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Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483

Did you know the moon is considered a natural satellite? Or that its gravity affects ocean tides on Earth? This book explores the closest celestial body to Earth and the ways in which the moon and Ear

這群地表上最幸運、最忙碌的保姆女孩們，即將迎來史上最豪華的夢幻暑假！克莉絲蒂（Kristy）、克勞蒂亞（Claudia）、瑪麗安（Mary Anne）、史黛西（Stacey）、唐恩（Dawn）、馬洛莉（Mallory）和潔西（Jessi）這次決定暫時放下鎮上的日常工作，一起踏上一場精彩絕倫的跨國大冒險。她們將搭上飛機前往陽光燦爛的佛羅里達，接著登上極盡奢華的頂級郵輪前往巴哈馬群島度假，最後再返回佛羅里達，在超級巨大的主題樂園裡瘋玩三天三夜！在這趟充滿陽光、海風與歡笑的旅程中，「保姆俱樂部」當然也碰上了一連串意想不到的瘋狂冒險。更棒的是，無論走到哪裡，她們依然不忘初衷——只要有孩子需要照顧，這群女孩隨時都能大展身手！New York Times bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan team up and return to The Baby-sitters Club -- both Raina and Gale adapt and illustrate this super special graphic novel!Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, Mallory, and Jessi are the luckiest baby-sitters in the world. This summer, they're going on what is sure to be the best vacation ever: a plane ride to Florida, a cruise to the Bahamas on an extravagant ship, and then back to Florida for three days of fun at a huge amusement park!The BSC has a million adventures, of course. And they still have time for what they like best of all -- baby-sitting!

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Peter Wartman.A day no one will ever forget... Danny Crane and his mom moved from New York City to Pearl City, Hawaii two months ago. Every day since, Danny has been making a plan to get back to NYC. He's not afraid of the crime or dark alleys there. And he’s not afraid to stow away on the next ship out of Pearl Harbor.But that morning, the skies fill with fighter planes. Bombs pound the harbor. Bullets rain down on the beaches. Danny is shocked -- and, for the first time, truly afraid. He’s a tough city kid. But can Danny survive the day that will live in infamy?Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in this pulse-pounding graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novel

"This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of solar energy."--

本書改編自人氣 Webtoon，以全彩漫畫形式，記錄一隻獨眼貓與牠的家貓兄弟們日常生活中的大小混亂。Saphie 非常清楚自己想要什麼——那就是盡情搗蛋。奔跑、抓東西、推倒物品、偷食物、惹怒同伴，甚至有計畫地干擾人類生活，都是牠一天的重要行程。故事以幽默的節奏呈現貓咪視角的世界觀，看似漫不經心，卻精準捕捉貓與人同住的細節與荒謬感。畫風融合漫畫與輕喜劇風格，適合輕鬆翻閱，也讓熟悉貓行為的讀者會心一笑。對喜愛生活系漫畫、Webtoon 或貓題材的讀者而言，本書是一段不需解釋、只需享受的閱讀時光。Webtoon 改編圖像小說全彩喜劇漫畫風格貓咪日常視角描寫The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. Saphie the One-Eyed Cat is a hilarious look at the life of a cat that knows what she wants - and what she wants is to mess around!The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch and nap their way through life.It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen! What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food and generally causing ma

在熱鬧的 Lee 家，十一歲的 Avery 被六個兄弟姊妹包圍，生活總是熱鬧卻缺乏安靜。她渴望擁有一間專屬房間，能安心作畫與獨處。然而哥哥先一步得到自己的房間，反而讓最黏人的妹妹與活力十足的弟弟擠進她的生活。Avery 一邊計畫奪回空間，一邊要面對友情的微妙變化、照顧弟弟，以及參加藝術比賽的挑戰。作者以輕快筆調與細膩插畫，描繪大家庭中的喧鬧與溫情，也讓讀者看見在成長中找到自我位置的歷程。From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun graphic novel about finding your own space… especially when you're in a family of nine!Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to

