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Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day! Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on the go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode―as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing till the very end … if they can reach it!In Oliver and the Infinite Unknown, Oliver is used to being in his twin sister’s shadow. To everyone else, Monica makes incredible inventions. But to Oliver, she’s just stealing his favorite things for more outrageous experiments. Then one day, when Monica disappears into one of her own mechanisms, it’s Oliver who has to think creatively as he navigates the past…and the future. Solve the puzzles inside to read on and see if Oliver can save his sister from disappearing forever, o

Who will we meet on the farm today? Have fun spotting clues to the delightful animals, then find them hiding under peek-through flaps. Toddlers will love exploring a farm through the day, and learning all about adult and baby animals in this beautifully illustrated, read-aloud board book. The intriguing cover has a cutaway sun to feel, and inside there large flaps with peek-through holes revealing adorable animals.There are lots more exciting things to spot around the farm on every page, from insects and flowers to a big-wheeled tractor and a scarecrow. The playful, rhyming text encourages little ones to guess who's hiding. And when they lift the big flaps, they find cows in the field, a family of goats playing in their pen, pigs and piglets ready for lunch, chickens in the coop, and more!Flip Flap Find! Farm is a captivating picture book to share.A perfect gift for little animal lovers, it will spark a toddler's curiosity, stimulate their imagination, language, and literacy, and build

山丘上的鞦韆，靜靜看著海，也陪伴著主角度過童年、友情、初戀與告別。歲月更迭，朋友離去、四季變換，鞦韆也逐漸老去。《The Swing》透過柔和拼貼與詩意文字，描繪時間如何悄悄改變一切，也讓回憶變得珍貴。這是一本屬於所有年齡的繪本，輕聲訴說著：那些最深刻的時光，會一直留在心裡，不曾遠離。A poetic book about the passage of time. A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the center of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss. “The swing has always been in this place—ever since I can remember,” declares the narrator. “Here we stood together, looking out to sea, waiting for something to change.. . for something new, something exciting.But every day was the same.” But as seasons change and years pass, things do change. Friends come and go, lovers meet and kiss, spring turns to autumn, and the swing set grows creaky with age. All of these changes are gorgeously communicated by Teckentrup’s signature collage paintings that employ soft, radiant colors and simple yet powerful compositions.With its equally compelling text, readers of every age will experience time as a gentle but inescapable force, bring

Jeanie熱愛閱讀，但她從沒想過有一天會「真的」掉進書裡！這回她身陷奇幻故事世界，被龍追趕、踏上尋寶旅程，只因一個不太完美的魔法願望。Willow能從現實中施展魔法救她出來嗎？《Jeanie & Genie》第七集融合閱讀、冒險與魔法，是愛書孩子最能共鳴的一集，圖文並茂，適合剛踏入章節書閱讀的年齡層。In the seventh book of the Jeanie & Genie series, Jeanie gets magically transported into a book. Can her genie best friend help her escape? Bookworm Jeanie loves escaping into books. Before meeting Willow, Jeanie only experienced fantastical things through stories. But now that Jeanie has a best friend who's a genie, there's a lot more magic in her life! Of course, magic and wishes don't always go as planned. That's how Jeanie ends up inside a book--being chased by dragons on a quest for a lost treasure. Will Jeanie be able to get out of the book by herself or can Willow work her magic from afar? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

本書跟隨 Katie 度過充滿變動的新學年。她原以為自己與 Kacey 的友情堅固如同項鍊上的字樣，然而夏令營後的距離感讓她開始懷疑友情是否會改變。面對六年級即將到來的新生活，她對牙套、同儕以及是否能融入產生許多憂慮。她嘗試用反覆的動作讓自己冷靜下來，也悄悄思索：若別人知道她的擔心會不會覺得她很奇怪？本書以平實風格描繪成長過程中難以言說的情緒，展現尋找理解與支持的重要。New grade. New friends. New worries? Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up―just right for fans of Real Friends and Guts!Katie knows there’s stuff that makes her different. She’s homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They’re best friends forever―just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the “forever”? And when Katie gets home, she can’t stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won’t make everything better…but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they f

