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這是一個笑翻天、充滿溫暖的故事，基於真實事件改編，講述一個男孩上廁所的經歷，並學會每個人有時都會有意外。一位父親只是想帶孩子去泳池消暑，但每次他們一跳進水裡……『爸爸！我要拉肚子了！』當他們到達廁所的時候：『我不用去了！』聽起來熟悉嗎？來回來回，他們不停地走動。『快點拉啦！』大姐姐大喊道。直到最後，小弟弟…… 噢！這個故事根據一位不幸的小弟弟真實生活中的事件……這是一個笑翻天、充滿溫情的故事，因為當你得去上廁所時，你就得去上！Kids will laugh at this book. They might even laugh too much…And if a little accident happens? That's okay – there’s no shame in pooping your pants.*Bookstagram Best Read Aloud 2023*A laugh-out-loud story with heart, based on true events about one boy’s trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes. A father is just trying to take his kids for a refreshing swim in the pool, but every time they jump in..."DAD! I NEED TO POO!"By the time they get to the loo: "I don't need to go anymore!" Sound familiar?Back and forth, back and forth they go. "Just poop already!” yells the big sister.Until finally, the little brother… does. Oops!Based on true events in the real life of one unfortunate little brother...A laugh-out-loud story with heart, because when you gott

Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute ninth adventure in the international bestselling series. Judy is in a sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So what’s a WBMS (world’s best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, that’s what! And she doesn’t have to snoop for long: when Mr Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy Drewdy and her chums, Agents Dills Pickle (Frank), Spuds Houdini (Rocky) and James Madagascar (Stink) find themselves in a real, honest-to-jeepers mystery.Watch out for red herrings – and clever references to classic Nancy Drew mysteries – as Eagle Eye Moody and company are hot on the case!

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1NewYork Timesbestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. Theelectrifyingpenultimate adventure finds the Sinister-Winterbottoms at the manor of Mr. Frank and Dr. Stein!After escaping from Edgaren’t and Dr. Jay, the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their friends arrive at Stein Manor Science Camp. They all work together to distract the friendly teenage camp director so they can explore and look for clues about where their parents might be.Meanwhile, Theo and Alexander settle on a daring plan. They know exactly where Edgaren’t is going to be: coming for them, and the books. This time, they’ll be ready. This time, they’ll get answers. And this time, they won’t trust the adult in charge, which is easy enough when it’s enormous, lurking, unfriendly Mr. Frank. But as they get closer to opening the books and their parents’ histories, an unexpected foe is watching every

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the seventh story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There’s magic on every page!As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind.The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin – Harry must stand and face his enemy.

Back by popular demand! For a limited time only, Narwhal and Jelly are back, bigger and better than ever! These two unlikely best friends are ready to welcome you to their pod and swim off on imaginary underwater adventures. Narwhal and Jelly are made of silky-soft fabric with embroidered details. Perfect as a reading buddy or displayed on a shelf or bed. These happy-go-lucky friends are sure to make you smile!

Little readers will love playing hide-and-seek in the jungle with Jazzy the lemur and Mama JoJo! Full of vivid colours and exotic animals, with liftable flaps and die-cut windows to explore on every page! Now available as a board book for the first time.

Take a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree Book

In The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles—now in paperback—two adventurous cousins accidentally freeze time on the last day of summer, and the secrets hidden between the seconds, minutes, and hours aren't quite the endless fun they expected!Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they bicker over what kind of fun they want to have.That is, until a mysterious man appears with a camera that literally freezes time. Now, with the help of some very strange people and even stranger creatures, Otto and Sheed will have to put aside their differences to save their town—and each other—before time stops for good.

The bestselling Old Lady series is back...with a magical twist!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowed a princess, a dragon, and a knight...to create a classic fairytale!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this lively song will appeal to readers both old and new. A perfect year-round read!

