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Second in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When summer comes, the sun is shining and the bees and butterflies are busy in the flowers. Ducks and deer, frogs, fish and a friendly mole, watering vegetables with Mum and making a picnic with Dad before watching the sunset together - there is so much to see and do as nature enjoys the warm summer months.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of summer in this beautiful first picture book.

Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world._____'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty_____PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's m

Cats love books, too, in this sweet story about how every reader--human and feline alike--feel less alone in the company of a good book and each other.Cats love books, too! But why? Is it the scratchiness of the cover? Characters that leap off the page like they leap off, well, everything? Or could it be they love books for the same reasons we do? Discover all the possibilities in this delightful story about the joys of reading and companionship, perfect for both book and cat lovers!Cats Love Books, Toois the companion book to author-illustrator Maria Coco'sDogs Love Books, Too, perfectly capturing both the sassiness and sweetness of having a cat in your life and the stories they can inspire.

An instant #1New York Timesbestseller!From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comesThe One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classicThe One and Only Ivanand its bestselling sequel,The One and Only Bob.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events ofThe One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.The One and Only Rubyfeatures first-person narr

In this follow up toCat Family ChristmasandCat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.In spring, follow the cats as they help Grandma and Grandpa Cat in the garden, celebrate new beginnings, and visit the village fete. In summer, join the kittens as they build sandcastles on the beach, go camping in the wood, and take a train ride to visit their grandparents. In fall, come along on a nature walk, carve pumpkins for Halloween, and harvest fruit and vegetables. In winter, enjoy a snowy day building snowcats, celebrate Christmas, and ring in the New Year.This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking

Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman!To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances, and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit—only the strongest will make it.Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, has finally reached the Eyrie. But with a forged bond to a wild unicorn, she is alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction…As suspicions grow and dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide where his loyalties lie. How far is he willing to go—for Kenna, and for the Eyrie?

Grab those handles and prepare to take wild shots on goal in this miniature desktop version of the classic bar and basement game: foosball!*Super portable size: The 7-inch-long, fully functional foosball table fits in the palm of your hand and folds up for easy storage and transport*Mini Book included: Kit includes a 32-page mini book on the history and rules of the game*Keep track of the competition: With a built-in score counter at each end, there’s no need to second-guess who’s ahead*Beloved, nostalgic game: The perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone who had a foosball table in their basement or local bar (or always wanted one!)*Latest RP Minis desktop game: Foosball joins our mini games series alongside mini golf, pickleball, shuffleboard, and more

Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with two evil raccoons who are hungry for revenge and have a plan to sabotage the neighborhood!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!Ember comes face-to-face with evil twin sister raccoons who are looking for trouble! Will Ember and the other pets be able to stop the raccoons from plotting revenge against the entire neighborhood? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have readers rushing to turn the pages, Pets Rule! is the just-right series for any emerging reader!

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way.After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfill three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college. The first quest is to help Zeus’s cup-bearer retrieve his goblet before it falls into the wrong hands. Can Percy, Grover, and Annabeth find it in time? Readers new to Percy Jackson and fans who have been awaiting this reunion for more than a decade will delight equally in this latest hilarious take on Greek mythology.

