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★ 牛津權威編纂，專為 8歲以上 學童打造的同義詞字典★ 收錄數千個生動詞彙，讓寫作與表達更精彩★ 實用寫作技巧＋詞彙網絡，培養創意與語言能力★ 全彩照片與清楚索引設計，查找快速又好用《Oxford Children's Thesaurus》是專為8歲以上學童設計的同義詞字典，收錄數千個適合兒童使用的詞彙，並搭配清楚例句幫助理解。書中還提供寫作技巧、詞彙延伸與替代詞建議，幫助孩子避免重複用詞，提升寫作與表達能力，是培養語言能力與創意寫作的重要學習工具。With age-appropriate example sentences, the Oxford Children's Thesaurus is perfect for children aged 8+ to use at home, helping develop speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of thousands of creative and interesting words.The perfect children's thesaurus for inspiring the use of creative and interesting words.Help children take their writing and speaking skills to the next level with the Oxford Children's Thesaurus - the essential vocabulary builder for young learners aged 8+. Perfect for home learning, homework support, or independent writing, this thesaurus inspires children to expand their language with thousands of exciting, creative, age-appropriate synonyms. Key features include:• Builds confident writing and speaking skills for ages 8+ (KS2), wi

★ 牛津權威打造，孩子的第一本世界地圖書★ 專為 5歲以上 小讀者設計，輕鬆學習地理與地圖概念★ 全彩地圖＋可愛小鳥導覽角色，閱讀有趣又好懂★ 建立地圖閱讀、地理知識與世界觀的最佳入門書《Oxford First Atlas》是專為5歲以上兒童設計的地圖入門書，透過色彩鮮明的地圖與簡單易懂的說明，帶孩子認識世界各地的位置與特色。書中結合地圖符號、基礎座標概念與有趣的地理知識，並由可愛的小鳥角色陪伴探索，幫助孩子建立地理概念與閱讀地圖的能力。The perfect introductory atlas for use at home or school. It helps build children's locational knowledge, map skills, and subject vocabulary. With a friendly bird character, it takes children on a journey from local experiences, around the world, and up into space.The perfect first atlas that helps build locational knowledge, map skills, and subject vocabulary.Help young learners explore their world with confidence using the newly updated Oxford First Atlas - the perfect first atlas for home learning, school projects, and early geography skills. Designed specifically for children aged 5+ and fully aligned with the EYFS and Key Stage 1 Geography Curriculum, this beautifully illustrated atlas builds early map-reading skills, locational knowledge, and key vocabulary in a

★ 牛津權威編纂，兒童第一本英語字典首選★ 專為 5歲以上 小讀者設計，定義清楚、例句易懂★ 全彩3D插圖＋清晰字母索引，查找快速又有趣★ 依據 Oxford Children’s Corpus 兒童語料庫打造《Oxford First Dictionary》是專為5歲以上兒童設計的第一本英語字典，提供清楚易懂的單字解釋與例句，幫助孩子擴展詞彙並提升拼字與閱讀理解能力。書中搭配全彩插圖、發音提示與字母索引設計，查找方便、學習有趣，是孩子在家或學校建立英語基礎的理想工具書。With age-appropriate definitions and example sentences, the Oxford First Dictionary is perfect for use at home or in school, helping expand children's vocabulary, improve spelling, and support comprehension.The perfect first dictionary to help expand younger children's vocabulary and improve spelling.Help children build strong early language skills with the newly updated Oxford First Dictionary - a trusted tool for supporting vocabulary development, spelling, and reading comprehension at home or at school. Key features include:• Suitable for children aged 5+ with age-appropriate definitions and example sentences• Pronunciation breakdowns for harder to say words• Clear, accessible alphabetical layout, with alphabet thumb tags down the side of pages for

