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Strap in for a thrilling journey through the exciting world of MATHEMATICS! This fast-paced, fun-filled book seamlessly blends COMIC BOOK ACTION with mind-bending MATH FACTS.Embark on a quest with Professor Katzenstein, the world's most intrepid, all-action mathematician, as he unravels the secrets of numbers, patterns, and equations in this vibrant, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising - so this exploration of mathematics will be anything but ordinary! - Do you know why your body is like a donut?- Have you ever wondered how many times you can fold a piece of paper?- Have you uncovered the secret mathematics of a sunflower? Get to the bottom of these big ideas and more in this laugh-out-loud series that's a cross between Peanuts and Euclid. This infectiously enthusiastic celebration of mathematics is ideal for inspiring young minds aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Profes

Science and technology is a part of our past, present and future. It makes up everything we do and everything we are. This revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is an exciting and essential go-to science resource for children aged 7+ and all the family. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia explores key scientific fields including space and time, technology, power, the human body and the environment. This newly revised fourth edition has been fully updated by expert authors to include the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the world of science, including SpaceX launches, the fight against climate change, and the advancement of AI. Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family, saving hours of unguided internet trawling. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites - perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one science encyclopedia, this is it!

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.It's time for the school cooking competition and Izzy and her sister, Bella, are having an argument about the best way to build a cake tower, when Henry the Unicorn arrives with BREAKING NEWS: the TOP FIVE FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES have been kidnapped. Izzy and Henry must use their science skills to track down the princesses in Fairytale Land. Along the way, Izzy learns the secret to an excellent cake tower and, more importantly still, the power of sisterhood.Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.Collect all the books in the series!Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of DoomIzzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling GnomeIzzy the Inventor and the Teeny-Tiny OgresIzzy the Invento

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of Water in this beautiful picture book about the natural world, in our Wonder World Series, published in partnership with the National Trust. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures!Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds.Don't miss the first title in the series:National Trust: Wonder World: Earth

An exploration of the amazing science of sound and space – packed with incredible facts and stunning illustrations.Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space?Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You'll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can getmarsquakes as well as earthquakes?Or that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moon?Or that astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed a viral music video in space?With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning— based on unprecedented access— with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries and his game-changing company.Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with so-called visionary leaders possessed of the godspark of genius, Demis Hassabis is universally recognized as a special case. Born poor in North London to immigrant parents, a dominant chess prodigy by age five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned down a seven figure offer before he turned 18 to feed his insatiable scientific curiosity at Cambridge. Later, he added a neuroscience PhD to his computer science skills to pursue the dream of artificial general intelligence, his ultimate goal to solve the world’s hardest problems and usher in an era of super-abundance. And along with a small group of fellow travelers around the world, that is the path he is very much still on, winning a Nobel Prize along

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本、附冊的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。Read About It：逐句講解課本裡，每課課文文法重點、句構並提供中文翻譯。Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases：逐個介紹附冊裡的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。Learn About Sentence Structure：說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法。延伸補充FYI：針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、slang & saying。提高自主學習效率。Give it a shot!：課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

Unlock Pathway Codes, Reshape Cancer FightProfessor BENJAMIN YAT-MING YUNG, former Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Chang Gung University College of Medicine, draws on forty years of accumulated research on NPM1/B23 to present the world's first network model of cancer drug resistance and recurrence pathways.This book breaks free from traditional therapy frameworks, delving into the four major characteristics of cancer to reveal the core pathogenesis of nucleolar imbalance and analyze the regulatory mechanisms of seven key pathway categories. The breakthrough QGCT® deconstructs personalized dysregulated pathways for patients, while providing pathway-based supplement applications and clinical solutions.More than just a popular science introduction to cancer knowledge, it offers patients new directions in precision treatment and provides scientific prevention strategies for health-conscious individuals. By integrating cutting-edge science with personalized care, it transform

