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Pray, attend at once! A most perplexing scandal requires your immediate attention in this puzzle-packed mystery adventure for cognitive development and sharpening your mind at any age!From the timeless world of Jane Austen comes a collection of 50 original brainteasers steeped in the wit and intrigue of Regency society. Join England's cleverest heroines to untangle cozy capers set in grand assembly rooms and sprawling country estates. You'll tackle everything from scandalous whispers revealed on calling cards to secrets overheard in carriages, all with a delightful mix of smarts and humor.It is up to YOU to navigate the delicate rules of society, decipher the clues, and protect the reputations of ladies and gentlemen alike. With a pencil and your sharpest insights, you will feel as though you've stepped right into the pages of a beloved novel. These diverting challenges offer hours of immersive, screen-free fun.So... WhodunLit?This puzzle book features the following at various levels o

Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.Fish loves his pebble collection, but he wishes for more so he goes on a journey to find some. What he doesn't expect is to make a new friend along the way!Fish and Clam is a Level One I Can Read Comic, perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling.Praise for Fish and FriendsA Geisel HonorPublishers Weekly Best Book of the YearKirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearJunior Library Guild Selections5 starred reviews (from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book)

Squash & Ginny are on the case! In this third snack-fueled adventure, the cats high-tail it back to the spirit realm to investigate a magical mystery: The Dragon Witch's magical artifact collection has gone missing, and the whole forest is covered in mysterious slime! Squash and Ginny follow clues to places old and new, like Mewmaid Ocean, Bum Bum Bog, and eventually to a secret tunnel that leads beneath Unibear City, the hub of the spirit realm.Deep underground, Squash and Ginny discover a conniving plot by a dangerous new foe. They rush to recover the artifacts, stop the slime, and save the day--and quick! Otherwise, life in the spirit realm may never be the same... This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad!Praise for Cat & Cat Adventures: The Quest for SnacksA Junior Library Guild SelectionAn ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List TitleLovers of cuteness will delight in this adorable kitty adventure. --Jim Benton

熟悉的押韻文字搭配誇張有趣的插畫，讓閱讀變成一場節奏明快的遊戲。孩子可以一邊朗讀，一邊認識新單字與新概念，在反覆閱讀中自然建立信心與好奇心。由 Dr. Seuss最受歡迎的角色Cat in the Hat來陪伴，讓知識不再嚴肅，而是充滿想像力與笑聲。全套20本，適合剛開始自主閱讀的孩子，也是親子共讀、延伸學習的理想選擇。Learn to read and read to learn, with this classic case from the one and only Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat!An entertaining and educational collection featuring Dr. Seuss's most beloved creation! Come and join the Cat in the Hat in these twenty books jampacked with fantastic facts and fun, and learn about everything from animals to rainforests.Titles included are:01-A Great Day for Pup02-Miles and Miles of Reptiles03-I Can Name 50 Trees Today!04-My, Oh My - a Butterfly!05-Would You Rather Be a Tadpole?06-Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today?07-One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent08-A Whale of a Tale09-Clam-I-am!10-Inside Your Outside!11-If I Ran the Rainforest12-Oh, The Pets You Can Get!13-There's No Place Like Space!14-Fine Feathered Friends15-Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You!16-On Beyond Bugs!17-Oh

*A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year* For twelve-year-old Lucy Stulligross, a boring summer without her best friend turns into an unexpected coming-of-age journey of firsts. Perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Jarad Greene.With her best friend away at camp, tons of chores to do, and her dad always on her case for being such a tomboy, Lucy is dreading summer. That is, until Milforth's plan to revive an old carousel for the town's 150th anniversary brings artist Ray and her daughter, Ana鮢, to town. Ana鮢 is smart, funny, and easy to talk to, and Lucy--who's used to being judged for her looks and interests--finally feels at ease in her own skin. And she thinks she may feel something for Ana鮢, too.Leading up to Milforth's big birthday, tensions begin rising with locals, thanks to a shifty development company trying to overrun the town. Things also come to a breaking point at home, when Lucy butts heads with her dad over how she wants to express herself as a girl.Can Lucy find t

Enjoy three I Can Reads in one slipcase from the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and Pete Oswald!Laugh along with the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, and the Cool Bean in this collection of three early readers in one slipcase! This collection includes the following I Can Reads starring characters from Jory John and Pete Oswald's #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series: The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (Level 1)The Good Egg and the Talent Show (Level 1)The Cool Bean Makes a Splash (Level 2)Praise for the Food Group I Can Reads: "This latest early reader starring characters from John and Oswald's immensely popular Food Group series will be a hit with fans." --Kirkus Reviews on The Cool Bean Makes a Splash"John's humor shines through, and Oswald's bright colors and the character's expressions make this a must-have for early reader collections. Recommended for all early reader collections, especially ones with a need for humorous selections." --School Library J

"Oso's metaphors illustrate how Black hair tells the story of those who wear it; hair announces its wearer's beauty to the world, be it cornrowed, locked, twisted, or curled...A stellar work that belongs in every collection serving young people."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Celebrate the uniqueness and beauty of Black hair in this poetic picture book that journeys through time, from stunning debut author Maisha Oso and NAACP Image Award nominee artist London Ladd of Black Gold.My hair is a book.Watch me open it, part it, take a look.Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest stories of Cinna-buns and Afro puffs made perfect in the hottest kitchens. In each of these stories, one notion rings true: Black hair is everything--rich with history, a thesaurus, an atlas, and more, t

Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing is a collection of significant speeches, made both by those who held the reins of power and those who didn't, at significant times in American history. Read the original words--sometimes abridged and sometimes in their entirety--that have shaped our cultural fabric. A Chicago Public Library Best Book!A wide-ranging collection of speeches and a worthwhile resource for students of American history. --BooklistA golden celebration of the multicultural voices who demand the U.S.--and the world--do better. --KirkusAn important addition to American history collections. --School Library JournalIntroductions by acclaimed writer Tonya Bolden provide historical context and critical insights to the meaning and impact of every speech. Illustrations by award-winning artist Eric Velasquez illuminate what it was really like at each moment in history. This collection includes the following: Patrick Henry, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"George Wa

Hundreds of full-color photographs and diagrams highlight a collection of practical design solutions from professional landscape designers for small garden spaces, including creative ideas for small t

From the dark mind of everyone’s favorite cult character, comes this literary collection of creepy quotes and spooky short stories from Wednesday Addams herself! This gift book is perfect for fans of