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A girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants.A girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Now, readers can celebrate the importance of both inclusivity and accessibility in this new companion that is full of new friends to love.

管風琴以其迷人且震撼的聲響，被譽為「樂器之王」！這台坐落於衛武營國家藝術文化中心的管風琴，不但是亞洲最大，而且極為獨特。它擁有多少支音管？一位管風琴演奏家如何能獨自駕馭這麼龐大的樂器？它是在哪裡，又是如何建造的？本書將透過許多生動又訊息豐富的圖片，來為你解答這些疑問，並帶你深入探索管風琴的奇妙世界！獻給所有想要探索管風琴祕密的孩子和家長們。◆本書與衛武營國家藝術文化中心合作出版，為《打開管風琴的祕密》修訂改版書。The pipe organ is truly the King of Instruments with its fascinating and powerful sound. The organ in the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) is the biggest in Asia and is very special. How many pipes does it have, how can one man play such a big instrument alone, where and how was it built? All of this and much more will be explained in this book accompanied with many colourful and informative pictures.For all children and parents who would like to discover the secrets of the pipe organ.

本書帶領孩子進入充滿魔法與創意的 Sticker Dolly Dressing 世界，一起倒數迎接聖誕節。日曆中藏有24本迷你書——包含12本奇幻故事書與12本活動書，主題涵蓋仙子、美人魚、獨角獸等角色，並搭配著色、貼紙與解謎遊戲。內容兼具想像與手作樂趣，每天都有新驚喜，是結合閱讀與創作的節慶禮物。亮點：・24本迷你書藏於倒數月曆中。・奇幻角色與貼紙活動兼有。・激發創意與專注力，適合5歲以上兒童。看開箱影片https://youtu.be/FfDXGgQvvHU?si=rxB4ISEdGrS2wMa2Count down to Christmas with the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Open each window in this magical advent calendar to discover a story or activity book hidden behind it. There are 12 magical Sticker Dolly Story books featuring fairies, mermaids and unicorns, and 12 little activity books, including drawing, doodling, puzzles and three sticker books.- A festive countdown packed with creativity, storytelling, and imagination- Discover 24 mini books, one hidden behind each window- A perfect gift for the advent season- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal fo

A classic Farmyard Tales lift-the-flap Christmas book, with a fold-out advent calendar at the front and back.Join Poppy and Sam on Appletree Farm as they get ready for Christmas day. There are flaps to lift on every page of the story, as well as windows to open on the fold-out advent calendar at the front and back of the book.A perfect gift to count down to Christmas in the company of Poppy, Sam and their animal friends!

Discover incredible facts and unbelievable real-life stories about our mysterious feline friends in this illustrated guide to cats. From being worshipped by the ancient Egyptians to becoming beloved household pets around the world, cats have long occupied a special place in our hearts. In A World of Cats, you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating animals: Learn how to better understand your cat, with a guide to cat body language and what it means Discover ancient cat ancestors from millions of years ago, and famous cats from history Find out what cats really think about us, and how clever they actually are This is the ideal book for all cat lovers who want to learn all about their favourite animal.