Meet nature’s superstars: the biggest, fastest, fiercest, and most deadly animals on the planet in this dazzling children's encyclopedia.Packed with jaw-dropping 3D CGI and spectacular photography, Super Nature is a virtual safari for curious minds. Young readers will go "under the skin" to explore the anatomy and superpowers of 100 record-breaking mammals, reptiles, birds, and every kind of fascinating bug.From cheetahs accelerating to 40mph in three seconds to the deadly, bacteria-laden saliva of a Komodo dragon, this book shows kids exactly how nature works.Dive into the wild world of animals with:*Fierce record breakers: Meet 100 of the most extreme creatures on the planet, featuring the sharpest teeth and the biggest brains.*Incredible animal facts: Dashboard-style fact files provide at-a-glance stats on speed, size, IUCN status, and much more.*Stunning visual science: Explore the inner workings of the animal kingdom through detailed artwork and stripped-away diagrams.*Updated for

A gorgeous own-voices love story with a twist - now with an additional swoony story set during a trip to California! Seventeen-year-old Sadie Wen is perfect on paper.It’s a reputation she’s fought hard to earn at the highly prestigious Woodvale Academy, and one she’s determined to maintain until graduation. The trick to keeping her model-student-smile plastered on her face at all times?She channels all her petty frustrations into her email drafts.One for the math teacher who refused to round her eighty-nine-point-nine percent up to ninety; one for the girl who blatantly copied her science project and took the credit for it. But most of her vehemently-worded emails are for her smug, infuriating co-captain, Julius Gong, who’s been the sharpest thorn in her side ever since they were kids.Sadie never meant for these emails to get out ... but now her whole life is about to change... From the author of THIS TIME IT'S REAL comes another own-voices love story with a high-concept twist, now wit

Learn how mammals survived the test of time in this volume of Science Comics, the smash-hit STEM graphic novel series that has sold over a million copies!Mammals are survivors--when dinosaurs went extinct, they survived. From lush jungles to deep oceans to sweltering deserts, mammals now dominate nearly every environment on Earth. But how did they do it? Take a trip back in time and discover how extreme changes in climate have pushed mammals to evolve new traits, including hooves, claws, tusks, big brains, and even blow holes. Join us as we explore our mammalian history, and maybe the past will hold the key to surviving in the future.

Oh no! Your robot is going wrong. You need to feed it, quickly!But what do robots eat? Find out by turning the wheel in this funny book for toddlers and young children.Will it like shoelaces? Too tangly! Cheesy puffs? Too crumbly! Nuts and bolts, computer cookies and engine oil are what it needs.See different reactions from the robot as you turn the wheel, until you find the food that hits the spot.- Perfect for 2+- Easy to turn wheel- Silly foods for unstoppable giggles

第一本Claude 全功能實戰指南當AI 已經從聊天機器人邁向全能代理應用，你需要的是可以幫你把事情做好做滿的 AI 同事。►當你要交的報告持續卡關…►早要啟動的案子裹足不前…►文案改來改去都不太滿意…如果你跟 AI 互動老半天還是沒解決問題，第一本Claude 全功能實戰指南當AI 已經從聊天機器人邁向全能代理應用，你需要的是可以幫你把事情做好做滿的 AI 同事。►當你要交的報告持續卡關…►早要啟動的案子裹足不前…►文案改來改去都不太滿意…如果你跟 AI 互動老半天還是沒解決問題，讓 Claude 來直接幫你完稿。Claude 是目前唯一同時站上「程式」與「寫作」兩個評測榜首的 AI，既有理科腦的精準、也有文科生的語感。當別人還在用 AI 問問題、寫摘要，善用 Claude 可以把零散的想法彙整成一份完整提案，把繁瑣的流程串成自動運作的系統。▌ 讓 AI 不再只是回答問題, 而是能跟你一起「工作」的同事！▌ 從 Artifacts 即時產出可互動工具、Projects 建立你的私人知識庫、Adaptive Thinking 拆解複雜問題，到 Code 模式幫你打造例行程式、Claude Design 用對話做設計、Computer Use 直接操控整台電腦，還可以透過 Cowork、Skills、Connectors，把以上能力跟其他軟體工具全串在一起。本書帶你一次摸透 Claude 全系列工具，把 Claude 變成你的好拍檔，共組最強的 AI 團隊。本書特色: 「AI Everywhere, Claude First.」用 AI 解決所有事，就從 Claude 開始。從一次性對話互動到 AI Agent 自動化工作流，一次掌握Claude 家族全系列工具！◤最會做事的 AI ◢- Cowork 代理模式：一句話整理桌面資料夾的 200 份檔案，讓 Claude 自己擬規則、分類、歸檔，做完交給你驗收。- Dispatch 跨裝置派任：通勤時用手機叫 Claude 找資料，到公司時，重點摘要已經分析好等你了。- 排程任務：設定一次，Claude 每天自動蒐集、彙整、分析股市資訊，打造你的專屬 AI 盯盤助手。- Computer Use：直接開啟 LINE 電腦版，幫你摘要群組的重要訊息。◤最會分工的 AI ◢ - Connectors 連接器串接 Gmail、

