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Pedro 是隻個頭小小、夢想很大的小老鼠。他渴望冒險，更希望成為「冒險鼠小隊」的一員。當附近水域出現一隻搗蛋的大水獺，Pedro 終於有機會展現自己的勇氣！本書為 Adventuremice 系列首部曲，由 Philip Reeve 和插畫家 Sarah McIntyre 聯手創作，圖文融合自然、節奏輕快，色彩明亮、角色生動，是為剛開始閱讀橋梁書的孩子量身打造的故事。故事鼓勵孩子勇敢追夢、相信自己，既幽默又溫暖，非常適合低年級獨立閱讀或親子共讀Meet Pedro. He's tiny, but while looking for a BIG adventure he is rescued by the ADVENTUREMICE - a brave, determined team who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm. Pedro's dream is to show he's heroic enough to join their ranks.And he soon gets the chance to prove himself, when a big scary otter starts causing trouble in the waters nearby . . .看開箱影片https://youtu.be/hHjNV71qzEQ==============WINNER ― The Alligator's Mouth Award for Illustrated Early FictionBy a celebrated team . . . Illustrated [by Sarah McIntyre] with precise, charming and expressive pictures worth poring over, it takes us into the detailed dwellings of a delightful mouse community . . . Philip Reeve is an expert storyteller ― Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekAbsolutely stunning, beauti

Join best friends Bear and Mouse as they have a farmyard adventure! From a friendly farmer in his tractor and a hungry horse to a mummy pig and her babies, there are so many exciting things to see!Clever slider mechanisms and lift-the-flaps encourage your little one to interact with the book and learn about the animals which they might find on the farm. A gentle and engaging introduction to a popular early-learning concept. Also available: Bear and Mouse Start the Day, Bear and Mouse Go to Bed, Bear and Mouse Birthday Party, Bear and Mouse NurseryComing soon: Bear and Mouse at the Park

本書透過上帝的話語、不變的健康原則與最新的科學研究，幫助父母釐清混亂世代中的育兒觀念，並通過自我認識、了解孩子發展階段與接受孩子的獨特性，在恩典中，鋪砌一條親子共成長的健康路徑！在恩典GRACE中培養孩子５大品格：Ｇ敬虔（Godliness）Ｒ强韌（Resilience）Ａ接納（Acceptance）Ｃ知足（Contentment）Ｅ卓越（Excellence）

In this ground‐breaking, posthumous study, the late Lo Jung‐pang discusses the geographic, political,and commercial factors that led to the emergence of seapower and a navy under the Ming. WhileZheng He and his seven expeditions have received some scholarly attention, few understand the longhistory of maritime engagement which provided the nautical and technical background for thesevoyages. The evolution of this maritime engagement and its extension into the Indian Ocean is thefocus of Lo’s still‐timely and highly significant work.In addition to detailing the rise of the Ming navy and its extraordinary accomplishments, Lo alsoexamines some of the factors that led to the end of China’s first great maritime era: Why did Chinasuddenly seem to turn away from the seas? Were the military defeats in Annam and on the northernborders significant in this? Or were financial pressures key?Empire in the Western Ocean represents the most comprehensive and insightful English‐languagetreatment to date

Charise Mericle Harper (Crafty Cat, Just Grace, Fashion Kitty) delivers another hilarious and charming early graphic novel series starring Pepper and Boo, two darling dogs, and their suspicious housemate, the cat.Meet Pepper and Boo. They are two dogs who do not know much about cats. (Who does?) They wonder why the cat sleeps so much (in their beds!), licks itself so much, what the cat is thinking, and what makes the cat happy.Luckily, the cat can explain. The cat knows a lot about being a cat. They know a cat will sleep anywhere (a box, a keyboard, a sink, and Boo's bed) and any time of day. They know what cats like and do not like to eat. They also know that although they are different, they're happy to have housemates like Pepper and Boo.Harper cleverly shifts point-of-view between the cat and two dogs, creating laugh-out-loud moments through her text and art that younger readers will want to return to again and again.