準備好衛生紙了嗎？一本讓大人和小孩都感動落淚的溫暖繪本來了！你家裡也有一個佔據你所有玩樂時光、陪你一起探險的毛茸茸小夥伴嗎？梅（Mae）和她的貓咪老虎（Tiger）就是這樣一對「叢林女王」的組合！她們一起在想像中的叢林追逐、奔跑，是彼此最棒的朋友 。但當老虎漸漸變老，最後離開了梅，梅的世界瞬間崩塌，充滿了憤怒和悲傷。這本書最棒的地方在於，它沒有迴避孩子面對失去的真實情緒 。這是一個「深刻感人、充滿希望又令人安心」的故事，它溫柔地陪伴著孩子（當然也包括大人！）走過失去寵物的傷痛 。書中色彩豐富又溫柔的插畫，完美地呈現了梅的心情轉變 。故事不僅僅是悲傷，更重要的是，它展示了愛的力量如何幫助我們療癒。梅漸漸發現，老虎並沒有真的消失，而是活在她的記憶、畫作和那片充滿愛的叢林裡 。更有書評提到，書末還貼心地提供了如何支持孩子面對寵物離世的實用建議，讓這本書不僅僅是故事，更是一本極具同理心的工具書 。如果你正在尋找一本能幫助孩子理解「告別」與「愛」的繪本，這本《Tiger's Last Roar》絕對是首選。它以溫柔細膩地方式，處理了關於生死的主題，並提醒我們，愛永遠不會真正消失 。A beautifully lyrical story about grief, the loss of a pet and the unbreakable bond between child and furry friend. From debut picture book author, Harriet Howe, and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlistee and Carnegie Medal for Illustration nominee illustrator, Katie Cottle.After a whole day of exploring with Tiger, Mae loved drawing with Tiger and telling stories with Tiger.Always with Tiger. Tiger and Mae. Queens of the Jungle.Tiger and Mae do everything together, the very best of friends. But

Filled with simple, black-and-white images including a pumpkin patch, mice carving pumpkins and some friendly Halloween jack-o-lanterns. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

The Rising Volt Tacklers are on an amazing adventure to find the Six Hero Pokémon! Ready to tag along? Let’s go!Liko and her friends have found another member of the Six Hero Pokémon, Lapras! As they are getting ready to fly away on their next adventure, Roy spots the black Rayquaza soaring above them! Will the black Rayquaza agree to join them on their adventures? Or will a battle with Explorer Amethio cause trouble?The Pokémon Young Readers are the perfect starter books to help new readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary, develop reading comprehension skills with the Paldea Pokémon pals by their side.Based on the exciting episode ‘Roar of the Black Rayquaza’, from Pokémon Horizons: The Series.Catch and collect our other exciting Pokémon Young Reader books, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series:Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Fuecoco [9780008743154]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thi

Build your very own LEGO® miniature pets with this adorable build and craft set. Included inside are 65 LEGO pieces plus all the instructions you need to build your own cat, bunny and bird models. The fun, colourful Pet Adoption Book includes lots of fun craft and play ideas for you to try at home with your lovable new pets.Also inside are six paper craft sheets that you can use to create homes, toys and other cool accessories for your pets. Plus, there are two sticker sheets so that you can use to decorate your paw-some new crafts. You’ll be having fur-rific adventures in no time!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2025 The LEGO Group.

聖誕節將至，小女孩決定親自包辦所有準備工作，堅持「我自己可以！」但從烘焙到佈置，一切並不如想像順利。當她忙得焦頭爛額、手忙腳亂時，才發現原來請求幫助並不可怕。《I Really Want》系列一貫的幽默與節奏感，讓孩子在笑聲中學會分工與合作。這是一則關於成長、理解與聖誕喜悅的暖心故事。From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted duo, Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, comes a Christmas caper with the beloved heroine of the I Really Want series. It's Christmas time again! Hooray!But when I hear my parents say,"There's just SO much to do!" each day,I shout, "Don't fret, I'll help!"They both protest, but I insistI'm well prepared and have a listof things to sort so nothing's missed. I don't need ANY help!Christmas may be the best time of year, but there's SO MUCH to do.This is what one little girl discovers when she tries to help her parents by doing EVERYTHING herself - with chaotic consequences! Will she get everything done before the big day? And what will she do if a special visitor really needs her help?This bouncy, rhyming tale makes the perfect story for the build-up to Christmas with themes of self-confidence, teamw

