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Discover the wonderful world of insects in this beautiful 3D search-and find book. Join Little Ladybird and friends as they head off on a journey through an exciting world populated by beetles, spiders, butterflies and many more colourful little creatures. Clever 3D glasses will offer young readers a joyful and dynamic hunt among the jungle and its inhabitants! Little Ladybird is bored, so she decides to go and see the world and make new friends.She meets some colourful beetles along the way and is rescued from a big bird by some mantises in a tropical forest. There’s no stopping Little Ladybird and her new friends as they meet spiders, butterflies, frogs and other little creatures, each more beautiful and fascinating than the last. Little Ladybird soon realises that the world is full of wonders: ‘Nature really is an artist!’

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no re

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

這本書是一本重量級的婦女健康寶鑑，作者有感於台灣缺乏一本像美國1970出版的Our body， Ourselves， A Book by and for Women（我們的身體，我們自己，由婦女寫給婦女的書）書籍教育婦女認識自己的身體及疾病的書可以作為參考，因此花費多年時間著手撰寫此類書籍。作者希望從這本書的分析，能夠找出健康又長壽的方法，壽命的長短就由內在的基因的組成和表現來決定了。 本書作者是華人在基因研究方面的傑出專家，他以淺顯易懂的文字，幫助婦女對於自身健康狀況能有更多的瞭解。作者以其廣博涉獵的醫學、生命科學及穿梭古今人文歷史的對照，娓娓道出婦女身體各部位器官生物功能，並搭配將各器官的生物功能異常之調控基因或現代新穎治療的藥物或方法也一併介紹，對於專長為生命科學或醫療專業的讀者，可以更深入之瞭解及追蹤。此書是目前相關領域最佳的中文科普參考書籍。

The beauty and extraordinary history of the rose is celebrated through stunning photography of famous gardens throughout the world, from England and Italy to Morocco and Japan.No other floral genus has greater variety and enticement than the rose. They blossom in an endless variety of shapes and a surprising spectrum of colors; their perfume is ineffable. After three thousand years of cultivation, the rose continues to seduce. Through various locations spanning the globe, this book explores both the nature and culture of the rose, celebrating its beauty, history, and the horticultural art it has inspired.Acclaimed photographer and writer Ngoc Minh Ngo showcases the queen of flowers through a curated list of preeminent gardens in England, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, and Japan, as well as the US. Each garden, like its roses, has a unique personality, which is captured through the author’s prose and camera lens, highlighting the delight and seduction of this unique flower. Ninfa, outsi

Usborne《Big Book of the Body》用巨型摺頁帶孩子探索身體怎麼運作！一翻開就能看到超大骨骼、器官海報式大圖，色彩鮮明、圖解清楚，讓 4–8 歲孩子輕鬆認識骨頭、肌肉、呼吸、消化、大腦與五感，是完美的身體入門百科。四個超大摺頁超適合親子一起攤在桌上或地板上看。搭配孩子的日常經驗更好理解——運動、吃東西、心跳加快，翻著翻著就能找到答案，輕鬆建立對身體的第一份好奇與認識。Open up the huge fold-out pages of this vivid, illustrated book to discover the remarkable ways the human body works. Explore a giant skeleton, see how your heart pumps blood, find out what's inside your head and learn what happens to the food you eat. A fun and engaging introduction to a key primary school topic. Its bold, bright design will inspire and delight young children.

本書以漫畫形式呈現恐龍發現的關鍵歷史與趣聞：從瑪麗‧安寧在海岸撿到的第一塊化石，到美國古生物學家間轟轟烈烈的「化石大戰」，甚至還有恐龍「Sue」名字的由來。由 Paul Mason 編寫、Jess Bradley 繪圖，內容充滿趣味，卻也具備科學深度，並由古生物學家 Dr Dave Hone 擔任顧問審定。除了漫畫劇情，每章節還設有專題頁，補充恐龍與化石研究的核心知識，讓孩子在笑聲中學會觀察與批判性思考。適合7歲以上對恐龍好奇的孩子閱讀。An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips.Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series o