內容簡介︰你永遠都可以再賺一塊錢，卻無法再賺到「有價值」的1小時！翻譯成超過37種語言、狂銷突破3,000,000冊！全書大幅增修，新增兩章全新內容！《富爸爸，窮爸爸》作者 羅勃特‧T‧清崎 盛讚：「這是數世紀以來人類意識發展演化中最佳的修行！」❈　❈　❈哈爾‧埃爾羅德的人生軌跡宛如傳奇。15歲就在廣播界嶄露頭角，19歲成為頂尖業務員，但20歲那年，一場嚴重的車禍讓他差點癱瘓，不久後又罹患急性白血病……但儘管如此，他在跌宕起伏的人生中屢創「奇蹟」，不僅在短時間內戰勝病魔，更成為巡迴全球的勵志演說家。哈爾究竟是如何實現「人生逆轉勝」？答案就是：「S.A.V.E.R.S」人生六法！只要利用每天早晨60分鐘，逐步實踐「靜心、肯定、觀想、運動、閱讀、書寫」6步驟，不僅能大幅改善生活品質，隨著習慣養成，你將發現無論事業、家庭、健康還是財富，任何你渴望實現的夢想，都將變得觸手可及。在本書中，哈爾結合多年來的獨到思維與人生經歷，創造出全面升級的「早晨奇蹟公式」。如果你正處於人生低谷，這本書將帶你重啟截然不同的新生活。你想和哈爾一樣改變自己的命運嗎？那麼，不妨從早點起床開始，你將發現沉重的人生不僅可以扭轉，命運更由你自己作主！▍「S. A. V. E. R. S.」人生六法，徹底改變你的人生！▍S. 靜心──有目的的靜默，能增強自我意識，讓我們隨時準備好去體驗最深刻的見解和思維。A. 肯定──明確知道自己需要成為什麼樣的人，才能實現你人生中想要的一切。V. 觀想──準確地想像你要實現什麼目標，然後在心裡反覆演練你需要做些什麼來實現它。E. 運動──強化你的思路清晰度和專注力，幫助你提高感知和執行日常任務的能力。R. 閱讀──獲得改變或優化生命中任何領域所需的知識、觀點最有效率和最有用的方法。S. 書寫──記錄自己的見解、觀點、領悟、教訓，以及個人成長或生命有所進步的最佳方式。▍上班前的黃金一小時，讓你領先別人一大步！▍．你和世上其他任何人一樣，值得、應該，並且有能力在你的人生中創造並維持健康、財富、快樂、愛及成功等卓越的成就。．透過早起與非凡成就之間不可否認的關係，你將發現，如何展開新的一天將成為發揮你全部潛力、建立你渴望在任何領域獲得成功的關鍵。．超越把我們拉向平庸的引力，每天展現最好的一面，這樣我們就可以創造一種我們絕對喜歡醒來的人生。．無論你現在處於人生中的什麼階段，那都是為

An uplifting celebration of wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith.A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the wildness all around her. She sees secrets in the stars and stories in the earth. But one day she moves to the city. Surrounded by tall, grey buildings, she feels disconnected and alone. She has lost her wild. Or has she? Maybe she will find wildness where she least expects it...

The third 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.Come and explore the Observatory in this brand new story based on Tove Jansson's magical world of Moominvalley.Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden are following a trail of green smoke as they serach for a Martian in the Observatory . . . but what will happen when they find him? Join Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden as they find mysterious things happening while they follow the smoke, past Stinky, Little My and some shrunken Moomins and creeps. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find!With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Observatory is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley.Also available: In the Moominhouse and In the Lighthouse

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Jeffrey Brown brings his irresistible comic spin to the X-Men, one of the most beloved and popular teams of the Marvel Universe.Welcome to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where Professor X has his hands full supervising an unruly gaggle of elementary school aged mutants! From the creator of Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this fun collection sees Wolverine using his claws to roast marshmallows, Nightcrawler playing teleport tag, Danger Room practice hijinks, babysitting duty with the New Mutants, Magneto as a surprise substitute teacher, young Cyclops and Phoenix as sweethearts, Sentinels turned into playground equipment, and much more. Full of warm humor and inside jokes hatched from true fandom, Jeffrey Brown’s adorable interpretations of a classic era for the team will delight fans of all ages.© 2024 MARVELPerfect for:Kids and grown-up Marvel fans alikeFamilies who enjoy sharing funny booksSchool libraries and teacher appre

‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

Discover animals of various colors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this rainbow-shaped book with colored edges, young readers will experience animals of certain shades on each spread. Spot the gray koala, the orange tiger, and more in this appealing board book featuring everyone's favorite caterpillar!