CAN YOU CATCH THE TRAITOR BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE? STEP INSIDE THE ICONIC WORLD OF THE TRAITORS AND PUT YOUR INNER-DETECTIVE TO THE TEST WITH THIS ESSENTIAL, BESTSELLING SEARCH-AND-FIND BOOK.Replicating the addictive gameplay of The Traitors, with a brand-new narrative to solvePacked with tricky searches, puzzles, games and clues to spot on every pageSharpen your search skills, or share and play the book with friends and familyWelcome back to the most iconic and talked-about reality show on the planet. Based on the global TV phenomenon The Traitors, this thrilling search-and-find adventure invites you to play The Traitors, by uncovering hidden clues and finding the cloaked betrayers lurking in plain sight. Perfect for fans of the TV show and puzzle lovers alike, this immersive book will test your observational skills and challenge your inner detective. Filled with drama, suspense and iconic moments, Search and Find: The Traitors is a must-have for any superfan or truth-seeker.LOOK OUT FOR

本書是 Bizzy Bear 系列中專為幼兒設計的互動硬頁書。孩子可以陪伴 Bizzy Bear 化身火車司機，一起出發前往 Bizzy Town。書本附有四個可推動的車輪，能直接在地板上滑動，讓小讀者不只讀故事，也能實際「開車」。搭配簡單的韻律文字與每頁的提問設計，增添親子共讀時的互動性。這樣的安排既能吸引注意力，也能幫助幼兒透過遊戲體驗培養語言與觀察力。Join Bizzy Bear as the train driver in this chunky board book with 4 moving wheels!All aboard! Today Bizzy Bear is the train driver, and he needs your help! Read, play and push this interactive book along the floor to follow Bizzy Bear through the story as he drives the train through Bizzy Town. Where do you think the passengers are going today? With gentle rhyming text throughout and a fun question on every spread - this book is perfect for babies and toddlers who love things that go and are always on the move!

★ 40個「看起來像魔法」的科學實驗，讓孩子在家變身小小巫師！★ 《Ology》暢銷系列創作者 A.J. Wood 打造的奇幻科學實驗書★ 翻頁機關＋小冊子設計，每一頁都藏著驚喜探索★ 用廚房材料做出彩色藥水、結晶糖果與神奇冰淇淋結合奇幻魔法與真實科學，收錄40個簡單又充滿驚喜的實驗，讓孩子在家就能探索化學與自然的奧秘。透過翻頁機關、小冊子與互動活動，小小讀者將在魔法學院的故事情境中動手實驗，從水、空氣到能量與結晶，一步步發現科學的神奇魅力，最後獲得屬於自己的見習巫師證書。The Wizard's Guides to Magical Experimentssparks wonder and curiosity with 40 engaging real-life science experiments for wizards-in-training to try at home.The Wizard's Guides to Magical Experimentssparks wonder and curiosity with 40 engaging real-life science experiments for wizards-in-training to try at home.Welcome to the Touchwood Academy of Magical Thinking, where magical abilities are a must.Kids will discover the thrill ofthe real-life magic ofchemistry with hands-on experiments from the creator of the bestselling Ology books, A.J. Wood. As a "First Class Wizard," Wood guides wizards-in-training through dozens of magic tricks and spells that are actually wow-inducing age-appropriate science experiments.Mini-booklets and fold-out activities on e

The 52-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The fourth bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers.Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys! It used to be 13, then 26, then 39, but they keep expanding!This time, there's a new watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve: where is Mr Big Nose?!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

這本官方授權的《Sylvanian Families: Cosy Friends Colouring Book》帶來40多幅全新插圖，展現森林家族的可愛角色與溫暖場景。從廚房烘焙到星空下的營火夜，從冬日溜冰到日常休閒，內容多樣又充滿細節。插圖線條粗細分明，適合各程度的著色愛好者。高解析度印刷呈現清晰畫面，不論是兒童、初學者或是成人，都能在著色中獲得紓壓與樂趣。這本書既能成為親子共享的活動，也適合作為療癒系小禮物。A bold and simple colouring book featuring adorable characters from the world of Sylvanian Families.Relax and enjoy the charming world of Sylvanian Families with this adorable colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Sylvanian Families: Cosy Friends Colouring Book is perfect for stress relief and mindful moments, and fun for all ages!From baking to stargazing, cosy campfires to ice skating, experience the cosy season with all your favourite characters in this super cute colouring book. Featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!Simple, bold images, perfect for all agesConvenient 8.5 x 8.5 inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrationsA variety of designs for beginners an

