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Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustSam loves big, yellow sunflowers, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he grows his own, he soon plants some seeds in his garden. Join Sam as he watches them grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big sunflower pop-up surprise. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own sunflowers.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Tilly Plants a Tree

A sharply written contemporary teen novel on bullying, the challenges girls face in school and online, and the courage to be yourself - perfect for fans of Tamsin Winter and Holly Bourne.A powerful, contemporary teen novel about the courage to be yourself in the face of online and in-school peer pressure, from the co-author of Can You See Me? - perfect for fans of Tamsin Winter, Holly Bourne and Moxie.Fourteen-year-old Eden McCoy doesn't fit in. All she's good at is running, and she doesn't even dare join the track team. Her priority is to stay in the shadows and avoid the Glossies - a ruthless clique of girls who use social media to punish and humiliate their targets, led by their queen Bea and her sidekick Mikki.But one day, Eden breaks her vow to stay unnoticed: she beats track star Mikki in a race. This bold move captures the attention of Bea, who decides Eden needs to either prove her loyalty and become one of the Glossies - or suffer the consequences. And so The Testing begins...

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun sliding counter series!Meet bee, ladybird, snail and worm - four adorable baby animals who are lost in the garden! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the Let's Go Home series include: Baby Tiger, Baby Rabbit, Baby Shark, Baby Lion and Baby Chick

The hilarious new romcom from international bestselling author of Eight Perfect Hours.'Laugh-out-loud, heartwarming tale' BETH O'LEARY'Pure romance magic' CHRISTINA LAUREN'Beyond wonderful, so funny, so sweet' LINDSEY KELKMillie Chandler is known at work as the nice receptionist who got dumped by the company hotshot, and ever since then, she has vowed to keep everything to herself - her feelings, her hopes, and especially her fears.But Millie does have an outlet: her emails. From sarcastic replies to her rude boss, rants to friends about their terrible taste in men to a five-hundred-word love declaration to her ex, who three years on, is about to marry someone else. Millie's reality lives in her drafts until the morning she discovers that they are somehow in her sent folder. The truth is out.As every dark secret she's worked so hard to keep password protected is released, Millie must fix the chaos her words have caused.Will Millie find the strength to open both her heart, and her inbox

The girl who would become George Eliot began her professional writing life with a poem bidding farewell to all books but the Bible. How did a young Christian poet become the great realist novelist whose commitment to religious freethinking made her so iconoclastic that she could not be buried in in Westminster Abbey? Memorialized there today by a stone lain in the Poets' Corner in 1980, George Eliot wrote herself and her fellow Victorians through turbulent decades of moral and historical doubt in religious orthodoxy, alongside the unrelenting need to articulate a compelling modern faith in its place. Unafraid to confront the most difficult existential questions of her time, George Eliot wrote immensely popular novels that wrestled with problems whose hold has barely lessened in the last 150 years: the pervasiveness of human suffering and the injustice of its measures; the tension between fulfilling our ethical obligations to others and pursuing our own well-being; the impetus to act vi

“A striking, thought-provoking YA dystopia” - The Guardian “Fabulously detailed world-building” - Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy and Eight Pieces of Silva A powerful dystopian thriller from a stunning new voice in YA, set in a world divided by race where life itself must be paid for if you want to survive... Filled with suspense and romance, ideal for fans of Noughts & Crosses, The Hunger Games and Shatter Me. Six years ago, seventeen-year-old Mora survived the terrifying Skøl invasion.They stole her land. They took her family. And now not even her life is her own.Skøl culture revolves around one motto: Life is Golden. You must pay the government for the right to survive. If you can't, you're cast out at best - at worst, culled.Records of every citizen are held at the hallowed, highly secured Life Registry, which tracks who lives and who dies, who pays and who fails. Colonized survivors like Mora face endless servitude, repaying the 'debt' of their years lived before the inv