本書以趣味十足的漫畫形式，介紹人類探索太空的精采歷程，從登月任務到火星探測車、從太空生活的小插曲到發現意外現象的瞬間，每一則都令人會心一笑又忍不住想一探究竟。由科普作家 Paul Mason 撰文、Jess Bradley 繪圖，配合英國國家太空中心專家審訂，內容兼具科學性與娛樂性。書中不僅用漫畫吸引讀者，也穿插主題延伸頁，深入解釋相關知識，讓孩子了解太空探索背後的挑戰與錯誤帶來的學習。適合7歲以上孩子，也很適合作為自然科學課外補充。An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips.Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic

故事從一份悄悄留下的手繪地圖集開始：一位即將搬家的孩子，為下一位住進這個家的孩子，細細標記出學校、街道、房間配置與日常風景。這些地圖不只是方向指引，也保存了生活的痕跡——萬聖節裝飾最熱鬧的街角、買麵包與畫畫材料的店、床該放在天窗下的理由。當搬家卡車交錯而過，這本地圖書自然地完成了傳遞。圖像充滿細節，為「離開」與「抵達」同時留下空間，提醒孩子：舊家的記憶與新家的想像，值得同樣被珍惜。A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionOne of Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for KidsOne of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best BooksA BookPage Best Book of the YearAn NPR "Books We Love" SelectionBefore moving away, a young cartographer leaves some guidance behind about his old home for the child about to make it their new one. What if you moved to a new place and found a hand-drawn local guidebook, left there just for you? In A Book of Maps for You, an artistic young person gives just such a gift. He's crafted and annotated maps of his neighborhood, school, and house; no slide, orange tree, or chicken coop left uncharted. He points out the best Halloween decorations, school lunches, and local stops for baked goods, books, or art supplies. He shows the best place to put yo

A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating "in-between" times and places in life.The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans ofI Wish You MoreandOh, the Places You’ll Go!Sometimes you know just where you are going. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you find yourself in an in-between place. A place that is neither here nor there. A place where you can go up or down, left or right. So how do you know which way to go?Poetic and reassuring,In-Between Placesreminds us that sometimes we just need to take a leap to land exactly where we’re meant to be.BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Inspiring text and vibrant illustrations will encourage readers to meet new experiences with an open mind and confidently take on any challenges that come their way.GREAT GIFT BOOK: Uplifting and visually enchanting, this is an ideal present to encourage graduates of any age to leap into new beginnings and uplift any reader who finds themselves navigating an in-between time.Perfect for:

《數學小史》用親切易懂的語言，帶領讀者走進數學的歷史長河，從古埃及與巴比倫時期，一路走到現代密碼學與數學理論的發展。書中不只介紹牛頓、帕斯卡等熟悉的名字，也細細描寫中國、阿拉伯、日本等地的數學成就，更特別介紹女性數學家的貢獻。這是一本融合人文與科學的溫暖數學故事書，適合對數字與知識充滿好奇的你。A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globeMathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from?In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. Like literature, music, or philosophy, mathematics has a rich history of breakthroughs, creativity and experimentation. And its story is a global one. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines. La

●愛爾蘭劇作家 Neil Sharpson 精心打造的搞笑冷知識型繪本，讓大小讀者都會愛不釋手。●《紐約時報》暢銷插畫家、凱迪克獎得主 Dan Santat 生動繪製，每一頁都令人驚嘆！你有沒有發現，魚整天都待在水底下？搞不好牠們在那邊偷偷計畫著什麼也說不定。甚至有「一群魚」的地方竟然被叫作「學校」？牠們到底在學什麼？趕快打開這本繪本查個水落石！不過在調查的過程中請記得，無論發生什麼事，都不要相信魚！這本書由一位超級可疑的敘述者帶你一路吐槽到底，講一堆聽起來好像是真的、卻又讓人狂笑不止的「魚事實」，讀完你可能會懷疑，你家的金魚...真的只是金魚嗎？An absurdly laugh-out-loud funny picture book about the villainy of fish, illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat"A ribald and uproarious warning to those unschooled in fishy goings-on." —Kirkus, starred reviewONE OF SLATE'S 25 GREATEST PICTURE BOOKS OF THE PAST 25 YEARSONE OF BOOKPAGE'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Magazine, NPR, Chicago Public Library, Smithsonian Magazine, Libby, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Publishers Lunch, BookPage, Booklist, School Library Journal, Book Riot, BCCB, Imagination Soup, Parent Map, The Children's Book Review, EBSCO NoveListWhy, dear reader, must you NEVER EVER trust fish?1) They spend all their time in the water where we can’t