Get ready for bed in this big board format with three games to play on every page!Pip and Posy are going to bed. They need to have a snack, brush their teeth and have a wash before it's time to read a bedtime story. This chunky board book is the perfect way to make the bedtime routine fun, with 36 sliders and three games to play but none of the mess of a card game!Designed to aid a chil'd's memory and language development, with simple labels to build vocabulary and lots of things to spot.Other titles to collect: The Super Seasons

Get ready for a magical bedtime train ride in this soothing story that helps children settle down to sleep.Perfect for fans of the “Ten Minutes” to Bed series, There’s a Bear in Your Book and Goodnight Moon.Join the adventures of these adorable baby animals as they ride the Night-Time Train and get ready for bed, stopping at some magical places along the way.At Pyjamaville, helpful birds will find the comfiest clothes,At Toothbrush Town, a friendly octopus is waiting to brush everyone’s teeth!Then let’s curl up with a story at Library Land before the last stop of all . . . Starlight Skies, where your bed in the clouds awaits.Reading this lyrical rhyming story to a child is a wonderful way to help them wind down, ready for sleep.Children will fall in love with Margarita Kukhtina’s captivating artwork, and will enjoy spotting some familiar fairy tale characters along the way!“Irresistible” – The Sunday Times on The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever, also by Louise Fitzgerald, illustrated by Ka

A cute and spooky Halloween adventure, with felt flaps to lift and a surprise mirror ending.An adorably spooky animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at Halloween!Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the spookiest little person ever - will it be cat going trick-or-treating, or mouse in the pumpkin patch? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Spooky? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very spooky little person.Look out for more soft flaps books: Who's Sleepy?, Who's Happy?, Who's Cute? and Who's Amazing?

本書由瑞典插畫家 Ingela P Arrhenius 設計，以立體場景呈現精美的紙上娃娃屋。收合起來是一本輕巧的書，展開後便成為可站立的立體空間，孩子能在廚房、浴室、客廳和臥室的場景中自由佈置，享受操作與探索的樂趣。書中包含可站立的角色紙偶、可組裝的家具紙板零件，以及彩色貼紙，孩子能依照自己的想法打造專屬的小屋。結構堅固、收納便利，全部配件都能放入書中的小抽屜，外出也能攜帶。展開即可變成立體娃娃屋內含角色紙偶、紙板與貼紙可自由佈置四個場景，玩法多樣配件全數可收納於抽屜，方便攜帶與保存This fantastic fold-out book effortlessly transforms into a stylish 3D doll’s house that children can explore and play with!There are stand-up characters to bring to life, pieces of press-out furniture to build and colourful stickers to decorate the house with. You can make the kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom your own and then enjoy hours of play in your customised doll’s house.Fold-out + Play Doll’s House is perfect for playtime on-the-go or for those with limited space, as all the press-out pieces can be stored away in the sturdy drawer attached so you are ready for play wherever you go!