★ 榮獲 Junior Design Awards 2023 銀獎（3–5歲最佳學齡前圖書）★ 米飛經典插畫 × 維梅爾名畫，發現藝術中的光與色彩★ 跟著米飛一起探索世界名畫的祕密！米飛兔帶領孩子認識荷蘭大師維梅爾的經典名畫。本書將維梅爾作品與迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫並排呈現，引導孩子觀察光線、色彩與生活場景之間的關係。榮獲2023年Junior Design Awards銀獎，是3歲以上適讀、最親切可愛的藝術啟蒙書，讓孩子在閱讀中第一次接觸藝術史。Miffy x Vermeer is a delightful book introducing young children to the world of art. The second in a series that began with the award-winning Miffy x Rembrandt (2019).Silver Medal Winner - Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5yrs, Junior Design Awards 2023'Anyone who loves Miffy and art will love this book! A brilliant buy for bringing art history into your child’s life early!' - Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior'LOVED this book! What a brilliant idea and exactly what I would love to have had as a child, encouraging knowledge and awareness of great and historical art in a playful and captivating way. Bravo!' - Mimi Dickson @mimidicksonpaintingsMiffy x Vermeer is a delightful book introducing young children to the world of art. The second in a series that began with the award-w

Mermaid Days #1-3: An Acorn BookThe Sunken Ship: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #1)The Sea Monster: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #2)A New Friend: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #3)Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make a new friend with a powerful baby mantis shrimp. Together, they explore the town of Tidal Grove. Then they play fun underwater games! Young readers will love discovering Vera and Beaker’s funny adventures and learning nonfiction information about mantis shrimp. Did you know

Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make a new friend with a powerful baby mantis shrimp. Together, they explore the town of Tidal Grove. Then they play fun underwater games! Young readers will love discovering Vera and Beaker's funny adventures and learning nonfiction information about mantis shrimp. Did you know that mantis shrimp are small but very powerful? They can punch the water to create shockwaves!With text from National Book Award finalist Kyle Lukoff, and bright, colorful

教育是人類的希望工程，經由教育培育人才，可成己成人，可促進國家社會政治經濟的進步發展。教育更被認為是國家百年大計，除顯示教育的重要性外，更說明教育人才培育需要長期性時間的永續發展。聯合國在2015年提出《翻轉我們的世界：2030年永續發展方針》(Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development)，並公布「2030永續發展目標」（Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs），包括：優質教育、性別平權、永續城鄉等17項永續發展目標，兼重經濟、社會與環境，更深具教育創新實踐之意涵。本書「教育政策與永續發展」的撰寫，各作者群各自學有專精，並兼具教育理論與實務經驗，且彼此皆有感「永續發展」是一個世界地球村共識的趨勢走向，乃嘗試自不同所學教育專長及工作領域，提出研究發表，以符應聯合國「永續發展目標」之呼籲。

What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches?Or do you see a real, living thing, That moves, and breathes and dances?Immerse yourself in this gentle picture book that encourages us to explore our connection with nature. In association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this wonderful picture book explores themes of empathy, mindfulness and personal growth through the eyes of a child. Beautifully written and illustrated by the award-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it.Stunning watercolour and hand-finished artwork draws parallels to the bestselling The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and evokes the classic nostalgia of E. H. Shephard's much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.Mindfulness tips and informa

An “inspiring” (Kirkus, starred review), “heartfelt” (The Horn Book, starred review) coming-of-age novel about a girl finding her way to activism in the early years of the AIDS pandemic, from award-winning author Ami Polonsky.Iris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she’ll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that’s off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she’ll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange?In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS—and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself.Critically-acclaimed author Ami Polonsky has crafted a lyrical, tender, earth-shattering novel that will stay with you long after you’v

