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Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide. With expert commentary from art consultant Ruth Millington and delightful illustrations by Rose Blake, this book brings art to life in a playful and engaging way. Discover the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.

Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary - until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH! Penny and Luck's summer plans never included finding a portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where trees glimmer and bicycles fly! In this new world, they find a kingdom dying from drought and a warrior princess ready to save her home from the evil Shadows she holds responsible. But as secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to the drought than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help save this magical place AND get back home? Perfect for fans of the laugh-out-loud adventures, wild experiments, and daring rescues of Mo O'Hara's My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series, combined with the humor, heart, and curiosity of Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones series, Claire Karwowski's debut is a whirlwind story of magic, bravery, ingenuous inventions, and a whole lot of BO

Voyages across the sea, man-eating monsters, witches, gods, and goddesses: The Odyssey is the ultimate adventure story. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus in this modern retelling of Homer's The Odyssey. A story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops; sirens; and lots of meddling, angry gods. Written by self-proclaimed Greek myth nerd, and host of the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, Liv Albert brings this ancient Greek Epic to life. Liv's version of The Odyssey portrays Odysseus as he really was: a complex man who did many great things ... and just as many bad. Littered with historical facts, maps, and family trees, Liv brings all of her knowledge and expertise to this future classic, making it the only version of The Odyssey you'll ever want to read.

Uncover super facts and epic action from LEGO® Marvel® Avengers, complete with an exclusive minifigure!Are you ready to explore the LEGO Marvel Multiverse? Join the Avengers and their fiendish foes on a journey of discovery. Find out about danger-filled missions, amazing vehicles, mysterious bases, and sneaky traps! Bursting with awesome facts about characters such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, and many more.

The first book in a bright and bold graphic novel series based on the legendary Japanese anime - perfect for football fanatics aged 7+ For 11-year-old Ozora Tsubasa, football is life! He's been playing since he was little, and now it's an obsession. His new school in Nankatsu is known for its amazing football teams. Now he can finally work towards his ultimate dream: representing Japan in the Fifa World Cup! But success never comes easy. Can he outplay his rivals and prove that he has what it takes? The must-have series for fans of fast-paced graphic novels and football stories like T. Z. Layton's The Academy! Have you read the whole series?Captain Tsubasa Volume 1: Kick-off!Captain Tsubasa Volume 2: The Golden DuoCaptain Tsubasa Volume 3: Goal ChaserCaptain Tsubasa Volume 4: Counter Attack!And more titles coming soon...

The second book in a bright and bold graphic novel series based on the legendary Japanese anime - perfect for football fanatics aged 7+ Ozora Tsubasa loves his school in Nankatsu, where every student is as obsessed with football as he is! They all dream of playing for Japan in the Fifa World Cup. With a vital match between Nankatsu and Shutetsu in full swing, Tsubasa is doing everything he can to shut out the rival school. When an injury hurts his team's chances, it all comes down to Tsubasa and his new friend, Taro Misaki. Can the 'Golden Duo' rise to the challenge? The must-have series for fans of fast-paced graphic novels and football stories like T. Z. Layton's The Academy! Have you read the whole series?Captain Tsubasa Volume 1: Kick-off!Captain Tsubasa Volume 2: The Golden DuoCaptain Tsubasa Volume 3: Goal ChaserCaptain Tsubasa Volume 4: Counter Attack!And more titles coming soon...

★ 《馴龍高手》讀者下一場奇幻冒險首選！幽默、魔法與勇氣交織的熱血任務。★ 一個被判定「毫無用處」的十二歲男孩，踏進黑暗森林，尋找失落魔法，也找回真正的自己。★ 得獎喜劇編劇 Ollie George Clark 首部兒少奇幻小說，笑料十足、節奏明快，充滿友誼與自我發現的暖心力量。十二歲的 Youngest Faircrest 在「決定日」被判定為最不起眼的存在，卻不願讓命運就此定案。他與好友 Agnes、會變身的小豬 Satchel 闖入黑暗森林，尋找古老巫師與失落魔法，也揭開關於勇氣、友情與自我價值的祕密。適合喜歡《馴龍高手》的讀者。For fans of the best-selling series How to Train your Dragon, look no further for your next epic fantasy quest. It is the day of Deciding in the swampy town of Bogsmarsh, and awkward twelve-year-old Youngest Faircrest is deemed a dearth - the most unremarkable and undesirable profession. Distraught by his hopeless destiny and determined to change his fate, Youngest, along with his best friend Agnes and a shape-shifting piglet Satchel, plunge into the dark forest on the hunt for an ancient sorcerer and lost magic. Fierce creatures lurk within the decaying forest, but it's also home to many hidden truths... Could it be that Youngest is more remarkable than he's been made to feel, and capable of more than he ever dreamed?