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his audience. Starring in his school’s play, he felt right at home! As a teenager he sang in a group with friends and worked in a bakery at the weekends.When he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition, he got a place in the boy band One Direction. Although they didn’t win the show, they won millions of fans. Together the boys had huge hits and were adored by people all across the world. The time came for Harry to embark on his solo career, and when he stepped out onto the stage on his own, he became a true superstar. His albums have reached the top of the charts and he has won award after award.As well as his singing career, Harry has tried his hand at acting, modelling, presenting TV shows and he has even created an inclusive cosmetics range. And, through his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion and adv

One of Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that young children will delight in time and again.It's Mr Wizard's birthday and all of his magical friends have come to visit. Each one has brought him a special present, but what's inside? Open the flap on each spread to unwrap his gifts in one of two different ways that will transform his presents and surprise him with either a lovely treat or a mischievous trick! Will it be a mug that turns into a slug? Or snapping crocs that turn into snazzy socks? With hilarious rhymes to discover inside this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt, this ingenious interactive picture book will have young readers calling out, "Again! Again! Again!"

十二歲的 Ciara 住在一個禁止魔法的小村莊，卻意外念出一段古老咒語，召喚出一隻真正的龍──還是脾氣不太好的那種。這隻名叫 Scorch 的龍，似乎知道許多失傳的魔法知識，甚至願意幫她拯救被帝國關押的母親。Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One 用跳脫常規的旁白、滿滿笑點與冒險場景，帶出一段關於勇氣、友情與顛覆命運的旅程，是喜歡幽默奇幻的讀者不可錯過的新選擇。In this hilarious fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother. STOP. Don't read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it's way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says). Don't be like Ciara, a twelve-year-old girl living in the tiny village of Skael. When she used a spell from within this book, she ended up summoning a dragon. A DRAGON! Those things breathe fire! From their mouths! She's obviously doomed. And don't listen if Ciara tells you that dragons won't h

What happens when a new baby moves in--and the doted-on "older sibling" is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, "Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!" What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie. Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost. Check out the dozens of toys, the nifty stroller, the comfy places to take her (many) naps, the various tasty snacks, and most of all, lots of quality time with her girl, Bea. Together, Hazel and Bea are sensational. Until the baby arrives, that is, and everything changes. Now Hazel isn't always the center of attention--even Nana barely has time for a cuddle. Things have gone too far! But when Hazel runs off to hide, the family is desperate to find her, and Hazel is reminded just how much she is loved. In this endearing comedy for dog lovers and expanding families from a stellar creative team, there's room for everyone in the hug circle--and messy new arrivals who drop enticing crumbs turn out to be not so bad a

本書是 Geisel 獎得主 Greg Pizzoli 的全新橋樑書系列，以輕快幽默的節奏，描寫兩位性格南轅北轍的鄰居──樂天的鳥兒 Earl 和喜歡安靜閱讀的 Worm。他們的友誼一開始並不順利：一方熱愛清晨的音樂，另一方則嚮往寧靜。但透過一杯檸檬水、一面牆的顏色、一首尚未寫完的詩，以及願意分享彼此的小故事，他們慢慢建立起難得的情誼。全書收錄三個短篇故事，節奏輕快，文字簡潔，特別適合剛從《Elephant and Piggie》畢業的初階讀者，笑聲與溫度兼具，是閱讀橋接期的理想選擇This giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends, for fans of Frog and Toad, from beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed.Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand...well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence.How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves.Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his audience. Starring in his school’s play, he felt right at home! As a teenager he sang in a group with friends and worked in a bakery at the weekends.When he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition, he got a place in the boy band One Direction. Although they didn’t win the show, they won millions of fans. Together the boys had huge hits and were adored by people all across the world. The time came for Harry to embark on his solo career, and when he stepped out onto the stage on his own, he became a true superstar. His albums have reached the top of the charts and he has won award after award.As well as his singing career, Harry has tried his hand at acting, modelling, presenting TV shows, and he has even created an inclusive cosmetics range. And, through his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion, and a