三位好朋友一起經營人氣史萊姆小店，卻不知道這些黏呼呼的史萊姆其實會悄悄活過來！當店裡的史萊姆一批批被寄出，留下的大家開始擔心自己的命運。勇敢的波莉決定出發尋找真相，想辦法拯救變成殭屍的夥伴們。一本關於友情、冒險與想像力的趣味漫畫，適合喜歡手作和奇想世界的讀者。YouTube Slime Queen Karina Garcia teams up with Kevin Panetta and Niki Smith for a fun, colorful adventure that follows three friends as they run their own slime shop business and the slimes who secretly come alive to help them. Bailey, Sophia, and Jayden run the BSJ slime shop but what the three slime makers don't know is that when they're not around, the slimes come to life! When the creators start shipping slimes off to who-knows-where, the slimes left at the shop start to worry that they're next. Even as Polly tries to convince her friends that everything is fine, Boris, a grumpy green slime, starts taking things into his own hands. Then slimes start disappearing and suddenly the shop is full of zombie slimes.With half the shop zombified and the other half scared silly, Polly has no choice but to go on a quest, along with her friends Max and Karma, to di

Who Me? 系列是由科學家本人和范德比大學 (Vanderbilt University)的合著者一同撰寫。透過科學家們鼓舞人心的的傳記，讓小讀者了解到，科學家都是像我們一樣的普通人，因為對學習和發現新事物的熱愛，一路上努力學習，並為自己創造機會並爭取成為科學家的機會，在了解科學家的成長故事的過程中，讀者除了能從中認識基本的科學概念，也能認識科學家現在所從事的尖端研究。The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies of scientists who young readers will be able to identify with as people like themselves. Written by the scientists themselves and co-authors from Vanderbilt University, the books are designed to help young readers understand that scientists are regular people like themselves who are excited about learning and discovering new things and who decided to work hard in school in order to create for themselves the opportunity to become scientists. As they learn the stories of these scientists, readers will also learn some basic science ideas, that are well-explained and easily understood, and be introduced to the cutting-edge science these scientists are working on today.

Cat Kid Comic ClubLi'l Petey貓及21隻青蛙寶寶們來創作漫畫，看他們在過程中想出甚麼無俚頭的點子，創造出甚麼精彩的故事情節，也一同在不斷嘗試、失敗過後繼續進步努力！Cat Kid Comic Club #2: PerspectivesLi'l Petey貓漫畫小教室再開，這次21隻小青蛙各自都有自己的想法，有人互看不順眼，有人跟手足的看法大不同。究竟他們能不能團結合作、相互尊重呢？幽默爆笑的情節，讓人捧腹大笑的同時又能體會彼此尊重的重要性。Cat Kid Comic Club #3: On PurposeThe comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same?Cat Kid Comic Club 4: CollaborationsThe Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly

這本書帶來一個清晰又緊迫的警告，告訴我們快速發展的科技浪潮如何對全球秩序構成前所未有的風險，以及我們該如何在還有機會時設法控制它們。作者是DeepMind的共同創辦人穆斯塔法·蘇萊曼，這家領先的人工智慧公司如今隸屬於Google。想像一下，只需2萬美元就能買到的DNA合成機，讓任何人都能製造並釋放致命病毒；或是一段無法偵測的深偽影片，讓總統在選舉前夕被誤以為發表種族歧視言論；又或者恐怖分子囤積能自主決定開火時機的武器。這些場景不是科幻，而是我們可能面對的未來。蘇萊曼揭示，科技進步速度之快、風險之廣，正顛覆人類長久以來「以權換安全」的社會契約。如果我們不採取果斷行動，未來可能在技術專制與社會崩潰之間掙扎。《浪潮將至》深入剖析這場科技超浪潮，並提出解決危機的路徑，這是我們時代無法迴避的挑戰！A stark and urgent warning on the unprecedented risks that a wave of fast-developing technologies poses to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance—from a cofounder of the pioneering AI company DeepMindImagine a world in which anyone with a $20,000 desktop DNA synthesizer could develop and unleash a deadly virus. Imagine an undetectable deepfake video of a U.S. president making a racial slur racing across the internet on the eve of an election. Imagine terrorists or paramilitaries stockpiling autonomous weapons designed to make their own decisions about when to engage.As cofounder of DeepMind, the pioneering AI compa

