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A fun and creative way to discover famous works of artA delightful draw-in activity book for artists of any age. Explore artworks by some of the world's most famous artists, with quirky facts and things to spot - then draw, doodle and colour in your own versions.Features 23 artworks by artists including Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, Paul Gauguin and Rosa Bonheur. With internet links to find out more.Produced in association with the Musee d'Orsay, Paris.

Enjoy hours of creative play with this sweet magnet book. With 12 farm animal magnets and 5 inviting scenes to explore, children can play over and over again. From fields and paddocks to the farmhouse and barn, let their imaginations run wild as they choose, place and move the magnets to tell their own stories.

認識妮娜・皮納特——冷凍披薩小廚神、幽靈獵人、創意天才，以及擁有全世界最臭貓咪的女孩！從拍影片追夢、解救女鬼，到度假遇上死對頭，妮娜的生活充滿笑料、友情與奇想。全彩插圖、節奏輕快，是適合7歲以上讀者的校園爆笑圖文小說新寵！Nina Peanut Is Amazing (graphic novel)(Book1)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver (graphic novel)(Book2)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Epic World Tour Era (graphic novel)(Book3)(英國版)Meet Nina Peanut – frozen pizza chef, ghost hunter, creative genius, and owner of the world’s stinkiest cat! Whether she's chasing online fame, rescuing ghosts, or battling frenemies on holiday, Nina’s life is full of laughs, friendship, and wild imagination. With full-colour illustrations and hilarious storytelling, this series is perfect for readers aged 7+ who love Wimpy Kid, Lottie Brooks and Bunny vs Monkey.

From the wild imagination of Rowboat Watkins, author of Rude Cakes and Go-Go Guys, comes a riotous read-aloud about every kind of mustache imaginable!Hip, hip, HOORAY-stache! It's your lucky day-stache!Join Mouse and Moose in a mustache-mania world packed with silly rhymes and playful illustrations--perfect for building early reading skills, nurturing a love of language, and keeping readers laughing along the way.Sit down and stay-stache! And read this book right AWAY-stache! SUPER-FUN READ-ALOUD: Rowboat Watkins's uniquely funny children's books make for read-aloud and read-along fun, for both family and classroom reading time. The pure silliness of the words and pictures will delight young readers.READING & LANGUAGE SKILLS: The creative vocabulary and rhythmic text are great for helping kids develop an understanding and love of language. The illustrations and hilarious story are perfect for engaging new and emerging readers.ACCLAIMED CREATOR: Rowboat is known for such favorites a

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!When Ari, Jez and Zeke visit the army base with Zeke's dad, they find themselves in Professor Gilford's laboratory once again. But when a certain sneaky rat activates one of the inventions, the gang ends up in an unexpected location... the rat's own cage! Now Ari and his friends are shrunk, scared, and trapped! Can they find a way out and survive the rat attack?

ANew York TimesBest Illustrated Book―now in paperback!“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.”―The New York TimesMost people cannot see ghosts. Can you? Follow Leo in this heartfelt tale about a friendly ghost who, after struggling to fit in, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and friendship, capturing the magic of belonging and the unexpected joys of adventure.You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight.Leo and Jane become friends, and that is when their adventures begin.This charming tale of friendship―from two of the best cre

Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds.- Told in lively comic book style- Perfect for school projects

In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?!Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well — like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5

It’s Swing Time! Join Ladybird as she tries out different kinds of swings to find her favourite in this playful picture book. Join Ladybird on a joyful journey through every kind of swing imaginable in this playful picture book, brought to life with a unique, interactive reading format! What kind of swing is it, Ladybird? Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? One that comes with a big hug or a sweet‑smelling flower? Follow Ladybird as she tries out all sorts of swings and meets lots of friends along the way. There’s a friendship swing, a rainbow swing, a swing that dips deep underwater and another that soars high into the sky. There’s even a sleepy swing that invites dreamy yawns . . . and one that proves to be just a little bit risky. Designed in a dynamic vertical format that mirrors the motion of swinging, this book encourages young readers to turn, tilt and explore the page in surprising ways. And at the end, a special gatefold swings open to reveal the most exciting discovery

The sixth magical book in the sparkling unicorn-adventure series. It's the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But - oh no! - she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they ever get there in time? Find out in this whizzy airborne adventure, filled with unicorn acrobatics, sparkling skies, and zooming skates.

