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★ 社會歷史與娛樂文化的精彩交會★ 用最有趣的方式學懂力學與工程原理★ 從特許市集到主題樂園的創新進化史★ 色彩繽紛、設計感十足的典藏級知識圖文書遊樂園從來不只是玩樂。本書帶讀者回到英國中世紀的「特許市集」，看見最早的移動遊樂設施如何誕生；走進維多利亞時代蒸汽引擎轟鳴的年代；再到美國Coney Island的黃金歲月，以及Disneyland開創主題樂園新紀元的時刻。作者 Andrew Smith 以機械工程專業背景，深入淺出說明蒸汽機如何運作、離心力如何影響摩天輪運行、重力與位能如何讓雲霄飛車飛馳。科學不再抽象，而是化為真實可感的刺激體驗。插畫家 Anne Roos Kleiss（Roozeboos）以明亮飽滿的色彩與充滿動感的線條，重現遊樂園的熱鬧氛圍。這不只是一本歷史書或科學書，而是一張全票通行證——帶孩子理解人類如何用創意與工程，把夢想變成尖叫聲。Hold on tight and enjoy the thrills and spills of fairgrounds through the ages!Step right up for an all-access pass to the past, present, and pulse-pounding mechanics of the fairground! This book uncovers the rich history behind theme parks – from the Charter fairs of medieval England to the grand spectacles of Victorian steam-powered rides, through to the wild days of Coney Island and the opening of Disneyland. Meet the inventors and dreamers who applied the forces of physics to create heart-stopping thrills.The science of fairground rides is illuminated with clear explanations of how a steam engine works, fo

When you step outside the world you know, adventure blossoms!A flower grows in a garden. The other flowers are happy with the same fence, the same sky, but Little Flower longs for something new. He wants to see the world. So, the gardener pops him in a pot and takes him on an adventure. The flower travels far and wide, feeling the rush of the sea and the wind, discovering new soils and new horizons. The world is more wonderful than he could ever have imagined. When he returns home, he tells his friends about his adventures, and next time, they all come along.This gorgeous, sweet and laugh-out-loud story from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Philippa Rice is a joyful antidote to digital fatigue and restless scrolling. It’s a vibrant reminder that the world is still full of wonder -- if only we open ourselves to new feelings, new places and new adventures.

You can’t always get what you want…. unless you have a magic wand!“I WANT!” shouts Baby.“Do you want this rice cake?” asks Witch.“I WANT COOOOKIIIEEE!” Baby screams.With a sigh, Witch waves her wand and conjures a cookie. But Baby’s wants don’t stop there. He demands a balloon, a ball… and then the wand itself.Once armed with magic, Baby’s demands spiral out of control: Witch ends up teetering on a tiger, a dinosaur, a pirate ship, a fire engine, an elephant and a castle. But still, Baby isn’t satisfied. He wants the clouds. The moon. The stars. And unless Witch reclaims that wand, she may never get what she wants again.I Want is a gloriously hilarious caper wrapped around a sharp truth: the endless appetites of toddlers and the impossible balance between giving in and holding firm. Written in punchy comic-book dialogue and brought to life with Charlotte Ager’s warm, sketchy lines, this book will delight children and strike a knowing chord with every parent.

新生兒的哭聲四歲孩子的依賴婆婆的批評還有那個逐漸消失的「我」《Alte Zachen》創作團隊最新成人圖像小說——以最溫柔的線條，畫出母職最真實的孤獨。A tender exploration of motherhood, memory and the silences that we choose to ignore.Miri is the exhausted mother of a screaming newborn and four-year-old Frances, who refuses to give up her shushu (pacifier). When her judgmental mother-in-law, Bella, arrives, she’s more of a burden than a help; criticising mealtimes, bedtimes, and of course, the ever-present shushu. When not dispensing unsolicited advice, Bella lounges in a Valium-induced haze on the sofa.Miri is overwhelmed—not just by Bella, but by the new roles assigned to her. Her identity is subsumed in the relentless rhythm of nursery runs, dinner prep and the demands of domesticity. All the while, Frances, ever watchful, gathers her lessons in silence.This is a tender, sharp, and quietly powerful story about the isolation of motherhood, and the pacifiers – both literal and metaphorical – we pass down through generations.From the creators of Alte Zachen

入圍 Carnegie Medal 2023榮獲 V&A 最佳童書插畫獎 2024一趟穿越城市的採買之旅，悄悄成了一段回望記憶的旅程。十一歲的 Benji 與外婆 Bubbe Rosa 正為週五晚餐採買食材。對 Bubbe 來說，這座城市早已不是記憶中的模樣——熟悉的街景變了，店家消失了，人們也不同了。她對這座城市懷抱著複雜的情緒：既懷念、又疏離，甚至帶著一絲憤怒。然而，Benji 以孩子特有的清明與包容，看待這個世界，也看待外婆。他不急著反駁、不急著糾正，只是陪伴著。隨著兩人穿梭於街道與市場之間，我們逐漸拼湊出 Bubbe 年輕時的生活與愛戀，也慢慢理解那份藏在倔強與嘮叨外表下的柔軟靈魂。《Alte Zachen》是一則看似簡單卻情感深刻的故事，細膩描繪猶太文化認同、世代差異，以及差異之間其實可以跨越的距離。城市如同活著的角色，在流動與改變之中，承載著記憶，也映照著人心。A trip through the city turns into a trip down memory lane, as an old Jewish woman and her grandson shop for ingredients for a Friday night meal.11-year-old Benji, and his grandma, Bubbe Rosa, are shopping for the ingredients for Friday night dinner. Bubbe’s relationship with the city is complex – nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance. As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe’s life and loves, piecing together the history to gain an ins

★ 用想像力，陪孩子勇敢走進醫院世界！★ 神話生物住院日記，爆笑又溫暖！★ 從急診到加護病房，一次認識真實醫療流程！★ 獸醫作家 × 幽默插畫家，打造最安心的醫院冒險！星期三清晨，一通緊急電話響起——車禍發生了！小黛西手骨折、麗莎頭部受傷，還有可憐的雷霆蹄先生胸口劇痛。救護車呼嘯而至，把他們送往「神話生物醫院」。在那裡，醫師、護理師、放射師與推床員迅速展開行動。透過獨角獸、龍與奇幻生物的住院歷險，孩子一步步認識醫院如何運作：照X光、兒科病房、新生兒照護、甚至加護病房。緊張中帶著笑聲，知識裡藏著溫柔。當想像力成為那一匙糖，醫療不再可怕，而是一場充滿光與勇氣的冒險。A spoonful of imagination helps the medicine go down!One Wednesday morning, Dani at Emergency Services takes a call: there’s been a car crash. Daisy’s arm is broken, Lisa’s got a head injury, and poor Mr. Von Thunderhoof has chest pains. They’re rushed by ambulance to the Hospital for Mythological Creatures, where a team of nurses, doctors, radiographers, and even porters spring into action.As the patients are cared for, children discover how a real hospital works, from radiology to pediatrics, neonatal to ICU, through a playful, imaginative lens.Packed with warmth, humour and fantastical characters, this book is the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down, conveying factual content with reassurin