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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?

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

★ 米飛兔帶孩子認識印象派！3歲以上就能開始的第一堂藝術欣賞課！★ 從莫內、雷諾瓦到卡薩特，走進光與色彩的印象派世界★ 米飛經典圖像 × 世界名畫，讓孩子看懂藝術之美米飛兔帶領孩子走進印象派藝術世界，認識莫內、德加、雷諾瓦與卡薩特等經典畫家。本書巧妙將迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫與印象派名畫並置，搭配簡單介紹與提問，引導孩子觀察色彩、光影與畫面故事。3歲以上即可閱讀，是最親切、最可愛的藝術啟蒙書，適合親子共讀，一起發現藝術的美好。An adorable introduction for very young children to the world of Impressionist painting.In what has to be the cutest introduction to Impressionism, Miffy discovers the work of iconic artists including Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Mary Cassatt, among others.The book uses clever pairings of Dick Bruna’s Miffy illustrations with iconic artworks to neatly captures the essence of each artwork. Combining a simple statement about each artist with questions that encourage children to look more closely at the artwork on the page, Miffy and the Impressionists is a warm welcome into the world of art for young children and their families.

英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 1 - I Like Food I Like Food從一日三餐到特色美食，暢聊飲食的必備字彙＆句型全收錄！精彩圖文搭配多元見習， 陪孩子練習用生活化的英文，精準表達飲食好惡與習慣、餐廳點餐更加自信流暢。和 Read & Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 3 – Party Time Party Time！是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括：邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起學習打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 5 - Cats, Dogs, And More Cats, Dogs, And More 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一，教導孩子與毛夥伴間的相處之道，學習當個負責任的主人！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 Cats, Dogs, And More 陪伴孩子練習用英文探索毛小孩的生活習性、思辨飼養寵物的利弊。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 6 -A Big, Blue Marble A Big, Blue Marble 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一。一起俯瞰世界知名地標，前進海洋大陸，打開國際視野的第一步！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 A Big, Blue Marble 陪孩子學習用英文認識全球多樣地景、揭開藍色星球的神秘面紗。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 5：Gliding Vowels 《Phonics Step-By-Step 5：Gliding Vowels》是自然發音拼讀系列的第五冊為Gliding Vowels，又被稱作為Diphthong (雙母音) ，是以兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字母，組合成一個整體的發音，如：a_l、a_u、a_w、o_i、o_y、o_o、u_e、o_u、o_w 等音組，會在發音時從第一個字

當「扮演謀殺」變成真正命案，愛情與推理同時上線！★ 《The Agathas》×《The Thursday Murder Club》青春版暖心推理★ 粉紅佛州公寓 × 戲劇退休社團 × 角色扮演殺人遊戲★ 歡喜冤家變身偵探搭檔，甜度與笑點雙爆表別人暑假來佛州是為了沙灘與樂園，高中生薇吉妮亞卻是為了「謀殺」。在外婆萊妮那棟洛可可粉紅公寓裡，一群戲劇退休族熱衷角色扮演推理遊戲——《溫柔殺我》。電擊、毒乳液、離奇意外，全都只是劇情的一部分……直到某天，公寓真正的屋主離奇身亡，一紙戲劇化遺囑掀起家族與建商的貪婪風暴。更糟的是，她在機場遇見的可愛男孩費利克斯，竟是住戶的孫子。原本只想在遊戲中打敗對方，兩人卻在一次扮演中發現真正的屍體，被迫從鬥嘴對手變成合作偵探。在充滿粉色牆面與戲劇靈魂的公寓裡，他們必須在愛情升溫前，先找出真正的兇手——拯救這個古怪卻溫暖的家。The Agathas meets Thursday Murder Club in Amanda Sellet's latest YA novel, a cozy mystery with a splash of romance.Some people visit Florida for theme parks and beaches. High school junior Virginia Tillis is there for murder. Accidents, electrocution, tainted hand lotion: every victim meets a different end at her grandmother Lainey's rococo pink condo. Such is life (and death) when you roll with a crew of theater retirees who roleplay murder mysteries from the comfort of their own home in a game they fondly call Killing Me Softly. But this summer, fictional murder has given way to the very real death of the build

★ 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

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.