Learn about sharks, whales, dolphins, jellyfish, sea turtles, and more in this exciting book that features 101 sea creatures!This book is packed with exciting information about 100 of the ocean's most interesting creatures! Get to know seahorses, sea otters, penguins, seals, crabs, sharks, octopuses, whales, dolphins, manatees, and even narwhals in this wonderful book for ocean and animal lovers of all ages.

Introduce your little ones to the excitement ofthings that gowith this funpull-tab board bookfromClever's Push and Pull series! Perfect forbabiesandtoddlers, the sturdypush and pull mechanismson every page promotefine motor skillsand provide deeper interaction with the text. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, toddlers will delight in learning about life in thecity. Watch their faces light up as they pull a tab to make atrainleave the station, spin a wheel to discover who delivers packages, and push abuttonto moveboatsacross the water. Plus, each page featuresseek-and-find activitiesthat help identify and name things in thecity. This engaging book offers endlessfunand learning for young readers!

The sun has set, and the moon and stars are bright in the sky.It’s time for children, and all of their toys, to say, “Good Night.”Join Bonnie and her toys from Pixar’s belovedToy Storyas they settle in for sleep in this sweet, rhyming bedtime story for babies and toddlers.At nighttime, everyone has to sleep—even toys!This charming 24-page bedtime story, perfect for 0-to-3-year-olds, follows Bonniefrom Pixar's belovedToy Storymovies, asshe wishes all of her toys a "good night"before she goes to bed.Including favoriteDisney characters like Buzz Lightyear and Woody, this soon-to-be classic board book pays homage to the best-seling children's bookGood Night Moonand encourageschildren to create their own bedtime rituals.

傳奇暢銷書作者杜伯里回來了！繼《思考的藝術》、《行為的藝術》、《生活的藝術》後，給你最有哽的「人生建議」！全著作於德國突破200萬冊！各界爭相奔走、好評連連！*本書簡介*有人出於興趣蒐集黑膠唱片、電子遊戲或復古服飾，但是杜伯里一直蒐集失敗人生的故事，從中挖掘出成功的途徑。雖然在成功之路上條條大路通羅馬，但避開那些會造成失敗的謬誤，其實更容易！雖然我們喜愛在成功的故事探究原因，遠勝於從失敗中尋找答案。可惜我們只有成功人士的自傳，無法在魯蛇的自傳裡找出「成功」的答案。預期心理　｜　連續三次都在拉霸機中獎，第四次也一定行！選擇性偏誤　｜　如果照著黃仁勳自傳中成功的那條路走，就一定會成功！情感預測　｜　考試失敗、女友分手，又失去工作！人生已經沒救了！注意力殘留　｜　開會時寫報告、邊看劇邊滑手機、打電話時看書，做個時間管理大師，用得淋漓盡致！探究生活中的工作、家庭、婚姻及心態，杜伯里列舉出五十二個毀掉人生的「地雷清單」、活用逆向思考法，在追求成功之路上反其道而行──先弄清楚導致失敗的原因，然後永遠避開它們！走上人生的岔路永遠是因為不斷累積的小錯，別等到大禍臨頭時才恍然大悟！*國際推薦*過去著作推薦「我不僅讀了魯爾夫•杜伯里的書，還細細品味了他的每一個字。」—法蘭克•艾爾斯特納（Frank Elstner），電視節目主持人「魯爾夫•杜伯里是歐洲最具智慧的思想家之一。」——馬特•雷德利（Matt Ridley），暢銷書作者「魯爾夫•杜伯里將不同領域的思想巧妙地合而為一。他以智慧、優雅與精確融合了科學與藝術。」——約書亞•格林（Joshua Greene），哈佛大學心理學教授「魯爾夫•杜伯里再次出擊！他不僅讓我們睜開雙眼，也喚醒了我們。他結合敏銳的科學頭腦與令人讚嘆的哲學方法，從不滿足於表面。所以拿起他的書，愛不釋手地讀吧！」——坦利•E•奧布萊特（Tenley E.Albright），麻省理工學院合作倡議主任暨哈佛醫學院榮譽教授「在他的第一本書中，魯爾夫•杜伯里告訴了我們如何正確思考。而現在他給了我們無價的建議，讓人知道怎樣可以過得更好。」——詹姆斯•R•弗林（James R. Flynn），奧塔哥（Otago）大學榮譽教授，『弗林效應』的發現者「魯爾夫•杜伯里擁有一種迷人的天賦，能以引人入勝且激發思考的方式，來呈現現代科學的成果。」——布魯諾•S•弗雷（Bruno S.Frey

