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Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book.- The question and answer lift-the-flat format is a perfect reading tool for curious kids- Written in consultation with money management expert Bobby Seagull - TV and radio presenter, teacher and ambassador for the National Numeracy charity- Early learning about money is key to building good money habits

Mac 和 Mac 想要成名，於是展開一連串荒唐挑戰。他們計劃走遍世界、數盡星星與沙粒，甚至「拯救掉落的星星」。過程充滿笑料與誤會，最後竟陰錯陽差實現了夢想。本書由 Tedd Arnold 繪製插圖，並與兩位說書人合作，讓孩子在漫畫風格與滑稽橋段中體驗閱讀樂趣。系列靈感源自民間「愚人故事」，書末還附有故事淵源與延伸閱讀建議，既能娛樂，也能引導孩子思考故事中的漏洞。Do you want to be famous? Mac and Mac do. How? By doing the impossible! You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.First they decide to walk around the world. But when Mom says it's too far for them to go, they decide to count the stars. They reach a bazillion when they see that some of the stars have fallen into Mom's washtub.Mac and Mac rescue the fallen stars, but then lose count. They decide to count grains of sand instead.Then . . . while counting grains of sand, they realize THEY'VE WALKED AROUND THE WORLD!!!This sixth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers. Short chapters--full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor--follow Mac and Mac through their funny adventures. It is co-written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold, kn

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's--wait, it really IS a bird! Take another look, because what looks like an ordinary pigeon might just be a hero saving your butt! The crime-fighting adventures continue in book 3 of this hilarious illustrated series perfect for fans of BAD GUYS and DOG MAN. What do REAL PIGEONS do? They nest, of course! And when they nest, they nest HARD. Protecting their city from crime is tiring work after all! But the squad can't rest yet, not with a bone-crunching vulure on the loose, a wild child running amok, and a long-lost family to find! Will the REAL PIGEONS ever find the perfect nest to take the perfect nap?

The Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series!It's Big Night in Dunwiddle . . . and that means the whole school has a sleepover like no other. For one night every year, magic students run through the halls, hunting for the objects that will win them a super special prize.Nory is super excited for the scavenger hunt. Not only because she likes winning, but also because if her team wins, she thinks there's a chance her best friend Elliott won't move away to attend super snobby Sage Academy.Sebastian is a little less excited once the hunt is on. Yes, he has magical powers that help his team -- like being able to see invisible things or anything that makes a sound. The problem is that the really loud sounds are hurting him . . . and nobody seems to care.The kids in Upside-Down Magic know their five F's (Flares, Flyers, Fuzzies, Flickers, and Fluxers) -- but to win this night, a sixth F is the mos

Cat has a passion for painting. When she sees an advertisement to join an art club, she jumps at the chance to find painting partners—other cats like her. However when she arrives at the club, it is filled with barking dogs. What will panicked Cat do to turn this into a purr-fect place to paint?

Why do cats have whiskers? How do cats land on their paws? Do people need cats? These and other questions are answered by authorAnnette Whipple, along with some extra information provided by the cats themselves!Dive into the fascinating world of feline friends withMeow! The Truth About CatsbyAnnette Whipple. This engaging and informative book is filled with fun facts, photographs, illustrations, and all the answers to your burning questions about cats. From whiskers to paws, and everything in between, discover the truth about our furry companions.Fun & Educational:Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book is both entertaining and educational. Colorful photos and amusing illustrations make learning about cats enjoyable for children.Great for Gift-Giving:Whether for a young reader or an adult cat enthusiast,Meow! The Truth About Catsmakes for a perfect gift. Loaded with facts and activities, it's sure to become a favorite coffee table read.A Classroom Hit:With well-researc

What if a coyote and dingo had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

In this heartwarming picture book, an Asian American girl shares how her family expresses their love for one another through actions rather than words.How do you tell your family that you love them? For Hana, love is all around her: Mom stirs love into a steaming pot of xifan. Dad cheers with love at her soccer game. Hana says good night with love by rubbing her grandma's feet and pouring her grandpa his sleepy tea. And as the light fades, Hana's parents tuck her into bed and give her a good night kiss. So many families express their love in all they do for one another, every day. Here is a book that wraps you in a hug and invites your family to share their own special ways of showing love.

Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this "wickedly funny" (Kirkus Reviews), deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated sequel to The Beast and the Bethany in which Bethany and Ebenezer try to turn over a new leaf, only to have someone--or something--thwart them at every turn. Once upon a very badly behaved time, 511-year-old Ebenezer kept a beast in his attic. He would feed the beast all manner of objects and creatures and in return the beast would vomit him up expensive presents. But then the Bethany arrived. Now notorious prankster Bethany, along with her new feathery friend Claudette, is determined that she and Ebenezer are going to de-beast their lives and Do Good. But Bethany finds that being a former prankster makes it hard to get taken on for voluntary work. And Ebenezer secretly misses the beast's vomity gifts. And neither of them is all that sure what "good people" do anyway. Then there's Claudette, who's not been feeling herself recently. Has she eaten something that has disa

Three down-on-their-luck adventurers seek a lost civilization in this epic Minecraft novel!Rajah would do anything to be a great adventurer. But how can he, when his father’s already triumphed over every adventure he can think of? Lord Maharajah fought the Ender Dragon, charted the Overworld, and built a grand manor house. Rajah is surrounded by hand-me-downs, from his father’s fancy old name to his fancy old sword.His servant, Pal, and his squire, Faith, do what they can to help. But Pal is too gentle to be any good in a fight, and Faith’s faith is being tested by the knight she thought was a hero. Try as he might, Rajah isn’t anyone’s hero—he’s everyone’s punchline.Everything changes, though, when, at the end of another day’s failure, Rajah, Pal, and Faith find something: a map that leads to the one place Lord Maharajah never conquered—a legendary castle rumored to hide a mysterious lost civilization’s wondrous inventions.At last, the greatest adventure of their lives has begun. The

Delve beneath the surface of the Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet.How did planet Earth form? What’s under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What’s so important about rocks and soil? All these questions and more are answered in The Earth Atlas – a lavishly illustrated guide to our planet. From oceans to ice regions to deserts, this book takes you on a trip around Earth’s features, explaining how they formed and what impact they have on us even today, supporting life and literally shaping the world with every tectonic movement.Richard Bonson’s hand-drawn illustrations allow you to see parts of the planet that can’t be shown in photographs, with diagrams clearly annotated to help explain what’s going on.

在推出上一本廣受讚譽的自傳《成為這樣的我》後，世界旋即掉入充滿不確定性的裂縫中。面對日日夜夜的驚惶與不安，蜜雪兒·歐巴馬在撫慰人心的新作中，一則則溫暖的故事與附有洞見的人生建議互相印襯，讓我們發現人生這條路徑上，自己就是那道光。Practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world—from the #1 bestselling author of Becoming and former First Lady Michelle ObamaThere may be no tidy solutions or pithy answers to life’s big challenges, but Michelle Obama believes that we can all locate and lean on a set of tools to help us better navigate change and remain steady within flux. In The Light We Carry, she opens a frank and honest dialogue with readers, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?Michelle Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and po

Where do frogs live? What sounds do frogs make? How do frogs eat? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the frogs themselves.Dive into the fascinating world of frogs withRibbit! The Truth About FrogsbyAnnette Whipple. This award-winning, amusing, and informative book is packed with fun facts, colorful photographs, engaging illustrations, and all the answers to your burning questions about these fascinating amphibians.Award-Winning:Recognized for its excellence,Ribbit! The Truth About Frogshas garnered awards for its informative and engaging approach to exploring the world of frogs.Engaging Format:Written in a lively question-and-answer format, this book keeps readers entertained while providing valuable information about where frogs live, the sounds they make, how they eat, and much more.Vibrant Illustrations:With vibrant illustrations and captivating photographs, readers will be drawn into the world of frogs, enhancing thei

When Superheroes feel worried or scared,When they fret, when they sweat, when they feel unprepared . . .They could run off screeching, they could but they don’t.Because real superheroes just wouldn’t, they won’t. Even superheroes get scared sometimes. When that happens, do they run and hide? NO! They acknowledge the feeling, then choose to be brave! There are villains to fight and cities to save! Young readers can follow the superheroes’ examples and take deep breaths, ask for help, and face new challenges.

Everyone's favorite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they're not alone--a summer in the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won't be long before Dad's new neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly. This volume includes: Five full-length comicsOne bonus Cat Ninja Tale

Watch Jon Agee win over a new flock of fans--the toddler setIf you should ever get a rhinoceros for a pet, you're in for a surprise. It won't chase a ball. Or a stick. Or a frisbie. In fact, according to the experts, a rhinoceros does only two things: pop balloons and poke holes in kites.But don't be discouraged. As you'll discover in Jon Agee's hilarious picture book, rhinoceroses can do more--so much more--than that!

Albie is on a mission! The king has commanded him to deliver an important message to the neighboring castle. Dutifully he dashes away. But once on his way, something comes up . . . and then another thing, and then another! What is one to do when a squirrel, a tired mother and her many children, and an old animal need Albie's help, just has much as his king?In her distinctive, classic style, Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Jutta Bauer, relays a charming tale about the importance of kindness and being true to oneself--even when you are on an important king's errand.

