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Boom! Crash! Crumble! A wrecking ball smashes into the side of a building, sending pieces flying. It’s an awe-inspiring sight. It’s also science!This book explores how things break down, crack, explode, crumple, and shatter. This fun, unique take on a how-things-work book explores the world through the lens of what it takes for things to, well, not work. In these vibrantly illustrated pages, you’ll peer through the smoke and rubble of controlled demolitions to discover the properties of building materials. Then get a glimpse of the inner workings of a cracked cell phone screen, peek carefully at mega-avalanches and sinkholes, and hold on tight as wrecking balls swing and car crushers crunch metal. Buckle up with crash-test dummies and travel back in time to explore the world’s most famous failures (looking at you, Leaning Tower of Pisa).Featuring hands-on activities that walk kids through their own experiments in destruction, Break Down! will change the way you look at the world.Topics

Fly Guy Presents: SpaceFly Guy Presents: DinosaursFly Guy Presents: FirefightersFly Guy Presents: InsectsFly Guy Presents: BatsFly Guy Presents: WeatherFly Guy Presents: SnakesFly Guy Presents: Police OfficersFly Guy Presents: Garbage and RecyclingFly Guy Presents: Monster Trucks

她敏銳地洞察，並精準捕捉了日常生活裡稍縱即逝的瑣碎片刻，時而溫柔，時而尖銳。收錄沃利策1960至1970年代，陸續刊登於雜誌上的經典短篇，及一則全新故事。普立茲小說獎得主，《生活是頭安靜的獸》伊麗莎白斯特勞特為本書撰寫序言。A TIME 'New Books You Should Read'A People magazine 'Book of the Week'A New York Times Editors' ChoiceWith a foreword by Elizabeth Strout‘Electric: with wit, with rage, with grief, with the kind of prose that makes you both laugh and thrill to the darker, spikier emotions just barely visible under the bright surface. What a wonderful collection of stories’ Lauren GroffAnother day! And then another and another and another. It seemed as if it would all go on forever in that exquisitely boring and beautiful way. But of course it wouldn’t; everyone knows that.In this collection, Hilma Wolitzer invites us inside the private world of domestic bliss, seen mostly through the lens of Paulie and Howard’s gloriously ordinary marriage. From hasty weddings to meddlesome neighbours, ex-wives who just won’t leave, to sleepless nights spent worrying about unanswered chainmail, Wolitzer captu

Have a top-of-the-class count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity and story books, PERFECT for every Tom Gates superfan! Enjoy a book every day packed with how-to-doodles, mega make-and-do activities and stories to share, starring all your favourite characters, including Rooster, Marcus, Delia and Amy. 'Tom Gates is as moreish as a caramel wafer' The Sunday Times 'High octane and highly entertaining' Guardian A sturdy hardback with pockets for each book and a ribbon tie to keep everything safe Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK Leave boredom behind with a book each day, and pockets to colour in The perfect advent calendar for creative kids. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each Tom Gates book is written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures and his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys and girls who love to laugh themselves silly

臭鼬西尼與刺蝟泰勒的溫馨冒險故事。雖然性格不同，兩人卻是最好的朋友。從勇闖未知的大世界，到挑戰飛天夢想，甚至努力交新朋友，每次旅程，他們都學會了勇氣、理解與友情的真諦。故事幽默溫暖，搭配全彩插圖，內容貼近孩子生活，適合剛開始閱讀獨立章節書的小讀者，也適合親子共讀。這是一段屬於小動物，也屬於每個孩子的成長冒險。 The Sydney and Taylor series follows the heartwarming adventures of Sydney the skunk and Taylor the hedgehog—two very different animals who are the best of friends. Together, they explore the unknown, chase wild dreams like becoming the world’s first flying hedgehog, and learn the ups and downs of making new friends. Filled with humor, full-color illustrations, and gentle life lessons, these charming chapter books are perfect for early independent readers or shared reading. A delightful journey about friendship, courage, and discovering the world, one small step at a time.