化石如何保存過去的秘密？這本書將帶領讀者從最基本的問題出發，探索化石的定義與形成過程。讀者將了解不同種類的化石，以及它們如何幫助科學家拼湊出地球史前的樣貌。從恐龍的化石到微小生物的遺跡，內容豐富又條理清晰。對喜歡大自然、恐龍或古生物的孩子來說，本書既是入門知識，也是引發好奇的第一步。What kinds of fossils exist, and where are they found?What are fossils and how do they form? This book answers these questions and many more about the fascinating world of fossils. From the discovery of dinosaurs to the information fossils reveal about Earth's prehistoric past, everything readers need to know is covered!

《紐約時報》暢銷作家 Joanna Ho 與插畫家 Catia Chien 聯手，帶來這本關於藝術家暨行動主義者 艾未未（Ai Weiwei） 生命與創作的動人繪本。本書以 Joanna Ho 抒情的筆調，講述了艾未未如何將難民困境化為震撼世界的藝術。他在希臘萊斯沃斯島看見成堆廢棄的橙色救生衣後，獲得靈感，將其變成了柏林音樂廳裡醒目的裝置藝術——《救生衣》，藉此引起全球對難民危機的關注。Catia Chien 大師級的插畫採用木刻版畫風格，並特別強調救生衣的橙色，象徵希望與力量。本書精彩呈現艾未未的藝術家之路，證明了藝術在人類社會中的強大影響力。這是向孩子介紹艾未未，以及送給年輕藝術愛好者的完美禮物。2024 Bank Street Children’s Book Committee Best Books of the Year2023 IA Iowa City Public Library Best Books of the Year2023 CA Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award Silver Medal2024 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Recommended TitleStarred Review from Kirkus ReviewsStarred Review from Publishers WeeklyStarred Review from School Library JournalStarred Review from BooklistFrom New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, and critically acclaimed illustrator, Catia Chien comes a moving, powerful picture book about the life and work of activist and artist, Ai Weiwei. He [Ai Weiwei] felt the life jackets and an idea curled and crested through his fingertips. The w

這套《Wings of Fire》盒書，完整收錄第1-5集，每冊內頁加收未曾公開的角色素描、專屬作者問答內容；每本都有彩色刷邊，隨書附贈專屬海報。適合書迷收藏，或是想試試Wings of Fire的讀者。A box set that includes the special editions of books #1-5 in the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series with colorful stenciled edges and an exclusive poster!Go back to where it all began with the special editions of the first five books in the Wings of Fire series. This set includes all five books in the first Wings of Fire story arc, each with never-before-seen character sketches, an exclusive Q&A with bestselling author Tui T. Sutherland, and stunning stenciled edges.

Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.The next installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!

Three boys + a supercool clubhouse + "No sisters allowed!" = tons of adventure!Sam, Matt, and Luke have built the coolest clubhouse ever. But they can't decide what kind of club they should be. Are they space explorers? Dino hunters? Piratecaptains?For three small boys with big ideas, life is one crazy adventure after another in this simple Level 1 reader!

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Time is running out.Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him—if he had magic. With even a sliver of the ancient dragon’s all-powerful scroll, Qibli could rewrite history the right way: end the war forever, make every dragon happy, perhaps even cast a very small spell so that everyone would like him . . . .But the prophecies are not easy to rewrite. Using only the small animus objects he’s borrowed from Turtle, can Qibli be the magical force Pyrrhia needs, or will he be the one to bring Jade Mountain—and his family, his friends, the whole world—crashing down?The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continues with this breathtaking tale, the tenth graphic novel adaptation with art by Mike Holmes.