小猩猩Jim Panzee一向只吃他熟悉喜歡的香蕉，當朋友鼓勵他試吃森林中出現的脆甜甜椒時，他立刻回答：「噁心！」即使多次被鼓勵要「試試看」，Jim仍然抗拒。然而，當有一份特別的、美味的點心出現時，Jim終於願意嘗試，並發現自己喜歡這新口味...延續Grumpy Monkey系列的幽默與溫馨，幫助孩子克服挑食的難題，讓他們勇於嘗試新事物。This original story tackles a common toddler issue as the bestselling character Grumpy Monkey finds out that it’s okay to try something new.Jim Panzee gives the same answer whenever he is offered something unfamiliar to eat—YUCK! He gives that same answer when he’s encouraged to “just try it.” But when picky eater Jim is offered a snack that promises to be sweet and tasty, he just might give in—and discover that he likes it! Here’s a story for all those toddlers whose all-purpose response to any new food is “Yuck.” Suzanne and Max Lang, experts in all things Grumpy Monkey, present a funny book that just might help win over the pickiest of picky eaters.Series Overview:SERIES DESCRIPTION: The Grumpy Monkey books were created by Suzanne and Max Lang to promote emotional literacy. Filled with fun stories and silly illustra

★親子伴讀推薦 ★尋找內心初衷的快樂Maurice是一位音樂家，也是一位在法國的街頭藝人，他總是在街頭彈著迷人的弦律，不只是得到眾人的掌聲，小罐子裡也裝滿了因為一整天充實又忙碌而得到的打賞。不過他並不覺得辛苦，反而讓他覺得開心幸福，不管是去買東西、或是看到熟悉的面孔，都會很熱情的用簡單的法語和英文跟大家打招呼，過著謙遜，受到大家喜愛的生活。而他努力的最大原因，就是為了他家裡的許多小鳥夥伴，牠們的歌聲，可說是Maurice最大的靈感來源。不過日子久了，人們也慢慢遺忘了Maurice的音樂，罐子裡不再像過去有滿滿的錢幣，Maurice彈不出美妙的音樂，甚至連熟悉的陌生人都覺得Maurice不像以前那樣熱情，似乎哪裡不太對勁。也因此Maurice下了一個決定.....The winning personality of Corduroy meets the fable-like storytelling of Extra Yarn in this uplifting story about a dog and his music amidst a changing Paris.Meet Maurice: a gifted canine who was born to share his songs with the world. Whether selling out the Palais Garnier or delighting Parisian pedestrians, music is Maurice's love language. But time and things change, and when the world stops paying attention, those notes fall flat. . . .This transcendent journey of one busking dog, who combines the power of inner strength and the gift of friendship to arrive at true self-discovery, is sure to inspire young dreamers and lift all souls in a stirring celebr

內容簡介:學會使用ESP32開發無線物聯網專題所需的各種開發知識 使用ESP32開發板來開發各種物聯網專案可完整涵蓋感測器到雲端平台之間的安全資料通訊技術，有助於您使用EPS32系統單晶片來開發各種產品級的物聯網解決方案。您將學會如何使用各種類型的序列通訊協定來介接不同的感測器與致動器，藉此將ESP32應用於物聯網(Internet of Things, IoT)專案中。 本書會說明為何某些專案需要對終端使用者的立即性輸出，也會透過範例來驅動各種顯示模組來介紹不同的顯示技術。本書特色在於透過專門章節搭配實作範例來說明數位安全性。在學習過程中，您會理解藍牙低功耗(BLE)與BLE網格網路，並製作一個完整的智慧家庭專案，其中的所有節點都可透過 BLE網格網路來通訊。後續章節則示範為何物聯網應用大多時候都會需要雲端連線能力以及允許智慧型裝置的遠端存取。您也會知道整合各款雲端平台與第三方服務如何能為終端使用者開啟了無限的可能性，例如大數據分析以及預防性維修好將成本最小化。 本書告訴你使用ESP32開發無線物聯網專題所需的各種開發技能，並製作直擊核心且高效率的安全性方案來滿足專題需求。 本書精彩內容： ．探索進階使用情境，例如UART通訊、聲音與相機功能、低功耗情境以及透過RTOS進行排程 ．在專案中整合不同類型的顯示模組來滿足對使用者的立即性輸出 ．連接Wi-Fi與藍牙進行本地端網路通訊 ．透過不同的物聯網訊息通訊協定來連接各種雲端平台 ．將ESP32整合語音助理與IFTTT等第三方服務 ．探索用於實作產品等級之物聯網安全功能的各種最佳方式