運用國外常見的字彙家族概念，讓相同拼讀方式的單字可以一起學習，單字練習從辨識、拼讀、閱讀到聽寫，系統性地加深單字熟稔度，字彙量立即倍數成長。搭配字彙家族故事和閱讀理解練習，幫助學生從單字到閱讀，閱讀流暢度與素養有效提升。最後加上的讀者劇場劇本，將前面學過的故事內容，重新以劇本方式呈現，多元化的學習方式，讓學習更有趣味。This series of books teach the word families in a fun, engaging way with stories and activities. As teaching the young children, this will help students start the very beginning reading, especially get the sense of sounds and words. Each lesson covers a word family story and followed by exercises to help students to:1.recognize word patterns and common phonetic sounds; 2.build the vocabulary and improve spelling skills;3.learn to read and understand stories;4.enhance oral reading fluency and have fun!

What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush looking bed. A gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale, with free online audio.

A sweet retelling of one of the most famous fairy tales in the world, specially adapted for toddlers. Cinderella's father isn't dead - only away - and her wicked stepmother has become an aunt, but the pumpkin coach and glass slippers are still ready to whisk her away to the ball. With free online audio.

It's never been easier to attack Attack on Titan than with these new, giant-sized 3-in-1 omnibus editions! If you've been waiting for the final anime season to check out the do-or-die shonen adventure that defined a decade, now's your chance. These new books tuck almost 600 pages of manga behind a specially-embossed cover, all in a larger size than the regular version. Includes Vol. 16-18 of Attack on Titan.Captured by Rod Reiss, the rightful king, Krista and Eren finally have their memories back. What exactly happened to Eren, and what was the crime his father committed? Meanwhile, the Survey Corps desperately hunts for Eren, while at the same time seeking to legitimize their military coup. As the situation inside the walls comes to a head, the mysteries of the world of the Titans seem on the cusp of being solved at last!

The final book of the New York Times bestselling early chapter book series is now in paperback! It's Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought so, until they met Herman the Treasure Hunter. Now everyone in the second grade is looking for treasure--and finding it. Everyone except Ivy and Bean, that is. They need to get out their shovels and turn up some treasure on the double! BESTSELLING SERIES: More than 6 million copies sold! BELOVED AUTHOR: Acclaimed author Annie Barrows brings her sharp wit to create hilarious, real characters. AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Twice awarded the Caldecott Medal, Sophie Blackall is one of the most critically acclaimed children's book illustrators of our time. UNIVERSAL THEMES: The perennial theme of friendship, strong characters and mischievous antics make the books great for both boys and girls. Perf

For fans of Elephant & Piggie and Frog & Toad comes an easy-to-read series about another unlikely pair: Croc and Ally. These two best friends don't always see things the same way, but there's one thing they do agree on--their friendship comes first! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. In A Lot to Like!, the best friends discuss their favorite color, shape, and number. Then they try to find a new favorite food for Ally, who prefers pancakes above all else. Finally, Ally introduces Croc to his new friend, a sock puppet named Little Croc.With three short stories, easy-to-read vocabulary, and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap betw

Croc and Ally are two best friends who don't always see things the same way, but there's one thing they do agree on--their friendship comes first! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. In The Best in the World, Ally asks Croc to help him remove his spots. After that, Ally gets ready for anything that could possibly happen that day with several silly protective measures. Finally, Croc helps Ally figure out what he is the best at being.With three short stories, easy-to-read vocabulary, and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

The brilliant story of two dachshunds and their escapades by Ian Falconer, the bestselling creator of the Olivia series! One day, home alone, dachshund brothers Perry and Augie look longingly out the window, desperate to be outside. Working together, the clever dogs finally manage to open the back door and soon they're diving into the swimming pool, digging an enormous hole in the lawn, and causing all kinds of chaos. Will all return to normal before their owners come home? Written with humour and brilliantly illustrated by Ian Falconer, bestselling creator of the Olivia series, these delightful dogs are sure to become a firm favourite in every home!