“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

★全球第一本艾瑞克森取向兒童和青少年心理治療手冊。★艾瑞克森取向療法高度兼容並蓄，可合併敘事治療、家庭治療、依附理論、腦科學，甚至當代心理學的實證發現，綜合運用，制定出家庭端與學校端都能輕易實踐的創意治療方案。★深刻契合台灣學校SEL（社會情緒學習，Social and Emotional Learning ）教育建立正向情緒的關鍵政策。全球第一本艾瑞克森取向兒童和青少年心理治療手冊洞察「問題」中的暗示，順勢而為，即成解方來到診間的孩子，往往帶著各種「問題」。大人試圖將孩子的沉默、衝撞、不合作「扭轉回正途」，卻屢屢挫敗。但從艾瑞克森取向的治療觀點來看，其實無限的改變契機正在眼前攤開！艾瑞克森療法認為，人們所求助的「問題」本身就藏著解決的線索和資源；治療的任務，就是讓它們有機會被喚起。這樣「順勢而為」的治療精神，非常適合應用在兒童和青少年身上。本書教導治療師喚起個案的內在資源，不只幫你快速掌握「量身定做」、「順勢而為」、「策略性」、「去穩定化」、「體驗性」與「自然主義」等艾瑞克森取向六大核心能力，並透過生動的案例故事，演示這些能力是如何一次又一次付諸實踐。八個案例故事涵蓋台灣常見的兒童和青少年心理困境，例如拒學、自閉、憂鬱、社交退縮等，提供的不只是技術，更是看待症狀、關係與改變的獨特視角，能有效幫助治療師、家長、教師與孩子連結，改善互動，化危機為轉機。艾瑞克森取向療法高度兼容並蓄，可合併敘事治療、家庭治療、依附理論、腦科學，甚至當代心理學的實證發現，綜合運用，制定出家庭端與學校端都能輕易實踐的創意治療方案，深刻契合台灣學校SEL（社會情緒學習，Social and Emotional Learning ）教育建立正向情緒的關鍵政策，一起陪伴孩子們渡過成長歷程的風暴。《孩子的「問題」在說話：順勢而為的艾瑞克森取向兒童青少年催眠治療》是首部深入探討如何將強大的艾瑞克森治療模式，應用於兒童與青少年領域的中文著作。書中不僅涵蓋了深刻的個案研究，更為家長與學校系統提供了極具價值的系統性建議。──傑弗瑞•薩德博士米爾頓•艾瑞克森基金會創辦人與主席青少年充滿叛逆的內在和力量，本書透過艾瑞克森式催眠協助轉化叛逆運用力量，為青少年量身訂做了一個非常有效的過程，最終達到改變青少年的內在和行為。本書是一本不可多得的好書，極力推薦。──樊雪春台灣師大教育心理與輔導博士、華人艾瑞克森催眠治療學

New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang returns to the world of her acclaimed debut, If You Could See the Sun, as a picture-perfect influencer teams up with the bad boy after they share a vision of future.Everyone loves Chanel Cao—except Ares Yin.While Chanel has spent her entire life curating a picture-perfect social media personality—from her body to her hair to her camera-ready smile—Ares has spent his trying to hide in the shadows. But Ares’s brother is missing, and Chanel’s parents have secretly separated, and their only hope is each other.Ares is willing to do whatever it takes to find his brother, and Chanel will do anything to keep her parents’ secret. When the two meet and share a vision of the future—where Ares’s brother appears, as Chanel’s house burns to the ground—they are determined to use each other. Ares believes Chanel is the key to finding his brother, but Chanel is convinced if she gets Ares to fall in love with her, she’ll save her family house—and her parents’

《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

★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

The sixth magical book in the sparkling unicorn-adventure series. It's the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But - oh no! - she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they ever get there in time? Find out in this whizzy airborne adventure, filled with unicorn acrobatics, sparkling skies, and zooming skates.

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

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series!“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big NateOof! After solving the case of the Royal Rumpus, Olive Cobin Zang and her elite team of underdogs are on top of the world. As the awkward, crime-fighting Misfits, they’re acing every mission thrown at them from NOCK (aka No One Can Know, the covert agency they work for).But when their classmate Zeke starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits are stumped. They’re no strangers to danger, but this case is a total head-scratcher. Who would target kind, friendly Zeke . . . unless he’s not what he seems to be?At the same time, unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco just as priceless a