夏天過去，時間進入第二學期。文化祭終於快到了。我忙著參加文化祭執行委員會的活動、準備班級參展的內容。跟情人有?夜華也沒空約會，只有思慕越發強烈。 再加上，以輕音樂社的領袖人物?未明為中心組成的樂團「R-inks」也問題堆積如山。為了加強我這個吉他新手的技巧、以激烈手段治療夜華的社交恐懼症，以及一併解決其他各種課題，我們斷然決行在未明家集訓！ 在這種情況中，進入第二學期後顯得鬱鬱寡歡的朝姬同學，突然打電話給我── 『……希墨同學，救救我。』 戀愛與青春的文化祭開幕！ ©Rakuto Haba 2022 Illustration：Icomochi / KADOKAWA CORPORATION ★戀愛與青春的文化祭開幕!! ★輕音樂社臨時組成的樂團「R-inks」能否成功站上舞台!? ★兩情相悅戀愛喜劇第五集登場！

A brilliantly witty introduction to comparisons and opposites, illustrated by the winner of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award.These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who’s the best at hiding? One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story!Shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Picture Book Award, this is the perfect book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world. Karl Newson has created a simple, funny and heart-warming text, which is perfectly matched by Kate Hindley’s charming, brilliantly witty artwork, filled with detail.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website."Newson and Hindley celebrate differences using simple but wonderfully effective opposites and comparisons, with

In this third “thrilling” (Kirkus Reviews) installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies help a fellow agent in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.After taking down a mole within their organization, the City Spies are ready for their next mission—once again using their unique skills and ability to infiltrate places adults can’t. The sinister Umbra has their sights set on recruiting a North Korean nuclear physicist by any means necessary, and the City Spies plan to keep an eye on his son by sending Paris to the chess prodigy’s tournaments in Moscow and Beijing.Meanwhile, Sydney’s embedded as a junior reporter for a teen lifestyle site as she follows the daughter of a British billionaire on tour with the biggest act on her father’s music label to uncover what links both the band and the billionaire have to a recent threat from an old Soviet missile base.F

A lyrical, heart-warming message of love from someone far awayWhen Big Bear and Little Bear have to say goodbye, Big Bear tells Little Bear about all the ways she'll send a hug from afar:I can change my hug into bird song early in the morning,or into the sea so I can wave at you when you are on the beach. Join Little Bear on his adventure to discover all the many different ways to feel a hug from a loved one, even when apart. A soothing and uplifting story for every child who is missing someone.

本書延續《21% Monster》第一集的緊湊節奏，Darren 和 Marek 繼續對抗神祕組織 XSP，這個組織曾對他們進行基因改造，賦予他們非凡能力。Darren 擁有怪力，Marek 擁有異星智慧，但敵人更狡猾、更強大。這時，另一位實驗倖存者現身──Aurora，一名融合劍齒北極熊基因的少女，冷靜、強悍，目標明確：報仇。21% Monster: Ice Giant 結合動作場面與生物科技主題，角色互動充滿張力，是一部節奏明快、適合喜歡科幻冒險的中高年級讀者的作品。Genetically-modified teens try to bring down the organisation that made them, in this second action-packed installment in the 21% Monster series.The girl put her hands on her hips, cocked her head and answered: 'My name is Aurora María Ash-Valero and I'm here to kick your butt!"Since Darren Devlin and Marek Masters joined forces, there has only been one thing on their minds - taking down XSP, the secret organisation that transformed them into genetically-modified superhumans. Even with 21% monster Darren's incredible strength, and 19% alien Marek's super intelligence, XSP is more than a match for them.But what if there was another survivor of XSP's experiments? A tall, tough, athletic teen girl able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and track potentia

New memoir from George M. Johnson, the New York Times bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue--a "deeply impactful" (Nic Stone), "striking and joyful" (Laurie Halse Anderson), and "stunning read" (Publishers Weekly, starred) that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory. This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken. George M. Johnson captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America through rich family stories that explore themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture. Complete with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch and a full color photo insert, this heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir is destined to become a modern classic of em

Three women, from three different continents and separated by generations, share stories of coming to the United States. Sarah's great-great grandmother Manya fled the Cossacks in the Ukraine at the turn of the twentieth century.Grace's mom escaped with her family during the Iranian revolution in 1979. Raquel and her family fled gang violence in El Salvador in the 2010s.These three stories, all accounts of the authors' real family stories-Manya is legendary author Jane Yolen's grandmother-highlight the essential commonality of the immigrant experience.About the real families in this book.All three of these stories are fictionalized accounts based on the facts of how our families came toAmerica. All three families were fleeing oppression, revolutions, gang violence, possible death. Ourstories sound very much the same, though they are generations apart.Jane's family on both sides came over to America in the early 1900s from the Ukraine,(the Yolens) and Latvia (the Morowitz-Berlins). But

