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Unicorn . . . Moonicorn . . . Covered-in-Green-Goo-nicorn!Who’ll be your favourite unicorn, in Nick Sharratt’s gloriously silly lift-the-flap book?Will it be the Covered-in-Green-Goo-nicorn? The Sparkly Rainbow Poo-nicorn? Or even the Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-nicorn?With bright, bold illustrations and sturdy pages, this very funny lift-the-flap book will be a hit with all young unicorn fans.Fabulously colourful pictures and sturdy flaps to lift – perfect for small handsA fold-out page at the end reveals the Choo-choo-nicorn, with seven rainbow-coloured unicorns waving from the trainSilver foil on the cover makes this a perfect giftPrevious books in this hugely popular series includeElephant Wellyphant,Octopus SocktopusMoo-Cow, Kung-Fu CowPraise for Elephant Wellyphant: “Ridiculous, but excellent fun” GuardianThe original idea for Unicorn Moonicorn came from schoolgirl Phoebe Tinkler, a young fan of Nick Sharratt’s, who was inspired by his earlier classic, Elephant Wellyphant.Nick Sharratt is

A brilliantly festive sticker activity book in the Pip and Posy series!Based on the animation by the award-winning production company Magic Light Pictures, this book is packed with puzzles, festive colouring, and stickers galore that will entice all children to join in the Christmas celebrations along with Pip and Posy. Four pages of stickers and bright artwork from the TV episodes bring Pip and Posy’s wonderful world of play to life.The animation is inspired by the picture books from the bestselling and award-winning The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.

Decadent, delicious seasonal comfort foods and desserts you can make at home no matter what your cooking level from the beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen.Preppy Kitchen creator John Kanell delivers his fan-favorite recipes and baked goods so everyone can create them at home. Organized by season so you can shop at peak freshness and embrace new traditions, the dishes featured in Preppy Kitchen are inspired by well-loved staples updated with a touch of Kanell’s signature sophistication.Recipes include:-Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits-Pecan Shortbread and Rosemary Caramel Bars-Roasted Garlic and Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts-Blackberry-Balsamic Pork Chops-Apple Butter and Marzipan Bread-Chorizo Beef Burgers with Queso and Avocado-Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa-And many more!In addition to the delicious recipes that feature tips and tricks throughout to help save time in the kitchen, Kanell includes special projects, everything from making flower arrangement

Discover how to build your awesome LEGO® dinosaurs!Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO dinosaurs, from a fierce T-rex to a giant Brachiosaurus and a winged Pteranodon. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the book. Each dinosaur idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps. Learn essential building techniques to create claws and teeth, legs and tails, textures and colors and much more, for your own wonderful creations. You can build anything!

Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-traveling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through the history of music! Stopping off at 12 key chronologically organized moments in history, in different places around the world, readers meet a great musician in each, and can press their instruments to hear a clip of their musical masterpieces! From 1600s England, where you can hear the harpsichord play Greensleeves, to 18th Century Munich, where you can hear Mozart's piano sonata, to a classical Indian raga in 1700s Udaipur, to New York in the 1940s, where readers can press Charlie Parker's saxophone to hear bebop Jazz, this book will teach children about cultural history, famous musicians and musical genres all while wanting to press the buttons and hear the music again and again. Each musician tells you about where they live, how their music was inspired, and what it means to them, teaching children about the origins of these most magical melod

Give the gift of luck and good fortune to yourself--or someone you know--with this adorable Lucky Dog figurine. ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLECTIBLE: Inspired by the adorable Japanese lucky talismanMOTORIZED ARM: No batteries needed; just give it a tap and watch it goBOOK INCLUDED: Discover the wisdom and lore of this unique canine as well as lucky traditions and charms from around the world in the 32-page, 2-1/2" x 3" illustrated mini bookUNIQUE GIFT: Perfect for dog lovers of all ages

從家中出發，跟著貓咪一起放眼世界。從窗邊的風景，一路望向城市、地球與星空。引導孩子思考「我在世界中的位置」，也提醒我們：愛與連結從未遠離。Where are you in the world? Can you imagine what your home would look like if you saw it from above and zoomed out further, and further, and further...? Join the mischievous pet cat on a journey of discovery that encourages young readers to think about their place in the world. Inspired by the feeling of being trapped inside and imagining the world beyond during the worldwide lockdowns, this enjoyable picture book reminds us that even when we are apart, we are all connected. The world keeps turning, a cat keeps purring and children will find their happy place in the world.