★ 牛津權威編纂，孩子的第一本同義詞字典★ 專為 5歲以上 小讀者打造，培養表達與寫作能力★ 透過例句理解詞語差異，學會更豐富的語言表達★ 全彩3D插圖設計，讓詞彙學習更生動有趣《Oxford First Thesaurus》是專為5歲以上兒童設計的第一本同義詞字典，透過簡明的詞條與生活化例句，幫助孩子理解不同詞語的用法，培養說話與寫作能力。全彩插圖與清楚的字母索引設計，讓查找與學習更加輕鬆有趣，是孩子建立英語表達力的重要學習工具。With age-appropriate example sentences, the Oxford First Thesaurus is perfect for use at home or in school, helping develop early speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of adventurous language.The perfect first thesaurus for building speaking and writing skills through adventurous language.Help children build confident speaking and writing skills with the Oxford First Thesaurus - a vibrant, child-friendly thesaurus designed especially for ages 5 and up. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, it supports early language development by encouraging children to explore new and adventurous vocabulary in a fun, accessible way. Key features include:• Perfect for ages 5+: Developed specifically for young learners to build early speaking and writing confidence• Supp

Gloria is willing to do anything to top the unofficial missions leaderboard at the Cosmic Cadet Academy. If only she can avoid triggering a universe-wide robot apocalypse . .. In Cosmic Cadets and the Bubblegum Bots, follow intergalactic besties Gloria and Razz on their most dangerous mission yet. Packed with jokes from the hilarious Ryan Crawford and out-of-this-world illustrations from Rochelle Falconer, this is a perfect young middle-grade adventure read.Gloria and Razz are one mission away from officially being leaders of the unofficial leaderboard at the Cosmic Cadet Academy. All they need to do is survive a trip to the extremely safe and not-at-all dangerous Bubblyon Blasters Bubblegum Factory. Then avoid getting trapped forever in a prison made of gum and defeat their shiny evil robot nemesis.What could possibly go wrong? If Gloria and Razz do find a way out of this seriously sticky situation, they might just prevent a cosmic robot apocalypse. Or be the cause of one!

★ 得獎插畫家 Yuval Zommer 打造的壯麗海洋繪本★ 跟隨藍鯨展開跨越海洋的生命旅程★ 結合科普與故事，帶孩子看見海洋的壯闊與脆弱本書跟隨一頭藍鯨從北極海域出發，踏上跨越海洋的壯麗旅程，前往冬季溫暖的海域。沿途牠將遇見各種海洋生物，也面對未知的危險與挑戰。透過 Yuval Zommer 細膩而震撼的插畫，讀者能近距離感受這位溫柔海洋巨人的生命旅程，見證自然世界的壯麗與奇蹟。The Whale the Sings in the Deep tells the story of one blue whale''s incredible journey so that we can share every moment of joy and feel every heart-stopping moment of danger. Following the journey of a solitary blue whale from its Arctic birthplace to the warm waters where it migrates in the winter months, this wonderfully illustrated story enables readers to discover the perils and beauties of one of the most extraordinary animal journeys on Earth.Award-winning author-illustrator Yuval Zommer ''s immersive pictures bring us close to this gentle giant and the awe-inspiring beauty of the ocean.Look out for Yuval Zommer''s The Wild and The Lights that Dance in the Night.

Enter the high-stakes world of the 1940s and relive the thrill of a medical breakthrough alongside Alexander Fleming and his team as they discover a way to save millions of lives. This is the story of penicillin, humanity’s greatest shield against infection - and the brilliant minds who made it happen.Learn all about one of the greatest moments in the history of medicine in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from the discovery of a ‘miracle mould’ in a messy lab to the life-and-death race against the clock of World War II.Join the team of scientists and discover:*An exciting, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into how this life-saving antibiotic was developed.*Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for keeping kids aged 9-12 engaged.*Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and microbiology explanations that reveal how the medicine was made possible.The perfect gift for young scientists, Pro

