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AI之父艾倫．圖靈兒童腦力開發遊戲～圖靈基金會∕STEM數學解碼系列～★題目設計結合STEM教學AI之父艾倫．圖靈（Alan Turing）是世界知名解碼高手，他在第二次世界大戰期間，成功破解德軍的情報密碼，協助盟軍縮短戰爭時間，拯救了許多寶貴的性命。想和艾倫．圖靈一樣，擁有優異的解謎能力嗎？這套趣味的邏輯解謎遊戲書結合STEM教學，創意的題目設計能鍛煉腦力、啟發思維，提高孩子的文字理解力、解題力和邏輯推理能力！【專家審定／推薦】洪進益（小益老師）／ 澎湖縣石泉國小教師、全國師鐸獎得主「真相永遠只有一個！」知名的偵探動畫中，主角這句魄力十足的臺詞，總令孩子佩服不已。喜愛推理故事的孩子，經常會關注故事裡的大小線索，找到隱藏在曲折劇情之後的真相。這兩本書籍中有趣的遊戲謎題，讓孩子就像在推理解謎一樣刺激好玩，相信一定會讓他為此樂此不疲。【書籍特色】■最佳課外補充教材！1.120題難度各異的數學與密碼解謎遊戲。2.題型五花八門，跳脫教科書命題方式，孩子得用腦力來思考解題方法。3.解謎專家獨有的「密碼破解遊戲」，讓孩子練習破解加密情報，學習世界各地有趣的小常識。■鍛鍊思維與腦力！1.這些謎題都不是一看就能用平常的解題方式來做的。2.孩子要先理解文字，進行內容語幹分析，依據線索來推理解題。3.測試與增進孩子的語言、視覺和空間意識，以及記憶力、注意力和邏輯推理等能力。■「艾倫．圖靈的挑戰」進階題1.圖靈將不時地現身，提出題目的延伸「進階題」，來提升小讀者的能力。2.讓小讀者化身為破譯專家，利用第二頁的「密碼表」，來發現有趣的事物。■輕巧尺寸，最適合小學生隨身攜帶！■銷售捐助圖靈基金會，為非洲地區學校提供電腦設備！--------------------------------------------◎什麼是STEM教育？STEM教育是一項全球性的計畫，由美國白宮發動的教育改革政策，致力於盡可能推廣並培養孩子對科學（Science）、科技（Technology）、工程（Engineering）、以及數學（Mathematics）等學科的興趣。因教育界擔心太強調數學與科技，忽略了人文關懷，建議增加藝術（Art），自此STEAM成為教育主流趨勢。◎關於艾倫•圖靈艾倫．圖靈（Alan Turing）誕生於1912年的倫敦。這位數學天才影響了現代電腦科學的發展，被譽為電腦科學與人工智慧之父

AI之父艾倫．圖靈兒童腦力開發遊戲～圖靈基金會∕STEM數學解碼系列～★題目設計結合STEM教學AI之父艾倫．圖靈（Alan Turing）是世界知名解碼高手，他在第二次世界大戰期間，成功破解德軍的情報密碼，協助盟軍縮短戰爭時間，拯救了許多人的性命。想和艾倫．圖靈一樣，擁有優異的解謎能力嗎？這套趣味的邏輯解謎遊戲書結合STEM教學，創意的題目設計能鍛煉腦力、啟發思維，提高孩子的文字理解力、分析力和數學能力！【專家審定／推薦】洪進益（小益老師）／ 澎湖縣石泉國小教師、全國師鐸獎得主真相永遠只有一個！」知名的偵探動畫中，主角這句魄力十足的臺詞，總令孩子佩服不已。喜愛推理故事的孩子，經常會關注故事裡的大小線索，找到隱藏在曲折劇情之後的真相。這兩本書籍中有趣的遊戲謎題，讓孩子就像在推理解謎一樣刺激好玩，相信一定會讓他為此樂此不疲。【書籍特色】■最佳課外補充教材！1.120題難度各異的數學與密碼解謎遊戲。2.題型五花八門，跳脫教科書命題方式，孩子得用腦力來思考解題方法。3.解謎專家獨有的「密碼破解遊戲」，讓孩子練習破解加密情報，學習世界各地有趣的小常識。■鍛鍊思維與腦力！1.這些謎題都不是一看就能用平常的解題方式來做的。2.孩子要先理解文字，進行內容語幹分析，依據線索來推理解題。3.測試與增進孩子的語言、視覺和空間意識，以及注意力、數學力和邏輯推理等能力。■「艾倫．圖靈的挑戰」進階題 1.圖靈將不時地現身，提出題目的延伸「進階題」，來提升小讀者的能力。2.讓小讀者化身為破譯專家，利用第二頁的「密碼表」，來發現有趣的事物。■輕巧尺寸，最適合小學生隨身攜帶！■銷售捐助圖靈基金會，為非洲地區學校提供電腦設備！--------------------------------------------◎什麼是STEM教育？STEM教育是一項全球性的計畫，由美國白宮發動的教育改革政策，致力於盡可能推廣並培養孩子對科學（Science）、科技（Technology）、工程（Engineering）、以及數學（Mathematics）等學科的興趣。因教育界擔心太強調數學與科技，忽略了人文關懷，建議增加藝術（Art），自此STEAM成為教育主流趨勢。◎關於艾倫•圖靈艾倫．圖靈（Alan Turing）誕生於1912年的倫敦。這位數學天才影響了現代電腦科學的發展，被譽為電腦科學與人工智慧之父。二戰

