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Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself--and his entire species--in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, he is cast off into the depths of a perilous waterway. Ace is wary to trust others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food, all while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that with training axolotls can develop an incredible power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist. This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace

Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings! Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! Did you know that the Egyptians invented toothpaste? Or that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building on Earth for almost 3,800 years? Discover fascinating facts about Egypt's amazing monuments, powerful pharaohs, and more in this Junior Genius Guide filled with neat illustrations, cool trivia, and fun activities.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineDory is on her first soccer team with her best friends, Rosabelle and George. She’s ready to score a billion goals, but Rosabelle is having a meltdown over wearing cleats, and George is mysteriously acting like a baby. So, Dory attempts to befriend a new teammate, Valentina. But making a new friend isn’t so easy, especially when Valentina kicks the ball perfectly every time, steals all the attention, and has a way of making a billion sound kinda small. Determined to outshine Valentina as the star of the team, Dory seeks help from her reliable imagination to flip the score.Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little si

Parents should pass down stories, not spirits...Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won't stay in the house alone. And no one will speak of the tragedies the family has seen.Then a brutal car crash leaves Carlos trapped in his own body--silent, helpless, and utterly vulnerable. As Avery tends to him, the house begins to stir. It watches. It listens. And it speaks--in a voice only Carlos can hear--offering a twisted kind of comfort.And as the lies buried by Carlos and his family begin to surface, Avery must confront the truth: if the past won't rest, their future may never begin.Some inherit memories. Others inherit monsters.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes another incredible summer romance about holding onto memories, making new ones, learning to let go, and unexpectedly falling in love. Olivia Lupo feels stuck. All her friends have gone on to their first year of college while she's still at home with her family. There's a good reason though, her beloved grandmother, Annie, has dementia, and Olivia can't bear the thought of being so far from home when Annie needs her the most. So when her stepmother asks the family to spend three weeks of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, Olivia plans to say no...until she discovers an old box Annie filled with photos and memories from her own time there. Olivia decides to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and spend some time on the island that Annie describes as magical. When she arrives, she meets Connor, a boy from her past who really wants to be a part of her present... and future. Olivia's never thought about foreve

From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition.Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again.Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare.But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?

Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers!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!Dragon Masters Drake and Obi travel to a mangrove swamp after a Dragon Stone shows them a new Dragon Master there! When they reach the nearby village, they meet Kinti, the new Dragon Master, but they discover that a Swamp Dragon has been captured. The villagers haven't seen a dragon before and they think the strange creature attacked Kinti. But Kinti knows that the Swamp Dragon was only trying to warn her about a magical monster lurking in

★ 《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》作者 Holly Jackson 成人驚悚首作★ 「我要在死前找出殺我的人」年度最強懸疑設定★ 《紐約時報》冠軍暢銷小說★ 倒數七天的致命調查，每一頁都令人屏住呼吸27歲的Jet在家門口遭到襲擊，醒來後得知頭骨碎片將導致致命動脈瘤，生命只剩一週。面對不到10%成功率的手術，她選擇放棄治療，利用最後七天追查兇手。隨著調查深入，小鎮隱藏的祕密逐漸浮現。《Not Quite Dead Yet》以倒數計時的緊張節奏展開，是一部充滿反轉與情感張力的懸疑驚悚小說。After she is fatally wounded in an assault, a young woman uses her last few days to try to solve her own murder, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.Margaret "Jet" Mason has never been able to finish anything. In her twenty-seven years, she's dropped out of school, quit a promising career, and dumped all her boyfriends. Her town's annual Halloween festival is a pageant of the familiar faces of friends and family, each a reminder of her failure to launch, made more surreal by the ghoulish costumes everyone's wearing. But no matter—she’s about to leave this town behind and get her fresh start somewhere else. Like with everything else, she quits the party and heads home.But as she walks in

What if Meg had to become a Greek god? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Become one with the gods in this tale based off of Disney's Hercules, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way! After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld. Can Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure o

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines.Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

Book 2 in the epic middle grade fantasy adventure. That wasn't a welcome, she realized. It was a warning.After the defeat of her cruel father, Emba Oak's nights are haunted by strange dreams with beckoning dragons calling her to faraway mountain peaks. With an ever-flowing stream of questions about her nature, her dragon fire and fury, Emba knows she must go. But can Emba control the growing powers inside her or will everything fall apart along the way?