From hilarious MEGA-BESTSELLING author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal LOTTIE BROOKS series!Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie s latest hilarious diary! She s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?!Amber has seen the light and returned to the QUEENS OF EIGHT GREEN. PHEW! And now she s invited Lottie on her family skiing holiday RESULT!One tiny problem . .. Lottie s never been skiing before and she doesn t know her piste from her poles! How hard can it be though?Join Lottie as she learns how to ski with old and new friends, tries fondue for the first time and discovers what the banana of destiny has in store for her.Will this be the best holiday ever or is it all downhill from here?Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was gigglin

Power up with this full-color leveled reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!Mario takes off on an out-of-this-world adventure with Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their friends in an all-new movie. Children and Mario fans of all ages will love this full-color level reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025, David Szalay’s captivating and astonishingly moving novel about the forces that make and break our lives**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025**‘Brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money’David Nicholls‘I was tearing through [Flesh], I never once slowed down’Jennette McCurdy‘Brilliance on every page’Samantha Harvey‘So much searing insight into the way we live now’ObserverThrough chance, luck and choice, one man’s life takes him from a modest apartment in Hungary to the elite society of London – in this captivating new novel about the forces that make and break our livesFifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he becomes isolated, with his neighbour – a married woman – as his only companion. When a clandestine relationship begins between them, his life spirals out of control.As the years pass, István moves from the army to the circles of London’s elite. His competing impulses for love,

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing dominance of Rome. As more and more kingdoms were conquered by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra faced challenges at home in Egypt. When her brother Ptolemy XIII stole the throne from her, Cleopatra knew she had to befriend Rome in order to protect Egypt. Working with Roman general Julius Caesar, she regained control of her empire and served her people well. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra joined with his friend Mark Antony to ensure the preservation of Egypt.Cleopatra is remembered as the resourceful and charming leader of Egypt who helped the kingdom prosper and maintain power at a time when much of the Mediterranean was in turmoil.

Unexpected Guests is an interactive picture book full of suspense and surprises from the multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Find out what happens when a family of mice investigate the unexpected guests in their home . . . humans! Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 Step inside the mice’s hidden world in this interactive page-turner from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo. In a playful twist on the classic 'unexpected guest' story, humans become the surprise visitors in a tale told by mice! A family of mice living happily under the floorboards get the shock of the lives when they discover some very unusual houseguests – humans! At first, the mice are wary, but curiosity soon takes over. They investigate the strange objects and delicious food their guests have brought with them and decide maybe humans aren’t so bad after all . . . until one mouse gets trapped in a jar. When the mouse’s friends try to help, they get

Their marriage has just become official, but In廥 has no intention of making it last forever. The manhwa adaptation of CHACHA KIM'S webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. Wedding bells are ringing, and In廥 Valeztena and C嫫cel Escalante are finally married. In廥 is a shockingly radiant bride, and the nobles who once scorned her now see her in a different light--including C嫫cel, who feels unsettled by all the attention on his dazzling new wife. But on the inside, In廥 remains determined to ultimately unravel this marriage and gain the freedom she could never obtain in her previous lives. The newlyweds begin their life together in Calztela, where C嫫cel is on military duty. The quaint coastal city may seem like a perfect honeymoon destination, but it also holds haunting memories from In廥's prior life. As she works to untangle herself from the past and keep her meticulous plans for the future in motion, In廥 finds that C嫫cel might make things more difficult than she expe

A fold-out book with a mirror!The fourth book in this action-packed adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!"A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BITE!Kit and his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, are heading to land of the vampires for their most fearsome test yet.In a dungeon that is deadlier than anything they've faced before, they'll take on monsters, hunt for treasure and crack codes. But can they make it to the finish, or will this be game over?DANGER! CHAMPIONS ONLY!"Highly illustrated, humorous and immediately enthralling, this first volume in a new series will appeal to 7+ D&D fans in particular" - The GuardianFollow Triple Trouble's other adventures in the Bottom Feeder League:Dungeon Runners: Hero TrialDungeon Runners: Sky BattlesDungeon Runners:

Hope Crumble and her chaotic family serve up cakes, coffee and calamity in this hilarious new series from much-loved author Catherine Wilkins. Illustrated throughout by the brilliant Katie Abey.The second heartwarming and hilarious story in the Café Chaos series.Hope's mum has mistakenly over-ordered the beans and they only have two months to get through them all! Several hilarious family meetings take place to discuss ideas. Aunt Rita comes over all 'flavours of Mexico' while Connor wants a bean-eating competition to catch the post-gym crowd.Hope is trying to distance herself from it all in a bid to have 'time to be a child' and let her family sort out their own crises. But she can't deprive her family of her problem-solving abilities for long. Rescue comes in the unlikely form of Skyla... Hope's arch enemy and school bully - who needs a place to hold her charity fashion show.Praise for Café Chaos:"A beautifully funny story - effortlessly brilliant." - Romesh Ranganathan"This funny an

Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you help Little Bo Peep find her lost sheep with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has made it! Finally, he and his friends have set foot in the Nether. But, wait...what are all these enemies doing? How did Nico get surrounded? Nico and his incredible ability to create MODs are really going to be put to the test now!