Life On Us is a first-of-its-kind exploration of everything that lives ON and IN us, but is NOT us, from one of the world's greatest living explorers and scientists! Welcome to the fascinating world of Life On Us! Our bodies are home to tens of thousands of species that aren't at all human - on our skin, inside our gut and even in our brain, and they can have an extraordinary impact on how we feel, act and live. Many organisms are microscopic, but some are far longer than we are. Some make frequent but temporary visits, while others stay for a very long time! Get ready to learn all about our amazing microbiome and the trouble-making germs and parasites you won't like to host. Scientist-extraordinaire Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma Flannery come together in this incredible exploration of a rapidly growing and enormously exciting area of science. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how

本書旨在為國小教師提供一套兼具理論深度與實務操作的教學指南，協助教育工作者在課堂中有效實踐「STREAM」教育理念。書中核心將閱讀與素養（Reading）納入跨領域架構，強調科學（Science）、技術（Technology）、工程（Engineering）、藝術（Arts）與數學（Mathematics）的有機整合，透過閱讀貫穿理解、詮釋與溝通的完整學習歷程。全書共分為三大章節：第一章從課程設計理念出發，連結國內外教育政策與108課綱核心素養，闡述跨界學習回應21世紀挑戰的重要性。第二章聚焦環境議題「我們呼吸的空氣安全嗎？」，示範如何結合感測科技、數據分析與環境倡議，設計具探究性的教學活動。第三章則延伸至健康議題「我們吃得健康嗎？」，展示從低年級感官探索到高年級資訊檢索與行動倡議的跨年級教學藍圖。本書不僅提供完整的課程架構與評量建議，更透過兩大主題單元的實例，協助教師將跨學科理念轉化為具體的課堂行動，是致力於課程創新與素養教學的必備資源。

Hilarious illustrated story in the series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Join them on a mind-blowing adventure to discover why they're the only two talking animals in the world. Perfect for 7+ fans of Grimwood, Dog Man and Murray and Bun.'Hilarious… addictive' GuardianSquirrel and Duck can't remember where they first met, but Duck is having some strange flashbacks to a secret underground science lab. Trying to find it again, they meet a friendly ferret, a distinctly UNfriendly scientist and uncover some shocking secrets behind their own existence!Packed full of pictures and laugh-out-loud scenes, this is a zanily entertaining story from a bestselling author/illustrator. Don't miss the rest of the series: Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable and Squirrel and Duck: Invasion of the Doggy-Snatchers.From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series.