2022 NomineeDesmond Elliott PrizeThe Goldsmiths PrizeLonglisted for the Booker PrizeWinner of the Desmond Elliott PrizeShortlisted for the Goldsmiths PrizeLonglisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize‘Original, memorable, shimmering’ - Sarah MossLia has only one child, Iris; her magical, awkward, endlessly creative daughter who has just entered the battleground of her teenage years. Lia and Iris have always been close, but there is a war playing out inside Lia’s body, too, and everything is about to change. As she confronts what might be the end, memories of her own childhood and a passionate love affair come rushing into her present, unearthing buried secrets and her family’s deepest fears. But Lia hopes: for more time, for more love, for more Iris.Dancing between voices within Lia’s body and without, flitting back and forth in time, this sweeping, dazzling story of a life and what it is to let go marks the arrival of an extraordinary novelist.'Restlessly inventive . . . delicate and persuasi

Each time you move one of the sliders in this unique novelty book, a jungle animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal. Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to enjoy all the jungle animals in this delightfully illustrated book - the first in an exciting new series.

Madame Gazelle has set up a garden at playgroup and the children love it!Everyone is having a great time growing their favourite plants and vegetables, but who will grow the biggest?Join Peppa and friends as they discover the joys of gardening in this cute little story!

Explore the big outdoors in these action-packed animal board books with sliders on every page.Published in collaboration with theNational Trust, this brand new series of board books will inspire a love of nature in even the littlest of animal lovers. With vibrant artwork printed on white board, robust easy-to-use mechanisms for tiny hands and a rhyming text with friendly animal facts, these are the perfect books to captivate curious little explorers time and time again.In this first farm book, there are cows hiding in the barn, lambs playing in the field, ducks paddling near the pond and many more farm animals to bring to life with the moving parts.

The special relationship between a child and his grandmother is depicted in this sumptuous book by an award-winning team. Inspired by memories of his childhood, Jordan Scott's My Baba's Garden explores the sights, sounds, and smells experienced by a child spending time with their beloved grandmother (Baba), with special attention to the time they spent helping her tend her garden, searching for worms to keep it healthy. He visits her every day and finds her hidden in the steam of boiling potatoes, a hand holding a beet, a leg opening a cupboard, an elbow closing the fridge, humming like a night full of bugs when she cooks. Poet Jordan Scott and illustrator Sydney Smith's previous collaboration, I Talk Like a River, which received a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award expored a cherished memory shared between a father and son. In their new book, they turn that same wistful appreciation to the bond between a boy and his grandmother. Sydney Smith's illustrations capture the sensational impressio

If you enjoyed Bunnies on a Bus then you're going to LOVE this, because – hold onto your tails! – the bunnies are BACK! And this time they're in ... a BOAT!It's time for another wild bunny-tastic adventure! And this time, the bunnies have commandeered a BOAT! All across Sunnytown Beach, the Bunnies are dashing and a-splashing on a speedboat frenzy. They whoosh past the sail-boats, and zoooom across the sand, then it's up on to the jetty where silly billy Bunnies get all covered in spaghetti! But, oh no, where are the bunnies off to now? To the airport, across the tarmac ... it's bunnies on the PLANE. Here we go again...

NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES!Is Gina the hero the world needs? Gina, D.J., and Hilo are back with an epic time-turning adventure in theNew York Timesbestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love!"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANSometimes the world needs to be saved and there's only one person brave enough to do it. This time . . . that person is Gina. With the help of D.J., Hilo, one warrior cat, one warrior cat's annoying little brother, one flying Bearacat, lots of magic, lots of action, lots of laughs, and a whole world that believes in her, Gina is ready to save the world once and for all!Prepare for a Hilo with more twists, more turns, more monsters, and more shocking surprises than ever before--because sometimes we all need to be reminded who we've always been.

Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌是一系列以主題導向及知識型內容與練習活動為特色的分級悅讀誌，期望引導讀者建立良好的閱讀理解能力。悅讀誌系列涵蓋了各式各樣的主題：從個人、家庭、周遭環境出發，未來還將延伸到社會、文化、歷史、科學及其他應用面的學科，皆與孩子的學習發展歷程環環相扣。 Party Time! 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌的系列讀本之一！ Party Time!是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括: 邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起來打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。和 Read & Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ Read&Learn英語悅讀誌系列特色 ★ 加贈電子書！ ★ 加贈數位帳號，內含所有發音音檔！ ★ 全系列完整對應藍思閱讀分級表，幫助所有學習者都能悅讀再升級！ ★ 多元主題情境，學習英文同時增長知識，讓單字量直線上升！ ★ 全系列各冊皆附主題心智圖，深化讀者認知慣性，效率學習不漏接！

Meet the world's greatest heroes, as drawn by the world's greatest creators! Ant-Man and the Wasp are some of Earth's biggest (and smallest) heroes yet. Grow and shrink with the characters while learning all about their technology, abilities, and friends in this bright and colorful board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read that is perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike.

What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you - from dates to duels, manners to matters of the heart. You'll soon find yourself the catch of the season.Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip sheets and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society.Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more - the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.

A chunky board book with handy tabbed pages to help young children turn the page and build book-confidence.Come and meet Pip and Posy and their friends and find out all you need to know about the characters from this hit preschool TV show. With engaging text, bright TV artwork and chunky pages, not only is this book fun and exciting, but it also represents real value for money.

What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches?Or do you see a real, living thing, That moves, and breathes and dances?Immerse yourself in this gentle picture book that encourages us to explore our connection with nature. In association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this wonderful picture book explores themes of empathy, mindfulness and personal growth through the eyes of a child. Beautifully written and illustrated by the award-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it.Stunning watercolour and hand-finished artwork draws parallels to the bestselling The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and evokes the classic nostalgia of E. H. Shephard's much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.Mindfulness tips and informa

In this third “thrilling” (Kirkus Reviews) installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies help a fellow agent in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.After taking down a mole within their organization, the City Spies are ready for their next mission—once again using their unique skills and ability to infiltrate places adults can’t. The sinister Umbra has their sights set on recruiting a North Korean nuclear physicist by any means necessary, and the City Spies plan to keep an eye on his son by sending Paris to the chess prodigy’s tournaments in Moscow and Beijing.Meanwhile, Sydney’s embedded as a junior reporter for a teen lifestyle site as she follows the daughter of a British billionaire on tour with the biggest act on her father’s music label to uncover what links both the band and the billionaire have to a recent threat from an old Soviet missile base.F

Frida worries all the time. Big worries, small worries, and all-the-time worries. Her worries feel heavy, just like the pebbles she collects every day.Some days, Frida's worries become that only thing she can think about. But then, one day, her granny teaches her an ingenious way to keep her worries in check-and Frida finally feels the weight of her fears slip away . .. This sensitively written picture book explores how a young girl learns to manage her worries. Jenny Bloomfield's beautifully observed illustrations bring Frida's feelings and experiences vividly to life.

Three women, from three different continents and separated by generations, share stories of coming to the United States. Sarah's great-great grandmother Manya fled the Cossacks in the Ukraine at the turn of the twentieth century.Grace's mom escaped with her family during the Iranian revolution in 1979. Raquel and her family fled gang violence in El Salvador in the 2010s.These three stories, all accounts of the authors' real family stories-Manya is legendary author Jane Yolen's grandmother-highlight the essential commonality of the immigrant experience.About the real families in this book.All three of these stories are fictionalized accounts based on the facts of how our families came toAmerica. All three families were fleeing oppression, revolutions, gang violence, possible death. Ourstories sound very much the same, though they are generations apart.Jane's family on both sides came over to America in the early 1900s from the Ukraine,(the Yolens) and Latvia (the Morowitz-Berlins). But

Preschoolers are introduced to core science concepts with this playful format featuring 20 hands-on activities that use everyday household materials, including a vinegar volcano, a hula hoop count, and a kitchen sink or swim experiment. In this fourth book in the Busy Little Hands series, preschoolers get ready for a science adventure! Preschoolers wonder and explore with 20 hands-on experiments using everyday household objects and making daily activities such as snack time and play time into learning opportunities. Each play activity demonstrates a simple principle of physics, earth science, chemistry, or biology, including the Kitchen Sink or Float (demonstrating density), the Vinegar Volcano (pressure) and Blooming Colors (chromatography). Featuring bright, easy-to-follow photos specially designed for pre-readers, this book is packed with learning fun, plus it sets the groundwork for science success in kindergarten and beyond.