Lift the flaps to discover all your favourite characters in this chunky board book based on bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom - with an eye-catching neon cover and a surprise pop-up ending!Meet the witch, the cat and all their animal friends in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, Room on the Broom - with flaps to lift, an eye-catching neon cover and a surprise pop-up ending, it's the perfect gift for toddlers!Who will help the witch find her missing hat, bow and wand? Lift the flaps to find out, then turn the page to discover the magical pop-up ending as they all fly away on a truly magnificent broom – whoosh!With a short, simple text based on the original story, Room on the Broom: A Lift-the-Flap Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

Fall in love with Lynn Painter, the global no. 1 bestselling author, with the ultimate rom-com collection: a four book set of her smash-hit love stories, Better Than the Movies, Betting on You, The Do-Over, Nothing Like the Movies. Better than the Movies: Discover the romance everyone's been talking about, with millions of copies sold worldwide.Wes has been irritating Liz since they were kids. But as senior year begins and the two are thrown into a scheme to win the guy of Liz's dreams, maybe the boy-next-door is the movie romance she always dreamed of? Nothing Like the Movies: For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to college together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended.Will his plan to win to scheme like a rom-com hero and break out the big gestures be his second chance at happily ever after? Betting on You: The first time Bailey meets Charlie, he is the worst. A few years later, she's working with her

Peppa and her friends get ready for Halloween with pumpkins, costumes and spooky stories! With puzzles and games and two pages of stickers, this book is perfect for keeping little ones busy. There are

Jane Austen's classic novel about heartbreak and second chances, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line. Eight years ago, Anne Elliot followed the advice of Lady Russell, her only true friend, and broke off her engagement to the dashing young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. When Anne and the now wealthy Captain Wentworth cross paths years later, it is clear that he has neither forgotten--nor forgiven--their past. Can true love survive heartbreak? Who should we listen to in matters of the heart? Filled with Jane Austen's trademark wit, Persuasion is both a delightful romantic comedy and a surprisingly subversive exploration of our need to persuade, and be persuaded by, others.

Sometimes you have to find the good news, as Judy Moody discovers when she creates her own newspaper--featured as a bonus at the end of the book! Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Mr. Todd has Class 3T looking for the Five Ws in the day's newspaper, but all Judy can see is how much bad news is out there. Global warming! Endangered sea turtles with straws stuck in their noses! The good news is that Judy is taking all the bad news as a call to action. She gets out her notebook, clicks her six-year pen, transforms into a Kid Reporter, and goes in search of happier stories. Rare bird sighting in Virginia Beach! Escaped bearded dragon found! Plastic straws banned at Virginia Dare School! There's even a scoop that Judy overhears while ordering a scoop at Screamin' Mimi's--about someone who's found a real-live buried treasure! Kids intrigued by the Sunny-Side-Up News that Judy and her friends create--with fun stories, a word search, a recipe, and more--may be inspired to put together their own second

Celebrate the holidays with this collection of Christmas classics, including A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and a collection of holiday short stories--together in one paperback boxed set! Celebrate the season with this collection of popular holiday stories from Christmases past. This set includes E. T. A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker, the story of a girl's Christmas gift coming to life and battling the sinister mouse king, which later inspired Tchaikovsky's popular holiday ballet. Next is A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens's renowned novella about the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge being confronted with his greed and learning the meaning of Christmas. Rounding out the set is The Twelve Classics of Christmas, a collection of twelve holiday short stories. From favorites like Clement C. Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" to lesser-known tales from beloved authors like Louisa May Alcott, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the Brothers Grimm, this anthology is

The third book in the “spellbinding” (Kirkus Reviews) Ravenfall series follows Anna and Colin, two kids with supernatural powers, into the magical town of Witchwood, where local witches have gone missing—and Anna might be next.Everything is changing at Ravenfall, the magical inn that best friends Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce call home. The leaves are turning golden, the air is as crisp as a harvest apple, and Anna’s older twin sisters are leaving for college… but at least Anna and Colin have finally reunited after a summer apart, just in time for a new magical mission.When their mission is interrupted by a mysterious attack that forces them to seek shelter, Anna and Colin head to Witchwood, a spooky lakeside town where magic doesn’t have to be hidden. Anna is excited to reunite with her aunt and cousin, who she hopes might teach her more about Jewish magic—except her cousin seems tohateher. Especially once Anna realizes that she’s a witch, just like them.But rude cousins are the lea