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Casey and Henry’s journey through the Galar region continues! Casey is finally reunited with another of her missing Pokémon! Will she be able to find all of them?And can Henry win the challenge against Allister?!

The third book in an early-reader series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she navigates her first days of school and the incorrigible Gilbert Blythe. Anne loves autumn in Avonlea, and she's been enjoying her first three weeks of school. It helps that she walks to school with and sits next to her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. However, one day, Gilbert Blythe joins the class. According to Diana, he's very handsome, and smart too. However, Gilbert immediately gets on Anne's nerves. When he pulls on Anne's braid and calls her "Carrots" because of her red hair, enough is enough. How can Anne enjoy school when Gilbert is ruining everything? Anne vows never to talk to Gilbert again, and even stops going to school for a time when her teacher forces Anne to sit next to her rival. But later, when Anne has an accident on the pond and her wooden plank sinks, who should come to her rescue but her nemesis, Gilbert Blythe? Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with b

A graphic novel adaptation of the hit books that inspired the Netflix film! Sherlock Holmes' brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer's bestselling mystery series. 14-year-old Enola Holmes wakes on her birthday to discover that her mother has disappeared from the family's country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Sherlock and Mycroft determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes, displaying a cleverness that even impresses the elder Holmes. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead... Book One in the series includes three thrilling mysteries: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. At the back of the book, readers can explore a portfolio of pages from Enola's secret notebook!

This vibrant volume is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Disney and Pixar's original feature film Lightyear.The Art of Lightyear explores the exciting visuals of Disney and Pixar's newest original feature film. Lightyear is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans)―the hero who inspired the toy. The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. With production designs, storyboards, colorscripts, exclusive commentary from the creative team, and much more, The Art of Lightyear will take readers behind the scenes of this new animated film, for aspiring artists, animators, and fans alike.EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Pixar film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar are perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmak

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry and Casey participate in the Gym Challenge! Henry’s skills as a Pokémon Gear Artisan are put to the test as he battles multiple Gym Leaders! Meanwhile, Casey continues to search for her long-lost Pokémon.Are Henry and Casey up to their new tasks?

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustTilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree.Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees. Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower

Hop in a time machine with Wally and join in with the fun through history! Includes games, puzzles and searches set through the ages from the days of the dinosaurs to the wild west and beyond, plus over 100 super stickers. Wow!Have you ever wanted to journey into history? Well, now is your chance! Design your own time machine, then whizz back through the ages to play dino-ball with a triceratops, carve stones with cave people, make Aztec-inspired art, join the gold rush and more. It's such a blast in the past with Wally!Includes tick-tock-terrific games, puzzles, searches and over 100 super stickers.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustBen loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what’s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish

In this beautiful exploration of everyone's favorite fresh food, Olaf Hajek's brilliantly colored and uniquely stylized paintings are accompanied by informative texts that will enthrall readers of all ages.As in his previous books, Flower Power and Veggie Power, Hajek's whimsical, imaginative paintings--inspired by a variety of artistic traditions--situate each fruit in a fascinating cultural context. Each "portrait" features delightful pictorial clues about how the fruits are grown and consumed. Opposite the illustrations, Annette Roeder's engaging texts offer illuminating and often surprising facts from throughout history and contemporary life. As mouthwatering as a summer peach, and as surprising as a pomegranate's seeds, this book serves up page after page of delicious, nutritious, but most of all fun portions of fruity knowledge from all over the world.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Learn the incredible story of Illinois senator and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth and see what inspired her to follow the path that made her who she is today.In Every Day Is a Gift, Tammy Duckworth takes readers through the amazing--and amazingly true--stories from her incomparable life. In November of 2004, an Iraqi RPG blew through the cockpit of Tammy Duckworth's U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The explosion, which destroyed her legs and mangled her right arm, was a turning point in her life. But as Duckworth shows in Every Day Is a Gift, that moment was just one in a lifetime of extraordinary turns.The biracial daughter of an American father and a Thai-Chinese mother, Duckworth faced discrimination, poverty, and the horrors of war--all before the age of 16. As a child, she dodged bullets as her family fled war-torn Phnom Penh. As a teenager, she sold roses by the side of the road to save her family from hunger and homelessness in Hawaii. Thro

California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Picture Books for Older Readers (2025)The Diverse Book Award Nominee for Best Picture Book (2023)Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

Learn more about the cartoonist who created Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the lovable Peanuts gang!Charles (otherwise known as Sparky) Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a phenomenally successful career. His early doodles of his mischievous dog and of a shy boy inspired two of his most familiar and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Here’s the story about Peanuts gang and Charles’s life that’s sure to excite all readers but especially those who love the classic cartoon series.

Imagine if you could have an adventure as a pirate. What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own pirate-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story.The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things for the reader to choose from, including: Visiting a pirate milkshake barWearing a sparkly eye patch and a beardPacking a treasure mapVoyaging on a ghost shipSailing past an island made of chocolateFacing a tentacled sea monster Once they've finished, the reader can turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page? Let's Tell a Story is a series of books designed to help readers dream up their very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to dec

Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster is the third title in a fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and magical creatures from world mythology it is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid. Aziza notices that the Secret Fairy Door in her bedroom is covered in a cute ribbon tied in a very messy bow.It's a sure sign that she's about to go on a new adventure. Aziza opens the door and finds herself in the Palace just in time for Princess Peri's birthday party. Tiko is organizing the party and wants everything to be just right for his friend.There are party games, delicious food and lots of friends ready to celebrate. It's very exciting! But Peri needs Aziza's help when some special presents go missing. .. Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon. Look out for other titles in the series: Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid's

Bring the mysterious and magical world of Emily Dickinson into your home by making the comforting foods that Emily loved to cook. Whether you are a fan of the hit television series Dickinson or have long been inspired by Emily Dickinson's poems, this enchanting cookbook brings Emily to life as little else could. A distinguished food historian said this about Emily: "She was probably better known as a baker than a poet in her lifetime." Remarkably, that is true! Emily wrote her poetry in the kitchen of her home in Massachusetts and was cooking up a storm much of the time. She wrote poems on the wrappers of packages of chocolate that she had ordered for baking; and she wrote recipes in her notebooks of poems. Food and cooking were central to Emily's identity and were woven into her vocation of writing poetry. The more than 50 recipes in this colorful and lavishly illustrated book include recipes that Emily recorded during her life, other recipes we know she and her family enjoyed, and re

Learn about the voting rights advocate and politician Stacey Abrams and her groundbreaking achievements in this appealing Level 2 reader. Young readers will find out about Abram’s childhood and her early career as a city attorney and as minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives. The reader also explores her run in Georgia as the first Black woman to be nominated by a major party for governor, and how losingthat race inspired her to devote her life to making elections and the voting process more equitable for everyone.The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. Explore Abrams’s life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way to leading the fight against voter suppression and becoming a champion for change.Key features include:* Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 5 to 8* Engaging and brilliant historical images sourced by National Geographic* Fun approach to high-interest biographiesAbout the series: This h

“Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells ourselves—that the pleasures of learning are reserved for the young.” —Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers“Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells ourselves—that the pleasures of learning are reserved for the young.” —Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of OutliersWhy do so many of us stop learning new skills as adults? Are we afraid to be bad at something? Have we forgotten the sheer pleasure of beginning from the ground up? Inspired by his young daughter’s insatiable curiosity, Tom Vanderbilt embarks on a yearlong quest of learning—purely for the sake of learning. Rapturously singing Spice Girls songs in an amateur choir, losing games of chess to eight-year-olds, and dodging scorpions at a surf camp in Costa Rica, Vanderbilt tackles five main skills but learns so much more. Along the way, he interviews dozens of experts abo

序The publisher invites Japanese readers and Satoyama supporters to spread these stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in rural communities in Taiwan, and to keep telling the story of the Satoyama Initiative. Let us keep learning from one another through exchange, strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan on the road to landscape restoration, and contributing to global biodiversity. We are all in this together, and we can do it together.內容簡介There are four books in the set, about four rural communities in Taiwan. First, The Spring on the Highland explains how two generations of farmers in Gonglaoping, Fengyuan District, Taichung enjoy the fruits of kinship with the land following the restoration of the spring on the highland. Second, Farming Village Co. Unlimited is about a Satoyama-inspired enterprise based on crop diversification and creative local produce marketing in Gongrong, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Third, Letters the Blue Sea Wrote to t

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry, Casey and their friends arrive at Motostoke to participate in the Gym Challenge. They’ve missed the opening ceremonies, but they’re still able to join in the challenges! Henry’s first official battle pits him against Gym Leader Milo.Will Henry’s first Dynamax battle also be his last?!

BOOK ONE IN THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLING SERIES • One ofTime Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy and 100 Best YA Books of All Time • People's Choice Award winner • Bustle's Best Young Adult Book“This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.” —The Washington PostThe beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post).Laia is a slave.Elias is a soldier.Neither is free.Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason,

Oscar Book Prize 2022An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved. Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya's dad passed away.Freya isn't sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can't help but follow him into the forest - and on to a thrilling adventure. A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires - the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights. The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can't be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy.This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.

35.6*25.4cm。超過25個跟蝙蝠俠有關的驚喜，有卡片、別針、胸章等。Celebrate the holidays with the Batman Family and Gotham City rogues with The Official Batman™ Advent Calendar. This unique book features 25 pockets filled with exclusive keepsakes like recipe cards, pins, patches, and many more fun and unique gifts inspired by Gotham City! Ring in the holidays with this must-have gift for fans of the Caped Crusader.COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS. Uncover a new holiday surprise each day of December! Find the hidden compartments and reveal the exclusive Batman™ keepsakes to add to your collection.UNIQUE HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE. Display this advent calendar on a tabletop or an entryway for a unique holiday decoration.

From a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a picture book to celebrate and remember the days we spent inside―the joys and the hardships, the bravery and the resilience, but most of all the love.This book, inspired by kids who found ways to stay connected to the people they love during the pandemic, is about what an imaginative, curious and loving little girl did when her world was turned inside out.The girl played inside, she learned inside, she waited inside. She talked on the phone to her Nan inside. Her days and nights were all inside, and she would think about what she missed outside―the running, cheering, splashing, hugging, and of course her Nan.Finally, when the girl could go outside, she was happy to be there―to hug her Nan, see her friends, and even climb a tree. But she had changed inside, and she knew she would always remember the small things and the big things that made that time special.Here is a picture book that will help young children remember, process, an

讓我們一起加入唐三藏、孫悟空、豬八戒與其他朋友的大冒險！孫悟空很調皮，但和他在一起很有趣！看著唐三藏面對許多問題，並一步一步地克服它們。豬八戒非常努力地克服了自己的弱點，這點激勵了大家。那麼，你要一起加入這場旅程嗎？*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Join Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and many other friends on a great adventure! Sun Wukong might be mischievous, but he's fun to be with! Watch as Tripitaka faces a lot of problems and overcomes them, one step at a time. Be inspired by Zhu Bajie, who has many weaknesses and tries very hard to cope with them. So, are you in?

讓我們一起加入唐三藏、孫悟空、豬八戒與其他朋友的大冒險！孫悟空很調皮，但和他在一起很有趣！看著唐三藏面對許多問題，並一步一步地克服它們。豬八戒非常努力地克服了自己的弱點，這點激勵了大家。那麼，你要一起加入這場旅程嗎？*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Join Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and many other friends on a great adventure! Sun Wukong might be mischievous, but he's fun to be with! Watch as Tripitaka faces a lot of problems and overcomes them, one step at a time. Be inspired by Zhu Bajie, who has many weaknesses and tries very hard to cope with them. So, are you in?

Inspired by his beloved CatStronauts series, Drew Brockington is going back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Elephant & Piggie will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series.One very special Saturday, Dad-Cat decides to take Waffles and his sister Pancake to the big city to go to the science museum! While they're there, the kittens see extraordinary things, like dino-cats, hairballs in 4D, and even the planetarium. But as the kittens learn about constellations and Neil Pawstrong, they get separated from Dad-Cat. Oh no!Will the kittens be able to find their (possibly invisible) Dad-Cat? Or will they get stuck living in the museum and eating star tots and tuna melts fur-ever?! This early graphic novel series is chock-full of educational facts about space―perfect for young readers.

In the 13 years since the second edition was published, we've seen the following developments which dramatically impact consultants starting in the profession or veterans in the profession.- Remote means of delivering services, from workshops to facilitation, from strategy to M&A work.- A waning of the power and repute of huge firms because of their cost and ponderous work methods, and a reception of less expensive, quicker small firms and solo practitioners. The mammals are scurrying amidst the dying dinosaurs.- A globalization of economy (that will resume post-pandemic) making exported knowledge a key contributor to income (if it were considered formally as an export it would seriously shift the trade imbalance).- The emergence of an African middle class, the decline of ancient dictators, and the growth of a huge potential marketplace in most countries on that continent.- The growing abandonment of "career" and reliance on large companies and the inclination to forge one's own se

Funniest children’s graphic novel of 2021 for readers aged 5+Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.Join Narwhal and Jelly as they become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming SUBstitute teachers!The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled . . . until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out!From Wafflematics, in which Narwhal and Jelly calculate the number of waffles needed to feed the class to a super-fun science scavenger hunt, followed by a game of "Tag! You're Awesome!" at breaktime. Narwhal's teaching methods may be unconventional, but with Jelly's help,

"Clever...beguiling....Readers age 11 and older are likely to finish this book feeling both persuaded and uplifted. Beauty has a way of doing that."--Wall Street JournalFor young readers comes an imaginative guide to ocean plastics, filled with tips and tricks for identifying--and combating--pollution in our oceans. Inspired by biologist AnaP go's life's work, and filled with engaging science and colorful photographs, this foundational look at plastic pollution in the ocean explains why it is such an urgent contemporary issue. When she was young, Ana P go didn't play in a backyard, but on a beach. She walked along the shore, looked at tide pools, and collected fossils. As she grew older, P go noticed a new species at the seaside: plastic. She decided to collect it, study it, and give it a Latin name--Plasticus maritimus--to warn people of its dangers to our planet.P go tells us how plastics end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans, shares plastic's chemical composition and physical prop

Inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz, The Last Bookshop in London is a timeless story of wartime loss, love and the enduring power of literature. August 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impending war with Germany as Hitler's forces continue to sweep across Europe. Into this uncertain maelstrom steps Grace Bennett, young and ready for a fresh start in the bustling city streets she's always dreamed of--and miles away from her troubled past in the countryside. With aspirations of working at a department store, Grace never imagined she'd wind up employed at Primrose Hill, an offbeat bookshop nestled in the heart of the city--after all, she's never been much of a reader. Overwhelmed with organizing the cluttered store, she doesn't have time to read the books she sells. But when one is gifted to her, what starts as an obligation becomes a passion that draws her into the incredible world of literature. As the Blitz rains down bombs on t

Connecting theory with real-life applications, this is the first ever textbook to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of all the key concepts in bionanotechnology. By bridging the interdisciplinary gap from which bionanotechnology emerged, it provides a systematic introduction to the subject, accessible to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Topics range from nanomaterial preparation, properties and biofunctionalisation, and analytical methods used in bionanotechnology, to bioinspired and DNA nanotechnology, and applications in biosensing, medicine and tissue engineering. Throughout the book, features such as 'Back to basics' and 'Research report' boxes enable students to build a strong theoretical knowledge and to link this to practical applications and up-to-date research. With over 200 detailed, full-colour illustrations and more than 100 end-of-chapter problems, this is an essential guide to bionanotechnology for any student studying this exciting, fast-developin

Celebrating science and the poetry of existence, this is a true story about time and chance, genetics and gender, love and death—all made more accessible to the young imagination in the concrete, finite life of one tiny snail named Jeremy.★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Informational Picture Book★ A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Best Children’s Book of 2021★ A Spirituality & Practice Best Spiritual Book of 2021Based on a real scientific event and inspired by a beloved real human in the author’s life, this is a story about science and the poetry of existence...The Snail with the Right Heart is a story about time and chance, genetics and gender, love and death, evolution and infinity—concepts often too abstract for the human mind to fathom, often more accessible to the young imagination; concepts made fathomable in the concrete, finite life of one tiny, unusual creature dwelling in a pile of compost amid an English garden. Emerging from this singular life is a lyrical un

From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!If You Came to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.‧ An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child‧ Simultaneously funny and touching‧ Carries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each otherIf you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know. . .We live in all kinds of places.In all kinds of homes.In all kinds of families.Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.And, together, we share one beautiful planet.This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor.‧ Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old‧ Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more