★ 機場裡到底藏著多少祕密？一本帶孩子走進機場幕後的知識探險書！★ 從報到、行李托運到飛機起飛，完整揭開機場運作的祕密★ STEM知識 × 精細插畫，讓孩子看懂航空世界如何運轉★ 百萬粉絲航空達人「The Airport Guy」首本兒童知識書！每天有數百萬人從機場起飛，但你知道飛機背後發生了多少事情嗎？行李托運後到底去了哪裡？飛機為什麼會遇到亂流？跑道在飛機起飛前要怎麼準備？空中交通管制又是如何確保所有飛機安全降落？在這本充滿驚喜的圖文知識書裡，航空工程師兼人氣航空科普創作者 Mohammad Taher（The Airport Guy），帶領讀者走進機場幕後世界。書中跟著一群旅客從辦理登機到抵達目的地，一步步探索機場各個區域：行李系統、跑道準備、塔台指揮與飛機運作等祕密。搭配細緻又生動的插畫與易懂的STEM知識小專欄，小讀者將在閱讀中理解飛行背後的科學與工程，也許還會在心裡悄悄種下一個航空夢。Millions of people fly from airports every year, and yet how they work remains a mystery to most of us. Where does luggage go once you've checked it in? What causes turbulence? How does air-traffic control work? Answers to these questions and much, much more are found in the thrilling pages of this fully illustrated book written by Mohammad Taher, better known as Mo T, The Airport Guy, as he gives you a groundbreaking behind-the-scenes look at an international airport and reveals all of its hidden secrets. Brimming with all the information and facts that only experts would know, each sprea

Alex is like any other twelve-year-old: he's trying to survive school, navigate awkward body changes, and avoid his parents' embarrassing "talks". But Alex is hiding a secret... Alex discovers part-minotaur. You read that right - part-boy, part-bull. Instead of just battling with spots the size of Mount Everest (thanks puberty) and the looming school musical, he also has to worry about horns and hooves! Just when he thinks life couldn't get worse, a new kid, Theseus, shows up at school, and he's on a quest to capture a minotaur. And a clumsy one like Alex is an easy target... Now Alex has to decide: will he embrace his inner "monster" and outsmart Theseus, or will Theseus fulfil his destiny? With heart, humour, and a lot of mythological chaos, Shane Hegarty's Minotaur Boy is a fantastical twist on the everyday embarrassments of growing up and the struggle to fit in. This middle-grade adventure will resonate with anyone who's ever felt different... or anyone who has ever been hunted by

Discover your astrological sign through the lens of pop culture, with this fun, gifty guide from TikTok astrologer and W Magazine columnist Cole ProtsHave you ever wondered why Aries are the way they are? Or which astrological sign is most likely to be the "final girl" in a horror film? Perhaps you’re wondering if your sign is more pop, pop rock, funk, or classical?Astrology expert Cole Prots, known to millions as @jkitscole for his witty and wacky astrology videos, has all of the answers. In his first book, he takes readers on a journey of astrological discovery through a new lens: pop culture.The Signs and the Stars outlines the key principles of astrology, then builds on that understanding with examinations of the astrological signs in film, TV, and music. Cole helps you discover which iconic rom-com movie represents you, where your sign falls on the reality TV show Venn diagram, and more, then sends you off with words of advice to help you transform every area of your life.

From the Canadian couple behind Planted in the Garden, a how-to guide for small-space vegetable gardeningChar and Marv are urban gardeners on a mission to prove that you don’t need a lot of land to produce a bountiful harvest of homegrown vegetables. Using the lessons learned in their small-but-mighty Toronto garden, they offer first-time gardeners practical and accessible guidance for starting a vegetable plot of their own. From soil composition to irrigation solutions, The Compact Garden provides step-by-step instructions for gardening success at every stage.*Create a small-space garden: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximise growing space both indoors and outdoors.*Grow beginner-friendly veggies: Discover which crops are easy to grow and low maintenance, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.*Harvest organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilise plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.With plentiful photos,

A bold celebration of America’s most famous highway.Route 66 is undoubtedly the world’s most beloved road trip, having inspired music, film, books, and countless adventures. Created to mark the highway’s 100-year anniversary,Route 66: A Tribute to an American Iconfollows the Mother Road from Chicago to Los Angeles, spotlighting the legendary, can’t-miss landmarks that make this journey the ultimate all-American road trip.Inside you’ll discover:Must-see stops and attractions, including classic diners, museums, motels, and muffler menMaps for the eight states that Route 66 passes through:Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and CaliforniaCurated playlists for each state. Simply scan the Spotify codes found alongside each map and listen at home or on the roadStories of pivotal moments in the road’s history, like the strife of the Eagle-Picher Miners’ strike and the essential guidance of the Green BookProfiles on visionary people, including motel proprietor Lil