本書《Holes in My Underwear》出自《New York Times》暢銷作家、同時也是中學教師的 Matt Eicheldinger》，收錄超過一百首詩與插畫，幽默中帶著細膩的觀察。內容題材自由跳躍，從蛋餡捲餅、紙割傷、籃球，到對人生意義的思索與 ADHD 的日常感受，形式橫跨自由詩、俳句與敘事詩，讓孩子在笑聲中接觸詩的多種可能。喜愛 Shel Silverstein作品的讀者，不要錯過這本書。From the creative brains of New York Times bestselling author and middle school teacher Matt Eicheldinger comes an all-new collection of 100+ funny and thoughtful poems and illustrations! For fans of Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends, Bob Odenkirk's Zilot & Other Important Rhymes, and Chris Harris's My Head Has a Bellyache, comes New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger's Holes in My Underwear--a side-splitting, thought-tickling collection packed with 112 poems and doodles that'll leave readers giggling and thinking long after they've turned the last page. The poems range in style, including: an ode to an egg-filled burrito, an elegy contemplating life's purpose, a free verse about living with ADHD, a haiku about papercuts, a lyrical poem about

Join your favorite characters from Animal Crossing(TM): New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga! What do the residents of Animal Crossing(TM): New Horizons get up to when you're not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! Pav? dancer extraordinaire, has come to the island to share his passion for dancing!! But is there any hope of teaching the shy Benben to get down and groove?

Find out all about George Washington, Founding Father and first president of the United States, and the key role he played in the American Revolution and the colonial bid for independence from Great Britain.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about George Washington and his monumental impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of George Washington, exploring his background and key people in his life, his role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and ma

Find out all about Susan B. Anthony, the American women's rights activist and social reformer, and the pivotal role she played in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about Susan B Anthony and her impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of Susan B. Anthony, exploring her background and key people in her life, her role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and make complex events accessible to children

In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break free.In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: The two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catastrophe.What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? What if the dear friend who taught you so much about your self-destructive tendencies became the unstable partner with whom you disastrously reenacted every one of them? And what if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening?All the Way to the Riveris a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love—or to any other passion, substance, or craving—and who yearns, at long last, for liberation.

The world’s most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do.Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristi

A special interactive installment of InvestiGators, a bestselling early reader series about a super spy alligator duo that has sold more than 3 million books! Special agents Mango and Brash are back again, and this time they'll be asking their readers for help in cracking the case! The gators have been given a brand new add-on for their V.E.S.T.s to help with gathering evidence and making sense of clues - the G.R.I.D. (Gator Reasoning, Inquiry, Deduction) - and with that powerful tool in hand, kids can follow along as they solve six brand-new mysteries! Featuring plenty of familiar faces from investigations past, as well as a few brand new suspects, Mango and Brash and YOU (the reader) will get to the bottom of cases big and small!

This 4-book paperback box set is perfect for aspiring sleuths--master crime-solver Encyclopedia Brown lets you crack the cases along with him! A set of four bestselling books in the classic mystery series starring everyone's favorite boy detective, Encyclopedia Brown! Whether Encyclopedia is solving cases for his neighborhood friends or his chief-of-police dad, he always has an intriguing mystery to crack. Set includes: Encyclopedia Brown: Boy DetectiveEncyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret PitchEncyclopedia Brown Finds the CluesEncyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Marshmallow Tower

Interactively explore 150 of the world's greatest works of art with flaps, translucent pages, wheels, and hidden gems on every page.In museums, we’re often told, “look with your eyes” at the famous paintings adorning the walls. But what if a child could follow their impulse, reach out, and touch a masterpiece? In this thrilling, interactive book, kids of all ages can do just that! Going beyond the world of sight, readers will explore art like never before—opening da Vinci’s mysterious notebook, turning Mondrian’s geometric wonder, lifting flaps, spinning wheels, peeling back translucent overlays, and much, much more! Come along on this 3-D journey and discover the secrets of the masters—their techniques, tools, and inspirations—and why these works of art are still studied, revered, and cherished to this day.Featured artists include:Georges SeuratVincent van GoghMary CassattGustav KlimtMarc ChagallGeorgia O'KeeffePablo PicassoFrida KahloAndy Warholand many, many more!