繼得獎作品《Bear》之後，創作者 Natalia Shaloshvili 再次以溫暖筆觸帶來本書。這一次，主角Bear為了一塊餅乾，展開一連串「如果……怎麼辦」的擔憂。原本開心吃著餅乾的Bear，忽然想到：要是這是最後一塊呢？沒想到真的如此。他急著出門買餅乾，卻一路擔心錯過公車、迷路、排不到隊，而這些「最糟情況」竟一一發生。當最後一塊餅乾被Duck買走時，Bear幾乎認定世界就要崩塌。然而，Duck溫柔地分享餅乾，也分享另一種看法：即使擔心成真，也未必是壞結局。本書以幽默鋪陳焦慮心情，在笑聲中安放不安，是談論情緒與友誼的理想讀本。Bear finds that even when his wildest (cookie-related!) worries come true, things will be okay. Bear Worries is a funny and comforting story providing a unique take on the topic of excessive worrying. This companion title to Natalia Shaloshvili’s award-winning book Bear is a funny and comforting take on how to cope with constant worrying. With a little help from his friend Duck, Bear finds that even when his biggest (cookie-related!) worries do come true, it’s not the end of the world. At first, Bear is happily munching his cookie, until a thought creeps in: what if it’s the last cookie? When this turns out to be true, he sets off for the shops – and his worries mount and mount. He worries about missing the bus . . . and

Like a long winter’s dream, this haunting and visionary new novel from 2024 Nobel Prize winner Han Kang takes us on a journey from contemporary South Korea into its painful historyWINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2024SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025Like a long winter’s dream, this haunting and visionary new novel from 2024 Nobel Prize winner Han Kang takes us on a journey from contemporary South Korea into its painful history‘One of the most profound and skilled writers working on the contemporary world stage’ Deborah LevyBeginning one morning in December, We Do Not Part traces the path of Kyungha as she travels from the city of Seoul into the forests of Jeju Island, to the home of her old friend Inseon. Hospitalized following an accident, Inseon has begged Kyungha to hasten there to feed her beloved pet bird, who will otherwise die.Kyungha takes the first plane to Jeju, but a snowstorm hits the island the moment she arrives, plunging her into a world of white. Beset

【2026 年度選書】《Black Cake》暢銷作家 夏梅．威克森 震撼續作：《Good Dirt》這不只是一本懸疑小說，更是一場關於如何與「喪親之痛」和解的深度旅程。《TIME》、《NPR》年度選書，亞馬遜讀者 4.5 顆星好評盛讚。如果破碎的陶罐能說話，它會訴說這家人隱瞞了多少年的秘密？當十歲的艾比目睹哥哥倒在血泊中，身旁散落著碎成千萬片的百年傳家陶罐時，她的人生也隨之粉碎。十八年後，一場意外的媒體風暴將她逼回法國的家族古宅，她被迫重新拾起那些碎片——不僅是陶器的，更是家族歷史中那些被刻意抹去的黑暗與光榮。這是一部寫給所有曾感到迷失、渴望尋找根源之人的文學傑作。From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake comes a stunningly beautiful tale about love, family and seeking a new life in the aftermath of tragedyTHE GRIPPING TALE OF LOVE, FAMILY, AND THE SEARCH FOR A NEW BEGINNING,FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK CAKE'A beautifully imagined family saga, with a moving and hopeful ending’ NEW YORK TIMES'This novel solidifies Wilkerson's place as one of the great multi-generational storytellers of our time' ABI DARE'A sensational story about hidden heartbreak, hope, and the power of embracing one's ancestry' JESSICA GEORGE, author of MAAME'Will be every reader's highlight of 2025' ETHAN JOELLA, author of THE SAME BRIGHT STARS'Glittering an

Ruby the fox and Growl the wolf live deep in the forest. There’s just one problem – they hate each other! But when a raging storm tears through the forest and the animals have to flee, they must help each other to survive. Can Ruby and Growl overcome their enmity and find friendship in the heart of the storm? An exciting, fast-paced picture book adventure with stunning illustrations, celebrating courage and the importance of helping each other.

Ollie Marsden is popular and confident, but when his mates are banned from hanging out with him because he’s a bad influence, Ollie realises how much he hates being on his own. Determined to impress Luca, a boy from the year above, Ollie accepts all his dares to prove his worth. As the risks get bigger, Ollie is sure he can count on Luca, but will his new friend have his back when it really matters?