Brand new from the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary. Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most annihilating kings, bringing you William the Conqueror's thoughts on: the Normans! England! Matilda! the French! military! the Church! battles! Hastings! Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction to important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from the character's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped their lives. Covering key moments in William's life and the history of the Middle Ages, the Secret Diary of William the Conqueror reveals his: ascension to the Duke of Normandy relations wi

Women Talking is a profound, unsettling novel from the award-winning author of Fight Night and All My Puny Sorrows.In a remote Mennonite colony, over a hundred girls and women were knocked unconscious and violated-by what many thought were ghosts or demons-aspunishment for their sins. Their accounts were chalked up to 'wild female imagination.'Women Talking is an imagined response to these real events. When the women learn that they were in fact drugged and attacked by men in their community, they hold a secret meeting in a hayloft. They have two days to make a plan before the rapists are bailed out and brought home: will they dare to escape?'Don't miss this.' MARGARET ATWOOD'Beautiful. . . a novel for the times.' LISA McINERNEY'Tender, enraging and brimming with a bitter wit.' The Times'An astonishment, a volcano of a novel.' LAUREN GROFF'Profound, affecting stuff.' Sunday Telegraph'Brave and thoughtful.' Observer

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the Loch Ness Monster really lurking beneath Scottish waters, or is it just a myth? Find out all that there is to know about the most famous aquatic cryptid!Also known as Nessie, this creature of the lake's history dates all the way back to the year 565. Since then, there have been photographs and films that allegedly show proof of the monster's existence. But are they fact or fiction? Learn all about the research, expeditions, and tests that provide clues about the Loch Ness Monster and whether or not she is real in this captivating book for young readers!

Best friends Cookie and Broccoli discover the joy of sharing secrets with friends in this sweet and funny early graphic novel. Shh...Cookie and Broccoli's lips are sealed! That is, until the whole school happens upon Broccoli's hiding spot and overhears his super-secret nickname―and are much more encouraging than he expected. Then, Talking Rock gives the duo a cryptic clue to solving Broccoli’s boredom―the solution is the opposite of boredom. Well, the opposite of boredom is the Funnest Thing Ever, right? Cookie and Broccoli try a silly screaming contest, a bubble-blowing party, and a real-life food pyramid, but the true Funnest Thing Ever might have been in front of them all along. And it’s even more enjoyable when it’s not a secret anymore!

When Superheroes feel worried or scared,When they fret, when they sweat, when they feel unprepared . . .They could run off screeching, they could but they don’t.Because real superheroes just wouldn’t, they won’t. Even superheroes get scared sometimes. When that happens, do they run and hide? NO! They acknowledge the feeling, then choose to be brave! There are villains to fight and cities to save! Young readers can follow the superheroes’ examples and take deep breaths, ask for help, and face new challenges.

A heart-warming Christmas tale inspired by an amazing true animal story.Christmas is coming, and the decorations are going upBut one family is about to discover an unexpected visitor snuggled up in their Christmas treeA little owl called Rosie!The Owl Who Came for Christmas is the perfect gift for young animal lovers and those who love incredible true animal stories. A read-aloud treat from John Hay and Garry Parsons, the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped series.With facts about owls and the real events behind the story!