Max 來到動物收容所，從眾多動物中選中了 Kitty。對曾在野外流浪、失去一切的 Kitty 來說，她終於可以離開籠子，住進真正的家。可是新生活才剛開始，Kitty 就發現這裡到處都是另一隻貓的痕跡。牠叫 Licorice，是 Max 過去最心愛的寵物。房子裡殘留著牠的氣味，老鸚鵡 Duchess 也不斷提起牠，讓 Kitty 愈來愈在意這位從未見過的「前任」。更奇怪的是，屋裡似乎真的有某個身影悄悄出現……Licorice 究竟只是 Max 念念不忘的回憶，還是仍徘徊在這棟房子裡？Licorice 是獲獎作家 Kara LaReau 向 Daphne du Maurier 經典 Rebecca 致意的兒少小說，以一隻小貓的視角重新演繹神祕老宅與前任陰影的故事。經典 Rebecca 化身兒少版貓咪懸疑故事。 結合動物、謎團與帶點毛骨悚然的幽靈元素。 適合喜歡神祕冒險與動物小說的讀者。A feral tabby cat is finally adopted by a loving family at 5 Manderley Road, only to realize that her new home might be haunted by the cat who lived in the house before her. Spine-chilling and heartwarming, funny and charming, Licorice is a purrfect retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca for young readers, by award winning author Kara LaReau. A young and frightened kitten is brought into a new household.A boy named Max is trying desperately to get over the loss of his former beloved pet.But ghosts don't always enjoy being forgotten.Sometimes they have to make their presence known.In her cage at

Two of Captain Underpants' funniest and most fearsome adventures in one! Includes a full sheet of stickers!No one loves Halloween more than George Beard and Harold Hutchins. Join the two best friends and their superhero pal, Captain Underpants, in this terrifying and totally funny two-story collection!First, George and Harold go teeth-to-teeth against a ghost dentist when their spooky campfire story comes to life! Then, George and Harold have to face a terrifying T.P. mummy after their most epic prank ever goes down the drain. Can Captain Underpants flush away these vile villains so George and Harold can live to prank another day?This two-story collection features retellings of two of the Netflix series' funniest and spookiest episodes, "Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Perilous Misfortune of the T.P. Mummy" and "Captain Underpants and the Ghastly Danger of the Ghost Dentist." Both stories include George and Harold's original comics. Plus, the book comes with a full sheet of stick

Explains what geology is, shows how the Earth itself and rocks change, and looks at how geologists study the polar regions and outer space.

The engaging Explore My World picture books invite kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud. In Butterflies, curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about the magical world of butterflies: their beauty, their importance to plant life, and their incredible metamorphosis and migration.

Children will learn about the different cars of a freight train as it whizzes by in this beginning reader! They watch a freight train pass by, car by car. First comes the engine, bold and strong, and then come a flat car, a boxcar, cars with chickens and hogs, tank cars, refrigerator cars, and more! Simple rhyming text describes the function of each car, and colorful illustrations bring them to life!

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The latest edition of the bestselling Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook is here -- and it includes all-new Pokemon! With 640 color pages and info on more than 1,000 Pokemon, this is a must-have for Pokemon fans of all ages.Gotta catch 'em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokemon. Need-to-know info on more than 1,000 Pokemon is jam-packed into 640 illustrated, full-color pages.The handbook is easy to read and organized simply and effectively into one comprehensive, user-friendly reference book. This updated edition features tons of extra pages devoted to the newest Pokemon from the Scarlet and Violet video games. It is truly essential for Pokemon Trainers of all ages.

Describes the legislative branch of the United States government, and discusses each of its two parts, how it works, its origins, and notable events in its history, including impeachments and declarat

Discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution; recounts reasons why the United States needed one in the 1780s and the events of the Constitutional Convention; and describes the Constitution's ma

Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, Chasing Lincoln's Killer is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia. This book, based on Swanson's adult bestseller, "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer," is a true account for young readers about John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States."...the rich details and suspense are ever present. Excellent black-and-white illustrations complement the text. Readers will be engrossed by the almost hour-by-hour search and by the many people who encountered the killer as he tried to escape. It is a tale of intrigue and an engrossing mystery. With the approaching bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this is a most welcome addition to all libraries." -

Give your child the tools to become a successful reader with this big collection of titles that target must-know concepts: short vowels, blends, plurals, and more. Each title features clear photos, just-right decodable text, and lively real-world topics such as pets, frogs, bugs, friendship, trucks, weather, and so many more. Includes a caregiver guide and mini-workbook to reinforce learning.