Adored by readers, the million-copy Japanese magical realist mystery for fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLDIf you could meet any dead person of your choosing for one night, who would it be?When Hirase, a young woman from Tokyo arranges an appointment with The Go-Between, she doesn't expect a teenager to show up. Dressed preppy-style in a duffel coat and carrying a notebook, he communicates with the dead - at least, this is what Hirase has pieced together from the Internet - offering them a chance to travel back into the real world. He quickly lays down some ground-rules: you are allowed only one meeting with the dead, for a single night; the dead person must not have been called back by anyone else before, plus they have the right to refuse.Lastly, the service is entirely free. Four more characters will enlist the Go-Between for an emotional encounter with the dead. What is the mystery behind this smart young man with the notebook and why does he insist on meeting in, of all places, a

★ 當媽媽開始躲貓貓，孩子們準備好了嗎？★ 14個翻翻頁機關，打造最有趣的互動閱讀體驗★ 幽默描繪「愛與疲憊並存」的真實育兒日常「媽媽在哪裡？」「在這裡！」——桌子底下、椅子後面、櫃子裡……這是一場顛覆想像的躲貓貓遊戲。平常總是被孩子追著跑的媽媽們，這一次悄悄藏了起來，只為了爭取一點點屬於自己的時間。翻開書頁，你會發現她們可能正在喝咖啡、做瑜伽，或只是靜靜地休息一下。然而，小小玩家們當然不會放過這場遊戲。當媽媽們以為終於能喘口氣時，孩子們也開始躲了起來。本書以幽默又貼近生活的視角，描繪親子間甜蜜又混亂的日常節奏，搭配鮮明可愛的插畫與翻翻頁設計，讓閱讀變成一場互動遊戲。Ready or not, here comes a funny hide-and-seek game between toddlers and their loving mothers, who just need a moment to themselves.Charming, funny, and incredibly relatable, Hide-and-Seek Mommy is a vibrant peekaboo board book with flaps, perfect for little seekers and fans of the Karen Katz lift-the-flap books. Featuring different mommies looking to take a breather from their rambunctious little ones, lift the sturdy flaps to reveal where each mommy is hiding. In the final scene, all the mommies have gotten together, and guess who’s hiding now?! Young readers will love spotting all the kids’ funny hiding places.A fun pick-me-up for loving but exhausted moms, Hide-and-Seek Mommy is a playful tribute to

套書含以下三本9780192788450　Cat and Dumpling: Home Sweet Home9780192788474　Cat and Dumpling: The Talent Show9780192788498　Cat and Dumpling: Go Camping★ 個性完全不同的室友組合，展開爆笑又溫暖的日常★ 關於友情、理解與合作的幽默故事認識Cat和Dumpling——一對個性完全不同的好朋友。Cat是衝動又充滿想像力的夢想家，總是冒出各種瘋狂點子；Dumpling則是謹慎又有計畫的園藝愛好者，喜歡把事情安排得井井有條。當這兩個性格南轅北轍的角色住在一起，各種誤會與爆笑事件也隨之展開——從尋找理想的家、參加才藝比賽，到一場充滿意外的露營旅行，每一次冒險都鬧出一連串令人捧腹的混亂。然而，不論發生多少爭吵或失誤，Cat與Dumpling總會發現：正是彼此的不同，讓友情變得更加珍貴。《Cat and Dumpling》系列以短章節與全彩插圖呈現，是孩子從繪本邁向橋梁書閱讀的理想選擇。幽默、溫暖又充滿想像力的故事，陪伴小讀者建立閱讀信心。Meet Cat and Dumpling, two unlikely friends who couldn’t be more different.Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves excitement and big ideas, while Dumpling is a cautious planner who prefers gardening and carefully organised days. When these two very different personalities become flatmates, their clashing ideas lead to a series of hilarious mishaps and heart-warming adventures.From searching for the perfect home, to competing in a talent show, to attempting a camping holiday that quickly goes off track, Cat and