本書按照項目化教學方法，結合編者多年的鋼結構深化設計經驗，綜合國內鋼結構詳圖設計現狀而編寫，涵蓋當前主要鋼結構建築形式，具有較強的針對性和實用性。修訂後每個項目融入了課程思政模塊，並明確了知識目標、能力目標、素質目標，配備了軟件操作技巧與相關知識的能力訓練題。全書以實際典型工程項目為案例，分別講解簡易工業廠房、變截面門式鋼架行車廠房、輕型鋼結構建築、高層樓房的建模等。通過本書學習，讀者可以在短時間內輕鬆掌握Tekla Structures軟件，從而做出更優秀的設計。本書配有豐富的視頻教學資源，可通過掃描書中二維碼學習。本書可作為應用型本科和高等職業院校建築鋼結構工程技術專業、土木工程專業及其他相關相近專業的教材，還可作為從事鋼結構行業的技術人員與管理人員的培訓及參考用書，特別適用於鋼結構詳圖設計崗位從業者及初學者。

The perfect book for truck-obsessed kids - a book and toy in one!The red truck has lots of jobs to do... Can you help? There are four tracks in this book for the wind-up truck to drive around, as it makes urgent deliveries, helps a family move house, transports an inflatable castle to a funfair and brings buckets of fresh flowers to a market.With lively scenes for the truck to drive around, things to spot and a sprinkling of facts about trucks, this is sure to keep fans of big machines entertained for hours.Just wind it up and watch it go!

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Wizardology with this special anniversary edition and unlock secrets written by Merlin himself. After the legendary wizard Merlin was bound to a tree by magic, he used part of that tree to create a guide for apprentices of the mystical arts seeking to master Wizardology. First printed in the Elizabethan era, Templar has republished this special edition of the ancient tome to ignite the next generation of wizards, including intricate novelty elements such as magical moving illustrations, a scrap of a fairy flag, a phoenix feather, a deck of divination cards and the gemstone of a true wizard's staff.The groundbreaking Ology series, which includes Dragonology, has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide. Perfect for all witches and wizards, young and old!

Join Roo and friends as they get ready for school in this charming picture book all about starting Reception, perfect for preschool children!Roo and friends are ready for an exciting day at school! Would you like to come with them?From morning drop-off and the first lessons of the day, through lunch, playtime and lots to learn in the afternoon, there is so much going on at school! Roo and the other children need to find their pegs, go to the loo, decide what to eat, find their way around . . . and have lots of FUN along the way!This sweet, funny picture book will help children prepare for what to expect at school:• Making independent decisions like choosing what to eat for school lunch• Developing social skills for playtime and having fun with new friends• Getting used to day-to-day routines and encouraging independence• Plus a step-by-step recap of key school readiness steps at the end of the book!Created by Early Years expert Camilla Reid and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley, t

Ever wondered what makes a book so special? They don’t light up, they don't make a sound – but they can take you anywhere! Perfect for little book-lovers and reluctant readers. Join one curious little boy on a magical journey of discovery with his whole family, as he finds out that books are secret doorways to adventure, bridges to new worlds and wings for your imagination. Whether it’s a trip to a library or a quiet moment at home, this vibrant story shows that the wonder of reading is for everyone.An adventurous and joyful picture book celebration of reading, from the Macmillan Prize-winning creator of The Truth About Old People. Perfect for new readers, The Truth About Books by Elina Ellis is a heartwarming story to treasure and to share.

It's Greg Heffley's birthday, and you're invited. But you'll never guess the shocking surprise his family has in store for him this year.When Greg's epic party plans start to unravel, he holds out hope for his one birthday wish--a rare trading card that's worth a fortune. Will Greg's birthday dreams come true? Or will he learn that you have to be careful what you wish for?This special deluxe collector's edition of Partypooper is the ultimate gift for fans of all ages. Featuring eye-catching confetti-flecked edges and a full-color, limited-edition MicroCreatures Three-Eyed Theeble trading card, it's a party in book form.Don't just take our word for it--start unwrapping and start reading!Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Melt