Meet the Armoursmith. He’s a hardworking, adventurous smithy who spends his days crafting cool weapons and armour.Build your Armoursmith minifigure and kit him out with his sword and other accessories, before completing the puzzles, reading the comics and finding out all about his life in the LEGO® Minecraft® Universe!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2024 The LEGO Group.© 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Kitten Ninja is back in three adorable new stories for comics-loving kids of all ages!Before he became Metro City’s greatest defender, Cat Ninja was a cute and cuddly kitten facing tiny foes! In book 2 of this popular series, Kitten Ninja faces down a tall tower, takes on a swarm of leaves (while fighting a rumbly tummy!), and battles to find a new favorite spot when he outgrows his favorite box. Plus, with lots of love and support from his old ninja master, he learns kindness—and that even ninjas need a little help, now and then.

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet. Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency. In this earth book, you will find: -More than 3,000 photographs, artworks, and maps -A 40-page timeline of Earth's history includes human evolution and the story of human colonization of the planet -Sections that explore human impact features - on subjects from deforestation to population growth -An atlas section includes original maps centered on Earth's seven major tectonic plates Parts of the book lay out systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information, such as more than

From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, a clever, joyful story about a king with everything who goes searching for nothing—literallyThere once lived a king who had absolutely everything—and we mean everything. From elephants without trunks, to caramel-flavored ice skates, to caterpillars on bicycles, and even storm clouds that refused to make lightning. Yes, there was simply nothing you can imagine that this king did not have . . . well, except for nothing itself. From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, The King and Nothing is the wonderfully whimsical and philosophical take of one person who searches high and low for nothing, only to encounter something at every turn. Just how far will the king go to find nothing?

John Green 從一名少年病患的日常出發，層層展開肺結核如何隨著歷史、殖民、經濟與制度流動，成為今日最致命、卻仍被忽略的傳染病。書中既有醫學知識的清晰說明，也保留人與人之間的溫度，讓數據背後的生命重新被看見。作者多年投入公共倡議的經驗，使本書不流於同情式敘事，而是冷靜指出：疾病的走向，往往取決於社會如何分配資源與關注。本書適合關心公共衛生、全球議題，或單純想理解世界運作方式的讀者閱讀，是一部將個人故事轉化為公共思考的非虛構作品。Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! • #1 Washington Post bestseller! • #1 Indie Bestseller! • USA Today Bestseller!John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest disease. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since t

本書由 No. 5 Bubblegum Street 團隊打造，以明亮繽紛的插圖，帶領讀者走進熱鬧的動物城市。Leo 和 Kimbo 是最要好的朋友，雖然住在城市兩端，卻幾乎每天相見。今天是 Kimbo 的生日，Leo 想送上一份驚喜禮物，便出發去找他；殊不知 Kimbo 也同時往 Leo 的家走去！兩人的路線交錯，卻誰也沒遇上誰。讀者在翻頁中會發現滿滿的驚喜：有蟲蟲遊行、賣押韻的商店、香甜的泡芙與冰淇淋、還有在公園跳舞的機器狗……場景熱鬧又奇趣。這本書讓孩子透過視覺細節，一邊尋找角色，一邊享受探索的樂趣。For fans of Richard Scarry, join two friends on a hilarious adventure through an animal city as they embark on a topsy-turvy journey to find each other.Leo and Kimbo are best friends. Despite living on opposite sides of the city, they meet almost every day. But today is a very special day: it’s Kimbo’s birthday!Leo decides to surprise his friend with a birthday present and so heads off to meet up with Kimbo across the busy city. But little does Leo know that Kimbo is headed to Leo’s house! Will they ever get to celebrate together?There is so much to see in this zany city: there's a bug parade, a shop selling rhymes, a busy bakery selling cream puffs and ice cream, a Robo-Dog dancing in the park, and so much more!From the creators of N