From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING 2025From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent concept.The book flows first to northern Ecuador, where a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers are threatened by goldmining.Then, to the wounded rivers, creeks and lagoons of southern India, where a desperate battle to save the lives of these waterbodies is under way.And fi

Follow our ever-changing skies and uncover the secrets of weather with this picture-packed meteorology book for kids.DK's best-sellingEyewonderseries is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers ages 5-7.Get ready to chase the wind, ride the waves, and dodge lightning as you dive into this book about weather for children. Study the fascinating forces that shape weather and find out how clouds form, what makes thunderstorms rumble, and why the weather changes every season.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the changing weather. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, fact-packed pages and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature with fascinating weather stories, where knowledge meets real-world application.In this newly revised weather book for kids, you'll find:Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science.Eye-catching photographs that grab

2026/5/21 21:00前成立之訂單，為首批到貨，預計6月初到店；後續訂單則預計7月初到店。Winner of the 2026 International Booker PrizeWinner of the 2024 National Book Award for Translated LiteratureWinner of the 2024 Baifang Schell Book Prize for Outstanding Translated Literature from Chinese LanguageA bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history, and powerMay 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear.Soon a Taiwanese woman--who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name--is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko's tra

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025***“Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic.” – Sophie AndersonFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, known for the INKHEART series, comes this new adventure book.Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots…Caspia’s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn’t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in Brooklyn. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters hidden in an old chest of drawers. Each letter contains a ‘green’ riddle, with clues leading to a different plant.The newest adventure from the award-winning author of Inkheart

The Times Children’s Book of the Week (March 2026)Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature - a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety!Perfect for curious minds ages 9+, this spectacular large-format nature book is designed to inspire a new generation of nature lovers. Inside, you’ll discover shimmering beetles and dazzling tree frogs, knobbly seashells and sparkling crystals, plus fabulous fungi and delicate feathers - all arranged in stunning mosaics. Each page transforms nature’s treasures into works of art, revealing the hidden shapes and intricate details that we often overlook.Get inspired by nature’s creativity with:Countless fascinating facts about nature, written by best-selling author Ben Hoare. Stunning large-format pages showcasing vibrant, full-colour photography of natural objects. Engaging text that combines science with storytelling to captivate young readers.A treasured gift for nature lovers and a beautiful addition to any

The Other Bennet Sister presents Mary Bennet in a whole new light as she becomes Austen's newest leading lady. Now a major BBC One TV series, starring Richard E. Grant, Ruth Jones and Ella Bruccoleri.'Will delight Pride and Prejudice fans' – The Independent One by one, the Bennet sisters have found their place. But what happens to the one left behind? This is the brilliant, witty, and heartbreakingly relatable story of Mary Bennet. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, we know the fates of the five Bennet girls.But while her sisters are celebrated for their beauty or their wit, Mary is the "plain" middle sister, the introvert in a family of extroverts, and a constant disappointment to her mother. Lonely and lacking connection, Mary turns to the only place she feels safe: her books. Determined to be "right" since she can never be "beautiful," she prepares for a life of solitude at Longbourn.One by one, the other sisters move on: Jane and Lizzy for love, and Lydia for respectability. Mar

The impossible puzzles, irresistible romance and shocking twists continue in the second instalment in the brand-new GRANDEST GAMES series, set in the world of the #1 bestselling THE INHERITANCE GAMES - Now in paperback . . .6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!Millions, hearts, and lives are on the line in this heart-stopping sequel to The Grandest Game by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes.Seven players arrived on Hawthorne Island, each with their own secrets and motivations to win the Grandest Game. Millions are at stake, but so are hearts—and lives. The players now must race to win the game, solve myriad mysteries, and survive the twists and turns of Glorious Rivals.The stakes get higher, the game gets twistier, and everything heats up in this newest instalment in the TikTok sensation Inheritance Games Saga - now over 6 MILLION COPIES sold.Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series s