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2024. A heartbreaking and powerful retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck’s friend, the enslaved Jim.From the author of The Trees, shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Erasure, adapted into the Oscar-winning film American Fiction.'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy Doyle, Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke, Ha Ha HaEnthralling and ferociously funny, James by Percival Everett is a profound meditation on identity, belonging and the sacrifices we make to protect the ones we love. It is also a bold reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as the enslaved Jim emerges to reclaim his voice and defy the conventions that have consigned him to the margins.The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby J

A beautiful story of loss and belonging, all told through the eyes of a wild, affectionate, prickly fox who has a love of collecting shoes and not a small amount of magic. From the bestselling author of I, Cosmo. Bee's family runs a lakeside inn, offering rest and sustenance to weary travellers.Bee's Nan has gone missing, possibly drowned, but Bee knows that can't be true. And so does the hungry fox that her grandmother was feeding. Shadow is cross that her supply of salmon has dried up and is determined to do something about it.Soon both fox and child are on an adventure to find Nan, uncover what's happening to all the secret islands on the Great Lake and learn just how far magical powers can take you...

From curtainsiders, to removal vans, to horse boxes, peep inside all kinds of trucks to find out how they work. Young children will enjoy helping the trucks to unload, carry out roadworks and even set up a circus! This interactive introduction aims to develop kids' practical understanding of these exciting vehicles - and help spot them while out and about.

#1New York TimesBestsellerSet duringPowerless, fan-favorite Adena gets a story all her own in this unique special edition of the runaway hit! This deluxe format includes sprayed stenciled edges, decorative endpapers, case stamping, ribbon marker, andPowerlesstrivia and quizzes!Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they would always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn—an Ordinary—has been selected for the Purging Trials, which means almost certain death.Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, she’s rescued by a mysterious man from the market. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives.

學校鬧劇、外星人誤會、野生動物園驚魂記，還有一隻神出鬼沒的老鼠！列尼和朋友們總能把平凡日子搞得天翻地覆，再用爆笑計畫收場。從紙箱裡跳出的災難，到音樂嚇跑獅子，每一集都插圖滿滿、笑料不斷，是喜歡《屁屁偵探》《Tom Gates》的讀者必收的校園喜劇！Hilarious school-based comedy for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey!9781839949296Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible Rat (Lenny Lemmon 1)9781839949364Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs (Lenny Lemmon 2)9781805131465Lenny Lemmon and the Alien Invasion (Lenny Lemmon 3)Take a look inside:https://issuu.com/nosycrow/docs/lennylemmon_alieninvasion_combined

Discover all the fun of the farm with this sound book addition to the bestselling That's not my... series. Turn the pages to explore the farm and meet a soft cow, a fluffy sheep and a muddy pig in this larger format touchy feely book.Then press the sound button on the final page to hear all the animals on the noisy farm! With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books. That's not my...books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 70 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my...book for everyone.

Meet a riot of cheeky dinosaurs in this adorable story about friendship.When a dinosaur comes to play, you’re sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn’t 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect!

The activities, puzzles and experiments in this book will show children how people can help the planet. Follow pigeons as they measure air pollution over London. Investigate how far the food in your cupboards actually travels.Look out for wildlife and count all the pollinators that live near you. Come up with a design for your own super green vehicle. Imagine what it would be like if you worked as a marine biologist on a coral reef.Hunt out any energy vampires lurking in your home. And discover the amazing way that plants and soil trap carbon.

Young children will enjoy this lively look at all the incredible things the human body can do, what it needs to stay healthy and how to look after it. The wide-ranging topics such as senses, germs, feelings, exercise, food, sleep and toothcare are all brought to life by the delightful illustrations. There's a celebration of different body shapes and sizes and information about why bodies look different including skin colour, disability, hair type and age.The book also explores how bodies grow and change as children get older. Chapters in this book include:- Our amazing bodies- Growing and changingYour senses- How bodies communicate- All bodies are different- What your body needs- Your feelings and your body- Taking care of your brilliant body- Clothes and getting dressed- Getting ill- Getting better- What's it called?- Your body is your own- Some useful body words- Some notes for grown-ups

From the alarm ringing at the fire station to the fire engine revving and the siren blaring, there are five exciting sounds for children to hear in this delightfully illustrated book. Join a team of canine fire fighters as they get ready to save the day, and find out about fire engines and what they do.