Mushroom is having the worst day EVER. First, he's not picked to go on the pizza (and Pineapple is chosen instead of him - can you BELIEVE it?! PINEAPPLE!). Then, Milk spills all over him. And then he's thrown in the compost bin. The indignity!I know exactly what you're thinking . . . it's time to build a mushroom army and take revenge!A laugh-out-loud picture book with the message that revenge never pays.

Think all dinosaurs were scary? Think again! This fun and fact-filled picture book explores how dinosaurs' so-called frightening features were actually clever survival tools. From T. rex’s powerful teeth to Diplodocus’ towering neck, every adaptation had a purpose - and it wasn’t always about being fierce!With charming, laugh-out-loud illustrations from Erica Salcedo, young readers will discover that dinosaurs were more than just big and scary; they were smart, adaptable, and full of surprises.Packed with humour, facts, and a playful message about not judging by appearances, this book is a perfect choice for young dinosaur fans and curious minds alike.

46*31.6cm。和Bluey一起迎接聖誕，有著色本，也有故事小書。Count down to Christmas with this awesome Bluey advent calendar!Join Bluey and her family and friends in the lead up to Christmas with 24 fun mini-books, including a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve!This exciting advent calendar includes 24 stories and colouring books so every day is an adventure with Bluey.Stories include: The Beach, Grannies, Butterflies, Bingo and many more.Return your books to each window so you can reuse you Advent Calendar every year!FOR REAL LIFE?!What Bluey will you read this Christmas? Also available:Bluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey: 12 Days of Christmas Tabbed Board BookBluey: Christmas Swim

獾先生Pete正準備享用水果大餐，卻被一隻小小的蒼蠅打擾。接著整片森林的動物都忍無可忍，一起把所有蟲子都趕走！看似安靜清爽，卻換來更大的麻煩……Emily Gravett 再次用詼諧韻文與細膩插圖，帶出自然界中每個生物的角色缺一不可。《Bothered by Bugs》在歡笑中傳遞生態平衡的重要，是一本富含觀察力與環保意識的共讀繪本。Another brilliant Pete the Badger story from the inimitable Emily Gravett: plenty of laughs and an important environmental message.Join in all the woodland fun with this funny picture book with an important environmental message, starring Pete the Badger, star of Emily Gravett's award-winning books Tidy and Too Much Stuff!. (We promise no bugs were harmed in the making of this book!)Pete the Badger is choosing a delicious recipe from his new fruit cookbook when his peace is interrupted by a teeny tiny fly. The fly becomes a swarm and soon all the animals are being bothered by bugs and insects of all kinds . . . before helping Pete to rid the forest of every single one. Disaster! Now nobody's around to clean up the poo, and come autumn, there's not a berry or a cherry to be found. But the lesson is learned, the bugs are r

★ 性格相反的室友組合，爆笑日常再升級★ 才藝比賽 × 友情考驗 × 意外合作Cat熱愛冒險與新點子，Dumpling則喜歡安靜與計畫。當Cat報名才藝秀而Dumpling不願參加時，兩人竟然變成競爭對手。一場意外讓他們重新合作，也找回珍貴的友情。《Cat and Dumpling: The Talent Show》以幽默故事與全彩插圖呈現，是適合從繪本過渡到橋梁書的溫暖閱讀系列。The second book in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling. Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different.Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends. In The Talent Show, Cat and Dumpling are having a Quiet Day in the garden.It's the ideal day for Dumpling, but Cat wants to do something exciting. Signing up for the talent show seems like the perfect s