◎米亞有記憶以來，幾乎所有令她記憶深刻的精彩歡樂時光好像都有妹妹艾瑪在場。 ◎現今16歲的米亞決定將與艾瑪最美好的童年記錄成一篇篇故事，並成為一本紀念冊。 ◎沒有人生勵志與格言，其實我們需要的，就是那麼一點簡單的童心。 《米亞與艾瑪》講述了一對相差兩歲的姐妹溫馨又好笑的日常。 姐姐米亞性格成熟内斂，是一個心底藏著許多事情的大姐姐。 米亞最喜歡穿小花裙子以及任何帶有亮片的東西。 妹妹艾瑪古靈精怪，年紀雖然不大但總是有著許多奇奇怪怪的點子， 一顆小腦袋裡不知道裝了多少古怪的想法，你永遠都猜不到她到底在想些什麽！ 就是這樣一對從頭到脚一點也不一樣的姐妹，讓平凡的生活充滿了歡樂的色彩！ 她們吵架，和好，一起冒險，又常常一起做出一些讓媽媽頭大的事情， 但這不妨礙她們始終是彼此最好的朋友。 翻開這本書來跟米亞和艾瑪一起度過一個快樂的童年吧！ “Mia and Emma” is a collection of stories of Mia who is the older sister, and Emma who is the younger. Mia is quiet and thoughtful, and prefers dresses with flowers on them, and anything and everything sparkly. While Emma is mom and dad’s biggest headache. Emma has the weirdest ideas and the most bizarre thoughts; you can never guess what Emma is up to next! Just like that, two very different sisters. They fight, make up, go on adventures together, and do silly things that give mum headaches. But no matter what, Mia and Emma remain each other’s forever best friend.

From the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner. Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won’t tell you about.Bursting with humorous illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history – but not as you know it!

Sam好喜歡大大的向日葵，他決定試著自己種。細心澆灌，再耐心等待，種子到底會不會發芽呢…？以童趣鮮豔的畫風，搭配有趣的操作頁面，讓小讀者認識植物的生長過程，並學會與美好自然和諧共處。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

It’s Kind of a Funny StorymeetsTurtles All the Way Downin this harrowing yet hopeful account of a teen living with Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder while contemplating his own mortality.Ten: three little letters, one ordinary number. For Troy Hayes, a 16-year-old suffering from Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, the number ten dictates his life, forcing him to do everything by its exacting rhythm. Fed up with the humiliation, loneliness, and physical pain, Troy creates a list of ten things to do by the tenth anniversary of his diagnosis—culminating in suicide. But the process of working his way through the list changes Troy. He becomes friends with Khory, who unwittingly helps Troy cross off items on his list, even as she shows him that life may have more possibilities than he imagined.

Young artists will love exploring the world of art with this entertaining book. Packed with fun facts, puzzles and things to spot, as well as plenty of drawing and colouring activities, each page intr

Join all your favourite CoComelon friends in this fantastically festive Advent Calendar!JJ, Yoyo, TomTom, and the CoComelon gang are gearing up for the holiday season! Join them for 24 days of festive-fun in this advent calendar that is filled with things to do, including:- Songs- Stories- Colouring- Learning- and much more!