In this hilarious fifth middle grade book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever!, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck makes a wish at her school's magical well. When Heidi finds out about a magical wishing well at her school, she's amazed and delighted--even though students are forbidden to use it. Then, an important exam is scheduled at the very same time her crush invites her on a nature walk, and Heidi needs a magical assist. Usually, she tries to follow the rules--really!--but she decides to use the well to wish to be in two places at once. What could go wrong?

In this hilarious sixth middle grade book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever!, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck has a new rival. When a new student comes to Broomsfield Academy, Mrs. Kettledrum informs the students she is an extra-talented witch-in-training. At first Heidi is intrigued and wants to be friends, but when Jodi tells Heidi she intends to be the best witch ever, a competition brews between them and bubbles over while on a field trip to a museum--which becomes more dangerous than either could have imagined!

★ Junior Library Guild 選書 × 多項年度童書榜入選★ 小作家 × 魔法筆記本，笑料滿滿的橋梁書冒險★ 《Ivy + Bean》《Amelia Bedelia》讀者必讀系列★ 想像力爆發的校園魔法故事Polly Diamond 有一本神奇的筆記本 Spell，只要寫下任何事情就會變成真的。當她想用魔法幫班上找到最棒的班級寵物時，事情卻意外失控。為了讓一切回到正軌，Polly必須想出最正確的字句。本書以幽默故事與輕魔法元素描繪校園生活，鼓勵孩子閱讀、寫作與發揮想像力。Now available in paperback! One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble. A Junior Library Guild selectionA Parents magazine Best Children's Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the BestA Common Sense Media Best Book for Little KidsAn Ontario Library Association Best BetA Cybils Award finalistA Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nomineePolly Diamond is back in the third book about the magical mix-ups of Polly and her notebook, Spell! In this delightfully funny and magical chapter book series, Polly and Spell have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained f

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Wigglesbottom Primary.Billy LOVES football! He wants to play as well as his football hero... But in the first match of the season, Billy's game does NOT go to plan. The Mini Monsters are worried, too. Does Billy love football more than them? Maybe it's time for the Mini Monsters to start playing football... What could possibly go wrong?

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這是一場考驗勇氣、友誼與團隊合作的終極地底大冒險！充滿正義感又熱情滿點的「獨角獸小隊」與牠們最好的長毛象夥伴「伍利」（Woolly），這次收到了一個前所未有的棘手任務。傳說中陰森神祕的「骷髏洞穴」（Skull Cave）最近出現了奇怪的異動，甚至有傳言說，裡面正潛伏著前所未見的未知生物！為了保護家園與森林裡的小動物們，主角們毫不猶豫地裝備好自己，踏入了這座充滿迷霧與古老機關的地下迷宮。在黑漆漆的洞穴深處，他們不僅要面對讓人屏息的重重關卡，還會遇上一群外表看起來有點嚇人、內心卻各懷秘密的「洞穴生物」。面對這個不可能的挑戰，這群神獸夥伴們該如何發揮各自的超能力，化敵為友，並揭開骷髏洞穴背後的終極真相呢？When a bottle containing a mysterious map washes ashore, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) are on the case! This is the fourth and final installment of this chapter book graphic novel series perfect for fans of Dog Man and Narwhal and Jelly.Team Unihorn and Woolly have saved Burlap Beach not once, not twice, but three times. Now it's time for them to bask in the sun and enjoy some good 'ole fashioned R&R. And that's exactly what they get--until their cooler accidentally tips over and they discover a map inside a bottle! Where could it lead? Forgotten ruins? Buried treasure? A notable landmark Determined to solve mystery, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) set off to find what's out there--but the mo

The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the fifth book as Ben Ripley goes undercover in the White House to take on a SPYDER operative determined to assassinate the president. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has had a lot of field success despite only just beginning his second year at Spy School, something even graduates rarely experience. But he'd never have survived without the help from experienced agents and his friends. Now he's been called in on a solo mission--and the fate of the United States of America is on his shoulders alone. The mission: Prevent a presidential assassination by infiltrating the White House and locating the enemy operative. And when everything goes wrong, Ben must rely on his spy school friends to save his reputation...but even friends can double-cross or be swayed to the enemy's side.