When I think of my life, I imagine you at the centre.Frances is a university student in Dublin. Cool-headed and observant, she spends most of her time with her best friend – and ex-girlfriend – Bobbi. On meeting Melissa, a well-known writer, and her actor husband Nick, the pair enter a world of sophisticated parties and holidays abroad. But when Frances and Nick grow unexpectedly close, she is forced to confront the reality that her actions have always had consequences.With an introduction by director Lenny Abrahamson and featuring iconic images from the show, Conversations with Friends: The Scripts contains the complete screenplays of the acclaimed television drama based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling debut novel.‘An utter joy to watch, as well as an audacious conversation-starter.’ Telegraph‘If you’re looking for a love story to leave you warm and fuzzy, as well as broken-hearted all at once, then you’ve got it in spades right here.’ Metro‘One of the best new shows of the year.’ Time‘

橫跨七十載，當代諜報小說大師勒卡雷書信集。青春歲月，美蘇冷戰，直至暮年，透過首次公開的私人信件，書迷們得以一窺如他筆下諜報故事般精采不凡的人生軌跡，並藉這名冷戰時期的年輕外交官，即日後傑出小說家的雙眼，見證那個風起雲湧的大時代。A collection of letters from John le Carre, one of the greatest British novelists of our time, and a fabulous letter writer, spanning decades from his childhood to the Cold War to his final yearsJohn le Carre was one of the greatest novelists of his generation but also had an extraordinary life, from his childhood with a con man father to his inimitable career as a writer. From his involvement in the Cold War, time in Berlin, travels to Vietnam and engagement with world leaders, his experiences were truly remarkable.This collection of letters reveals John le Carre - the man, the writer and his world - for the first time and most intimately. Including letters to Stephen Fry and about Mrs Thatcher, and correspondence with Alec Guinness and a ten-year-old aspiring spy, Selected Letters come together with crispness and clarity to illuminate the extraordinary writer.A magnificen

A fantastically funny festive story about the Bear and Mouse who ALWAYS disagree from the award-winning Ross Collins, creator of the bestselling There’s a Bear on My Chair.Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it’s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic baubles . . . and, wait a minute, did Mouse just put a MANATEE on the top?! A topsy-turvy tree is definitely THE LAST STRAW and it looks as if Christmas is RUINED. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in time . . . ?

A captivating new gift title featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps!Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What ever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world’s greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary – unless the extraordinary can’t be explained, of course. Then you’ll just have to make up your own mind . . .With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won’t be able to put down.

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora has been invited to a sleepover, which is always fun, but this time it's even more exciting because she will be staying at her mermaid friend's house under the sea!It's so much fun spending time with her watery friends, but while she's there Isadora meets a mermaid called Emerald who doesn't seem to be having such a nice time.In the middle of the night, when everyone else is fast asleep, Emerald finally reveals to Isadora what has been troubling her. Can Isadora help Emerald sort out her problem? It's the beginning of an amazing underwater adventure!Beautiful gift edition with silver sprayed edges and packed with extra activities and things to make and do.

A warm, inspiring picture book biography of author Madeleine L’Engle and the making of A Wrinkle in Time, a household favorite for over sixty years!When Madeleine L'Engle was very small, she marvelled at the stars. They guided her throughout her life, making her feel part of a big and exciting world, even when she felt alone. They made her want to ask big questions―Why are we here? What is my place in the universe?―and let her imagination take flight. Books, too, were like stars―asking questions and proposing answers. Books kept Madeleine company, and soon, she began to write and share her own. But would other people see the wonder she found in the world?Written by Madeleine's granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis and bestselling picture book author Jennifer Adams, A Book, Too, Can Be a Star follows the life of one of the world's greatest creators―and gives children encouragement to lead a creative, inquisitive life.

Bird and Squirrel embark on one last adventure -- and this time, Red and Birdie come along, too!When best friends Bird and Squirrel find a treasure map, adventure calls once again. Squirrel is worried about the dangers ahead, but this time, Red and Birdie aren't going to miss out on the fun.The foursome's path is full of kooky clues, wacky weather, and creepy creatures. What sort of treasure is at the end of their journey? And can Bird work up the courage to tell his best friend something important?Bird & Squirrel All Together is the thrilling, heartfelt finale to James Burks's hilarious and action-packed series.

Fairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!For the first time ever the magic of the Kingdom of Fantasy reaches the streets of New Mouse City!

NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move.With such a welcoming personality and immense talent,