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Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sports. Learn amazing facts about all your favourite sports, and discover new ones you may not have come across before. Whether you're into team sports, target sports, track and field, or aquatic sports, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes-male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians-and celebrates the unique talents of sportspeople everywhere, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share. With basic tenets and rules as well as more niche facts all explained, this book serves as a complete encyclopedia to the sporting world. Covering ball sports, such as soccer, rugby, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby and cricket; racket sports such as tennis, table tennis and badminton; athletics and gymnastics; target sports such as shooting, archery and golf; as well as combat sports such as judo, karate and boxing, this book covers everything from very well known activities to the more niche sporting hobbies such as bocc

Aneesa and her family are getting ready to celebrate Diwali. But this year is extra-special. It's baby Ameera's first ever Diwali and older sister Ameera is on hand to show her exactly what to do, and what every part of the celebration means and why it is so magical. This is a perfect introduction to Diwali for young children, with 144 flaps to peer behind and discover more details about the festival. Buy special Diwali swets with dad and cook up a feast in the kitchen with Grandma and Grandpa. Get the house ready and decorated and make rangoli patterns with cousins. This is a book to pore over and bring out every year.

Huskies race fast in Alaska, blueberries burst with goodness in Maine, and sailboats bob by in Rhode Island! Meet the 50 states in 50 words for iconic things ranging from proud mascots to colorful quirks. Delicious foods, amazing animals, storied skyscrapers ... it's all here in The 50 States in 50 Words, helping 3-5-year-olds celebrate each state in one small way. Younger kids will love recognizing the tiny critters and big, bright sights from their state and beyond, while older readers will find a memorable fact on every page. Starting in Alabama and finishing in Wyoming, and with D.C. and the US territories explored for good measure, The 50 States in 50 Words is a gentle guide to the USA by way of new and familiar early-learning concepts, from shapes and colors to sizes and sounds. In between the states, you'll find maps that pop with facts and a gallery of the state flags, putting each word in context and helping young readers piece together this extraordinary country. With friendl

本書跟著 Pip 和 Sammy 展開一段環遊世界的聖誕音樂旅程，透過耳熟能詳的旋律，認識作曲家與文化背景。從充滿動感的〈Sleigh Ride〉，到瑞典靜謐而莊重的〈Sankta Lucia〉，再到振奮人心的〈Hark! The Herald Angels Sing〉，讓管弦樂、合唱與傳統歌唱彷彿在書頁間響起。適合在節日前夕共讀，讓孩子認識聖誕節的聲音與情感。・收錄多首經典聖誕音樂，搭配按鍵音效・以旅行故事串聯音樂與文化・適合幼兒初次接觸音樂與節慶主題Join Pip and Sammy as they travel the world, listening to the most famous pieces of Christmas music. Meet the composers who dreamed them up and set the tone for Christmas for hundreds of years.From the exciting Sleigh Ride, to the reflective Sankta Lucia in Sweden, to the exhaultant Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, beautiful sound clips bring the orchestra, choirs and Wassailers into vivid life at the touch of a button in this beautiful book, perfect for the run up to Christmas. This is a perfect, first gentle story book to introduce little ones to the sounds and songs of Christmas.

The year is 1160 BCE. Pharaoh Rameses is dead, his tomb and the treasures within safely hidden in the majestic Valley of the Kings. Or so you thought...The papyrus scroll showing the way to the pharaoh's tomb has been stolen. Now it's up to you to stop the thieves before they can raid the priceless artifacts that are meant to stay with Rameses for all eternity. With nothing but your instinct and your trusty Survival Spinner (included), can you catch the culprits and ensure the pharaoh's rest goes undisturbed? Or will you fall victim to the dangers of the desert? In this chance-filled choose-your-own-adventure gamebook, you'll crack hieroglyphic codes, encounter ravenous crocodiles in the Nile, and dodge deadly traps as you attempt to solve the mystery and protect the pharaoh's treasures. It's your story, your way: make your choice and spin to survive. Every decision you make could lead to success... or disaster. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure w

在眾人熟知的 Titanic 沉船事件中，本書選擇將目光投向另一艘並不起眼的小船——Carpathia。當夜半的求救訊號傳來，它毫不猶豫地穿越危險冰海，展開一場與時間賽跑的救援行動。作者暨繪者 Flora Delargy 以首次創作，細緻重現這段歷史片刻，也回應了她家族曾參與 Titanic 建造的背景，讓敘事多了一份貼近現實的重量。書中不僅描述救援過程，更逐步說明船員的分工、導航方式與訊號溝通，讓讀者理解一場成功救援背後的集體努力。插畫以冷色調鋪陳夜海景象，搭配局部場景描寫，使每一份付出都被溫柔地看見。本書所傳達的，是在混亂與悲傷之中，仍然存在的人性光亮。・聚焦「被忽略的英雄」，重新理解熟悉的歷史・圖像敘事清晰，兼具故事性與知識性・Hidden Histories 系列開篇之作，適合關注歷史細節的讀者This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The intrepid little ship heroically changed