An official illustrated Minecraft novel, new for 2026 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and for getting kids aged 10, 11, 12, 13 who love gaming into reading!The legendary Hero Crowe's Adventure School has appeared—and Belinda is ready to risk EVERYTHING to claim its ultimate prize.The most legendary school in the Overworld has appeared – and this year, Belinda is determined to conquer it.• First challenge: Find Hero Crowe's Adventure School (it appears in a different place every year).• Second challenge: Survive the deadly admissions test!• Final challenge: Be the ONLY student to win the ultimate prize!Belinda is determined to prove she's no coward. She'll face hair-raising mobs, navigate secret rooms, and outsmart saboteurs to claim Hero Crowe's legendary chest of rare treasures. But there's one problem – she's hiding something about her past, and if anyone finds out, it could ruin everything.But winning means more than just surviving deadly lessons. As alliances form and betra

Your favourite self-care bear is ready to help you unwind in this Winnie the Pooh colouring book!It's time to unwind as you colour in Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood in this inspirational colouring book, taking note of mindful hacks, breathing and meditation tips along the way. With intricate patterns, characters at one with nature and serene scenes, this colouring book will keep you entertained for hours and help you reach a truly relaxed state of mind. Your mindful journey awaits.Not suitable for use with alcohol markers. Also available: Disney Stitch Wave Your Worries Away Colouring Book

The second middle grade novel from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice HallettThe second children’s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.Imagine an old museum with more secrets than anyone could ever guess. A school trip that ends in murder. A crime unsolved for decades. . . But who did it?Now, Ava and Luke are on the case, following the clues left in a new box of murders. Using School workbooks, museum records, secret recordings and letters the siblings start to unravel the mystery of a body in the basement. But can they discover what really happened . . . before the killer strikes again?YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?Praise for A Box Full of Murders:'Pure catnip for budding young sleuths' The Telegraph

For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's celebrated novel about hope in the face of heartbreak now has a beautiful new look! Taylor's family might not be the closest-knit--everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled--but for the most part, they get along just fine. Then Taylor's dad is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and her parents decide the family will spend one last summer all together at their old lake house in the Pocono Mountains. In addition to her father's illness, Taylor's return to the community where she spent her younger summers is complicated by the past. The people she thought she'd left behind for good haven't actually gone anywhere. Her former summer best friend is still around, as is her first boyfriend...and he's much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve. As the summer progresses and the Edwards become more of a family, they're all too

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Level 1 I Can Read for kids who love farms, food, and the environment as well as any child interested in the many careers in agriculture. Visit the State Fair with Dad and his daughter, and get to know all the different kinds of farmers along the way in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this tenth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these farmers: - Grain farmer- Vegetable farmer- Fruit farmer- Rancher- Dairy farmer- Chicken farmer- Sheep farmer- Llama farmer- Beekeeper- Fish farmer- Tree farmer- Flower farmer- Herb farmer

★系列熱銷全球三十多萬冊！有些傳奇英雄是天生的，有些則是畫出來的……一場關於親情、友情、勇氣和創造力的奇趣大冒險！內容簡介：對花生瓊斯來說，畫圖就像是進入了魔法世界，讓她感到幸福又快樂。然而現在的她，生活變得灰暗無比――爸爸失蹤了，沒有人知道他究竟發生了什麼事；自己跟媽媽老是爭吵，新學校超級無聊……直到有一天，她發現一枝十八世紀的鉛筆――這枝筆擁有神奇魔力，帶她闖入充滿色彩、線條和創意的克羅瑪城，但藏在背後的危險，遠遠超過想像。花生瓊斯想要在這裡查出父親消失的真相……本書特色 ：✦　全球熱銷少年小說：英國暢銷插畫作家畢多福一手打造，一翻開就停不下來的奇幻冒險故事，帶領孩子加入一場充滿勇氣的閱讀旅程。✦　閱讀中培養STEAM素養：從解開謎團到發揮創造力，引導孩子在閱讀過程中不斷動腦，全方位啟動科學（Science）✕科技（Technology）✕工程（Engineering）✕藝術（Art）✕數學（Mathematics）等五大學科能力，探索發明與創新的潛能，建立跨領域思考力與解決問題的能力。✦　圖像引導閱讀，提升理解與專注力：精緻插畫緊扣劇情發展，有助於孩子融入情節、理解內容；此外再搭配燙銀封面與細緻雪面輕塗紙印刷，打造令人愛不釋手的閱讀體驗。✦　延伸藝術知識，培養觀察力與美感：內附藝文術語小百科，讓孩子在閱讀故事的過程中，多方累積美學知識、開拓國際視野，如同觀賞行走的美術館，隨時沉浸於豐富的藝術饗宴。