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture-Book Read-Alouds of 2025Caboose is a hilarious picture book all about the antics of classroom line-ups from children’s book creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker, with art from critically acclaimed illustrator Ruth ChanEvery kid knows the joy of being line leader. You can make the line go fast. You can make the line go slow. You can stop suddenly and make the line crash—oh, the power!Cedric has all sorts of tricks to make sure he’s first in line. There’s the fast walk, the slow run, the shoulder tap, the slingshot, and so much more. But when Cedric’s line leader antics go too far, he’s banished to the back of the line. The very back of the line.Now that Cedric’s the caboose, he must hatch a whole new world of hijinks. The turtle walk, the step back, the cloak of invisibility, the “no, no, after you!” The possibilities are endless!"A chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions." (Kirkus starred review)"Comically and intrica

A fabulous new felt-flap addition to the NYT bestselling Leaf Thief series. That pesky leaf thief has stolen Squirrel's favourite leaves! Can you help him find them? Little ones will love searching for the Leaf Thief in this chunky board book with bright coloured felt flaps, perfect for little hands. The Leaf Thief has been a NYT bestseller and has been translated into over twenty languages Other books in the series include That's MY Flower and The Snow Thief Explore numbers and colours The Leaf Thief - Colours and The Leaf Thief - Numbers , two chunky board books with card flaps

Discover the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks through 99 questions and answersWhere did the ancient Greeks do their shopping? Why did the Athenians worship Athena? And just what happened in a hippodrome?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the ancient Greeks.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

Discover the fascinating world of the Shang Dynasty through 99 questions and answersWhere did the Shang rule? Why is Fu Hao so famous? And did the Shang really invent chopsticks? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Shang Dynasty!99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

★ 艾美獎喜劇編劇親授，教你把「尷尬致詞」變成全場笑點★ 從開場到收尾，一步步打造讓人記住的爆笑演說★ 附實用模板＋經典範例，新手也能輕鬆上場不冷場婚禮致詞、畢業演說、退休祝酒……這些你「其實不太想去」的場合，卻偏偏輪到你上台發言？本書由兩位資深喜劇編劇帶你從零開始，教你如何寫出既得體又幽默的演說，讓全場不只聽得下去，還會笑出來。從開場如何吸引注意，到掌握笑點節奏與分寸，再到避免踩雷的實用提醒，作者以輕鬆幽默的筆調，拆解一場成功致詞的祕密。書中更收錄真實範例與經典角色演說解析，甚至提供「填空式致詞模板」，讓你在最短時間內完成一篇有感又有笑點的演講。即使你從未上台說過話，也能在關鍵時刻，說出讓人記住的一段話。Learn how to write and give a flawlessly funny speech for any occasion with Emmy-winning comedy writersCarol Leifer and Rick Mitchell. With a foreword by Carol Burnett.Giving a speech about someone is hard. Giving a funny speech that people are actually going to pay attention to is even harder. In How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place, Leifer and Mitchell will teach you how to write the perfect speech so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with.Quick and easy to use, this book is broken into short chapters full of priceless tips and advice. Leifer and Mitchell wil

For fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared, comes a hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone.It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and scary! Good thing her parents are there to help. They tell Claire there's no reason to be afraid. After all, there are plenty of things that are scarier than thunder...like a scorpion named Finn who plays the violin! A snake with big fangs and uneven bangs! And a dragon named Rance with ants in his pants! The hilarious list gets more and more outsized, building on itself in the most outrageous ways possible, until Claire is giggling herself right to sleep.Actor/Director/Writer Ben Falcone delivers a delightfully silly story—brought to bouncy life by Kevin Cornell—that reminds us that sometimes a good belly laugh is just the thing you need.

Ursula K. Le Guin's timeless and revered A Wizard of Earthsea is reimagined in a richly expansive graphic novel by acclaimed artist Fred Fordham, creator of stunning adaptations To Kill a Mockingbird and Brave New World."The magic of Earthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, and as necessary as anyone could dream." --Neil GaimanGed was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and unleashed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.Experience the bestselling first adventure of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle as a masterly crafted graphic novel. Fred Fordham brings new life to Le Guin's iconic fantasy classic with his breathtaking illustrations and thoughtful text adaptation.