The history of republican philosophy has long been regarded as an exclusively male endeavour. In recent years, scholars have highlighted and restored the undeniable republican contributions of a select group of women. Berg鋊 and Coffee here collect ten essays that examine the important philosophical contributions made by women to the history of republican political thought. The contributors reveal the depth and richness of women's political thought within the republican paradigm. They highlight the history of women's exclusion in republican discourse, not only as citizens and thinkers but even within the masculine-coded language and ideas embedded in its key terms, such as virtue, that have been transmitted across generations. Alongside chapters on figures whose republican contribution has been well attested, such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Catharine Macaulay, the volume also highlights the work of lesser known republican scholars, including by French (Louise de Keralio, Germaine de Sta

This book is about the present and future dangers of climate change and the possibilities for corporate sustainability. The work is intended as a companion for students, researchers and professionals

A volume containing three documents illustrative of the variety of Nicene theologies from the period between 358 and c.420. It aims to provide texts to students and scholars that open up new discussions about the scope and shape of developing Nicene orthodoxy.

Are you trying to get over a toxic boy but can't quite seem to shake him off? Does your ex keep pulling you back in every time you finally start feeling ready to let go? Fear not because Toni Tone is back in full force with the ultimate breakup guide to help you kick that f*ckboy to the kerb, once and for all.Speaking from a place of more experience than she'd like to admit, Toni's most unapologetic book yet is here to provide you with all the tough love you need in order to move on after a breakup - with zero accountability.With sections like "There's always someone better", and "Write the f*cking list", No F*cks Given is the big sister you desperately need and unlike anything Toni has written before. Be prepared to laugh, feel enraged and shout in agreement.And hopefully, by the end, you will no longer give a f*ck.

When Zander Fast discovers an old book that gives him the power of super speed, he finds himself the last in a long line of heroes. But is the world ready for a hero right now? The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this all-new, action-packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creator of the Cat Ninja books! Zander Fast is always last--last to complete an assignment, last to finish reading, and last to the bus. Even worse, his Great Uncle Merv is constantly embarrassing him with his cheesy catchphrases and tall-tale stories. But when Zander receives a mysterious book in the mail, all of that changes. Suddenly, Zander has the speed (and popularity) he's always wanted--and Uncle Merv's stories no longer seem so far-fetched. Between navigating the perils of middle school and balancing his newfound powers with his studies, Zander, his best friend Tanya May, and his trusty dog Spike must protect their hometown as it transforms into a wacky world of ex-heroes and villains. Will a mind-con

Jasper, Mo, and Ruby learn all about soccer while they play in their town's World Cup tournament in the second installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book 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!It's time for the Raintree Forest World Cup! Jasper's class is taking part in a World Cup tournament with other third grade classes in the neighborhood. But Jasper is not as excited as everyone else to learn all about soccer, especially since the new student Sofia seems like a soccer know-it-all! Will Jasper be any good at playing soccer? And will his team be victorious in the Raintree Forest World Cup?Engaging black-and-white artwork appears on every page, and game-time scenes are to

Full of evil plans gone wrong, hilarious hijinks, and a quirky but determined female super villain, Super Villains in Training is a brand-new full-color early chapter book series for younger children who aren't quite ready to read the bestselling series, The Bad Guys!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!In this brand-new early chapter book series, Vicky von Evil has one goal--learn how to become the baddest, most dangerous villain of all time! The only problem is, being evil is way harder than it looks. Full of not-so-evil mess ups and action-packed hijinks, join Vicky and her best friend Will Wickedson on their wild adventures as they enroll in SVT, a top academy for all super villains in training. Together

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nest and Good Company comes a wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades.It’s 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents of Cambridge Road in Rochester, New York, a place long fueled by the booming fortunes of Kodak and Xerox and, for some, the mores of the Catholic church. When Nina Larkin is given a copy of The Joy of Sex by her newly divorced friend, she can no longer dismiss the nearly nonexistent intimacy of her marriage. Just as her oldest child, Clara, is falling in love for the first time, Nina finds herself longing for the forbidden: a midlife awakening. An intoxicating fling with a prominent neighbor brings Nina a freedom she never thought possible—but also risks the reputations of both families and unravels Clara’s world, just as she stands on the threshold of adulthood.Years later, Clara, now a successful food stylist in New York City

What happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked? Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, for the first time Gregory Maguire reveals the story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West--setting the stage for the blockbuster international phenomenon that is Wicked: The Musical.Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, will grow to have a feisty and somewhat uncompromising character in adult life. But she is always a one-off, from her infancy; Elphie is the riveting coming-of-age story of a very peculiar and relatable young girl.Young Elphie is shaped and molded by the behaviors of her promiscuous mother, Melena, and her pious father, Frex. She suffers ordinary childhood jealousies when her sister, saintly Nessarose, and brother, junior felon Shell, arrive. She first encounters the mistreatment of the Animal populations of Oz, which live adjacent to but not intertwined with human settlements, haunted by a Monkey and receivin

1906年4月18日清晨，舊金山的天空還未全亮，大地卻先發出怒吼。科拉原本只想前往碼頭尋找失聯的父親，沒想到下一秒，地面崩裂、高樓傾斜，她被埋入黑暗之中。當她醒來，發現自己與途中偶遇的男孩奇被困在地底，空氣漸漸稀薄，時間正在倒數。就在希望幾乎熄滅時，好友奧立佛將他們從瓦礫中救出。然而重見天日的城市，已不再是熟悉的家園——烈火吞噬街道，竊賊橫行，人人自危。而科拉身上，還藏著一個足以改變命運的祕密。在災難與火海之間，他們不只要找回家人，更要找回活下去的勇氣。本書出自《Iceberg》作者 Jennifer A. Nielsen，以1906年舊金山大地震為背景，寫出一段關於求生、友情與信念的震撼冒險From the #1 New York Times bestelling author of Iceberg and The Free State of Jax comes the harrowing story of one girl's fight for survival during the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.San Francisco, 1906.When Cora leaves her house in the early morning hours of April 18th, she expects trouble to find her, like it somehow always does. But as she makes her way to the San Francisco docks to look for her father, the earth begins to shake and suddenly, Cora realizes that she's not just in trouble--she's in danger.Soon after, the last thing Cora remembers seeing is a tall building swaring overhead, before everything goes dark.When Cora wakes up, she's trapped underground with Zhi, whom she m

When you're a cat, you answer to no one! Cats are quiet like ninjas, masters of hide-and-seek, and they aren't afraid of anything! Why wouldn't you want to be a cat? Well, maybe there's one reason... This funny and unexpected story celebrates all the reasons our furry friends are the coolest and why it would be fun to live like one!

BookTok狂推暗黑浪漫奇幻續作震撼登場！《The Dragon and the Sun Lotus》延續《The Scorpion and the Night Blossom》的史詩格局，將中國神話元素推向極致——魔族mó、天界不朽者、四海龍族與沙漠鳳凰齊聚戰場。戰火、背叛與禁忌愛情交織，Àn’yīng面對心愛之人竟是宿敵血脈的殘酷真相，在崩潰與覺醒之間，她將踏上集結三界的終極征途。燙金書衣、噴色書口與世界地圖設計，收藏與閱讀雙重滿足。這不只是戰爭的終章，而是一場關於選擇與命運的史詩對決。In the breathtaking sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, the battle has just begun. With 鴨'yīng's kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and amidst a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world. The first edition hardcover of The Dragon and the Sun Lotus will feature stunning ombre stenciled edges and exclusive printed endpapers! A decade ago, the Kingdom of Night began the war against the Kingdom of Rivers, ravaging the lands and releasing m?-beautiful, ravenous demons--to roam free, drinking the souls of mortals. Now the m?have made it beyond the magical wards of the immortal realm--the Kingdom of Sky--and will not stop until the entire world falls to darkness. 鴨'yīng is determined to banis