This is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages - from Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind Illegal, and his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels. Yuki lives in an increasingly deserted Inuit township in Nova Scotia.One day she sets out into the wilderness of the Arctic tundra planning to photograph a rare grolar bear (a terrifying grizzly-polar crossbreed created by climate change) - if she can prove it's a grolar, she can protect it from being shot. With only her faithful dog for company and adrift on a fragment of melting glacier, she finds herself being stalked across the changing wilderness by a starving grolar bear, with only her wits and her harpoon to keep her alive. Sami lives in a fishing village on the Bay of Bengal.But b

One choice can destroy you.Veronica Roth's second #1New York Timesbestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that began inDivergent.A hit with both teen and adult readers,Insurgentis the action-packed, emotional adventure that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, and Octavia Spencer.As war surges in the factions of dystopian Chicago all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.And don't missThe Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestsellingCarve the Mark!

The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's #1New York Timesbestselling Divergent series of books reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that captivated millions of readers and film fans inDivergentandInsurgent.One choice will define you. What if your whole world was a lie? What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything? What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?Told from a riveting dual perspective, this third installment in the series follows Tris and Tobias as they battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and their selves—while facing impossible choices of courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.And don't missThe Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestsellingCarve the Mark!

From New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. ONE PROPHECY. TWO DEMIGODS.A HEROIC QUEST. Nico di Angelo is pretty familiar with the realms of death, being the son of Hades and all. So when a desperate voice starts plaguing his dreams, Nico is convinced it's coming from the Underworld and belongs to an old friend - a reformed Titan called Bob.Then an ominous prophecy leaves Nico in no doubt - Bob needs his help and Nico must rescue him. Of course Nico's boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo (the god of light) insists on joining the quest too. But can will even survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean when it says that Nico will have to leave something of equal value behind?As Nico faces demons both internal and external, his relationship with Will is tested to its very core.Can

A heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age romcom for fans of HEARTSTOPPER, Casey McQuiston and Adam Silvera!High school is hard enough without falling for your worst enemy.Jonah Collins and Dylan Ramírez hate each other. Jonah views Dylan as a spoiled, arrogant golden boy, whilst Dylan has Jonah labelled as an attention-seeking show-off who never shuts his mouth.Their friends are convinced Jonah's and Dylan's mutual disdain is just thinly veiled lust - a rumour that surges like wildfire when the two wake up in one bed after homecoming.Horrified, the pair agree to use the faux pas to their advantage: they decide to keep up the fake dating ruse, then end their 'relationship' in a massive staged fight, proving their incompatibility once and for all.But the more time they spend together, the more they begin to question their true feelings. Could there be a fine line between love and hate after all?***Readers love THEY HATE EACH OTHER!'Delightfully funny' Reader Review'An incredible queer rom

Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again. Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger and Little Lamb

A BIG book for sharing with a little person, introducing first words, colours, numbers, farm animals and more - with felt flaps and a mirror!With bright, stylish artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the internationally bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, this BIG farm-themed playbook is perfect for sharing with older babies and toddlers. How many sheep can you count? What colour are the tomatoes? What noise do the farm animals make? And finally, where are you?A brilliant large-format board book introducing early-learning first concepts and encouraging interactive play, with 10 soft felt flaps, tactile die-cuts on every page and a surprise mirror ending. Other titles available in the series: My BIG Playbook