Babies will love moving the sliders and following the finger trails in this engaging board book. See three baby dinosaurs hatching from their eggs, pterosaurs flying high in the sky and a hungry T. rex snapping at his supper.Brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination, this is a delightful book to share with a baby.

From eating jam to jumping in muddy puddles, there are lots of ways for a little child to get mucky. But there's also a cosy pleasure in feeling clean again. This delightful book talks little children through everything from baths and showers to handwashing and hairwashing, and even how animals wash themselves.

First Pip and Posy felt flap fun for babies!This board book's bright illustrations of cows, sheep, pips, chicks and, of course, tractors, along with its sturdy, flat flaps that can withstand even the toughest of tugs and pulls, will delight babies everywhere. Pip and Posy are playing hide-and-seek on the farm. Can you help find Posy find her best friend? Is he in the pigsty? Perhaps he's in the field behind the hay bales? Peek behind the soft, coloured flaps to find out!There are lots more Pip and Posy felt flaps titles to collect: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At the Party, At the Park and At Bedtime.

A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating "in-between" times and places in life.The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans ofI Wish You MoreandOh, the Places You’ll Go!Sometimes you know just where you are going. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you find yourself in an in-between place. A place that is neither here nor there. A place where you can go up or down, left or right. So how do you know which way to go?Poetic and reassuring,In-Between Placesreminds us that sometimes we just need to take a leap to land exactly where we’re meant to be.BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Inspiring text and vibrant illustrations will encourage readers to meet new experiences with an open mind and confidently take on any challenges that come their way.GREAT GIFT BOOK: Uplifting and visually enchanting, this is an ideal present to encourage graduates of any age to leap into new beginnings and uplift any reader who finds themselves navigating an in-between time.Perfect for:

The riveting investigative account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO In March 2024, following the revelation that ChatGPT had trained on Nvidia’s microchips, and twenty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the third most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by establishing a monopoly on AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its ic

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his audience. Starring in his school’s play, he felt right at home! As a teenager he sang in a group with friends and worked in a bakery at the weekends.When he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition, he got a place in the boy band One Direction. Although they didn’t win the show, they won millions of fans. Together the boys had huge hits and were adored by people all across the world. The time came for Harry to embark on his solo career, and when he stepped out onto the stage on his own, he became a true superstar. His albums have reached the top of the charts and he has won award after award.As well as his singing career, Harry has tried his hand at acting, modelling, presenting TV shows and he has even created an inclusive cosmetics range. And, through his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion and adv

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror.Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untravelled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch.A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini's blockbuster Inheritanc

Desmond and Andres battle Andres's nightmares come to life in the twenty-fourth haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Here's the thing about nightmares: at the end of the night, they're all made up. All you need to do is open your eyes, and you're safe and snug in your own bed. That is, unless you're Andres Miedoso. Because all his nightmares are coming true in real life. Waking up has never been so scream-tastic! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his audience. Starring in his school’s play, he felt right at home! As a teenager he sang in a group with friends and worked in a bakery at the weekends.When he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition, he got a place in the boy band One Direction. Although they didn’t win the show, they won millions of fans. Together the boys had huge hits and were adored by people all across the world. The time came for Harry to embark on his solo career, and when he stepped out onto the stage on his own, he became a true superstar. His albums have reached the top of the charts and he has won award after award.As well as his singing career, Harry has tried his hand at acting, modelling, presenting TV shows, and he has even created an inclusive cosmetics range. And, through his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion, and a