隨著 Google Gemini 3 模型以及各式工具推出，在生成式 AI 的世界中 Google 強勢站穩腳步，再加上 Google 生態系的支援，採用 Google Gemini API 開發 AI Agent 是一個相當不錯的選擇。本書主要解說 Google Gemini API 中關鍵的成員，並利用 Python 版本的 Google GenAI SDK 實作範例，還會帶大家設計當前 AI Agent 的趨勢 -- Skills 機制，主題包含：|簡易 Skills 機制|現今 AI Agent 的共用規範標準就是 Skills，我們會帶大家實作一個簡單的 Skills 機制，讓你的 AI Agent 只要透過 markdown 檔，就可以讓非技術人員的一般使用者也可以客製自動化流程，或是搭配 CLI 工具與 MCP 伺服器等擴充模型能力，而不需要倚賴技術人員修改或是撰寫額外的程式碼。|建構彈性的 MCP 系統|即使有了 Skills 機制，也需要能夠實際完成任務的工具，MCP 就是其中之一。除此之外，MCP 也是擴充模型能力的好幫手，書中會設計讓使用者透過設定檔就能幫 AI Agent 串接各式功能 MCP 伺服器的機制，不論是要讀寫檔案、執行本機指令、操控瀏覽器，或是使用遠端 API 等等，都可以方便達成。|Live API|用講的絕對比用打的更快，書中會用 Live API 實作可隨時中斷插話的即時語音系統，讓你的 AI Agent 彷彿真人用講的就可以操控，而且還會自動記錄交談內容，維持前文脈絡，讓一般使用者透過口說介面就可以使用你的 AI Agent。|把 Google 生態系當靠山|網頁搜尋、找地點誰能比得過 Google，利用 Gemini API 內建工具即可直通 Google 搜尋與地圖，即時資訊一點都不漏，為模型補充新知識。|多模態輸入/輸出|讓你的 AI Agent 像是 NotebookLM 那樣看圖、看影片、聽語音，即使是 YouTube 影片，也可以直接丟連結自動處理。此外，透過 Gemini API，也可以用最強的 Nano Banana Pro 生圖、Veo 3.1 生影片通通沒問題。|詳解 Function Calling 機制|不論是要使用 MCP 伺服器或是 Skill 擴充模型功能、建置自動化流程，最終都需要倚賴 Fu

It’s Swing Time! Join Ladybird as she tries out different kinds of swings to find her favourite in this playful picture book. Join Ladybird on a joyful journey through every kind of swing imaginable in this playful picture book, brought to life with a unique, interactive reading format! What kind of swing is it, Ladybird? Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? One that comes with a big hug or a sweet‑smelling flower? Follow Ladybird as she tries out all sorts of swings and meets lots of friends along the way. There’s a friendship swing, a rainbow swing, a swing that dips deep underwater and another that soars high into the sky. There’s even a sleepy swing that invites dreamy yawns . . . and one that proves to be just a little bit risky. Designed in a dynamic vertical format that mirrors the motion of swinging, this book encourages young readers to turn, tilt and explore the page in surprising ways. And at the end, a special gatefold swings open to reveal the most exciting discovery

A deeply satisfying, laugh-out-loud treasure trove of visual tricks and rhyming reveals, destined to become a picture-book classic!Is this a pear? No, it’s a bear!This delightfully clever picture book is full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle – brought to life by an Oscar-nominated animator and based on his seven-year-old son's original idea and drawings!Through the hole in the page, you might see a plum . . . or a spider . . . or a spoon. But turn the page to see the full picture and – SURPRISE! – it's something unexpected: the moon, a tiger, even a hippo’s bum!This deceptively simple picture-book debut by father-and-son duo Dan and Finn Ojari uses bold, stylish art, rhyming call-and-response text, and clever cut-through holes that play with shape and colour to create a deeply satisfying read-aloud experience for children of two and up and their adults.

A cute and colourful slider book from bestselling preschool author Camilla Reid – tilt the book to spot the spots!What spots can you and Dot spot?Tilt the book to spot lots of colourful spots with Dot! Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this interactive hide-and-seek book is filled with brightly coloured spots that appear and disappear as the book is tilted left and right. Spot spots with Dot as you go through the book – with a special mirror surprise at the end!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with delightful read-aloud tongue-twister text plus distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Dot Spots Lots of Spots is perfect for toddlers.Look out for Is Dot in the House?, Is Dot in the Tree? and Is Dot in the Hay?