A new dinosaur-themed title in the hit novelty series with multiple sliders!Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series.Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute dinosaur-themed book - and want to read it again and again.Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, Peekaboo Chick, Peekaboo Baby, Peekaboo Pumpkin, Peekaboo Car, Peekaboo Santa and Peekaboo LionIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Jack Pun presents best practices in pedagogy and teaching to facilitate effective content-subject learning at the secondary school level.Increasingly, parents are sending their children to English-medium instruction (EMI) secondary schools in their home countries, to prepare them for full immersion in EMI in English native-speaking countries. The book explores the teaching and learning processes in EMI senior secondary science classrooms based in thirty secondary schools in Hong Kong. Conducting analyses of classroom, teacher and student perception data, the author discusses the issues of teaching science through the medium of English in secondary schools, the implications and applications for professional development of science teachers and other content-subject teachers, and suggests strategies for teaching science in different EMI contexts.This volume is highly relevant to scholars in the field of educational linguistics, particularly in English language teaching, content-based inst

Pandemic MindsCOVID-19 and Mental Health in Hong KongKate WhiteheadThe COVID-19 pandemic was a global crisis that affected millions of lives and brought mental health challenges to the forefront. In Hong Kong, the situation was worsened by uniquely strict COVID-19 regulations, quarantine measures, and travel restrictions. The mental health issues associated with the pandemic did not end with the lifting of the mask mandate. On the contrary, the repercussions are only just beginning to surface and their impact will be felt for years to come.This eye-opening book tells the stories of ordinary Hongkongers who faced extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. Through a blend of first-person accounts, psychological insights, and hard data, it offers a compelling and accessible exploration of the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on mental health in Hong Kong.However, this book is not only a chronicle of suffering; it is also a guide to healing and hope. It offers practical advice

This important book provides an accessible yet scholarly overview of key academic findings and theories on organizational compassion.

FATE CAN BE CHANGED.CURSES CAN BE BROKEN.In a shabby house in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil. But when her scheming mistress discovers her scullion is hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to win over the royal court.Determined to seize this chance to better her fortunes, Luzia plunges into a world of power-hungry nobility, desperate kings, holy men and seers, where the lines between magic, science and fraud blur. With the pyres of the Inquisition burning, she must use every bit of her wit and resilience to win fame and hide the truth of her ancestry - even if that means enlisting the help of an embittered immortal familiar, whose own secrets could cost her everything.From Sunday Times bestselling author comes a bewitching novel, brimming with peril in a world where a woman's ambition can prove deadly.PRAISE FOR LEIGH BARDUGO BOOKS'Impossible to put down' - Stephen King'A pacey read w

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • “A magisterial overview of a thousand years of Native American history” (The New York Review of Books), from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue todayWINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE, THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE, AND THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZELong before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as award-winning historian Kathleen DuVal vividly recounts, when Europeans did arrive, no civilization came to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well armed.A millennium ago, North American cities rivaled urban centers around the world in size. Then, following a period of climate change and instability, numerous smaller nations emerged, moving away from rather than toward urbanization. From this urban past, egalitarian government structures, diplomacy, and compl

This latest release will include new functionality within the McGraw Hill eBook that will allow students to print text content. Enabling self-print ensures that students can access and print the most up-to-date content, complete with any new Evergreen updates. By providing students access to the McGraw Hill eBook either standalone or within our Connect platform, students will have the ability to access this new print functionality without the added cost of print materials. Wardlaw’s Perspectives in Nutrition has the richly deserved reputation of providing an accurate, current, in-depth, and thoughtful introduction to the dynamic field of nutrition.

The Titans have stepped up to become the DCU's premier superhero team, and all eyes are on them! Who are Starfire, Raven, Donna Troy, and Beast Boy? Where do they come from, and what do they stand for? All will be revealed in Tales of the Titans, an all-new collection of character spotlights in the spirit of the beloved 1980s classic Tales of the New Teen Titans! First, a spaceship bearing Tamaranean markings crash-lands on Earth, and Starfire goes on a solo mission to uncover its origins. But what awaits her on that journey will bring her back to the earliest days of her youth, to memories of two sisters eternally at war...and perhaps the chance to keep history from repeating itself. Then, when Raven comes to the aid of a woman in over her head with the Church of Blood, she'll have to face a terrible reminder of her mother's tragic past...and an evil closer to her than you may think! Next, Donna Troy hears rumors of an insidious new leader on the rise in Markovia, and she'll stop at n

An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsLife is a breeze, until a storm hits.After defeating Shishitoren, the students at Furin High get a breather and bask in normal school life. After meeting some powerful classmates and astounding upperclassmen, Sakura gets elected class captain, blossoming some changes in himself. Meanwhile, a dark shadow looms over one of Sakura's classmates. To save his friends from the infamous team, KEEL, Sakura and his class jump into action!