《Planet Omar》系列以第一人稱敘述，描繪一位思緒跳躍、行動總惹禍的穆斯林男孩Omar如何面對轉學、交友、家庭文化，以及種種生活挑戰。他腦中總有殭屍、龍和放屁火箭，卻也願意挺身幫助朋友、保護社區、調查真相。從面對校園誤解到火箭競賽危機，每一集都結合豐富幽默與貼近兒童情感的描寫。漫畫風插圖輕鬆易讀，主題包括同理心、信任與社群意識，適合中小學生獨立閱讀或親子共讀。Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet (Book 1) Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! You might not know me yet, but once you open the pages of this book you''ll laugh so hard that snot will come out of your nose (plus you might meet a dragon and a zombie - what more could you want?).My parents decided it would be a good idea to move house AND move me to a new school at the same time. As if I didn''t have a hard enough time staying out of trouble at home, now I''ve also got to try and make new friends. What''s worse, the class bully seems to think I''m the perfect target.At least Eid''s around the corner which means a feast (YAY) and presents (DOUBLE YAY). Well, as long as I can stay in Mum and Dad''s good books long enough...The combination of Zanib Mian''s hilarious text and Nasaya Mafari

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders. Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of 2022On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries.Salmonberry, Cloudberry, Blueberry, Nagoonberry.Huckleberry, Snowberry, Strawberry, Crowberry.Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all. Michaela Goade's luminous rendering of water and forest, berries and jams glows with her love of the land and offers an invitation to readers to deepen their own relationship with the earth.

樹屋繼續加蓋中！包含最新集數《瘋狂樹屋143層》的11冊盒裝套書隆重推出！藍思分級500L，搭配幽默的漫畫式插圖。快加入安迪與泰瑞這對樹屋搭檔，準備迎接下一場爆笑瘋狂的冒險任務！腦洞大開的爆笑樹屋冒險系列從13層一路蓋到143層，Andy 和 Terry 的樹屋不只越來越高，還越來越瘋狂！透明鯊魚泳池、自動棉花糖機、地下實驗室……每一層都是想像力的奇觀。這套書用滿滿的漫畫風插圖、誇張劇情與幽默節奏，深受小讀者喜愛。文字與圖像巧妙搭配，是銜接橋梁書與長篇小說的理想選擇，也讓孩子在笑聲中愛上閱讀。*本套書無QRcode，請從商品頁面的內頁試閱下載QRcode*THE TREEHOUSE BOOKSAndy and Terry live in a tree. And when we say “tree,” we mean “treehouse” and when we say “treehouse,” we don’t mean just any old treehouse, we mean the most amazing treehouse in the world! It’s filled with things like shark-invested see-through swimming pools, secret underground labs, and marshmallow machines that follow you around and automatically shoot marshmallows into your mouth whenever you’re hungry.The treehouse is also where they make books together. Andy writes the words and Terry draws the pictures...or they would if it weren’t for all the invading pirates, giant gorillas, out of control inventions and evil vegetable attacks that keep distracting them!Contains 1 copy each of –Th

A celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, Stonewall Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself--and made history along the way. When you're a kid like Gavin Grimm, you know yourself best. And Gavin knew that he was a boy--even if others saw him as a girl. But when his school took away his right to something as simple as using the boy's restroom, Gavin knew he had a big decision to make.Because there are always more choices than the ones others give you.Gavin chose to correct others when they got his pronouns wrong. He asked to be respected. He stood up for himself. Gavin proved that his school had violated his constitutional rights and had the Supreme Court uphold his case--bringing about a historic win for trans rights. There are many kids out there, some just like Gavin Grimm, and they might even be you.What choices will you make?

In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winnerThe Crossover,soccer, family, love, and friendshiptake center stage. ANew York Timesbestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read.This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match."A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. " —The Chicago TribuneCan’t nobody stop youCan’t nobody cop you…Shelf Stuff details:Author ReelCustomized digit

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Catherine Morland loves nothing more than reading a romantic novel, but as one of ten children she doesn’t have much time for reading or for romance.When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbours invite her to spend the winter season with them in Bath – to experience balls, the theatre and other social delights for the first time.Catherine makes friends with the passionate Isabella, and dances with a handsome man called Henry, and it seems that all her dreams are coming true. But real life doesn’t always play out like a novel, and Catherine will have to overcome many obstacles before she can find her happy ending …Steven Butler is an actor and writer from London. His books for children include The Wrong Pong series and Dennis the Menace. Steven’s love of mischief made Northanger Abbey the perfect book to rewrite and he’s excited to introduce Catherine Morland to a

經典名著不再令人呵欠連連！幽默文字搭配趣味十足的插圖，輕鬆將初識珍奧斯汀的小讀者們領進門，其筆下人物鮮明的價值觀與道德觀，更適合與孩子一同討論，在共享閱讀樂趣的同時融入品格教育。A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.9781444962680 Sense and SensibilityWhen Elinor and Marianne Dashwood’s father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected.Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming – but entirely unsuitable – new neighbour.The sisters will need each other’s support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility?Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter ‘Book of the Month’ and Radio 4 Open Book ‘Book of the Year’. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen’s books and wants new readers to feel the same.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of

經典名著不再令人呵欠連連！幽默文字搭配趣味十足的插圖，輕鬆將初識珍奧斯汀的小讀者們領進門，其筆下人物鮮明的價值觀與道德觀，更適合與孩子一同討論，在共享閱讀樂趣的同時融入品格教育。A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood’s father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected.Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming – but entirely unsuitable – new neighbour.The sisters will need each other’s support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility?Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter ‘Book of the Month’ and Radio 4 Open Book ‘Book of the Year’. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen’s books and wants new readers to feel the same.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen’s satire and wit, bringing h

Wine and dine with Victorian London's literati in a heatwave in one of the first ever group biographies, introduced by Francesca Wade (author of Square Haunting). Though she loved the heat she could do nothing but lie on the sofa and drink lemonade and read Monte Cristo . 'One of the most illuminating and insufficiently praised books of the last 60 years.' Observer'Never bettered.' Guardian'Brilliant.' Julian Barnes'Wholly original.' Craig Brown'A pathfinder.' Richard Holmes'Extraordinary.' Penelope LivelyJune 1846.As London swelters in a heatwave - sunstroke strikes, meat rots, ice is coveted - a glamorous coterie of writers and artists spend their summer wining, dining and opining. With the ringletted 'face of an Egyptian cat goddess', Elizabeth Barrett is courted by her secret fiance, the poet Robert Browning, who plots their elopement to Italy; Keats roams Hampstead Heath; Wordsworth visits the zoo; Dickens is intrigued by Tom Thumb; the Carlyles host parties for a visiting German

★ 西班牙孔波斯特拉國際圖畫書獎決賽入圍作品（International Prize for Picture Books of Compostela）！★ 激發想像力！幫助營營役役的現代人重新發現生活的色彩～★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣，適合初學英文者或鼓勵雙語學習的好書！當人們抱怨每天早起、交通擠塞，過着規律而沉悶的生活，露娜卻樂觀地享受每時每刻。她與眾不同的想像力，從她的神奇盒子中迸發出來︰她聽雲朵說秘密，與魚兒攀上下雨的天空，跟浮游在屋頂的大白鲸玩耍……露娜走出刻板沉悶的空間，為平凡的生活添上繽紛色彩。這是一個鼓勵孩子跳出框框，盡情發揮想像力和創造力，並樂觀地享受生活的故事。

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9781645141846 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade Prek9781645141853 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade K 9781645141860 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade 1(with downloadable Audio)Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world.Recipient of a Mom’s Choice Gold Award and a National Parenting Product Award, Listen and Learn: Animals activity books captivate children with the colorful visuals and audio read-alouds.Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching

交通工具大集合！廖彩杏老師推薦！跟著動物們搭上火箭、消防車、潛水艇等交通工具，認識其構造及搭乘方式，並學習相關單字。每本皆附QR-Code音檔，清晰的英式發音生動活潑地展現韻律感十足的冒險故事。In this box are cars, fire engines and rockets, boats, submarines and trains, as well as favourite construction site vehicles and whooshy, whizzy planes.Join Rabbit, Bird and Mouse in ten fun-filled adventures. These fantastic books are apcked with zippy wordplay and zappy art, which make learning about vehicles fun! Plus, read along with the free downloadalbe audio!10 titles are: 01. Amazing Aeroplanes 02. Brilliant Boats 03. Cool Cars 04. Dazzling Diggers 05. Flashing Fire Engines 06. Roaring Rockets 07. Super Submarines 08. Terrific Trains 09. Tough Trucks 10. Tremendous Tractors