“You will bow before this queen.” —Sara Raasch,New York Timesbestselling author ofNight of the Witch“Revenge and justice have never been so satisfying!” — Marissa Meyer, #1New York Timesbestselling author of the Lunar ChroniclesIn this riveting historical thriller inspired by true-life events,BelladonnameetsBridgertonas revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian England’s royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge. . . .The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial "humanitarianism," which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From mi

Learn how mammals survived the test of time in this volume of Science Comics, the smash-hit STEM graphic novel series that has sold over a million copies!Mammals are survivors--when dinosaurs went extinct, they survived. From lush jungles to deep oceans to sweltering deserts, mammals now dominate nearly every environment on Earth. But how did they do it? Take a trip back in time and discover how extreme changes in climate have pushed mammals to evolve new traits, including hooves, claws, tusks, big brains, and even blow holes. Join us as we explore our mammalian history, and maybe the past will hold the key to surviving in the future.

★ 如果愛麗絲「太晚回到仙境」，世界會崩壞嗎？★ 《Twisted Tales》系列再出擊，顛覆《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》經典結局★ 豪華刷邊版收藏登場，黑暗童話迷必收！本書以「愛麗絲太晚回到仙境」為核心設定，描繪她在現實與幻想交錯中，重新踏入危機四伏的仙境，對抗紅心皇后的統治。結合奇幻冒險與自我成長，情節緊湊、氛圍黑暗，是經典童話的全新詮釋。What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Climb down the rabbit hole in this tale based off Disney's Alice In Wonderland, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way. Alice is different than other eighteen-year-old ladies in Kexford, which is perfectly fine with her. She'd rather spend golden afternoons with her trusty camera or in her aunt Vivian's lively salon, ignoring her sister's wishes that she stop all that "nonsense" and become a "respectable" member of society. Alice is happy to meander to Miss. Yao's teashop or to visit the children playing in the Square. She's also interested in learning more about the young lawyer she met there, but just because she's curious, of co

★ 第一本 Google Antigravity 繁體中文完整教學 ★ AI 原生開發環境的核心概念與實戰技巧 ★ Agent 架構：理解 AI 代理人如何替你寫程式、做決策 ★ 多 Agent 協作實戰：同時調度多個 AI 開發夥伴 ★ Editor 進階功能全攻略：Tab 補全、Command 指令、Review Changes ★ Rules × Workflows：自訂規則與自動化流程 ★ Skills 技能擴充系統：為 Agent 安裝新能力，從 SkillHub 市集挖寶 ★ Artifacts 產出物完整解說：掌握 Agent 與你非同步溝通的關鍵橋樑 ★ Browser Subagent：讓 AI 操控瀏覽器，自動測試網頁與擷取資料 ★ MCP 工具整合大全：連接資料庫、專案管理、設計工具，無限延伸 Agent 能力 ★ 兩大實戰專案手把手教學：Python 電商後台 + 雲端 Markdown 編輯器 ★ 涵蓋 FAQ 與疑難排解，少走彎路、快速上手 AI 寫程式已經不新鮮，但 Google Antigravity 要做的遠不只是「幫你補全程式碼」。它以 Agent 為核心，建立了一套全新的開發典範：AI 不再是被動回應的聊天機器人，而是能理解你的專案脈絡、遵守你定義的程式開發標準、自主規劃並執行多步驟任務的開發夥伴。它甚至能操控瀏覽器幫你測試網頁、透過 MCP 協議連接外部工具。開發者的角色正從「程式碼的生產者」轉變為「AI 的指揮者」。本書從開發工具的演進脈絡切入，帶你理解這場典範轉移的全貌，以及 Antigravity 在其中扮演的角色。 全書十六章分為四大篇章，構成一條從零到實戰的學習路線。基礎篇帶你熟悉介面操作，完成第一個 Todo List 專案；核心篇深入 Agent Manager 多代理協作、Editor 的 Tab 補全與 Command 指令、Rules 與 Workflows 自訂規則，以及 Skills 技能擴充系統；進階篇拆解 Browser Subagent 瀏覽器自動化、Artifacts 產出物機制，以及 MCP 工具整合生態――從資料庫、專案管理到設計工具，一次掌握。每一章都搭配大量截圖與逐步操作指引，建議你邊讀邊做，這是上手最快的方式。 學工具最怕停在「知道」卻「做不到」。本書特別規劃了兩個完整實戰專案，幫你把

Solitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. When her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor. At first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn't so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.This allegorical story from Spanish author Nia Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.Illustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of The Visit was selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundaci

★凱迪克獎得主 Dan Santat 醞釀已久的創意巔峰，每一頁畫作都能直接裱框。★幽默又帶點酸楚的情節，讓孩子學會包容不同，讓大人找回與世界和解的力量。★不管你是魚、是人，還是兩者皆非，這本書都會讓你大笑之後，眼眶微濕。你是那個覺得自己和世界「不太合拍」的人嗎？在藤壺灣（Barnacle Bay）小鎮上，有個神祕生物正在潛伏。他從大海深處而來，只為了尋找和他一樣的同類。為了融入人類世界，「魚男孩」偷偷溜進一所小學假扮成學生。但顯而易見地，他簡直像是一條「離水之魚」，完全狀況外！當「魚男孩」發現全鎮的人都在搜捕傳說中的「藤壺灣怪獸」，而那個怪獸聽起來跟他本人簡直一模一樣時，一連串雞飛狗跳的趣事就此展開！幸好，在新朋友和班級小金魚的幫助下，終於找到了在陸地上化險為夷、不被淹沒的生存之道。An Indie and USA Today Bestseller!An Amazon Best Book of the MonthFrom bestseller Dan Santat comes a hilarious new graphic novel series starring a creature with the head of a fish, the body of a boy, and the chance to have the best adventure ever! In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him. He is... A FISH BOY NAMED SASHIMI! To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he's clearly a fish out of water! When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay--a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi--hijinks e

《懼裂/The Substance》的血腥逆齡，遇上《黃色臉孔/Yellowface》的身份竊取：Kelly Yang 寫下好萊塢最殘酷的換血遊戲。在本書《The Take》中，Kelly Yang 以冷冽而犀利的筆調，展開一場關於青春、權力與掠奪的心理角力。落魄的亞裔美籍作家 Maggie Wang，收到一筆難以拒絕的提議：過氣的好萊塢製片 Ingrid Parker 願意支付三百萬美元，換取十次實驗性「逆齡」療程，由 Maggie 作為輸血夥伴。對 Ingrid 而言，這是挽救事業與青春的機會；對 Maggie 而言，則是翻身與實現寫作夢想的門票。交易很快超出金錢層面，成為一場互相利用、彼此試探的心理博弈。隨著權力天平傾斜，兩人都開始質疑：成功的代價是什麼？又該由誰來承擔？本書被形容為「The Substance meets Yellowface」，兼具話題性與娛樂性，直指年齡焦慮與族裔權力結構。Addictive, timely, and hugely entertaining, The Take is a novel about how far you'd go to have it all - and who you might sacrifice to get it. Perfect for fans of Yellowface and The Other Black Girl.'The Substance meets Yellowface' PEOPLE'A juicy, twisty take on aging, success, and race . . . sure to be one of the hottest books of spring' MARIE CLAIRE----------------THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO GET AHEAD IN THIS WORLD - YOU EITHER MAKE SOMETHING OR TAKE SOMETHING.Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her c

哪些昆蟲幾乎難以發現？黑寡婦蜘蛛真的會吃掉雄性嗎？蜈蚣真的有100條腿嗎？毛毛蟲是如何變成蝴蝶的？昆蟲能生活在你的睫毛裡嗎？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入蝴蝶貝兒的奇妙旅程，探索昆蟲的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的濃厚興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！本書包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索科學世界的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格小學階段的科學知識積分制包含二維碼鏈接，幫助更好地記憶訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Which bugs are almost impossible to spot?Does a black widow spider really eat the male?Does a centipede have a hundred legs?How does a caterpillar become a butterfly?Can bugs live in your eyelashes?Curious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Belle the butterfly on an exciting journey and learn all about bugs.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articl

「有可能把披薩送到太空站嗎？蝴蝶是如何幫助人類生產食物的？為什麼辛辣食物會讓我們嘴裡『燒』的？什麼是乾冰？食物中毒的成因是什麼？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入酪梨艾沃的奇妙旅程，探索食品科學的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的濃厚興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！這些書籍包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索各個科學領域的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格融入小學階段的科學知識包含二維碼連結更好地記住訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Is it possible to deliver pizza to a space station?How do butterflies help produce food for humans?Why does spicy food cause our mouth to 'burn'?What is dry ice?What causes food poisoningCurious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Avo the avocado on an exciting journey and learn all about food science.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articles,