An approachable, everyday cookbook from the mother-daughter duo behind Crowded Kitchen. Do you struggle to put a meal together that the whole family will eat? Mother-daughter duo Beth and Lexi understand that struggle just too well. A down-to-earth guide for cooks of all levels and adaptable to all dietary preferences, their debut cookbook brings a collection of family-tested and social media-approved recipes from their crowded kitchen straight to yours. Whether you're cooking dinner with your family, hosting a cocktail night with your friends, or just need some culinary inspiration, this cookbook has you covered from drinks to dessert. Crowded Kitchen delivers 100+ recipes including refreshing cocktails, simple appetizers, hearty dinners, and indulgent desserts, each tied together with meal plans boasting the perfect pairings. Bring your loved ones around the table with flavorful meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With simple and creative recipes like Berry Coconut Breakfast

What nobody tells you about parenthood, from one of the 'silent partners' behind the Parenting Hell podcast. School-run coordinator, party planner, clubs organizer, laundry sorter... and maybe even a 'real' job on top! Sound exhaustingly familiar? From assumptions surrounding who is staying home with the kids to the never-ending list of 'school' admin, being 'the default parent' rears its head in a plethora of ways. So this book is for all the defaults out there - bored out of their eyeballs or so overwhelmed they could scream expletives into the wind for a solid hour - to know their invisible labor is seen, valued and can even sometimes be rebalanced. With heartfelt and hilarious advice, Lou Beckett provides much-needed comfort and community for the one who is depended on the most (and often feels appreciated the least), and maybe - just maybe - how we can begin to muddle through a little better, together.

Discover how to identify flowers, where to find them, and other details about more than 100 flowers from around the world. Compact in size yet brimming with information, An Anthology of Flowers explores a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic favorites. Learn to easily identify different species using detailed annotations, vivid illustrations, and unique descriptions of each flower. Featuring colorful photographs and vibrant illustrations, this book is a treasure trove for budding botanists, nature enthusiasts, and curious readers seeking an informative flower identification book. Whether you're out exploring or flipping through its pages at home, An Anthology of Flowers is sure to bring the natural world to life.

Come along on a side-splittingly funny adventure and meet the tractors with a big secret ... they're going to space! Life on the farm doesn't change much for tractors, so when an out-of-this-world adventure is suggested, they rustle up a spaceship and strap in for takeoff, ready to take on space! Battle weightlessness, navigate around black holes, and explore the wonders of our universe with these silly farmyard machines. With lots of heart and hilarious illustrations by award-winning artist Alex Willmore, budding astronauts and tractor lovers will delight in getting to know their new tractor friends while exploring space and our solar system. Why chug around the farm when you could go on a cosmic adventure with the spectacularly silly space tractors?!

What causes an energy "bonk"? How do you avoid "cracking" on a climb? What's the best way to improve mitochondrial performance? Should you ride harder into a headwind or with a tailwind at your back - and why should crosswinds be tackled diagonally? Can rougher fabrics sometimes be more aerodynamic? Is the peloton a superorganism and should we be afraid?! Cycling melds the human body to an engineering marvel and pits them collectively against geography, gravity, and the elements. Little wonder, then, that the cycling experience - and your cycling form - is enriched and transformed by scientific understanding, to a greater extent than perhaps any other sport. More easy to digest and stimulating than an energy gel, and more visually stunning than a ride in the Alps, Science of Cycling takes the varied and remarkable science of the bicycle, the cyclist, and the bike race, and makes it accessible to everyone. While knowledge is power, what you really want to know is how precisely it can bo

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out postcard coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of spring. As the world awakens from its winter slumber, go for a leisurely stroll through a sunny meadow, water the garden to see colorful flowers burst into life, and watch a family of birds as baby birds emerge from their nest to take their first flight. Choose a springtime scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book full of heartwarming scenes and cute characters that will fill you with hope and cheer. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

Explore the action-packed world of LEGO NINJAGO in this fully updated Visual Dictionary, complete with exclusive minifigure!Celebrate 15 years of LEGO NINJAGO with the Ninja heroes and their fearsome foes. Meet mighty dragons, explore iconic locations, and see every detail of the most awesome vehicles and mechs.Plus get an inside look at the creation of LEGO NINJAGO, as you meet the LEGO NINJAGO team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts.Find out everything you need to know in this must-have guide for LEGO NINJAGO fans of all ages!