A National Book Award FinalistBoston Globe Best Book of 2021TIME Best Children’s Book of 2021Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2021Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for 2021NPR Best Book of 2021 PW Best Book of 2021Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021Kirkus Best Book of 2021School Library Journal Best Book of 2021"A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding." –The New York Times Book ReviewIt's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about:

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles series for babies: high-contrast images of delicious fruit, perfect for babies' developing eyesight! And as always, rip-proof, drool-proof, and totally washable.Indestructibles: High Contrast: Taste the Fruit! introduces baby to the colorful, mouth-watering world of fruit. Each page features a fruit, labeled by color and name. The fruits are rendered in high contrast color, set against high contrast black and white patterned backgrounds.

An instant New York Times bestseller!​“Storytelling for young readers at its finest―equal parts summer adventure and environmental suspense…[a] love letter to family, friendship, and the natural world.” ―Kwame Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The CrossoverFrom New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe comes a beautiful story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature in her first book for middle grade readers.Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. The island is a nature sanctuary―no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake’s grandmother doesn’t believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games...and no friends. This is going to be the worst summer ever!He’s barely on the island before he befriends

Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog with Eric Carle’s classic artwork!In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle’s classic illustrations!

Learn how a seed becomes a tree with Eric Carle’s classic artwork!In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle’s classic illustrations!

Based on the all-new animated series, the My Little Pony friends go on a new adventure in this I Can Read Comic. Featuring a bold new comic style and easy-to-read text, this Level One I Can Read Comic is perfect for everypony!When Izzy tells Sunny stories about growing up in Bridlewood, Sunny suggests visiting Izzy's favorite places in her hometown. Although Izzy loves Bridlewood, the friends ultimately discover that home isn't a place, it 's being with your family.My Little Pony: New Series Izzy Comes Home is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it's perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling.

Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what's a fish to do? Fish and Wave by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow.Fish and Wave is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading. Praise for Fish and SunPublishers Weekly Best Book of 2021Kirkus Best Book of 2021Junior Library Guild Selection4 Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The Horn Book

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!Series Overview: HISTORY SMASHERS is a paperback original series that explores historical moments in a frank and often surprising manner—busting myths and having fun along the way. There’s a topic for every kid!

人氣橋梁書《馴龍大師》最新冒險！Drake和伙伴們要幫助小龍Wildroot對抗摧毀家園的怪物，但牠的馴龍者Oskar卻對Wildroot不是一隻噴火巨龍感到十分失望，這樣的組合能否攜手合作，保護家園與其他龍呢？Drake and Worm must help a Flower Dragon protect his home in the latest action-packed installment of this 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!A Flower Dragon named Wildroot has come to Bracken! He needs help because his home is in danger. The Dragon Masters must find this small dragon his own Dragon Master. The Dragon Stone reveals a boy named Oskar, who is disappointed that he does not have a big, fire-breathing dragon. Can Oskar and his dragon learn to work together in time to save the Flower Dragons from a terrible monster? With engaging black-and-white artwork on ev

When community members work together with trucks and ships to clean up the town's riverfront, an artist and her child hammer, chisel, weld and zap the found materials into something beautiful. Young makers will find inspiration in the playful, rhyming text and mixed media illustrations, while endnotes provide recycled-art activity ideas.