本書內容涵蓋我所建立的概念圖譜中的核心原理，並結合一系列創新的教學實驗， 逐步闡釋每一項主要概念，並以「視覺理論」——即人眼如何看見物體——作為 出發點。對我而言，此一理論已達到近乎確信的程度。2025 年 12 月在開羅舉行的第二十二屆 Hands-on Science 國際研討會（HSCI2025），成為另一個重要的里程碑。在該會議中，我結識了本次會議的協調人——埃及物理學家暨作家 Emad 博士。他長期致力於科學普及與文學創作。我與他討論將本書翻譯為阿拉伯文的可能性，他不僅欣然同意，亦提出多項寶貴建議，使本書內容更加充實且優美。我也非常榮幸邀請他共同參與本書的撰寫， 藉此體現跨文化合作的深遠價值。此外，Manuel Filipe 教授長期以來以其熱忱、正直與對教育的奉獻，成為國際科學教育的重要引領者，至今已逾二十年。本書在某種程度上，也可視為葡萄牙Hands-on Science Network（HSCI）學術社群長期貢獻的成果之一。對於所有促成此書完成的真誠付出，我由衷表達最深的感謝。

The second hilarious full-colour graphic novel series from breakout talent Huw Aaron! Perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad.PREPARE TO RE-ENTER THE GARDEN.The Treefairy stronghold of Oakhold has a new ruler. Yay! But there's already trouble. Boo!Something sinister is stirring in The Garden . . . And Pip could not give two hoots about it.That is, until best buddy Twig is KIDNAPPED. Now it's up to Pip and a most unlikely ally to set off on an epic rescue mission.Along the way, they will face ferocious squirrels, leeches, shocking betrayals, angry ladybirds, fairy enemies old and new, MORE leeches . . . and try their best to avoid . . . DEATH BY TOAD.Praise for Unfairies:"I loved everything about this book. It's just SO funny' - Rob Biddulph, bestselling author of the Draw With Rob and Peanut Jones series'You'll be wowed . . . Unfairies is enviably bonkers and I loved it.' - Sheena Dempsey, bestselling author of Pablo and Spash"[A] wild, witty adventure . . . Hilario

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Prepare to meet your next obsession." -- Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes the next big romantasy sensation, a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a young prophetess forced on an impossible quest with the one knight whose future is beyond her sight. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Leigh Bardugo. Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum's windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams. Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilis

The cutest mice in school are back for third adventure!Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Out-of-control water fountains, classrooms full of crickets and other disasters have convinced the school board that the grand but decrepit old Boone School needs to close its doors.Tuck and Tina learn that the problems are the handiwork of a masked troublemaker intent on closing the school in order to filch dinosaur fossils buried beneath the building.A kidnapped principal, an escaped bear, and a sky high chase with Tuck and Tina piloting a model bi-plane add to the mayhem.Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The fourth in a series of shaped Moomin board books, with a brand-new story based on Tove's classic world and characters, and with flaps to lift and things to spot throughout.The Moomins are going to the theatre! In this brand new story based on Tove Jansson's magical world of Moominvalley, you can lift the flaps and spot your favourite characters. This beautiful shaped board book is perfect for young Moomin fans.The Moomins are putting on a show . . . but the theatre has been burgled! Can they catch the culprit?Join Moomintroll, Moominmamma and Moominpappa as they paint the scenery, make the props and search for the robber, helped and hampered by Snorkmaiden, Little My, Stinky and Emma the Stage Rat. As you follow the Moomins on their journey you can lift flaps to explore the secrets of the theatre and find your favourite characters - there's plenty to discover!The perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson’s world of Moominvalley. Enjoy more fun-shaped Moomin adventures wit