“I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations” DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY“An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising” The Times Best Books for Children 2021When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.” But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled “Einstein” on his back…The family’s new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen’s amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man. And Einstein can’t stay forever, can he…? From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and il

See the transformative life cycle of a sunflower play out from page to page in this bold read-aloud by Sibert honoree Antoinette Portis. "A seed falls, And settles into the ground, And the Sun shines, And the rain comes down, And the seed grows..."To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil and wait patiently as winding roots grow, a stalk inches out of the earth, and new seeds emerge among blooming petals. With evocative and lively illustrations, A Seed Grows offers a close-up view of each step of this process and the ways in which flowers and seeds depend on other creatures, with a striking fold-out spread of a full-grown sunflower and additional material at the back of the book explaining the science of plant life cycles. Antoinette Portis is the author of A New Green Day, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and NCTE Notable Book in Poetry, as well as the Sibert Honor winning Hey, Water!

你聽過《小紅帽》的故事嗎？《Telling Stories Wrong》由義大利童書界傳奇 Gianni Rodari 改編經典童話，爺爺把「小紅帽」講成一團亂，孫女拼命糾正，故事卻越講越離奇，笑料不斷。Rodari 擅長透過顛覆、想像，引導孩子思考故事之外的可能，這本書正是他幽默教育理念的展現。插畫家 Beatrice Alemagna 以獨具童趣的畫風，陪伴讀者一起在錯誤中，發現說故事的樂趣和親情的溫度。A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 Everyone knows how "Little Red Riding Hood" goes. But Grandpa keeps getting the story all wrong, with hilarious results!"Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Little Yellow Riding Hood—" "Not yellow! It's Red Riding Hood!" So begins the story of a grandpa playfully recounting the well-known fairytale—or his version, at least—to his granddaughter. Try as she might to get him back on track, Grandpa keeps on adding things to the mix, both outlandish and mundane! The end result is an unpredictable tale that comes alive as it's being told, born out of imaginative play and familial affection. This spirited picture book will surprise and delight from start to finish, while reminding readers that sto

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this penultimate book of the My Weirder-est School arc, grab a chair with A.J. and his friends as Ella Mentry School welcomes a new principal to the stage--put your hands together for Mrs. Stoker! Mr. Klutz is retiring! (A surprise even to him, courtesy of scheming Dr. Carbles.) Vice principal Mrs. Jafee thinks it's her time to shine, but Dr. Carbles has hired someone else for the job! Stand-up comedian Mrs. Stoker is ready to defend her place as principal in a joke-off against Mrs. Jafee.Will Mrs. Stoker have the last laugh? Or will she lose her audience when things get serious? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

What letter does the word bee start with?If you said B you're right - in English!But in many, many languages, it actually starts with A.Bee is Anu in Igbo.Ari in Azerbaijani.Aamoo in Ojibwe. And Abelha in Portuguese. Come and explore the gorgeous variations in the ways we talk about familiar things, unified and illuminated through Ellen Heck's eye-catching, graphic scratchboard details and hidden letterforms.

-Students who are learning to read will enjoy visiting a vibrant kindergarten -classroom with -Pinkalicious. --School Library JournalPinkalicious gets a kindergarten buddy in this Level One I Can Read, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Pinkalicious can't wait to have a kindergarten buddy. But what if her buddy doesn't like kindergarten? Will Pinkalicious be able to show her how pinkatastic it can be?Young readers in kindergarten now or getting ready for it will relate to Pinkalicious's hopes and be reassured by her friendship success.Pinkalicious: Kindergarten Fun is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious &a