A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-tappin' original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story will have kids singing enthusiastically about the six stages of plant growth. The story concludes with a summer harvest and feast that celebrates the gardeners' commitment. Includes singalong audio and video animation.

阿隆索是一位對英雄主義故事著迷的老人，他將自己取名為「唐吉訶德」──是一名訓練中的騎士，在他的僕人「桑丘」與一匹老馬「羅西南多」的陪伴下，他開始了一趟趟瘋狂的冒險。讓我們一起加入這個古怪的騎士，一起試圖與不是巨人的「巨人」作戰，並拯救可能不想被拯救的少女！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Alonso is an old man who is obsessed with stories of heroism. So, he reinvents himself as Don Quixote, knight-in-training! Accompanied by his servant-turned-squire, Sancho, as well as his trusty old horse Rosinante, he sets off on many crazy adventures. Join this wacky knight as he attempts to battle giants that aren't giants and saves maidens who might not want to be saved!

在戰爭中，英雄崛起，但每個英雄都有不同的樣貌：有的擅長刀槍，如趙雲；有些人則專精於在腦中謀劃各種計策，例如諸葛亮；即使人會逐漸老去，但英雄永遠是英雄！就像上了年紀的黃忠。在〈三國志〉系列的第二冊，讓我們一起認識中國古代英雄們！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。In the midst of war, heroes rise up. But heroes come in different shapes and sizes. Some are good with swords and spears, like Zhao Yun. Others use their brains, like Zhuge Liang. Although men grow old, a hero will always be a hero, like the elderly Huang Zhong. In the second book of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, learn about the heroes of ancient China!

一起加入海軍將領－鄭和下西洋的開拓性遠征吧！途中將會遇到海盜、颱風和奸詐的國王，但鄭和非常聰明，並有帝國艦隊的實力做為後盾。這位傳奇的海軍將領將會克服一路上的威脅，讓他的皇帝感到驕傲嗎？*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Come along on Admiral Cheng Ho's trailblazing expeditions to xiyang, the "western seas"! We will encounter pirates, typhoons and treacherous kings but the Admiral is smart. He is also backed by the strength of the Imperial fleet. Will the Admiral overcome these threats and make the Emperor proud?

蜘蛛精！蜈蚣精！犀牛精和牛魔王！唐三藏、孫悟空、豬八戒、沙悟淨、白龍馬，在旅途接近終點之際，不得不跟這些以及更多的妖精戰鬥。他們的勇敢和決心是否足以讓他們度過難關？他們在尋找經書的過程中還會遇到哪些麻煩？這是〈西遊記〉系列中的第三冊，也是最後一冊，跟英雄們一起閱讀他們西遊記，並看看這趟旅程是否讓他們獲得開悟！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。.Spiders! Centipedes! Rhinos and bulls! Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing and White Dragon Horse have to battle these and more as they near the end of their journey. Will their bravery and determination be enough to see them through? What other troubles will they face in their quest for the holy scriptures? Join our heroes in this third and final book of their journey to the West and find out if they will finally gain enlightenment!

This reassuring, playful picture book from the brilliant Sophy Henn is the perfect way to get to know all kinds of emotions!Hey! Have you ever stopped to think about all the different kinds of music that make you, you? There are happy tunes and slow beats, a marching stomp and a sleepy swoon. Maybe, some days, you can’t find your rhythm and you feel all out of sorts, and then on other days your music will come together and you’ll march to the beat of your own drum. All this music and more is celebrated here.A rousing rhyming text that’s sure to get those toes tapping is accompanied by Sophy’s signature bold, bright and stylish illustrations.Also by Sophy Henn from Simon & Schuster:The Best Worst Day EverPizazzPizazz vs the New KidPizazz vs Perfecto