我們的垃圾都跑到哪裡去了？砍伐樹木是如何讓地球暖化的？清理新加坡河真的花了十年嗎？我們如何把舊T卹升級改造？孩子能為保護環境做些什麼？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入風力渦輪機維尼的奇妙旅程，一起探索環境奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、環境保護、天文學等眾多科學領域的濃厚興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！這些書籍包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索科學世界的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格小學階段的科學知識點融入式包含二維碼鏈接，幫助更好地記憶訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Where does our trash go?How does cutting trees make the Earth warmer?Did it really take 10 years to clean up the Singapore River?How can we upcycle an old T-shirt?What can kids do to protect the environment?Curious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Winnie the wind turbine on an exciting journey and learn all about the environment.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through c

「為什麼切開的蘋果過一段時間會變褐色？肥皂是如何去除污垢的？如何在家製作火山模型？為什麼自行車會生鏽？什麼是酸雨？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入試管泰西的奇妙旅程，探索化學的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的持續興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！這些書籍包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索各個科學領域的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格融入小學階段的科學知識包含二維碼連結更好地記住訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Why does a cut apple turn brown after some time?How does soap remove dirt?How can you make a model of a volcano at home?Why causes a bicycle to rust?What is acid rain?Curious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Tessie the test tube on an exciting journey and learn all about chemistry.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articles, fun cartoons, suggested ha

Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door – RAT-A-TAT-TAT – and let’s see what’s inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you’ll make your way through the mixed-up room (where elephants say baa!), down into the spooky cellar (look out for the ghost!), through the super-quiet secret passageway (shhh, whispering only!) . . . and if you’re feeling brave, you could even try opening that grrrrrowling cupboard. A noisy adventure with a quiet bedtime ending that encourages little ones to play along. Also by Sally Nicholls and Gosia Herba: The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book

這場生日，是她生命中「最安靜」的開始。原本 Sage 的十三歲生日，應該滿載著電影、甜點，以及與最好的朋友徹夜不眠、迎接日出的歡笑。但命運開了一個殘酷的玩笑——那天，她失去了最好的朋友。沒有了那個可以分享秘密、一起編織夢想的人，Sage 徹底迷失了。在一個為失去親友的女孩們組成的諮商小組中，她開始明白：每一種「失去」都是獨特的，而療癒從來沒有固定的進度表。 那些日子裡，悲傷、孤獨、焦慮、內疚與痛苦交織在一起，但最令人驚訝的是，愛與美好的新事物也悄悄潛入了她的生活。Sage 逐漸發現，她可以學著去接納每一種情緒，因為那都是生命最真實的色調。Winner of the Newbery MedalA New York Times bestseller | A USA Today bestseller | A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year | A Kirkus Best Book of the Year | A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year | A Chicago Public Library Best Kids' Book of the Year | A PEN America's Best Children's Books | An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book | A Horn Book Fanfare Selection Book | A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book#1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal winner Renée Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes.Sage's thirteenth birthday was supposed to be about movies and treats, staying up late with her best friend and watching the sunrise together. Instea

Take a journey through London's incredible past, from ancient times to today.Eight lively and detailed scenes show London growing from a small Roman town to a vast Victorian mega-city, to the bustling place it is today. Includes over 80 flaps to lift, to find out more the city's highs and its devastating lows, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz.Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more about London's fascinating history.Chapters in this book include:- Ancient London- The Middle Ages- Tudor times- Fire and plague- After the fire- Smock and fog- Under attack!- London today

A flap-filled look at life in the Stone Age, with engaging pictures and quirky facts.A lift-the-flap book packed with fascinating information about life from the Stone Age (including the start of farming) to Bronze-Age metal working and the war-torn Iron Age. Flaps to lift on every page reveal why people made cave paintings, how they crafted tools such as spears and canoes, and where they lived - from caves and simple tents to sturdy houses and even huge hill forts.- Ideal for school studies and fun to dip in and out of for pleasure.- Covers how people lived, dressed, cooked, bult, crafted, farmed and celebrated at this early period.

A irreverent and friendly information book answering all the big and small questions about Roman life.Did Romans have toilets? Was Roman school hard work? Who were the gladiators? All these important questions - and many, many more that maybe aren't important, but are very interesting - are answered inside this information book about one of the biggest empires the world has ever seen.- Perfect for primary school projects about Romans. Includes links to websites to discover more.- A roundup of Roman daily life in a fun and informative way.- Hilarious and dynamic illustrations bring the Roman Empire to life.

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's