Learn through play with TinkerActive Early Skills Workbooks―an exciting expansion of the groundbreaking TinkerActive workbook series, with format innovations perfect for learners ages 3 and up!TinkerActive Early Skills workbooks are curriculum-based hands-on fun, perfect for your littlest learners! Each Early Skills workbook is:Created with AWARD-WINNING TEACHERSPacked with STEM ACTIVITIESFilled with TINKERING, CRAFTING, & ENGINEERING projectsLoaded with STICKERS and a FOLD-OUT REWARD POSTERComplete with a WRITE-AND-WIPE game board and activities, so kids can PRACTICE AND PLAY AGAIN AND AGAIN.And even includes EASY AND PRACTICAL TIPS on how to engage your little tinkerer in learning.For ages 3 and up, this workbook covers: Same & Different, Living Things, Plant & Animal Life, Habitats, Life Cycles, Human Body, The Earth, The Sky, Weather & Seasons

Explore our wonderful world in this big book of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations. Help your child learn all about the world with My First Encyclopedia by Priddy Books.Priddy Learning: My First Encyclopedia will provide hours of fun reading for curious children. It is divided into eight subject chapters: Earth, Living World, Animals, History, Science, Things That Go, Human Body and People & Culture. Approved by subject specialists, every page is packed full of interesting information written in accessible language for children. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic.

Emotions and learning how to handle them are an important part of a child’s social emotional development. Guess the Emotions invites young readers to see how the characters on each page react to feeling a certain emotion. Each full-page spread introduces a different emotion, such as feel scared because of thunder; feeling angry because a child had a toy taken away; what we look like when we feel sad; things that make us happy; and advice on how to handle different emotions. Each spread contains 7 flaps with the answer hidden beneath. Children will love to open and explore the 35 flaps throughout the book. With adorable, full-color illustrations throughout, Guess the Emotions is the perfect interactive book to introduce young children to the complex topic of emotions.

Good things happen when you stand up for yourself! Petronius is the funniest clown in the world, but he's tired of being told what to do by the ringmaster. The animals are tired of being bossed around too. So, Petronius and his friends--Theodore the donkey, Ferdinand the horse, Gustav the lion, Luise the giraffe, and Otto the dog--leave the circus. With a little patience and creativity, the friends realize just what it would take to make them happy. They may not have a big top, but Petronius can tell his wonderful stories, the dog can run free without his collar, and the horse can nap through the waltz if he's getting sleepy. And soon the band of friends perform the show they've always dreamed of doing. This picture book classic from 1961 has been newly illustrated by award winner Torben Kuhlmann for a whole new generation to enjoy.

Imagine if you could have an adventure in the jungle. What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own jungle-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story.The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things to choose from, including: Searching for a fire-breathing snakeTaking a fairy queen along on the adventureTravelling through a ruined cityBefriending an enormous gorillaFacing a grouchy jungle ogrePacking some spare underpants Once you've finished, turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page? Let's Tell a Story is a series of books designed to help you dream up your very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to deciding on how the stor

She’s got his back.Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindgerten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she’s an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker.He’s got her heart.Jack Stapleton’s a household name—captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, famous for, among other things, rising out of the waves in all manner of clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity. But a few years back, in the wake of a family tragedy, he dropped from the public eye and went off the grid.They’ve got a secret.When Jack’s mom gets sick, he comes home to the family’s Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn’t want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah—against her will and her better judgment—finds herself pretending to be Jack’s girlfriend as a cov

Zoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world! Learn how the Romans lived - from the seven hills to the Colosseum and beyond. Using the free magnifying glass, seek out incredible facts about ancient Rome in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot. Children will love discovering a typical Roman market, meeting fearsome gladiators and seeing what a temple, school and villa were like, with authentic detail and cutaway scenes.The artwork bursts with hidden detail and bustles with action, and detailed factual text will tell you everything you need to know about the different areas of Roman life. Sections Include:The Emperor and Senate, The Roman Army and Navy, Marriage and the Roman Family, Romans at Home, Chariot Races and Gladiators, ... and many more! From David Long, the author behind Pirates Magnified, Egypt Magnified, Castles Magnified and Anci