From the New York Times bestselling author and legendary storyteller Alan Moore, a propulsive tour through a fantastical London where history and myth collide, the first book in an enthralling new fantasy series about murder, magic, and madness.If this London is what they call the Smoke, then that place is the Fire...The year is 1949, the city London. Amidst the smog of the capital stumbles Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless eighteen year-old employed by a second-hand bookshop. One day, on an errand to acquire books for sale, Dennis discovers a novel that simply does not exist. It is a fictitious book, a figment from another novel. Yet it is physically there in his hands. How? Dennis has stumbled on a book from the Great When, a magical version of London beyond time and space, where reality blurs with fiction and concepts such as Crime and Poetry are incarnated as wondrous, terrible beings. But this other, magical London must remain a secret: if Dennis cannot find a way to return this book

A comprehensive and hopeful graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it.Climate chaos--it may be a more apt description than "climate change" for the progressive warming the planet experiences year after year, which leads to extreme heat waves, devastating droughts, and intense storms. It can seem hopeless, but a better world is possible. In their stunning graphic novel, New York Times best-selling illustrator Danica Novgorodoff and award-winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian demystify climate change while highlighting the brave progress youth activists are making today. Novgorodoff and Subramanian share stories from their lives and the lives of four activists from across the globe, showing us that it's possible for individuals to make meaningful change. By reimagining our connection to the natural world and embracing a community-focused mindset, we can fight for a better tomorrow.

Be a puzzle master! Forty-five challenging games designed for kids aged 6 and up are included in this interactive plant-themed book. Fold and unfold flaps to arrange the houseplants, move play pieces around to plant vegetables, slide tabs to find the earthworms that have been digging underground--and more! - Features 45 challenging puzzles - Includes QR code for puzzle solutions - Interactive elements add an extra layer of fun - Helps develop problem-solving and creative-thinking skills Plant Pandemonium! is perfect for puzzle fans aged 6 and up. - Fun game and activity books - Books for children aged 6 and up - Books for elementary school children

Three middle school students embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives in this spectacular novel about fate and friendship--from the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger. Once there was a tree. There was a tree. There was a tree. Until the tree fell. And then there was a book. When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were younger, they found a book that could predict the future. It was so very satisfying and comforting to know what was coming. But as the friends drifted apart, they forgot about the book. Except for Nomi. The final prediction says "How do you turn a girl into flame. You'll never be the same." What does it mean? It sounds dangerous--especially with wildfires raging in the distance. Nomi just knows there's a sequel to the book; if only they could find it, everything would make sense. As Nomi teams up once again with Vi and Arthur, they must navigate their complicated feelings about each other, their fears of the unknown, and the risks

A stunning Deluxe Collector's Edition of the Julia Quinn's bestselling Bridgerton novel,The Viscount Who Loved MeNow available in a stunning Deluxe Collector's Edition,The Viscount Who Loved Me, the second novel in No. 1New York Timesbestselling author Julia Quinn's beloved Bridgerton series, featuring beautiful endpapers, a ribbon marker, gorgeous sprayed edges and a decorated spine.Watch BRIDGERTON, created by Shondaland for Netflix.ANTHONY & KATE'S STORYLondon's most elusive bachelor, Anthony Bridgerton, is determined to wed. But one obstacle stands in his way - his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield, who is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal. Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands, and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. She's determined to protect her sister - even as she fears she may not be able to resist the reprehensible and oh-so-desirable rake herself . . .

Celebrate the seasons with this delightful collection of 50 haiku that illuminate the wonders of the natural world and brief moments in time Hey, Mr. Snowman! How come there are no footprints stretching behind you? Time for Haiku invites young readers on a poetic journey through the seasons. Arranged from fall to winter and then spring to summer, this charming collection of haiku captures the small, fleeting sensory wonders of the natural world: the hush of falling snow, the rhythm of ocean waves, the shimmer of sun on golden sand, and the sound of waves in a seashell. Each poem serves as a gentle bridge between language and science, making the traditional Japanese haiku form both accessible and enriching for elementary students. Luciano Lozano's Japanese art-inspired illustrations, with their minimalist brushstrokes and dynamic perspectives, bring each seasonal moment to life with warmth and whimsy. Back matter includes a brief history of haiku and a guide to writing them, encouraging