※請確定您所選購之期刊正確無誤，本期為2026年5月號　NO.372※※因雜誌到貨日期不一，請於下單時在備註欄填上您欲購買之期號(過期雜誌恕不接受訂購)※※本期號上架時間至2026/6/1※【本月企劃】民法新課題評析．Employing LLMs and GenAI to Model Case-based Legal Argumentation　／Kevin D. Ashley　（運用大型語言模型與生成式人工智慧建構案例式法律論證模型）．人工智慧歧視與可解釋人工智慧　──以人工智慧金融信貸為例／楊岳平．人工智慧時代的司法韌性　──司法系統的變與不變／蘇凱平【法學論述】．藥品專利連結制度施行六年之現況與觀察／李素華．法律如何指引行動──當代法實證主義與自然法論的深層差異／林執中．人工智慧生成內容(AIGC)治理的範本轉型與規則體系建構／鄭佳寧、肖奕江．中國大陸遺囑設立居住權的物權變動／薩日娜【專題講座】．民法百年論壇系列之十六　不當得利發展史(Condictio Sine Causa)／劉昭辰．民法百年論壇系列之十七　近代日本民法典──以「第三民法」為中心／張韻琪　譯【法律隨想】．法律科技與AI工具應用現況與展望／黃詩淳、張國韋、邵軒磊【寰宇法訊】．中國大陸仲裁法修訂──保守中求進步、與國際通行規則相融通／陳希佳　譯

「航空航太工程師是做什麼的？世界上最高的建築是哪一棟？長城建成花了幾年？翠鳥是如何幫助日本新幹線列車加速的？人類能在火星上生存嗎？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入機器人羅伯的精彩旅程，探索工程學的奧秘吧！《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！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適用融入科學學習要點包含二維碼鏈接，幫助更好地記憶訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲 What does an aerospace engineer do?Which is the world's tallest building?How many years did it take to build the Great Wall of China?How did a kingfisher help make Japan's Shinkansen trains faster?Can humans live on Mars?Curious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Rob the robot on an exciting journey and learn all about engineering.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 deliveri

「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

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

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021 Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month A sensitive story about food insecurity. Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes?

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

**NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON DISNEY+ AND HULU**THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - JOINT WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZEIn this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred?The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?‘Gripping’ Guardian‘Powerful’ The Times‘Urgent, moving and as tense as any thriller’ Mail on Sunday

Lift the flaps to animate some enormous animals. Watch a tiger pounce at its prey, help an elephant pull down a tree, discover the power of a hippo's jaws, and more. This exciting, sturdy flap book, filled with incredible facts and astounding illustrations, is sure to become a firm favourite for shared reading and independent play alike.

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.

The YA fantasy to get cosy with this spring, from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.Curl up and get cosy with The Faraway Inn, the YA fantasy from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst. This gorgeous export paperback edition has deliciously covetable sprayed edges . . .When sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s bed and breakfast for the summer, she’s shocked to find it run down rather than cosy. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundkeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays, the surer she is that there’s something strange about the B&B – and its residents. Something almost . . . otherworldly.The inn is hiding a magical secret – but secrets are like doors. Once Calisa opens this one, she won’t be able to

Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.In this action-packed Bricktivity book, you can use your minifigure on the page, completing the puzzles and joining in with the imaginative play ideas.Find out all about Jay’s life in the Ninjago world, before colouring in pictures, spotting differences and making your way through mazes. Help Jay piece together his fuzzy memories, complete a game of Galamorph X-Post, design your own dragon mask and loads more. There’s even a story to complete, two comics t

★ 羅莉獎（Lollies Prize）得主爆笑最終回，笑到翻頁停不下來！★ 恐龍 × 大腳怪 × 小小偵探，全員集結★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Dog Man》粉絲必收城市裡的恐龍，不能被發現。但如果——突然又冒出一隻呢？雷克斯其實過得不錯。有九歲偵探珊卓這位人類死黨，還有偽裝成爵士樂手的大腳怪當鄰居。只是偶爾，他也會想念「同類」。所以當一隻新恐龍闖入城市、搞得天翻地覆時，雷克斯超興奮——終於有人懂他了！可是事情不太對勁。她聽不懂雷克斯說話、不理任何人，還脾氣超差。更糟的是，仇視怪物的邪惡富豪博蒙先生與他的「BUMCRAC」討伐軍，正打算一口氣把所有恐龍趕出城市！這一次，不只是偽裝問題，而是一場全面開戰。雷克斯能守住他稱為家的城市嗎？還是恐龍身分終將曝光？節奏飛快、笑點密集，滿滿荒謬橋段與誇張分鏡，《變裝恐龍雷克斯》系列最終章華麗收官——友情、勇氣與怪獸級笑料一次爆發！Rex has to hide a suspicious new dinosaur from creature-hating baddies in his fourth adventure. The final book in the laugh out loud series from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman.Rex has a great gang of friends, from nine-year-old investigator Sandra, his best human pal; to Bigfoot, a jazz-loving yeti in disguise. But just occasionally, he does miss being around other dinosaurs. So when a new one appears on the scene, causing total chaos, Rex can't wait to welcome her and show her how to blend in.But there's something a bit ... strange abo