Romans Magnified encourages you to grab your magnifying glass and dive into the sights and sounds of ancient Rome in 16 fascinating search-and-find puzzles, packed with over 200 things to spot. Zoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world!Learn how the Romans lived – from the seven hills to the Colosseum and beyond. Using the free magnifying glass, seek out incredible facts about ancient Rome in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot.Children will love discovering a typical Roman market, meeting fearsome gladiators, and seeing what a temple, school, and villa were like, with authentic detail and cutaway scenes. The artwork bursts with hidden detail and bustles with action, and detailed factual text will tell you everything you need to know about the different areas of Roman life.Sections Include:The Emperor and Senate, The Roman Army and Navy,

Delve into the mind of Critical Role's most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien's early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein. Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand. When Lucien is on a job in the frozen wastelands of Eiselcross with his fellow mercenaries, a rough-and-tumble crew called the Tombtakers, fate leads him to a mysterious journal in the ruins of an ancient city. The book speaks of the Somnovem, nine beings who can grant Lucien power beyond imagining--if he is able to find them and free them from captivity. Intrigued by this opportunity, Lucien pores over the journal--but the more he reads, the stranger things become. The nine whisper to him in dreams and waking visions. Time slips away, along with

Who's hiding behind the bath-time bubbles, behind a bedtime book or snuggled under a cosy duvet? Play peek-a-boo with Puppy, Hippo, Mouse and other sleepy animals as they get ready for bed. With large flaps that even little fingers will be able to lift, this delightful book is packed full of lots of colourful things to spot.

Explore Philadelphia with a fun Little Golden Book guidebook written specifically for the youngest tourists and residents.Get ready to explore Philadelphia with Franklin the Groundhog as your guide! This Little Golden Book highlights major attractions of the City of Brotherly Love, including Independence Hall, Penn’s Landing, the Franklin Institute, and the Liberty Bell. Plus there are great suggestions of things to do such as eat a cheesesteak and climb the “Rocky” steps! Perfect for families with young kids visiting Philadelphia, as well as residents who wish to discover more of their hometown.

A hilariously bossy picture book about counting that children will love to outsmart!You know how to count, right? GREAT! There are LOADS of fun things to count in this book. Whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids . .. There's just rule. You must ONLY ever count to ONE.So don't even about THINK bigger numbers. OK?! Get ready to show off your skills in this fun new counting book! But all is not as it seems . .. is this book really only about counting to 'ONE'? Because there are SO MANY fun things that you could count. But - wait - maybe there's a way to outsmart the book .. . and count all the way up to 100!A fun and interactive read-aloud experience, perfect for fans of B J Novak's international bestseller The Book With No Pictures.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A bold, beautiful board book about all the fun you can have with a stick – published in collaboration with the National Trust.A boy and his dog set off to play together one sunny day, taking nothing with them but a good, useful stick . . . There are SO many things you can do with a stick. You can balance with it, swish it, float it down a stream, draw pictures in the sand and it will even help you make new friends! All it takes is a child’s zest for life and a bit of creativity.With charming illustrations and a countryside setting, this adorable book celebrates imagination, nature and creative play.

Use this keepsake scrapbook and journal to chronicle your favorite memories of each school yearfrom kindergarten through 12th grade.Record your favorite school memories, from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Each section of this guided journal and scrapbook has prompts for chronicling key moments of each school year, what you learned in your classes, and the things you are looking forward to doing with your friends. This keepsake also includes a removable ';First Day of School' milestone card, a dry-erase pen, and a die-cut cover into which you can insert photos from each school year.

#1 New York Times bestselling authors Preston & Child continue with the wildly popular series featuring archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. Lucas Tappan, a wealthy and eccentric billionaire and founder of Icarus Space Systems, approaches the Santa Fe Archaeological Institute with an outlandish proposal―to finance a careful, scientific excavation of the Roswell Incident site, where a UFO is alleged to have crashed in 1947. A skeptical Nora Kelly, to her great annoyance, is tasked with the job. Nora's excavation immediately uncovers two murder victims buried at the site, faces and hands obliterated with acid to erase their identities. Special Agent Corrie Swanson is assigned to the case. As Nora’s excavation proceeds, uncovering things both bizarre and seemingly inexplicable, Corrie’s homicide investigation throws open a Pandora's box of espionage and violence, uncovering bloody traces of a powerful force that will stop at nothing to protect its secrets―and that th