善用繪本培養孩子的思辨力引導孩子建構「想像力」+「邏輯力」+「觀點陳述力」！--------------------------------------------------------------------------暢銷童書作家馬蘇德‧梅爾克加拿大Science Writers and Communicators 兒童圖書獎得主繪師聯手創作 經典兒童【思考邏輯類】主題繪本～教孩子面對不同的觀點立場，要勇於論證並加以思考分析～【勇於論證/思考分析】斑馬亮亮來到了嚮往已久的斑馬國，卻發現這裡的東西都是歪斜的，不是直的！亮亮發出了疑問，卻惹得國王很生氣，他認為「歪一邊」的其實是亮亮自己！國王於是下令，如果亮亮沒辦法證明自己是對的，就要把他趕出斑馬國……亮亮會想出什麼辦法呢？「歪一邊」的到底是國王，還是亮亮呢？◆希望藉由本書引導孩子‧建構思維能力‧學會陳述自己的觀點並證明‧打破固定的思維模式◎好評推薦本書以孩子最愛的幽默動物寓言呈現，加上奇思異想的世界設定，帶領孩子思考問題，卻不說教；最後，不落俗套的給了一個開放式的結局…… ──國立臺東大學兒童文學研究所副教授 游珮芸 優秀的圖畫書往往看似童稚與淺趣，但卻富含深刻的意境與哲思。本書在幽默輕快的圖文敘事中並未「告訴」孩子什麼，卻又讓孩子「看見」了什麼。 小讀者隨著斑馬亮亮在眾口鑠金的歪正之辯與富含譏諷趣味的開放性結局中，將會找到自己對世界更自由開闊的想像與理解。──國立臺東大學兒童文學研究所副教授 黃雅淳◎引導閱讀善用繪本培養孩子的思辨力 (童書作家與插畫家協會臺灣分會會長 嚴淑女) 108新課綱公布之後，如何透過閱讀培養孩子的「思辨力」成為家長和老師關注的議題。但是，在家長、老師與孩子共讀後請他們分享想法，最常聽到的一句話是：「我不知道！」多數孩子說這句話背後的原因是「我怕說錯會被罵」或「你直接告訴我答案最快。」 一旦孩子習慣倚靠大人的指示，就會失去探究事物的好奇心、錯失勇於表達自己的想法、讓思考的聲音被聽見的機會。因此，大人必須放棄權威角色，讓孩子明白「思考」層面的問題「沒有標準答案」，從閱讀活動中打造安全的討論環境，鼓勵孩子勇敢說出自己的觀點，才能培養他們獨立思考的能力。◆繪本閱讀，培養孩子的思辨力繪本，有孩子聽得懂的故事，看得懂的圖畫，還提出值得深思的問題和行動的方法，非常適合用來培養

Learn through play in this exciting expansion of the groundbreaking TinkerActive series, with format innovations perfect for learners ages 3 and up!TinkerActive Early Skills workbooks are curriculum-based hands-on fun, perfect for your littlest learners! Each Early Skills workbook is:Created with AWARD-WINNING TEACHERSPacked with STEM ACTIVITIESFilled with TINKERING, CRAFTING, & ENGINEERING projectsLoaded with STICKERS and a FOLD-OUT REWARD POSTERComplete with a WRITE-AND-WIPE game board and activities, so kids can PRACTICE AND PLAY AGAIN AND AGAIN.And even includes EASY AND PRACTICAL TIPS on how to engage your little tinkerer in learning.For ages 3 and up, this workbook covers: Same & Different, Sorting, Counting to 20, Quantities, Writing Numbers, Addition & Subtraction Fundamentals, Measurement, Spatial Reasoning, and Shapes.

How did a peanut farmer from a small town in Georgia become the 39th President of the United States? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for president in 1976. When Jimmy told his mother, she replied, “President of what?” But this former naval officer and governor of Georgia was ready for the role. Jimmy Carter went on to become one of America’s most beloved political figures thanks to his honesty, strong faith, and compassion. Even today, Jimmy Carter is still dedicated to helping Americans through his extensive work as a philanthropist. He and his wife, Rosalynn, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, building houses for the less fortunate and inspiring others to a life of service. Who Is Jimmy Carter? details the entire life of Jimmy Carter, beginning with his 1924 birth in Plains, Georgia. Readers will learn about his life as a p

Learn through play with TinkerActive Early Skills Workbooks―an exciting expansion of the groundbreaking TinkerActive workbook series, with format innovations perfect for learners ages 3 and up!TinkerActive Early Skills workbooks are curriculum-based hands-on fun, perfect for your littlest learners! Each Early Skills workbook is:Created with AWARD-WINNING TEACHERSPacked with STEM ACTIVITIESFilled with TINKERING, CRAFTING, & ENGINEERING projectsLoaded with STICKERS and a FOLD-OUT REWARD POSTERComplete with a WRITE-AND-WIPE game board and activities, so kids can PRACTICE AND PLAY AGAIN AND AGAIN.And even includes EASY AND PRACTICAL TIPS on how to engage your little tinkerer in learning.For ages 3 and up, this workbook covers: Pencil Control, Crayon Control, Letter Recognition, Tracing Uppercase Letters, Alphabetical Order, Letter Sounds, Early Vocabulary

The intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard's Richard III is given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both comics and the classics. Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare's Richard III, Aya Kanno's dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil.

Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, sets out to become his lucky charm instead ...From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical mystery ...'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him?When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it’s his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it’s game on or game over.With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky cha

A poignant story about a baby elephant who gets lost in a mysterious jungle, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children''s Laureate. Ernest is a happy baby elephant. But when his curiosity gets the better of him and he leaves the rest of his herd to explore the alluring and dangerous jungle, he becomes very lost indeed.Amongst the undergrowth, he meets a rude gorilla, a weary lion, an impolite hippo and an uncaring crocodile. Will anyone help Ernest find his way out of the jungle and home to his mum? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about finding help in unexpected places.

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline super powers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum oneday, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Star Stone Robber, Kitty is called to a break-in at the city museum. Dinosaur bones, glittering gems, and a special sparkling meteorite are all missing. Kitty has a clear idea of who the robber could be, but is it a case of mistaken identity?

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on another adventure to tame a unicorn and much more - all in time for tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Unicorn Mix-Up, Princess Minna is so tired she gets a bit muddled and fights a unicorn, kisses a dragon and tries to tame a frog - which won't do at all! Can she sort it all out and make a new friend along the way? Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mr Digger?, you're on the look out for Mrs Bulldozer, Mr Mixer, Mrs Tipper and Mr Digger himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers.And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonu

Learn about family, fun, and food in an all-new Little Golden Book based on Netflix's Waffles + Mochi, a children’s show from President Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground!Who are Mochi’s ancestors? Join Waffles as she helps her best friend trace his family tree. It’s a journey that takes them on a food-filled adventure around the world and reveals the different forms family can take. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 who love Netflix's new show about friendship and adventurous eating will love this all-new Little Golden Book. Join Waffles and Mochi for global adventures that reveal the stories behind our food. Produced by President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground and streaming on Netflix, Waffles + Mochi is an entertaining mix of puppetry, animation, celebrity chefs, and famous guest stars. This delightful new show introduces young children and their families to a world of cooking and fearless eating.

Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka returns with another uproariously funny caper for Banana Fox to sniff out in this critically acclaimed series from Graphix Chapters!Oopsie Doo!Banana Fox has a real mess on his hands this time! When the jail is left in ruins and Sour Grapes is on the run, Banana Fox has very few clues to work with to find him. He's coming across a number of red herrings, so it's clear that something fishy is going on... With the help of Sharyanna, William, and Sour Grapes Jr. (?!), can Banana Fox get to the bottom of this caper, or will the baddies run wild forever?Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!

Just how many things can one be? One box of crayons. One batch of cookies. One world. One family. In this unabridged board book edition of the beloved picture book, One Family, author George Shannon and artist Blanca Gomez craft a playful, interactive story that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised of people of a range of genders and races.

"Great characters, hilarious jokes... a joy to read." ―Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate seriesLiteral-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he's willing to wait... A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.Good things come to those who wait.Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie's advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter--the kid who's always picked last--for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn't going so well.... But eventually, Ben's patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they'll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may

Stand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Patterson's Middle School series and Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate series.Marcus is NOT happy to be stuck in after-school film class . . . until he realizes he can turn the story of the cartoon superhero he’s been drawing for years into an actual MOVIE! There’s just one problem: he has no idea what he’s doing. So he’ll need help, from his friends, his teachers, Sierra, the strong-willed classmate with creative dreams of her own, even Tyrell, the local bully who’d be a perfect movie villain if he weren’t too terrifying to talk to.Making this movie won’t be easy. But as Marcus discovers, nothing great ever is―and if you want your dream to come true, you’ve got to put in the hustle to make it happen.Comedy superstar Kevin Hart teams up with award-winning author Geoff Rodkey and

Introducing DOG SQUAD, the crime-fighting, tail-wagging, hilarious new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein!When trouble calls . . . it's DOG SQUAD to the rescue!Duke is not your average dog. Along with his crew, he fights crime and goes on claw-biting adventures helping dogs in peril in the hit streaming sensation--DOG SQUAD! Fred is a pretty average dog. He's scrappy. He's loveable. But he's not brave like his heroes on Dog Squad.Fred looks an awful lot like Duke from Dog Squad though. In fact, when Duke needs a stand-in, Fred's the perfect choice. But the Dog Squad action doesn't always stop on screen! When there's danger in real life, can Fred find the courage to step up and save the day?!It's all paws on deck in this action-packed, middle grade adventure series just right for anyone who loves dogs--and anyone who loves to laugh! “Doggone fun.”—Kirkus Reviews