Important sight words and high-frequency vocabulary help build oral language skills. Each reader provides simple and fun patterned text. The activity book helps to introduce oral skills and build print.本產品包含21本平裝彩色印刷的發音讀本，每本8頁*可透過Storyplus APP開啟音檔================Scholastic Reading Track offers step-by-step instruction for three literacy cornerstones: sounds and letters, vocabulary, and phonics. With playful text, stunning photographs, and beautiful illustrations, Reading Track fosters an early love for reading while targeting specific literacy skills.A systematic instructional reading program for early literacyCarefully scaffolded books to introduce key sight words, letters and sounds allowing young learners to decode stories and non-fiction texts.1. Vocabulary:*Highlights sight words and high frequency words to builds oral language skills*Patterned text to make learning simple2. Sound and Letter *High-interest texts build letter recognition and sound-letter relationships with one read

Build strong reading foundations for early learners with audio read-alouds and engaging alphabet stories and activities.Colorful theme-based phonics activities and stickers get children excited to practice and learn alphabet letters and sounds and read simple sentences. The audio option on every page helps to develop children's listening and comprehension skills as they hear directions and stories read aloud. The audio feature is ideal to support learning at home and in the classroom.Listen and Learn: Alphabet workbook for grade 1 is beautifully illustrated, representing children from many cultures around the world. This colorful grade 1 activity book includes: Alphabet stories with an optional audio read-aloud feature to develop literacy and comprehension skillsA variety of activities that help children learn to read and write upper- and lower-case letters and practice long and short vowel soundsFun stickers to motivate children to complete activitiesEach book is 144 full-color pages

Build strong reading foundations for early learners with audio read-alouds and engaging alphabet stories and activities.Colorful theme-based phonics activities and stickers get children excited to practice and learn alphabet letters and sounds and read simple sentences. The audio option on every page helps to develop children’s listening and comprehension skills as they hear directions and stories read aloud. The audio feature is ideal to support learning at home and in the classroom.Listen and Learn: Alphabet workbook for grade 1 is beautifully illustrated, representing children from many cultures around the world. This colorful grade 1 activity book includes:Alphabet stories with an optional audio read-aloud feature to develop literacy and comprehension skillsA variety of activities that help children learn to read and write upper- and lower-case letters and practice long and short vowel soundsFun stickers to motivate children to complete activitiesEach book is 144 full-color pages a

本書內容分為三大部分︰古典測驗篇、現代測驗篇、心理測驗篇。古典測驗篇主要介紹信度、效度，以及試題分析中的難度、鑑別度、誘答力分析。接著導入現代測驗篇，介紹了試題反應理論（IRT）中常見的二元計分模式、多元計分模式，並兼論試題特徵曲線、試題訊息函數、試題差異功能分析等議題，最後介紹心理測驗篇常用的心理測驗、問卷或量表。作者以統計學專業背景，深入淺出方式，試圖讓讀者了解每個模式的意涵，這也是作者多年來的期許，希望不是統計背景的學生也能更切入模式的測量意義，但又擔心說明過多，讀者更模糊，所以每個章節末都會作個小結，方便讀者聚焦。同時每個模式輔以R程式繪出模式圖形，沒有比圖形能更快認識模式的，在程式普及的當今，模式、程式、圖形缺一不可。本書內容適合大學部學生或研究生。古典測驗篇、心理測驗篇及現代測驗篇的部分章節，應可滿足大學部學生有關教育測驗或心理測驗課程的需求。現代測驗篇所有章節可以作為進階課程用，亦適合研究生需求。本書每章所附習題，可以提供讀者練習，有助於內文的理解，有些題目取自國家考試，對於讀者準備相關考試亦有所助益。