Learn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The Not Bad Animals.Someone that's always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do. You know, like picking ticks off your back, letting you know when a lion is about to make you its dinner, and helping you hunt down some tasty prey. The animal kingdom is full of odd couples that prove that sometimes it's better to be together Like the rhino and the African Oxpecker, the coyote and the badger, and the crocodile and the plover bird.Uncover some unlikely friendships from the world of animals and discover how creatures get through every day with a little help from their friends. This book is full of funny facts about animals and symbiotic relationships for children to explore.

Being alone can be tough, especially in the darkness of space. Earth is an affectionate planet who is looking for a friend. She's delighted when she spots Sun, but Sun is quick to reject her offer of friendship. 'I can't be friends with a planet like you, for I am a star and you are too new.' As Earth searches the solar system, she's met with a similar response from the other planets - Mercury only likes friends who are dry, Mars only makes friends with those who are red, and Jupiter only has time for big friends. When something fiery, red and menacing comes hurtling towards her, she fears the worst ... but could it be a sign that something wonderful is about to happen? Alone is an endearing story about how sometimes our worst moments can lead to the best things in life. Perfect for ages 3 and up.

Agatha Christie Poirot Series 7 Books Collection Box Set:Murder on the Orient Express:Agatha Christie’s most famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.After the Funeral:There are certain things that are best left unsaid. Though tragedy had touched the life of the wealthy Richard Abernethie, his sudden death seemed pretty unremarkable for a man of his age.The Murder of Roger Ackroyd:Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose.Cat Among the Pigeons:Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of the unpopular games mistress – shot through the heart fro

There's sabotage on the school trip, in the seventh hilarious case in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!It's finally time for our Year 6 residential trip, and we're off to the beach! I can't wait for three days having fun with my friends, learning about animal habitats and being free from grown-ups. We might even win a prize for our project!Except, Granny Jas has turned up as a surprise chaperone, and she won't stop showing everyone my embarrassing baby photos. And now someone is messing with our habitat project - breaking things and dumping litter on the beach.Someone needs to stop them, before they ruin all our hard work. Looks like a case for me, Anisha, accidental eco-detective!Praise for the Anisha, Accidental Detective series:Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and of the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for ChildrenShortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award, the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award"DELIGHTFUL

From bestselling author Jessica Goodman comes a twisty new thriller about three best friends, one elite summer camp, and the dark secrets that lead to a body in the lake.Camp Alpine Lake is the only place where Goldie Easton feels at home. As the daughter of the camp nurse and shop instructor, plus the honorary granddaughter of the camp’s owners, she’s always had a special connection to Alpine Lake, even before she was old enough to attend. Now she’s back as a counselor, desperate for summer to start and her camp friends to arrive. Because with the dark secret she’s been keeping, she’s more in need of the comfort of home than ever.But with everything she’s been holding back from her best friends, Ava and Imogen, things might not be as simple as she’d hoped―and Goldie’s not the only person at camp who has been lying. When a local boy turns up dead in the lake, she knows that his death couldn’t have been an accident. She also knows that Ava went down to the lake that night. But Ava’s her

Acceptance, understanding, and hope shine through in this heartfelt coming of age story by Eleven and Holding author Mary Penney, perfect for fans of Lindsey Stoddard and Lisa Graff.After a lifetime of being homeschooled, Ham Hudson is hoping that a new year in a new school will help make him a whole new Ham. Instead, he's saddled with an archnemesis to avoid, a confusing and exhausting social sphere to navigate, and a whole host of insecurities to add to his old ones.But then Ham meets Micah. Sympathetic and effortlessly cool, Micah quickly becomes a lifeline in a strange world. Ham wants Micah to think he belongs--to want him around as much as Ham wants to be around him.The more that Ham tries to fit in, the less he recognizes himself. When things start to unravel, Ham has to decide--is fitting in worth changing who he wants to be?