屁股除了拿來坐，還能講出一整本自然史？這本圖文書讓讀者重新認識這個日常卻被忽略的身體部位，從人類演化說起，延伸到各種動物如何「善用」屁股來求生、發光、移動，甚至是防禦。還會告訴你：地球上最大的屁股是誰的？本書以幽默筆觸包裝科學知識，畫風生動活潑，內容跳脫常規，引發孩子對自然與生物的興趣。是一部既讓人發笑，也讓人長知識的親子共讀好書。Get to know the history of your you-know-what with the hilarious guide to evolution, A Natural History of Bums. Bum, butt, behind, whatever you call it, the one you're sitting on right now is the finely tuned result of millions of years of evolution. Fascinating, isn't it? Now, don't be alarmed, but your bum holds a story as old as time itself. From cave-people to present day, evolution has shaped this essential body part in remarkable ways. It's more than just a place to sit--it's a marvel of adaptation and survival! The humble bum has been created by millions of years of evolution, so surely, it's time to learn all about it... Join the Crab Museum and illustrator Inga Ziemele for a hilarious kids' guide to evolution and the natural history of this noble body part. Get up close and personal with big bums, small bums, sti

《達爾文與蚯蚓的奇妙發現》——一個關於科學、堅持與便便的爆笑真實故事！大家都知道 查爾斯·達爾文 以《物種起源》聞名，但你知道嗎？達爾文一生最大的熱愛之一，竟然是 蚯蚓！這本幽默又富有科學精神的兒童故事，首次講述達爾文如何發現這些 看似平凡的蚯蚓，竟然是地球上最重要的生物。當達爾文提出蚯蚓具有特殊才能時，科學家朋友們都笑他荒謬。為了證明自己的理論，他展開了一系列 超奇特實驗——🎵 對蚯蚓吹奏低音管，測試牠們是否能聽見？🍏 為蚯蚓舉辦「嗅覺尋寶」野餐，看看牠們能不能聞到食物？…然而，結果都讓他大失所望。直到有一天，他終於發現蚯蚓真正的「超能力」——牠們會便便！沒有蚯蚓產生的營養豐富土壤，地球上將無法生長植物，動物也無法生存！這本充滿趣味的故事書不僅講述了一位偉大科學家的發現，還讓孩子們學習：✔ 食物鏈與生態循環的重要性✔ 科學探索與實驗精神✔ 堅持信念，不怕別人嘲笑的勇氣搭配幽默插圖與有趣的真實科學知識，這本書絕對會讓 好奇寶寶們捧腹大笑，並對蚯蚓改觀！ 💩Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children's book.*2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List**2024 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year: STEM**2024 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice**2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year**2023 Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids Selection**2023 Book Riot Must-Read Picture Book**2023 Amazon Top 20 Children's Books of 2023: Ages 6-8**2023 S

A state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs, and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the city of Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, find out where it is illegal to feed a pig without a permit, and check out the world's only "carhenge" (that's right, Stonehenge reconstructed using cars). Among many other marvels, discover: The longest gum wrapper chain (over 20 miles!) Which state has the highest ratio of cows to humans in the country The origin of shoo-fly pie, a molasses cake baked in a pie crust The world's largest (fake) bug, a 58-foot blue termite Where "dinner" means lunch and "supper" means dinner Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Berry-Rhys in a bold graphic art style that evokes vintage Americana, the book is arranged state by state, giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and hilarious look at q

《An Atlas of Afterlives》是一部結合神話與歷史的精美圖文書，帶領讀者探訪世界各地文化對死後世界的想像。從埃及的冥河到北歐的英靈殿，從新奧爾良的巫毒之門到日本的隱世幽界，每一章節如同一頁頁地圖，展現人類如何以故事回應死亡的未知與敬畏。適合對世界神話、文化與想像有興趣的中高年級讀者，富知識性與啟發性。An Atlas of Afterlives is a haunting and darkly intriguing take on world myth, giving readers a glimpse at what lies beyond.What happens after we die? This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years.An Atlas of Afterlives sets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage, these visions of eternity are fascinating examples of human creativity and storytelling.Organised by continent, this book will take you on an eerie journey to discover legendary places from different mythologies. Each lavishly illustrated spread invites you into a different realm of the dead, with deities, demons and other detail

With nothing but your instincts and your trusty Survival Spinner, do you have what it takes to make it out of the jungle alive? Find out in this latest adventure in the thrilling game-in-a-book series, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle! Grandma Beatriz has given you an important mission: discover the fabled Lost City of the Jaguar God so it can be protected and preserved for the future. But lost and alone in the Amazon Rainforest, survival must be your top priority. Play your way through the deadly dangers of the Amazon in a fight for your life, facing off against treacherous river rapids, prowling jaguars, dastardly treasure-hunters and a whole host of hazards that dwell deep in the jungle. How does it work?Read the story and decide what course to take.Place your Survival Spinner (included with this book!) on the circle, then SPIN TO SURVIVE!Follow the directions to the next stage of your adventure... or your grisly demise!The exciting story is accompanied by expert survival tips and rea