本書是 Geisel 獎得主 Greg Pizzoli 的全新橋樑書系列，以輕快幽默的節奏，描寫兩位性格南轅北轍的鄰居──樂天的鳥兒 Earl 和喜歡安靜閱讀的 Worm。他們的友誼一開始並不順利：一方熱愛清晨的音樂，另一方則嚮往寧靜。但透過一杯檸檬水、一面牆的顏色、一首尚未寫完的詩，以及願意分享彼此的小故事，他們慢慢建立起難得的情誼。全書收錄三個短篇故事，節奏輕快，文字簡潔，特別適合剛從《Elephant and Piggie》畢業的初階讀者，笑聲與溫度兼具，是閱讀橋接期的理想選擇This giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends, for fans of Frog and Toad, from beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed.Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand...well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence.How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves.Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny

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Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another... and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV!Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off!

《國小數學思考與推理》合輯，共有三～六年級四本，每本有50道稍高層次、挑戰性的建構反應題；每道題除「題目」和作答區外，還有「教授的留言板」不直接提供學童的解題訊息，但會跟親師剖析該題的相關教材與教法等，以及「學童作答舉隅」呈現學童可能的答題狀態和作者的說明解答。這些非例行性問題，讓學童必須經過思考和推理，才可能完成解題。本書為六年級學童設計的50道建構反應題，可分為「整數與概數」、「分數與小數」、「關係」、「圖形與空間」、「資料與不確定性」等五個主題，除了符合十二年國教六年級的學習內容外，每道題均能配合翰林、康軒、南一版的教材內容。透過這些題目可以評量學童的數學素養能力，也能在「先評量、再討論」的歷程中促進學習。本書主要提供六年級學童，在單元教材學習後進行評量，協助親師掌握他們真正的學習狀況，更可了解該題相關的學習重點和教材脈絡；師培者可作為教學與評量的參考用書，師資生及所有期待數學專業成長者也適合閱讀。建構反應題(constructed response item)，簡稱CRI，源自國際大型測驗TIMSS等，這題型已有大量取代選擇題的趨勢；臺北市自96年、新北市自102年、基隆市自108年，以普測或抽測題，進行國小數學基本能力測驗。還有，103年國中會考新增非選擇題，二題非選題中，有一題是證明題、ㄧ題是建構反應題。建構反應題是學童需要自行組織、思考產生答案的試題，它是很棒的數學素養評量題，但數學素養評量題不限建構反應題，它也可以是難題、資優題，但我們要了解學童的數學學習狀況，最佳的是貼近學習內容的親民題。

"A perfectly delicious tale of greed, family, vengeance, and revenge." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The Agathas Scorned in more ways than one, a former teen heiress attempts the ultimate revenge heist at her father's luxury wedding--if only her infuriatingly charming ex-boyfriend would get out of the way--in this funny and fast-paced romantic thriller. Seventeen-year-old Olivia Owens isn't thrilled that her dad's getting remarried ... again. She's especially not thrilled that he cheated on her mom, kicked them out of their Rhode Island home, and cut Olivia out of her rightful inheritance. But this former heiress has a plan for revenge. While hundreds of guests gather on the grounds of the gorgeous estate where she grew up, everyone will be thinking romance--not robbery. She'll play the part of dutiful daughter, but in reality she'll be redistributing millions from her father's online accounts. She only needs the handwritten pass code he

When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can learn in this interactive, informative survival guide: 1.) Signal for help: Don't just flap your arms in the air, call for aid with a flair or radio. 2.) Take care of physical needs: Your boat can provide you shelter, and it should be stocked with emergency food and water--ration them. You may be adrift for days! 3.) Learn how wind and boats work: Did you know that a sailboat can sail directly against the wind? It's all about the angles! Learn all this, and more, in this fun and practical graphic novel guide to surviving at sea.