Get ready for bed with Bluey in this Bedtime Little Library. These chunky mini books are perfect for little hands. Stories include Fruit Bat, Daddy Putdown, Burger Shop and Sleepytime.It’s the perfect little gift for big Bluey fans. Night-night Bluey!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey and Friends Little LibraryBluey: Bluey Playtime Little LibraryBluey: Little LibraryBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

A band of misfits seek to fight the darkness that's slowly overcoming their kingdom--the start of a grand adventure series in the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Wingfeather Saga. "An incredible adventure that is more than a mere quest."--John Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of The Mythmakers Ever since the Great Betrayal, the light in Wildfel has been dying. The sunshine is dimmer, it takes more firewood to brighten a room, and the shadows grow stronger by the day. Twelve-year-old orphan Finn survives in this world by being a thief. When he, his best friend Adrion, and younger sister Lydia meet a mysterious stranger who claims to know of a Lake of Light, they set off on an adventure to places where the mist can steal a precious memory, starlight gathers in waterfalls, and spiders spin shimmering webs of glass as deadly as they are dazzling. But there are secrets hiding in the shadows that could change Finn's understanding of everything he knows--and finding th

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. As the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, Reese Remington has spent her entire life preparing for this role. With a sharp mind and years of experience working behind the scenes, she's more than qualified. But the public only sees a woman in a man's world--not the person who's earned their place on the field. Under constant scrutiny and pressure to prove herself, Reese can't afford distractions. Especially one that comes in the form of the team's tempting field manager who questions her every decision. Emmett Montgomery is a former All-Star turned coach who treats his players like family and the field like home. After years of running the team his way, the last thing he wants is a new boss, let alo

Help your students develop the skills to succeed in Cambridge IGCSE™ Literature in English. The Student’s Book provides an ideal companion to the Cambridge IGCSE™ (9–1) and O Level Literature in English syllabuses (0475, 0992, 2010) for examination from 2028, giving students the tools to explore set texts and analyse unseen texts with confidence.

Dante is back in Camp Catastrophe, the second in this hilarious, highly illustrated series for children aged 7+, by author/illustrator Brian Gordon. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. After winning their school quiz, Dante and Virgil are ready for a rest.But when Virgil suggests they go to Camp Sulphur Springs, Dante reluctantly agrees. What could possibly go wrong?A LOT! Endless rain, sharing a cabin with his nemesis and being hit in the butt by a stray arrow are only the beginning of Dante's woes. With an outrageously annoying heartthrob camp counsellor and whisperings of a monster lurking in the woods, Dante’s problems are about to get MUCH worse!Follow more of Dante's adventures in Dante N.Ferno is NOT a Loser.

From the creators of the 10-million-copy bestselling Paint by Sticker(R) Kids sticker-activity series, the next book in the brand extension developed especially for kids ages 3 and up: Construction Site! My First Paint by Sticker delivers the same screen-free, mess-free fun that makes the original series so irresistable. The fourth book in the series features construction site vehicles! From diggers to backhoes to cement trucks and more, kids will adore stickering these colorful machines. The Paint by Sticker Kids(R) series (for ages 5 and up) has sold more than 10 million copies to date. In My First Paint by Sticker, readers ages 3 and up can confidently paint by sticker, too! At a smaller trim size (8 x 8 inches, versus the original kids brand at 9 x 9), this brand extension features larger stickers for smaller hands--perfect for kids practicing their fine motor skills and learning to recognize their numbers. In the older kids series, the number of stickers per image ranges from 60-1

Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award 2022 ages 7-10 | Winner of the Blue Peter Book Awards 2021, Best Story | Shortlisted for the 2021 Branford Boase | Award Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2021Elle McNicoll's heartfelt and relatable debut is sure to spark courage in its readers for years to come.AS SEEN ON BBC TVWINNER OF THE WATERSTONES BEST BOOK FOR YOUNGER READERS AND OVERALL WINNER 2021WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER PRIZE FOR BEST STORY 2021A Kind of Spark tells the story of eleven-year-old Addie as she campaigns for a memorial in memory of the witch trials that took place in her Scottish hometown. Addie knows there's more to the story of these 'witches', just like there is more to hers. Can Addie challenge how the people in her town see her, and her autism, and make her voice heard?A story about friendship, courage and self-belief, perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy.'A remarkable debut' The Sunday Times: Book of the Week'Definitive and funny' Susin Nielsen'A fabulous, brillian

