his family, even if he has to break a few rules to do it...A rainbow-coloured, joy-filled celebration of love, family and being true to yourself, from a hugely exciting new talent. Perfect for fans of Lisa Thompson

Join brave and spirited heroine Betsy and her forty-four tiny mice in a thrilling new adventure. When Fry's Circus of Wonders pitches its tent opposite Betsy's house, Betsy feels a strange sense of lo

An outrageous theft. A huge reward. Two friends on the run. An uproariously funny, action-packed new adventure about the power of courage, standing up for what's right, and fizzy drinks, from the awar

Book six in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+ Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po and Jodi return for their final adventure in the world of Minecraft. But something isn't right, and the gan

Join Hal and Uncle Nat as they plunge straight into an exciting mystery - this time while on Safari!All-aboard for the third amazing journey in the bestselling Adventures on Trains series, Murder on the Safari Star, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, illustrated throughout by Elisa Paganelli.Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are on the journey of a lifetime aboard the Safari Star - a luxurious steam train that will take them from Pretoria to the stunning Victoria Falls. Close encounters with the amazing animals and landscape of Southern Africa are adventure enough, but things get mysterious when a passenger is found dead inside a locked compartment. Is it just a terrible accident or is something more suspicious afoot? It's up to train detective Hal and his new friend Winston to find out.'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief'A chuf

Starting with human sewage then moving on to animal poo, this surprisingly charming book exploreswhat happens when we flush, what animal toilets look like, why animals don't need to flush and just how

Kitty is excited about visiting the funfair with her cat crew. But Pixie has made a new friend and doesn't want to play with Kitty anymore. She wants to play superheroes with Hazel instead. The problem is, Pixie and Hazel aren't acting like superheroes, they are acting like supervillains!

Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artime, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artime in the fifth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwan

In the second book in the Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel series, Ruskin, Cinder, and Groth are back for another exciting quest, this time to save a group of cursed shadow dragons!A royal erran

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But

Dawn's a little jealous when there's a formal ceremony to welcome Jessi and Mallory into the Baby-sitters Club. Don't people know that Dawn's a special baby-sitter too?Then it's Dawn's turn to shine.

Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class...until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she's the most fantastic

In a Jewish ghetto, Max Rosen and his sister, Zena, struggle to carry on after their father is taken away by the Nazis. With barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a daring escape from Germa

The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree?

化石如何保存過去的秘密？這本書將帶領讀者從最基本的問題出發，探索化石的定義與形成過程。讀者將了解不同種類的化石，以及它們如何幫助科學家拼湊出地球史前的樣貌。從恐龍的化石到微小生物的遺跡，內容豐富又條理清晰。對喜歡大自然、恐龍或古生物的孩子來說，本書既是入門知識，也是引發好奇的第一步。What kinds of fossils exist, and where are they found?What are fossils and how do they form? This book answers these questions and many more about the fascinating world of fossils. From the discovery of dinosaurs to the information fossils reveal about Earth's prehistoric past, everything readers need to know is covered!

Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called "Wild Survival!" The show features daring animal rescu

A Finalist for the 2022 Jane Addams Children's Book AwardAn NPR Best Book of 2021A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2021A Washington Post Best Book of 2021A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2021A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2021In 1938, twenty-nine-year-old Nicholas Winton saved the lives of almost 700 children trapped in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia--a story he never told and that remained unknown until an unforgettable TV appearance in the 1980s reunited him with some of the children he saved.Czech-American artist, MacArthur Fellow, and Andersen Award winner Peter S s dramatizes Winton's story in this distinctive and deeply personal picture book. He intertwines Nicky's efforts with the story of one of the children he saved--a young girl named Vera, whose family enlisted Nicky's aid when the Germans occupied their country. As the war passes and Vera grows up, she must find balance in her dual identities--one her birthright, the other her choice.Nicky & Vera is a mas