Winner, 2025 Best Baby Book Prize from the French Ministry of Culture From family trips to ocean dips, experience summer's everyday magic in this sturdy, neon pop-up book. With playful illustrations, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents) will love!Designed especially for little hands, this bright, bold pop-up book brims with the joy of summer in every turn of the page. Perfectly portable and shaped for toddlers' hands, this sturdy board book features six playful pop-up scenes that leap from the pages with high-contrast neon images - the yellow of sunshine and the pink of summer sunsets.Celebrate the magic of summertime, from a busy bee zipping between blossoms to a bumpy ride in the family van, from spreading sunscreen on our faces to enjoying bare feet on a beach, and from diving into sunset seas to counting the stars at night. This book brings all our most-loved summer moments to life in a way that's both familiar and fresh, clever and surprising. Every page

Jewellery Repairs At The Bench is an essential handbook for all jewellers who are trusted with pieces that require restoration, repair or alteration. Fully illustrated, it explains a range of everyday repairs that a jeweller will encounter. It also emphasises the importance of restoring treasured items in terms of their sentimental value and sustainable benefits.This practical book is a companion that will be referred to again and again as a source of detailed instruction and advice by jewellers embarking on this rewarding line of work.

Welcome through the doorway of this picture book . . . about doors! From a Caldecott Honor author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes a celebration of entrances, thresholds and portals — and all the endless possibilities they can lead to!Some doors may give you a nervous, fizzy feeling . . . and also make you glad you came.There are so many kinds of doors: swinging doors and sliding doors, screen doors for feeling the night air, revolving doors for going around and around. Doors that open into . . . anything you can imagine! A birthday party, a shipwreck on the salty sea floor, a fairy's tiny home, a slide into a room full of pillows! Or even the fantastical future ahead. Where will the doorway of this picture book lead? The only way to find out is to turn the page and go through . . .In a playful ode to Ruth Krauss's A Hole Is to Dig and Remy Charlip's essay A Page Is a Door, this imagination-sparking picture book from an award-winning duo will be welcomed by anyone who

It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—featuring bonus material exclusive to this print edition.As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a littletoonormal, a littletoosimple.Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI callsA Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.Carl hates that i

Dive into this hilarious history book and explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers of the past.History isn't just about boring battles and dusty dates - it’s also full of chaotic catastrophes and massive mistakes! From Queen Victoria’s coronation confusion to the Titanic’s infamous iceberg encounter, this fun history guide reveals the most strange and surprising stories from the past.Perfect for gifts for kids who like history, this book brings the past to life with hilarious illustrations by Simon Abbott. Kids aged 7-10 will love uncovering weird but true tales of ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups in a guide that proves even the biggest blunders can make for great stories.Embark on an educational adventure through time with:*Humorous history: Discover comical errors, from trains built too wide for their tracks to royal wedding rings stuck on the wrong fingers.*Vibrant visuals: Every page is packed with bold, colourful illustrations and

The fourth laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town.Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old - annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool.Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen.Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour p

Join Salty Dog and Pals on their laugh-out-loud seaside adventures in these four-colour illustrated stories - ideal for encouraging independent reading for children aged 5-7.Written together by best pals Katie Chappell and Helen Stephens, and illustrated by Helen, these four bright, happy stories explore the warm, funny friendship dynamic between Salty Dog and his best friends Kitty (the cat!) and Bernard (the duck!) who all live together in a little upside-down boat house by the sea. Filled with sea shanties, Highland dancing, howling storms and extravagant bath time routines, life on the island is certainly NEVER dull!- Four funny, cosy stories about friendship.- Perfect for bedtime sharing – read one each night, or read ALL at once!- Ideal for building reading confidence in newly independent readers aged 5-7.- Illustrated in stunning four colour by Helen Stephens, the award-winning creator of the international bestselling How to Hide a Lion series.- Set in a beautifully imagined, ut