The time is now for this anxious little guy: Scaredy Squirrel is back with a brand-new graphic novel series! He's funnier (and scared-ier) than ever, and perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly. Now in paperback! Scaredy is happy to stay in his nut tree. Why would he ever leave? The outside is filled with dangers. Like aliens! And dust! And a certain fluffy bunny who likes to pop up! But things don't always go as planned, even for a super-prepared squirrel. When he has to venture out of his tree and onto the ground, Scaredy panics and plays dead . . . but maybe the fluffy bunny's not so scary after all? In a nutshell, Scaredy might just make a new friend, if he is brave enough . . .

一個普通的冒險故事被牽扯上同性戀議題，在家長之間掀起軒然大波，竟要學校將它列為禁書？紐約時報暢銷作家David Levithan LGBTQ+新作大談禁書議題，看人們為自己的價值觀勇敢發聲。Three stories of speaking up and coming out converge in one epic confrontation as parents lobby to ban a book from the middle school curriculum in New York Times-bestselling author David Levithan's explosive new novel. Donovan didn't mean for this to happen. When he left his book on the counter, he didn't think he mom would read it—much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel! ...Right? But before Donovan even has the chance to hear her point of view, his mom is calling other parents of his classmates. She's setting up meetings with the principal. She's trying to get the book removed from the district curriculum. Donovan doesn't really know if the two boys fall in love at the end or not—but he does know this: even if they do, the book shouldn't be banned from school. Interspersed with this thread, readers will experience

When summer break brings BIG changes, these BFFs 4EVA may end up saying good-bye 4EVA in the eighth and final book in this popular middle-grade series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes. Perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and the Dork Diaries and now available in paperback.TBH, Cece, Prianka, and Gabby thought they'd be together forever. But when Gabby's mom announces she's moving to Texas and a backyard BBQ party gets the friends' blow-out summer off to a rocky start, they end up spending more time apart than together!To be honest, Gabby just wants to get the good-byes over with already.The question is: How can they be BFF 4EVA if everyone goes their separate ways?

The newest adventure in the bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society transports readers to the Himalayan mountains in Northern Pakistan! When Uchenna and Elliot's classmate publishes an article in the school newspaper about the Schmoke Brothers, Professor Fauna notices something alarming in a photo. Mounted on the wall of the Schmoke's living room is a single spiral horn that he's certain could have come from only one animal--a unicorn! To save these magical creatures--and to finally see a unicorn themselves--the Unicorn Rescue Society heads to the rugged mountains of Pakistan. Hena Khan, the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice, joins Newbery Honor-winner Adam Gidwitz for the Unicorn Rescue Society's most dramatic, action-filled mission yet!

一塊幸運餅乾，竟讓 Ben 認真思考人生大事。當他讀到「今天可能是最後一天」的籤語時，既緊張又振奮，立刻寫下願望清單：完成一千片泰姬瑪哈模型、獨吞一整個蛋糕……。「本書」以幽默筆觸描寫這位直率又愛吃甜點的男孩，在「末日」想像下勇敢行動，嘗試冒險，也學著理解父母與身邊的人。作者 Matthew Swanson 與插畫家 Robbi Behr 夫妻檔合作，頁頁圖文穿插，節奏輕快，適合喜愛 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 或 The Terrible Two 的讀者。"This is my favorite book of the year." ―Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate seriesMeet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or DOG MAN.Live each day as if it were your last.When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he's alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc....). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seem

ABOUT WHO WAS? WORKBOOK: SUMMER ACTIVITIESIt’s fun to learn the Who Was? way!The latest addition to this workbook series explores even more vocabulary and reading comprehension topics for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike.Fans of Who Was?, the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, are sure to love this summertime-themed workbook filled with reading passages based on their favorite historical figures! The interactive writing prompts at the end of each passage make the educational material more engaging, and allow young learners to apply the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills they’ve been practicing in an exciting and creative way.With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, Who Was? Workbooks are designed to reinforce lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere.This workbook also includes stand-alone activities like crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank word games, and