"Richard Norton Smith had brought a lifetime of wisdom, insight, and storytelling verve to the life of a consequential president--Gerald R. Ford. Ford's is a very American life, and Smith has charted its vicissitudes and import with great grace and illuminating perspective. A marvelous achievement!" -- Jon MeachamFrom the preeminent presidential scholar and acclaimed biographer of historical figures including George Washington, Herbert Hoover, and Nelson Rockefeller comes this eye-opening life of Gerald R. Ford, whose presidency arguably set the course for post-liberal America and a post-Cold War world.For many Americans, President Gerald Ford was the genial accident of history who controversially pardoned his Watergate-tarnished predecessor, presided over the fall of Saigon, and became a punching bag on Saturday Night Live. Yet as Richard Norton Smith reveals in a book full of surprises, Ford was an underrated leader whose tough decisions and personal decency look better with the pass

Boy meets boy . . . meets boy . . . meets boy! Explore the heartwarming and hilarious world of WEBTOON Originals Boyfriends series, a webcomic about getting yourself a boyfriend... or multiple boyfriends! Learn to Draw Boyfriends brings fans closer to the heart of the story with exclusive content and offers aspiring artists the tools to master the art of drawing the lovable characters. For the devoted fan or the casual reader, Learn to Draw Boyfriends offers a treasure trove of insights and exclusive behind-the-scenes content to discover. Gain a deeper understanding of Goth (Felix), Prep (Vincent), Nerd (Adrian), and Jock (Kevin), their quirks, and the inspirations behind the tender, romantic webcomic. Laugh-out-loud funny and always heartwarming, Boyfriends is filled to the brim with moments of pride big and small. Beyond being a delightful treat for existing fans, this book caters to the aspiring artists who wish to capture the essence of the college boys' charm. The step-by-step tut

The author outlines a framework that evaluate different crypto assets consistently. Successful crypto investing requires a solid framework for value-based decisions rather than speculation. Hopefully, it can bring some clarity to the industry and help to understand the intrinsic value of crypto assets.

EST是一棵大樹，也是一顆種子 讓我們攜手共進，共創三贏！ 教育是一畝田，教師是農夫，而學生是秧苗。 2021年教育部公告「新世代環境教育發展」政策中長程計畫，也將氣候變遷、永續發展教育及永續發展目標知能，導入既有的環境教育策略中。 因此，我們需要民間慈善環保團體等各方力量，全面強化學生數位環境素養、協助提升學生「新世代環境教育發展」政策中長程計畫的內容目標，讓永續發展教育的理念，啟發學生對環境保護概念及養成節能減碳的氣候行動，進而落實於生活中，強化其對於環境真正的友善行為。 EST是什麼？ EST代表E（Kaohsiung City Government Education Bureau，高雄市政府教育局）、S（National Science And Technology Museum，國立科學工藝博物館）及T（Tzu Chi Foundation，慈濟基金會）的跨域結合，三者以其第一個英文字母，簡稱EST。 EST三方的資源，其實是一個偉大的力量，教育部在地方輔導團積極鼓勵地方政府，創發環境教育解方，透過EST的結合，在人力和設備及經費的整合，可以發揮環境教育加乘效果，更是永續發展教育之集大成。 有一句靜思語：「一個人不能吃盡天下飯，一個人不能做盡天下事。」團隊合作力量大！本書除了記錄EST團隊如何跨域合作，和一路走來的足跡之外；也希望在跨域合作的同時，可以召喚更多人，一起來擴大環境教育的影響力，共同守護地球。所以這本書就是一棵大樹，也是一顆種子。 如何進入本書各章？ 本書的第一章「從搖籃到搖籃，永續發展正時興」，經由學者專家對聯合國永續發展SDGs 的論述，進而到我們國家推動環境教育永續發展的目標；學者專家提出的見解與看法，對於有志於推動環境教育，守護台灣家園的環保人士，在倡議與活動、探究與實作、展場解說和科普解析，具有相當大的影響力。 氣候時鐘和研究數據會說話，「全球暖化」已經是過去式，一個威脅人類生存的「全球沸騰時代」正來臨。此書的出版，希望透過文字的力量，讓書成林，沸騰你我的心，共同維護這一代的生存環境，才不會危及下一代的生存福祉。 第二章至第四章完善地敘述 EST 三方在各自領域努力的歷程，因為有共同的目標、信念，跨域攜手才能共鳴、互動、共好。秉持此原則，我們搭起這座橋，朝向2050