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, a heartwarming holiday tale, now in paperback!Stick Man lives in the family treeWith his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch! Things go from bad to worse as Stick Man finds himself farther and farther from home. Lonely and lost, Stick Man desperately wants to be home with his family for Christmas. And when he helps Santa Claus out of a bind, he finds the perfect ticket home!Julia Donaldson's pitch-perfect rhymes and Axel Scheffler's witty illustrations combine for an unforgettable holiday adventure.

A True Book: Queens and Princess tells the stories of women who were born or married into royalty. Who were these women who ruled nations and kingdoms and touched the lives of their people?Being a que

Give your child the tools to become a successful reader with this big collection of titles that target must-know concepts: long vowels, digraphs, two syllable words, and more. Each title features clear photos, just-right decodable text, and lively real-world topics as bees, mice, rain, boats, whales, friendship, and so many more. Includes a caregiver guide and mini-workbook to reinforce learning.

Moo Dog is a sweet and funny early graphic reader about a bird and a dog who aren't like the other animals.This Level One reader is a follow-up to the sweet and funny Moo Bird in which Bird says "moo" instead of "tweet." In this book, Dog says "moo" instead of "woof!" The other animals laugh at Dog. They don't understand why he is different. Can friends Dog and Bird show the other animals that being different can be fun?With comic speech bubbles and full-color artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree David Milgrim's early reader is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!

Describes the landscapes, plants, animals, history, and current conditions and ways of life of the continent of South America.

From New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan, a fun, high-energy graphic novel about friendship, family, and the last hurrahs of middle school.Cory's dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. It's the last one before they graduate eighth grade and go their separate ways to high schools all over New York City, so they have to make it count! The group starts to have problems as their crew captain gets increasingly intense about nailing the routine, and things go from bad to worse when Cory's parents ground him for not taking his grades seriously. He gets stuck with a new tutor, Sunna, who he dismisses as a boring nerd… until he catches her secretly practicing cool yo-yo tricks. Cory wants to learn the art of yo-yo, and as his friendship with Sunna grows, he ends up missing practice and bailing on his crew -- and they are not happy about it. With mounting pressure coming from all sides, how is Cory supposed to balance the expectations of his parents, school, dance, and

This book briefly examines the geology and environment of deserts, as well as the people and animals who make them their homes.

"This book details the science of matter. It explains what forms matter can take, how and why matter goes through changes, and more."--

Introduces the digestive system, including the digestive process, the organs involved in digestion, and common problems and diseases associated with the digestive system.

Now in paperback from the bestselling creators of Room on the Broom and The Snail and the Whale -- a very fishy story about very fishy stories!The little fish Tiddler comes late to school every day, but always with an elaborate excuse that charms his classmates -- and annoys his teacher! One day, as he's thinking up his next story, a net sweeps him up and hauls him far away. How will Tiddler find his way home? All he has to do is follow the trail of his biggest, fishiest story yet!For every parent or teacher who knows the boundless creativity of a perpetually late child, this book is sure to become the next read-aloud favorite from the bestselling author-illustrator team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and The Baddies.

Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena vs. Honey Badger, Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra, Tarantula vs. Scorpion, and Whale vs. Giant Squid.Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

Explains what hydrology is, shows the impact of water on human history, and looks at water's role in climate, the water cycle, and the role of hydrology in the contemporary world.

Explains what wetlands are like, looks at the plants that define wetlands, discusses the types of animals that make their homes in wetlands, and includes information on why wetlands are important and

Discusses why immigrants came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the difficulties of the journey, the establishment of the Ellis Island Immigration Station and what went o

Curious kids will be excited to learn about the delightful world of penguins - the extreme measures they take to care for their young and the crucial relationship between baby penguins and their parents.

There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can. Readers wi