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered cast

Build skyward in this graphic novel set in the world of Minecraft! It takes teamwork to adventure across the world of Minecraft, and that's something brothers Cobb and Flint don't have. But when their young friend, Rochelle, heads off on her own into a monster-infested zone, the two must work together to try and find her before some nasty beast does. Cobb considers himself a simple farmer and, until recently, a bit of a loner. He's content to mind his crops, gather resources, and be left alone. But fate has more in store for Cobb than intercepting the wayward villagers who replace his carrots with potatoes! When a mysterious treasure map captures the imagination of Cobb's young friend Rochelle, she tries to inspire his adventurous side. But when Cobb refuses to join her, Rochelle decides to follow the map all on her own--leaving Cobb a copy in case he changes his mind. Sure enough, Cobb is thrust into action when his adventure-obsessed brother, Flint, points out that the map leads stra

Follow twelve-year-old Sim's time travel adventure in Ancient Rome in The Impossible Gladiator, the third title in Time Keys, a bestselling spectacular, action-packed mystery series by multi-award-winning author M. G. Leonard.'A complete triumph of imagination . . . readers are going to fall in love with this brilliant series' — A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar'A captivating adventure loaded with history and intrigue' – Abi Elphinstone''A cracking series with stunning illustrations' – Christopher Edge, bestselling author of Escape RoomThe action adventure of Gladiator meets the time travel of Doctor Who in the third title of this epic series by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for 8 to 12-year-old fans of Adventures on Trains. Supports the curriculum. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Manuel Šumberac.Sim, Jeopardy and Nelson are enjoying an amazing holiday in Rome, until they they are swept up in the mysterious disappearance of world-famous illusi

Meet Suki Cat - an adorable preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure - where she always saves the day!In Baker, Suki Cat puts on her hat and apron ready to make a birthday feast! But when her friend Otto trips up and drops the birthday cake, will Suki be able to help?From astronaut to dinosaur, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play.Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrative-driven, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud to help build book confidence and engagement, while the high level of interaction develops gross and fine motor skills.Other titles in the

There are dozens of invitations to grab your pens and get drawing in this fun book. The lively illustrations by Fred Blunt create endless opportunities to let your imagination run wild! Add heads and leaves to a monster plant, give different people hairstyles and fill in frames with whatever pictures you like, each page is a different world for you to bring to life with your own drawing ideas.

A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help – perfect for fans of Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows – sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.

Meet Suki Cat - an adorable preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure - where she always saves the day!In Firefighter, Suki Cat puts on her uniform and is ready for action! When the alarm bell rings, the firefighters are called out for an emergency but will Suki be able to help?From astronaut to dinosaur, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play.Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrative-driven, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud to help build book confidence and engagement, while the high level of interaction develops gross and fine motor skills.Other titl

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to artificial intelligence.Who invented the first artificial intelligence? How do machines listen without ears? And can I use artificial intelligence to talk to my pets?Learn what artificial intelligence is and how it works as you explore its impact on the environment, society and even our own bodies.Discover how artificial intelligence is used all around you, from smartphones and search engines to cars and prosthetic limbs, and how it might be used in the future!Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers.Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge.Colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life.For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series:Think Big: Secrets of BeesThink Big: The Speed of Light

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, and here comes Cleo to save the day. ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM! But even Cleo can’t resist taking a nibble (or two!) of the witch’s delicious cottage, and suddenly they’re all trapped in a cage and about to be baked in the oven! Can Cleo put things right and get back home in time for her bedtime story?

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

Ren's quest to dismantle Kathor's corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series. After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts being countered by the other great houses, who have no interest in a world where they enjoy less power. No one understands that better than the Tin'Vori siblings. The return of their ancestral home was a decade in the making, but they're eager to keep rising from the ashes. Nevelyn begins researching House Brood--and ends up face-to-face with an enemy that's already slouching toward the gates of the city. The one enemy no one can avoid: a plague. The victims experience strange bruising, an unquenchable thirst, and a temporary disruption in magic. When doc

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestsellingI Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . .Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him.Lauren Tarshis’sNew York Timesbestselling I SURVIVED series blazes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine