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Drake has to stop an evil wizard in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!An evil wizard named Astrid is plotting to become the most powerful wizard in the world. She is collecting ingredients for a dangerous spell, and it is up to the Dragon Masters to stop her from casting it. Drake and Mina travel to the Fortress of the Stone Dragon to warn the Stone Dragon's Dragon Master, Caspar, that Astrid is on her way there. But will the evil wizard's dark magic overpower the Dragon Masters?

The race is on to find the Gold Key!The race is on to find the Gold Key! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow. In the 12th book of this fantasy series, Maldred is after the powerful Gold Key! Drake and Rori travel to the lair of the Gold Dragon to help protect the key. There, they meet a new Dragon Master named Darma. If dark wizard Maldred gets his hands on the Gold Key, he will be one step closer to controlling a powerful Earthquake Dragon. Can the Dragon Masters stop him before it's too late? The action is nonstop in this exciting, heavily illustrated early chapter book series!

Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes—just like this book! When Joseph’s coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that?As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what Joseph will be making next from his amazing overcoat, while they laugh at the bold, cheerful artwork and learn that you can always make something, even out of nothing.Available in paperback for the first time, Joseph Had a Little Overcoat will continue to delight readers over twenty years after its original publication.

附音檔QRcode福爾摩斯歸來！這位世界知名的偵探和他忠實的傳記作者沃森面對最後也是最危險的案件。面對野獸、抓捕罪犯以及揭開海底的致命秘密，這一切都是他們一天的工作。 改編自柯南道爾的福爾摩斯故事，配有插圖與音檔，適合 7 歲以上的小讀者。本套書包含以下 10 本The Empty House 空蕩蕩的房子The Hound of the Baskervilles 巴斯克維爾的獵犬The Solitary Cyclist 孤獨的自行車手The Dancing Men 跳舞的人The Dying Detective 垂死的偵探The Beryl Coronet 綠柱石皇冠The Devil's Foot 魔鬼的腳The Creeping Man 爬行的人The Second Stain 第二個污點The Lion's Mane 獅子的鬃毛Sherlock Holmes returns! Facing beastly creatures, catching curious criminals and uncovering deadly secrets from beneath the sea are all in a day's work for this world-famous detective and his faithful biographer, Watson, as they face their final (and most dangerous!) cases. An adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to mystery books and the classics. Includes 10 FREE audiobooks! (QR codes inside) This ten-book box set includes The Empty House, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Solitary Cyclist, The Dancing Men, The Dying Detective, The Beryl Coronet, Th

What would you do if you found a dragon on your doorstep? Or a crocodile in your cupboard? In this playful hide-and-seek book children are introduced gently to the animals that often scare

Discover a world of wonder on a seaside stroll with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. Chasing waves and having fun, water sparkling in the sun . .. Look what I found! A curly seashell. Inside it shines bright, like a pearl.Set off on an adventure to find treasure, from swirly sea shells to mysterious mermaid's purses, then learn more about each object with richly-illustrated and informative nature notes. Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to enjoy. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along! Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods

Siblings Fritz and Franny have their sights set on the tastiest ice cream treat in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kugler!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Scoop up this fun-filled early reader series! When competitive fox siblings Fritz and Franny hear the ice cream truck on their street, they both imagine making the sweetest treat with different flavors and toppings. But there's just one problem: Their mom says they can only have one scoop each! Maybe Fritz and Franny need to ask Fred -- their adorable dog -- which flavor is best?Geisel Honor winner Tina Kugler's easy-to-read text and humor-filled, full-color artwork will have young readers everywhere laughing

全彩動物科普讀本，每本32頁，7-12歲適讀。此套附線上音檔。(需下載Scholastic StoryPlus APP)北極熊與棕熊、暴龍與迅猛龍等，每本挑選兩種凶猛動物進行PK，分別介紹身體構造、生態及行為。比較兩者差異選出贏家。除了吸收動物相關(冷)知識，可同時學習如何尋找差異，進行比較。擬真插圖結合真實照片及豐富動物知識，滿足讀者對動物的熱愛。What would happen if two amazing animals met one another? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? This is a collection of eight titles from the popular series, Who Would Win? Packed with facts and information, this fun series highlights the strengths of different animals and makes a comparison between equally powerful opponents. Besides interesting trivia, this series helps its readers understand the concept of compare-and-contrast and puts this useful skill to good use.線上音檔使用方式，以蘋果手機為例，至APP Store下載Scholastic StoryPlus，註冊帳號後，會看到可以使用此APP的所有出版品，須購買紙本書，掃描書上所附的QRcode，才能將音檔解鎖。若沒有QRcode，每本書有提供30秒的試聽檔。這8本為1. Killer Whale vs Great White Shark 虎鯨大戰大白鯊2. Komodo Dragon vs King Cobra 科莫多巨蜥大戰眼鏡蛇3. Lion vs Tiger 獅子大戰老虎4. Tarantula vs Scorpion 狼蛛對蝎子5. Whale vs Giant Squid 鯨魚與巨型魷魚6. Hammerhead vs Bull Shark 鎚頭鯊與牛鯊7

The fairy tales retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, these sturdy books are ideal for young children. Now a special 6-book shrinkwrap pack including QR codes to access two tracks per story: listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime. Read by Anna Chancellor

How does Macbeth turn so quickly from trusted military commander to murderous traitor? This compelling version brings readers into the heart of Shakespeare's drama, and includes carefully chosen quota

Princesses Amalia, Belinda and their sisters are desperate to escape the oversight of their grieving, overprotective father and go dancing. When a servant finds their dancing shoes worn out night afte

Andersen's story of the Ugly Duckling, rejected by his family, bullied by the other farm animals, lonely and miserable and often in danger until he realises his magnificent true nature, has become one

Look up! From the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat trilogy comes a new deadpan gem. Turtle really likes standing in his favourite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too.But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it... A hilarious meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there''s something off somewhere, but you just can''t put your finger on it. Merging broad visual suspense with wry wit and existential silliness, celebrated picture-book creator Jon Klassen gives us a wholly original comedy for the ages.

Watch the cow jump over the moon, rock the baby's cradle and gaze at all the twinkly stars in the night sky before bed in Bedtime Rhymes. Toddlers will love using the chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms to bring these classic playtime rhymes to life. Scan the QR code to sing along together too! With bright, bold illustrations from Joel and Ashley Selby, this is the perfect gift for little ones. Toddlers can enjoy more classic rhymes with Playtime Rhymes. 曲目1. Wee Wille Winkie2. Hey, Diddle, Diddle3. Diddle Diddle Dumpling4. Rock-a-Bye Baby5. Sleep, Baby, Sleep6. All the Pretty Little Horses7. Twinkle, Twinkle Star8. Star Light, Star Light按此可連接至試聽音檔

With a whole host of noisy zoo-animal characters to meet and even a cameo from the Queen, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday is a fantastic rhyming adventure from stellar picture book partnership of J

With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of seaside fun, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book pa

With a cast of everyone's favourite farm animals, What the Ladybird Heard is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - includes an au

Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: this idea changed my life.

Beat the market with the tips and techniques from the best value investors in the world The classic, seminal work in the field, Value Investing has been updated in a new, second edition to include the

Our brains are marvels, hard-wired by millions of years of evolution to boast a number of mental shortcuts, biases, and tricks that allow us to negotiate our complicated lives without overthinking eve

MP3 CD FormatNewt has been to hell and back with his friends.The Glade. The Maze. The Scorch. The inner halls of WICKED. But now he has a burden that can't be shared with Thomas and the others—the Fla

The war for Scottish independence rages on, but it's only a matter of time before England is victorious. Exhausted and battle-weary, Highland dragon Erik MacAlasdair will face unknown seas to seek the

There's something magical happening in New York City ...The Russos look like an average family: Mom and Dad run a Manhattan deli, while their kids, Alex, Justin, and Max, deal with school, friendships, and first dates. But things are not exactly as they seem because these kids are all wizards in training! To make things more complicated, only one of them will remain a wizard after the age of 18. Talk about sibling rivalry! This collection includes the first four books in the Wizards of Waverly Place series.Wizards of Waverly Place #1: It's All Relative!When Alex Russo discovers that her dad has taught her older brother, Justin, how to zoom through the air on the family's magic carpet, she insists on getting her own flying lessons. But Mr. Russo isn't quite ready for his little girl to fly, so Justin secretly teaches her how to take to the skies. When their father finds out, will Alex be grounded?Wizards of Waverly Place #2: HaywireWhat's worse than failing your Spanish test? If you're

Bears are tired. Sick and tired. Just when they are in the middle of something really good – like sleeping, snoozing, or napping – too many storybooks mean they have to stop what they are doing (that

*本商品為英國版平裝本+韓國JY錄製的有聲CD*這是一本關於城市、孩子與思念的繪本。故事從一名小孩對「你」說話開始，引導讀者一步步感受到城市的冷與大，也感受到孩子心中的柔軟與堅定。Sydney Smith 以細膩構圖與簡潔語言，鋪陳一段未說明對象的尋找，直到最後才悄悄揭示思念的真相。畫面詩意，情感深刻，是一本值得反覆閱讀與細看的作品。It can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but this child has some good advice for a very special friend in need.Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats AwardA New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the YearWinner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalIt can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but it helps to know you're not alone.When you're small in the city, people don't see you, and loud sounds can scare you, and knowing what to do is sometimes hard. But this little kid knows what it's like, and knows the neighborhood. And a little friendly advice can go a long way.Alleys can be good shortcuts, but some are too dark.Or, there are lots of good hiding places in the city, like under a mulberry bush or up a walnut tree.And, if the city gets to be too much, you're always welcome home, where it'

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners. This reader is based on the animat

10冊經典搭配QRcode音檔，狄更斯筆下的19世紀倫敦眾生相。Bah humbug! Who says the classics are just for adults? Join Ebeneezer Scrooge on his ghostly Christmas adventure, or follow orphaned Oliver Twist from rags to riches in some of literature’s most famous tales from the foggy streets of Victorian London.Adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.◆ Includes QR codes to the free audiobooks◆ Engaging illustrations that bring the stories to life◆ A great introduction to classic literature◆ An easy-to-read format adapted for childrenThis 10-book box set includes 01-A Christmas Carol (小氣財神)02-Oliver Twist (孤雛淚)03-The Old Curiosity Shop (老古玩店)04-Great Expectations (遠大前程)05-Nicholas Nickleby (尼古拉斯‧尼克貝)06-Hard Times (困難時期)07-A Tale of Two Cities (雙城記)08-David Copperfield (塊肉餘生錄)09-Bleak House (荒涼山莊)10-Little Dorrit (小杜麗)

試聽音檔http://www.sweetcherrypublishing.net/Audiobooks/TheLegendsofKingArthur/SampleA retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore.Epic battles, thrilling quests and forbidden love combine in the medieval story of the boy who would be king.A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore. Great to share aloud, just like the original tales.This 10-book box set includes No Ordinary Boy, The Dark Sorceress, The Sword in the Stone, Twelve Rebel Kings, Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde, Lancelot, The Quest for the Holy Grail, The Death of Merlin andThe Fall of Camelot.No Ordinary BoyAll Merlin knows is the village where he mixes potions for wary customers, and dreams strange dreams that sometimes come true. Then a mysterious hooded man appears, seeking a boy with no mortal father, and Merlin is taken far away, to a crumbling tower and a ruthless king.To

Magical friends Unicorn and Yeti love to help each other!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn has a gift for Yeti. Yeti does not have one to give to Unicorn. Yeti loves to crunch icicles. Unicorn wants to try crunching them, too! Yeti thinks the dark forest is pretty. Maybe Unicorn needs to see the forest from a different perspective? These sparkly, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters. Her wicked stepmother won’t even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everyth

Siblings Fritz and Franny have all sorts of bedtime adventures in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kugler!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It's time for bed! Fox siblings Fritz and Franny -- and their adorable dog, Fred -- get up to different bedtime shenanigans across three short stories in this full-color early reader. An imaginative bedtime routine leads the trio through a castle, a volcano, and even the center of the Earth as they debate whose bunk is best. But at the end of it all, these foxes find a way to meet in the middle.