🌟蓋比泰勒的冒險旅程，一套陪小朋友成長的英文故事🌟故事書內包含我們想分享的價值觀，包含擁抱愛💕珍惜友誼🙂尊重多樣性以及愛護環境...並融合顏色、數字、形狀等幼兒等認知概念，讓親子共讀的時光也能快樂學習🙂另外每本書內也包含有聲書QR Code，我們的YouTube頻道也有中文字幕的故事動畫，透過聲音、畫面來更加深小朋友對故事的印象，讓小朋友能有沉浸式閱讀的體驗。🌟蓋比泰勒的冒險旅程，讓親子共讀時光也能快樂學習🌟💗一天一個無尾熊的擁抱，就能開始改變世界💗Cabbage & Tyler’s Amazing Adventures! An Early Childhood Story SeriesOur stories teach and celebrate values that will shape our children’s future;love, friendship, diversity and caring for the environment.Toddlers will also learn new words and practice with colours and numbers.Early Childhood Learning through Storytelling and Positive Play!Every book has an Audio QR Code link for English storytelling, music and SoundFX.An animated version of each story with Chinese subtitles is available on our Official YouTube Channel.A truly immersive storytelling experience!Cabbage & Tyler’s Amazing Adventures! Early Childhood Learning through Storytelling and Positive Play!We can make the World a better place, one koala hug at a time!

The Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #4)The Doll in the Hall and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #3)(平裝本)Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #2)Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #1)Jump into these spine-chilling stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Who is waiting at the end of the dark hall? What is a monster doing on the beach? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With

在2021年，政大華人文化主體性研究中心很榮幸邀請到華裔美國哲學家黃百鋭（David B. Wong），以Metaphor and Analogy in Early Chinese Thought: Governance within the Person, State, and Society為主題，發表了五場線上華人文化講座。黃教授由「個人、國家與社會意義上的恰當的治理概念」這一主題切入，具體而深入地探討類比和譬喻在中國古典思想裡所扮演的角色，並提出他對這些思想的詮釋。這五場講座內容可謂黃教授多年學術累積的展現，講座後我們並舉辦了為期兩天的工作坊，邀請國內外學者深入討論講座中所提出的重要觀點，而黃教授也對這些評論一一作出回應。本書將講座內容、評論與回應整理出來呈現給學界，希望能引發更多的關注與討論。

一、 古云：開卷有益！就是說只要你翻開書籍有心開始閱讀，久之，必有收穫！ 如果你選對了書籍及其附帶有效的工具，將會讓你「事半功倍」！漪欣數學講義，就是你在研讀數學時，最佳的書籍與工具(不是老王賣瓜)！史上第一本附有老師講解(影片解說)的講義，當你遇上困難時，本書會適時耐心地為你解惑！我們誠摯地想要教會你，就等你來使用！！二、 本書質優的特色1. 每一道題目都有老師詳細講解(影片解說)，讓你易學易懂。1. (就像老師在旁邊隨時耐心地教導你) 2. 隨時掃描QR Code隨時觀看老師講解(影片解說)。3. 效果顯著、成績進步看得到；價格親民，CP值特高。 範例1： 14. 將等比數列1 , 2 , 4 , 8 , 16 , ……，從第1項開始，按順序由左而右，由上而下依序填入右圖的階梯方格中，求： (1) 第4層由左邊算起第3個數為 。 (2) 第5層最左邊的數為 。 範例2： 7. 如圖，小寧從學校步行回家，到達P點時轉向Q點的方向，到達Q點時再轉向R點的方向，到達R點時，再轉向家的方向，請問：小寧共轉了 度。【新北段考】使枯燥的學習，馬上活潑起來

可愛小狗Noodles的日常故事集合，透過簡單有趣的句子，帶領孩子一起經歷日常生活的挑戰與發現：「不要剪我頭髮！」「我不怕！」「我愛我的影子！」……每一本都像貼近孩子心情的小日記。搭配圖文，輕鬆培養閱讀自信，適合6到9歲孩子自行閱讀，學習表達與生活感受。The story collection of an adorable puppy, Noodles! He experiences what young children would encounter in daily life. Very simple sentences filled with useful expressions.1. It’stoo windy!2. Don'tcut my hair!3. Ican help!4. I'm not scared!5. Ihate my bow!6. Iam lost!7. Ilove colors!8. Ilove my tooth!9. Ilove my shadow!10. Nokisses please!Pick a Series. Grow a Reader.Meet Missy – a razzle-dazzle girl who does Things the Super Duper Royal Deluxe way.Learn how Missy picked out her outfit， planned for her class pet， dealt with her school play and went for a field trip in this deluxe collection!This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches， which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text， high-interest content， fast-paced plots， and illustrations on every page， these books will boost reading confidence and stamina.