A New York Times bestseller!Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind.Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year older, and a year braver. And now with her Medi-talker, she feels nothing’s out of her reach, not even summer camp. There have to be camps for differently-abled kids like her, and she’s going to sleuth one out. A place where she can trek through a forest, fly on a zip line, and even ride on a horse! A place where maybe she really can finally make a real friend, make her own decisions, and even do things on her own—the dream!By the light of flickering campfires and the power of thunderstorms, through the terror of unexpected creatures in cabins and the first sparkle of a crush, Melody’s about to discover how brave and strong she really is.

From beloved author-illustrator Maddie Frost comes an unlikely friendship story about setting boundaries! Shared Space tells what happens when messy Pak-rat moves in next door to an orderly Mouse. Perfect for social emotional learning.Mouse liked having his own yard. There was never a stick out of place. There was room to stretch. Room to move. But when Pak-Rat moves in next door, Mouse realized two things: One: A neighbor meant sharing the yard.Two: It was going to be a problem.You'll cheer for both Mouse and Pak-Rat in this hilarious story about honest communication, boundaries, and yes--friendship!

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Maren Morris and former schoolteacher Karina Argow have together written their picture-book debut, Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure. This delightful story of one little ant's journey for independence while realizing when to ask for help, is set against the backdrop of a vast and abundant garden inhabited by some very helpful insect friends. Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home. A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings the delightfully written characters to life with colorful and charming illustrations. Join Addie Ant in a vast and magical garden adventure full of insect friends, growing veget

本書以日本幕府之前的時代為靈感，描寫一段關於親情、信念與成長的奇幻冒險。雙胞胎姊妹 Kai 與 Kishi 同為潛水採珠的少女，外貌相同、能力相當，性格卻大不相同。當溫順的 Kishi 被傳說中的幽靈鯨奪走生命，留下的 Kai 不願接受命運的安排，毅然踏上尋回姊妹靈魂的旅程。為了讓姊姊重返人世，Kai 與眾神交易，必須盜取一顆魔法珍珠。一路上，她穿越危險的土地，遭遇狡詐的盜賊、野心勃勃的軍閥，以及擅於欺瞞的狐靈。在冒險中，新結識的情誼逐漸動搖她最初的信念，也讓她必須在愛與選擇之間付出代價。本書融合日本神話與民間傳說，節奏明快、層次豐富，描寫姊妹之情的牽絆與自我認同的成長。獲《Kirkus Reviews》、《Booklist》、《Publishers Weekly》等媒體高度評價，是一部兼具情感深度與冒險張力的中階奇幻小說。Set in a world inspired by pre-Shogun era Japan, this is a stunning debut fantasy in the vein of Grace Lin about how a young pearl diver goes to the ends of the earth to rescue her twin sister, who has been stolen by a ghost whale.Kai and Kishi share the same futon, the same face, and the same talent for pearl diving. But Kishi is the obedient daughter, while Kai tries to push the rules, and sometimes they fight. Still, when Kishi is stolen and killed by the legendary Ghost Whale, nothing will stop Kai from searching for her, deep in the ocean, hoping for a way to bring her back to life.But such a rescue is beyond the power o