本系列改編自柯南·道爾原著。十冊故事涵蓋神祕雕像、賽馬失竊與祕密文件，培養孩子邏輯思考與觀察力。每冊附音檔QRcode可聆聽完整音檔，結合閱讀與聽力，是從圖像書邁向經典閱讀的理想橋梁。Sherlock and Watson - the original crime-fighting duo - are back to solve more mysteries! Smashing statues, painting horses, and solving ancient riddles are all in a day's work for this world-famous amateur detective and his faithful biographer. An adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to mystery books and the classics. Includes 10 FREE audiobooks! (QR codes inside) This ten-book set includes A Scandal In Bohemia, The Copper Beeches, The Six Napoleons, The Engineer's Thumb, Charles Augustus Milverton, Silver Blaze, The Bruce-Partington Plans, The Musgrave Ritual, The Stockbroker's Clerk and The Final Problem.Scandal In Bohemia　波希米亞醜聞The Copper Beeches　銅山毛櫸The Six Napoleons　六尊拿破崙像The Engineer’s Thumb　工程師的大拇指Charles Augustus Milverton　查爾斯．奧古斯都．米爾沃頓Silver Blaze　銀色馬（或譯：銀星駿馬）The Bruce-Partington Plans　布魯斯—帕廷頓計劃The Musgrave Ritual　馬斯格

An adaptation of Austen's famous novels, plus her rarely published novella Love and Friendship. A perfect introduction to the works of Jane Austen and classic literature for ages 7+.Includes QR codes for the FREE audiobooks!From the gardens of Pemberley to the spooky halls of Northanger Abbey, join some of literature’s most iconic heroines on their path to self-discovery and true love. An adaptation of Jane Austen’s famous stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to the classics.This beautifully illustrated eight-book collection includes Emma, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Love & Friendship and a personal journal to inspire children to write their own stories.Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation.

Moby Shinobi and his sidekick Toby are on a camping adventure, in this action-packed, rhyming early reader!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Moby Shinobi and his dog Toby are excited to go camping in the mountains! Moby tries to use his ninja skills to set up tents, win a canoeing race, and hike with super speed... but each try ends in a mess! But with some help from Toby, Moby discovers that teamwork makes every job easier! With easy-to-read rhyming text and full-color artwork throughout, this early reader series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Luke Flowers is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!

Drake needs to stop a dangerous wizard battle in this action-packed, bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Magic from a wizards' battle is destroying the city of Remus! To stop this dangerous duel, Drake and Petra team up with a Dragon Master named Tessa. Tessa, who is blind, has a very special connection with her Sound Dragon, Sono. Together, the Dragon Masters will need to find a Power Crystal! Can they save the city?

Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is one of the best-loved heroines in English literature: the poor orphan whose determination and spirit bring her to happiness, heartbreak and happiness again. This illust

Old man Harry arrives at a house and asks for food; but cautious Nell doesn't want to give food to a stranger. Harry tells her: "I can show you something wonderful. I can make soup from a stone!" A st

Fluffykins is a lovely cat. He wouldn't do anything naughty . .. would he? But what's this? He's knocked over the flowers, tangled up all the knitting, bent the blinds, trodden on the laptop AND scrat

When Winnie and Wilbur discover life in miniature, the bugs in their garden suddenly seem very big indeed. It's the start of an exciting safari. But when excitement turns to survival, mini Winnie and tiny Wilbur would rather be their rightful size again.There's one small problem: teeny Winnie can't wave her whopping wand . . .Bugs, minibeasts, and creepy-crawlies are endlessly fascinating to children and they come under the spotlight in Winnie and Wilbur's latest adventure. This edition comes with a wonderful soundtrack of the narrated story with alll kinds of music and effects.