可搭配出版社開發的Storyplus APP聆聽線上音檔。This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!This owl-dorable, collectible boxed set includes paperback editions of books 1-5 in the series: Eva's Treetop Festival, Eva Sees a Ghost, A Woodland Wedding, Eva and the New Owl, and Warm Hearts Day.

“A sweet, heart-squeezing story!” ― Jaleigh Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the DragonflyWhen seventh grade enemies research a missing set of jewels for a class project, they realize that the answers to the unsolved case might be much closer to home than they thought in this fun-filled mystery “as satisfying as hot soup on a cold day” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).If you told Sloane Osburn and Amelia Miller-Poe that they’d be hiding in their town cemetery from an evil mastermind, they would have been hard-pressed to believe you. If you also told them that person was intent on beating them to a cache of long-lost jewels using nothing more than a slingshot and wicked aim, they’d have been sure you got your facts wrong. Finally, if you told them they’d be doing all of this as friends…well, they would have been sure you needed medical attention.Whether through serendipity (really, really good luck) or zemblanity (really, really bad luck), someone tricked their

In the early work of John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Henry James saw "the slightly 'uncanny' spectacle of a talent which on the threshold of its career has nothing more to learn." Sargent's talent, nay, genius was indeed uncanny, sustained with equal intensity through his famed society portraits, like the scandalous Madame X; his full-size showpieces, like The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit; his thousands of watercolors executed en plein air from Venice to Corfu to Maine to Montana; and his ambitious mural decorations for the public monuments of Boston.In Carter Ratcliff, Sargent has found a biographer and critic nearly his match in style and subtlety. Ratcliff expertly evokes the expatriate American milieu into which the artist was born, and offers penetrating insights into every phase of his career, every aspect of his work. Now, for the first time, this landmark monograph is offered in a special oversize format, with all of its 310 illustrations reproduced in stunning full color,

Best friends Cookie and Broccoli discover the joy of sharing secrets with friends in this sweet and funny early graphic novel. Shh...Cookie and Broccoli's lips are sealed! That is, until the whole school happens upon Broccoli's hiding spot and overhears his super-secret nickname―and are much more encouraging than he expected. Then, Talking Rock gives the duo a cryptic clue to solving Broccoli’s boredom―the solution is the opposite of boredom. Well, the opposite of boredom is the Funnest Thing Ever, right? Cookie and Broccoli try a silly screaming contest, a bubble-blowing party, and a real-life food pyramid, but the true Funnest Thing Ever might have been in front of them all along. And it’s even more enjoyable when it’s not a secret anymore!

An exceptionally unique look at the development of the newest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Strange World!The Art of Strange World highlights the stunning artwork from the film's creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. The next in this fan-favorite, collectible series of Art Of titles, this book is the perfect gift for Disney fans, animation students, film buffs, and more.EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Walt Disney Animation Studios film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art Of series from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney alike. Add it to the shelf with other books like The Art of Encanto, The Art of Raya and the

Search through the Amazon Rainforest and find incredible animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Climb through the layers of the busy rainforest and discover lots of animals along the way. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a hungry anteater searching the forest floor for a snack, a spotted jaguar lounging on a tree branch over a busy river, a slithery snake winding its way through the leafy trees, a beautiful hummingbird sipping nectar from a pretty flower, and a playful monkey climbing to the treetops. Simple facts about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it a fun and easy introduction to the topic of rainforest homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautiful pop-up scenes will surprise and delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy

'Eric Marshall has arrived on Prince Edward Island to take on the role of schoolmaster for a short while. Once there he meets the astonishingly beautiful and wonderfully mysterious Kilmeny. However, Kilmeny's curious affliction holds her back from true happiness. Can the young couple overcome the odds set out against them?This early work by Lucy Maud Montgomery was originally published in 1910 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name.