A picture-book love letter to indie bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning children's songwriter, ukulele player, and debut author Emily Arrow. Dear Bookstore, I rememberthe first time I ever visited you. For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, it's a world that's always there for her--one that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. It's a place of wishes and dreams, where everybody and every book fits in. There's always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter. With cozy, fanciful illustrations by Genevi鋦e Godbout and based on musician Emily Arrow's song of the same name, Dear Bookstore is an ode to bookstores, the people who love them, and the books that fill them with magic.

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in the sixth volume of this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that Kirkus Reviews called "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man."Kittyopolis is in chaos! Pancakes are turning monstrous and FLIPPING out. Mindy's inventing in her sleep! And a bunch of Max's old foes are organizing themselves into a Legion of Nasty to put our favorite feline on PERMANENT PAWSE.Luckily, Max's pal Rex Rocket, Cosmic Weiner Dog, is here to help. But will their combined efforts be enough to clean up such a massive mess?! Will Agent M be able to stay a good guy and resist joining the Legion of Nasty?! Will breakfast ever be the same?! Stay strong, heroes-- Kittyopolis needs you more than ever!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGatorsStory Locale:KittyopolisSeries Overview: Book 1: Cat Crusader (Fall 20); Book 2: Donuts

#1New York TimesBestseller“Careless Peopleis darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she also delivers the goods." -Jennifer Szalai,The New York Times“When one of the world’s most powerful media companies tries to snuff out a book ― amid other alarming attacks on free speech in America like this ― it’s time to pull out all the stops.” –Ron Charles, The Washington PostAn explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet,Careless Peoplegives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company culture take hold. In a

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature.Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

Hupo is on a mission to restore dreams and wonder to his home once again, before the Wallower destroys everything in this story about being yourself even if you’re told you’re “too much” and finding joy in the darkest of places.Hupo and the Aletha love to amble through the bustling streets of their city, talking to shopkeepers and recounting tales of their favourite adventurer, the Great Humdingo —much to the annoyance of everyone around them. But when mysterious, zombifying mists creep into town and the Aletha is captured by a sinister force in the mountains, Hupo’s on a mission to set everything to rights… But can he hold onto who he is when everything around him seems so terrible?Creator Billy Partridge whisks us into his magical tale with whimsical artwork and a story about imagination, adventure, and courage to be yourself, even if you have a big personality.

故事講述這隻狗狗亨利，對藝術的東西相當感興趣，尤其是行動藝術那樣的雕刻品，也因為這樣，讓牠也開始試著創造出自己的藝術品。不過…跟一般藝術家不同的地方是，牠可是用便便來創作牠的雕刻品唷！就算每次被都被主人撿起來丟到垃圾桶，但亨利還是不放棄，每天持續的創作，直到有人發現了牠的雕刻品是多麼的漂亮之後….. Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes...Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.

A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs.After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across Colorado to leave their homes, a group of kids including an aspiring filmmaker and a budding journalist find themselves in the same evacuation camp. As they cope with the aftermath of having their world upended, they grow curious about the mysterious threat.And as they begin to investigate, they start to discover that there’s less truth and more cover-up to what they’re being told. Can they get to the root of the conspiracy, expose the bad actors, and bring an end to the upheaval before it’s too late?

Mo Willems 在本書中再次展現他一貫的幽默創意，Pigeon 這回面臨的不是開車或上學，而是攸關榮譽的「畢業」時刻。牠自信地認為自己已經準備妥當，細節都顧到、障礙也克服，但讀者會忍不住懷疑：Pigeon 真的能順利畢業嗎？全書以誇張卻貼近真實的場景，帶來笑聲，也映照出我們在成長過程中常有的不安與期待。這是一部既幽默又溫暖的圖畫書，無論送給孩子還是即將畢業的大人，都能讀出共鳴。From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes this class-ic graduation book.The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon’s got this . . . Or does he?Do YOU think The Pigeon will graduate?Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for The Pigeon’s biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems. It’s a PhD* in fun! (*Pigeon-y hilarious Diatribe)