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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

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

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

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