★ 寵物 × 超能力 × 世界危機，全彩爆笑大冒險★ 團隊合作＋對抗霸凌，幽默中帶暖心如果有一天，你家的寵物突然擁有超能力——而且還失控了？一種神祕魔法物質滲入寵物食品倉庫，結果狗狗、貓咪、兔子，甚至魚，全都莫名其妙獲得超能力！不管願不願意，牠們都被迫升級。於是，「超能萌寵大聯盟」緊急成軍，決定查出寵物飼料背後的真相——順便（壓力不大地）拯救世界！只是，當力量失去控制，誰會成為英雄？誰又會變成反派？在笑料百出的混亂中，友情、背叛與原諒悄悄發酵。還有——如何對付一隻脾氣暴躁的烏龜？書中也有妙招！節奏飛快、色彩爆棚，從第一頁就能量全開。這是一場關於力量、選擇與夥伴情誼的超級寵物行動派對！"Gary is a cartooning genius" Jamie Smart, author of Bunny VS MonkeyA laugh-out loud graphic novel with PETS! SUPERPOWERS! SILLINESS! ACTION!A strange magical substance has seeped into a pet food warehouse, and now dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers – whether they want them or not! The newly-formed Mighty Mega Pets are determined to get to the bottom of the pet food mystery in order to ... no pressure ... save the world!This hilarious, action-packed full-colour graphic novel about the perils of power, the importance of teamwork, friendship and standing up to bullies will have 6-12 year olds barking with laughter. AND they'll get tips on how to deal with a cranky tortoise!Fro

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.

Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is an epic, spellbinding tale set in to the bestselling, award-winning world of The House with Chicken Legs.All Marinka's life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running...Praise for Sophie Anderson"One of my all-time favourite storytellers." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"Captivating and original." Sunday Express"Vividly imagined." The Sunday Times"Sublime storytelling." Hilary McKay"Anderson's talent as

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and Luke is ready to save the world. He just needs to find his trainers.My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord is the action-packed sequel to the bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.Books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, this series is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams.My Brother Is a SuperheroMy Gym Teacher is an Alien OverlordMy Evil Twin is a SupervillainMy Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a JarMy Cousin is a Time-Traveller

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar and one of the world’s greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges – including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia – along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience and courage. This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009. Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and

The first book in a fast-paced, funny adventure series for kids 8+ from number 1 bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons and packed with illustrations from Miguel Díaz Rivas!When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-spy, Professor Goodspeed, they don't expect an entire world of villains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for the MI6's most famous - and dangerous - invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.It's going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robot-shark shield and, the deadliest of weapons . . . a glitter glue grenade - along with A LOT of luck to defeat the bad guys and stop them taking over the world.At least the Summer holidays won't be boring . . .Explore more titles from David Solomons:*My Brother is a Superhero*My Evil Twin is a Super Villain*A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy

Laugh-out-loud hilarity with brilliant two-colour illustrations - each book has three stories of mayhem and chaos where the pupils' imaginations run riot...Perfect for newly-independent readers, these are hilarious school stories from award-winning Pamela Butchart, brilliantly illustrated by Becka Moor.When the school guinea pigs escape, it's CHAOS! Class 2R are determined to find all the hairy little runaways, but what if the guinea pigs actually don't want to be found...?More side-splittingly funny Wigglesbottom Primary books:Wigglesbottom Primary: The Toilet GhostWigglesbottom Primary: The Magic HamsterWigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the PoolWigglesbottom Primary: Super Dog!Wigglesbottom Primary: The Classroom Catand many, many more classroom capers!

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of Water in this beautiful picture book about the natural world, in our Wonder World Series, published in partnership with the National Trust. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures!Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds.Don't miss the first title in the series:National Trust: Wonder World: Earth

A stunning contemporary real-life story from the brilliant author of Ella on the Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Miguel Bustos.Hattie's life is already complicated enough. She's about to start secondary school, her best friend is going off with someone else and her dad seems to have completely forgotten his promise to let her have a room of her own.So when her mum's goddaughter, Seren, arrives and gets special treatment, Hattie feels pushed out.Could it be that Hattie's family actually prefer Seren?Other excellent books by Cath Howe:Ella on the OutsideNot my FaultHow to Be MeThe InsidersMy Life on Fire