***A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR***Featured on This Morning, Steph's Packed Lunch, Radio 4: Today and Channel 4 NewsEveryone knows the word 'war'. But very few understand what it truly means. When you find you have to face it, you feel totally lost, walled in by fright and despair.Until you've been there, you don't know what war is. This is the gripping and moving diary of young Ukrainian refugee Yeva Skalietska. It follows twelve days in Ukraine that changed 12-year-old Yeva's life forever.She was woken in the early hours to the terrifying sounds of shelling. Russia had invaded Ukraine, and her beloved Kharkiv home was no longer the safe haven it should have been. It was while she was forced to seek shelter in a damp, cramped basement that Yeva decided to write down her story.And it is a story the world needs to hear. Yeva captured the nation's heart when she was featured on Channel 4 News with her granny as they fled Ukraine for Dublin. In You Don't Know What War Is, Yeva records w

Interactive and engaging, Ultimate Spotlight: Extraordinary Animals gives children a look at the incredible skills of animals. Discover their abilities: Pull a tab to observe how an octopus hides in a large shell, turn a wheel to marvel at the ballet-like gathering of starlings, and lift a flap to reveal the chimpanzee's secret trick to catching ants.Flaps! Pull-tabs! Pop-ups! Lots of interactive and moveable partsDetailed illustrations that beg to be pored over again and againEducational content reviewed by an expert Fans of Ultimate Spotlight: Extraordinary Animals will also enjoy the interactive learning of other books in the Ultimate SpotlightTM series, including: VolcanoesPolar AnimalsRain Forest AnimalsSavanna AnimalsDinosaursFirefighterTrainAstronautsChock-full of information, this book is a record of all the fascinating abilities of animals.Great family and classroom read-aloud bookBooks for 5 and upBooks for kindergarten and early elementary school students

Discover the celebration of Christmas with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Christmas traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.

Young armchair adventurers can travel to the topmost point on the globe and learn all about the vast region surrounding the North Pole.It might seem lonely at the top of the world, but the North Pole is teeming with life! Polar bears, walruses, and arctic seals make their home on sea ice that can be nine feet thick while the Inuit and other indigenous peoples continue their traditions and means for survival in this harsh climate. Along with the early twentieth-century story of Robert Peary’s egomaniacal quest to reach the exact spot of the North Pole, this is an exciting new addition to the Where Is? series.

布布這隻哈巴狗，還有他的主人貝拉和好朋友傑克，正興奮地計劃一場公路旅行。這將會是一段充滿新奇景點和活動的旅程！但當傑克無法一同前往時，貝拉和布布決定在旅途中找一件特別的紀念品送給他。布布和貝拉能否找到傑克心愛的完美紀念品呢？全書滿版的彩色插圖，這本幽默可愛的日記風格早期章節書，絕對適合所有認為毛茸茸伙伴最好的讀者！A seventh Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Bub the pug; his human, Bella; and their friend Jack are excited to go on a road trip. There will be so much to see and do! But when Jack can no longer come, Bella and Bub vow to bring him something special from their trip. Can Bub and Bella find the perfect souvenir for Jack? With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is t

My First Campout has everything young adventurers need for camping fun! Pitch your tent, start a fire, grab your compass, and get ready to go exploring! This interactive book features lift-the-flap panels and removable cardboard cut-outs for a full camping experience--in book form! Get a taste for s'mores, listen to the sounds of the wild, and sing songs around the campfire as you experience your first camping trip. This uniquely designed book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids learn all about camping. Check your packing list, test out your new gear, and find your sense of adventure. This book includes elements such as a tent, flashlight, binoculars, sleeping bag, hiking pack, bug spray, s'mores, tinder, and more. With this book, you will: - Spark a love of nature and encourage kids to have fun outdoors - Promote fine motor skills and cognitive development - Encourage imagination and creativity in your child Let your child dream up their own camping adventures. They wil