★角色之間錯綜複雜的人際關係和心理描寫，使故事情感層次豐富。★以第一人稱視角展開，代入感強烈，讓讀者與主角同感壓力與求生意志。故事發生在一所精英私立學校Niveus Private Academy，Chiamaka Adebayo和Devon Richards是學校唯一的黑人學生，兩人背景截然不同：Chiamaka是校園中的風雲人物和優等生，而Devon則是一位沉默的音樂生，獲得獎學金就讀。儘管彼此素昧平生，兩人卻同時被一個神秘身份「Aces」的匿名網絡霸凌者針對——這個霸凌者不斷揭露兩人不為人知的秘密，試圖破壞他們的名譽和未來。隨著事件發展，Chiamaka和Devon不得不聯手查明「Aces」的真相，揭露學校背後隱藏的黑暗權力和制度性種族主義。這本書融合了懸疑、心理驚悚以及對種族、階級和權力結構的深刻探討，敘述緊湊且充滿轉折，帶出角色的掙扎與成長。A SUMMER SPECIAL EDITION OF THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, WITH EXCLUSIVE COVER AND EXTRA CONTENTWINNER OF THE 2021 BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTIONNOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022"This summer's hottest YA debut." Entertainment WeeklyACE OF SPADES is Gossip Girl meets Get Out, with a shocking twist. Buried secrets come to light when two students are targeted by an anonymous bully with an explosive agenda. Hello, Niveus High.It's me. Who am I? That's not important. All you need to know is...I'm here to divide and conquer.- AcesWelcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money pave

Little People, BIG DREAMS Alexander von Humboldt tells the story of the famous explorer and naturalist.In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer.As a kid, Alexander wasn’t a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently than his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn’t quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realized he’d found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer, traveling the world to document all kinds of plants and species. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist. ​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022歐普拉讀書會選書！奧克蘭青年桂冠詩人，文壇新銳莫特利以家鄉真實事件為藍本寫就。出身失能家庭，在困境中掙扎求生的非裔女孩，一樁交易將她置於風暴中心，卻也讓她成了警界醜聞的唯一證人，為此，無數雙黑手正朝她伸去。'GROUNDBREAKING . . . THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BIG BOOKS OF 2022'STYLIST'AN ELECTRIFYING DEBUT'DAVE EGGERS'MARKS THE INTRODUCTION OF A REMARKABLE NEW TALENT'OPRAH DAILY'TRULY BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL'RUTH OZEKI'LEILA MOTTLEY'S WRITING ERUPTS AND FLOWS LIKE LAVA'TOMMY ORANGEWhen there is no choice, all you have left to do is walk.Kiara Johnson does not know what it is to live as a normal seventeen-year-old. With her mother in a rehab facility and an older brother who devotes his time and money to a recording studio, she fends for herself – and for nine-year-old Trevor, whose own mother is prone to disappearing for days at a time. As the landlord of their apartment block threatens to raise their rent, Kiara finds herself walking the streets after dark, determined to survive in a world that refuses to protect her.Then one night Kiara is p

《A Day for Sandcastles》是一部無字繪本，描繪兄妹三人一整天在海灘堆沙堡的過程。風吹、浪來、路人踩過，他們的作品一次次被破壞，又一次次重新開始。雖無文字，卻充滿情感與節奏。作者與插畫家繼《Over the Shop》後，再度以圖像敘事呈現童年的專注、合作與創造力。這本書不僅適合親子共讀，更讓人感受到「過程」本身的價值與樂趣。A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach.The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day—and themes of creativity, cooperation, flexibility, and persistence—all without a word in this sun-warmed, salt-stained delight of a story. A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand as the sun arcs over the sky. Time and again, their progress is halted: a windswept hat topples their creation; a toddler ambles through it; the tide creeps close, and then too close. Meeting each demolition with fresh determination, the builders outdo themselves time and again, until the moment arrives to pile back into the bus for

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Scottish capital with history's most horrible headlines: Edinburgh edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Auld Reekie. From why it's alright to spit on the High Street and whose pickled skin became a sought-after souvenir to how the pupils of Edinburgh High School got away with murder.It's all in Horrible Histories: Edinburgh: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure And this time the best friends are headed somewhere no monster has ventured before: school Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've been spending their days playing together. But some days, Boy leaves and Monster is alone. Wanting to learn more about where his friend goes, Monster makes a plan to go with Boy to . . . school There, Monster meets Boy's teacher and classmates, learns about cubbies and the sharing circle, and even helps solve a mystery when a pet hedgehog goes missing. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: Monster's First Day of School is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.