From Chris Haughton comes a funny, suspenseful celebration of mothers set against an atmospheric Antarctic backdrop. Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. She has to swim very fast, climb a slippery cliff – cu-crunch, cu-crunch, cu-crunch – and even tiptoe past some sleeping seals… Shh! All the while, Little Penguin looks on in awe and says: “Well done, Mummy Penguin!”The icy – and treacherous! – Antarctic landscapes are breathtaking in this funny and exciting celebration of all that mothers do, and all that mothers are.

Meet Santa's smallest helper: Tiny Reindeer! He doesn't quite fit in, but when a very special letter arrives before Christmas Eve, he embarks on a mission to find his place in the world.Tiny Reindeer just can't find his place in the busy North Pole. Being much smaller than the other reindeer, he's not very good at any of the jobs Santa gives him. But when a letter comes from a little girl with a Christmas wish to help keep the memory of her grandfather alive, Tiny knows exactly what he needs to do.

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.When Tobias and his friends were given the power to morph, they were also given an important warning: Never stay in a morph for more than two hours. But Tobias broke the time limit, and now he's trapped in the body of a hawk -- forever.When he discovers an important Yeerk secret, Tobias knows he has to do everything in his power to destroy it. But to do so, he'll have to contend with a part of himself that's wrestling for dominion. A part that isn't human.For Tobias, the fight against the Yeerks is more pressing than ever -- not just for humankind, but for his own humanity.

You'd better not tickle the reindeer, because it might just snort if you do! Babies and toddlers will love touching the soft patches to hear the animal sounds in this irresistible Christmas novelty book. At the end, all the animals make their noises at the same time while a bouncy tune plays - guaranteed to get everyone dancing!

本書是針對大學及其他日本語教育機構初級程度學員所編纂的日本語教科書。 本書最大的特色是：以「JLPTUFS學術性日語Can-do列表（簡稱：AJ Can-do列表）」之初級後半段為基礎指標所編撰。JLPTUFS即為「Japanese Language Program of TUFS」，係針對本校外國留學生所設計的。AJ Can-do列表著重於「學術性日語能力」，目的在於檢視學生使用日語實際能力。所謂「學術性日語能力」是指大學生所應具備的能力，目的為使學生能夠使用日文來閱讀報章雜誌、概論和專業書籍；以及聽解課程內容；進行意見交流和口頭發表、撰寫報告和論文等。同時，也幫助學生養成大學教育所要求的發現問題、分析、解決問題的能力。初級日語課程內容是以日常生活中周遭事物的聽、說、讀、寫為主軸。 本書的目是透過AJ Can-do列表的課題練習，學生在練習基礎句型和詞彙之同時，習得「自我表達能力」及「相互溝通能力」。 本書預設學生在現實生活中遇到的場合與情境，設計登場人物及對話，進而編撰輕鬆的會話內容與課題。在學習項目當中，均分配為「流暢度」及「準確度」，使學生能夠循序漸進地習得內容。 本書出版之際，對照AJ Can-do列表，改編自東京外國語大學留學生日本語教育中心（JLC）編撰的『大学生の日本語Ⅰ・Ⅱ』試用版（2010）。本書的使用方法：1　對象與目標 本書主要是以日本國內外高等教育機構的日語學習者為對象。Vol.1（第1冊）為初級前半，Vol.2（第2冊）為初級後半。本書在「課題（タスク）」當中，編撰了現實或虛擬的情境，藉此展開會話及交流，而這些內容也能應用在現實生活中，裡面包含與大學生活密切相關的多樣化作業、差異文化理解的作業，學習者能藉由作業習得銜接中級與高級的初級句型。 本書目標是透過基本句型、詞彙的學習，以及藉由作業的實作，使學生習得「自我表達能力」及「與他人相互交流的能力」。２　本書的特色本書利用豐富的插圖，老師上課時無需提示，即能引導學生進行實作練習。在學習方面，注重「流暢度」與「準確度」的平衡，採取階段性的學習設計。每一課都附有中文的文法說明，內容請參考本校開發的e-Learning網站JPLANG（https://jplang.tufs.ac.jp/）英文版。除了英文之外，也提供了其它11國語言的文法說明，學習者可以善加利用這些功能來幫助學習。

It's a warm summer's day, so Boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside. There's so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up in a net.Its rescue leads Boy and Grandad on a thrilling underwater adventure!All the excitement of a day at the beach is captured with Sam Usher's stunning illustrations in this classic book, the fourth in a highly collectable series, following on from WILD, FREE and LOST.

Join your favorite characters from Animal Crossing™: New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga!What do the residents of Animal Crossing™: New Horizons get up to when you’re not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories!Get ready for even more charming characters from Animal Crossing: New Horizons to show up for all the fun! K.K. Slider might even drop by the island!

From award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, an oddball “squirrel” forges his own path in this comical tale about being yourselfCustard the Squirrel, aren’t you a duck?Will you please quack?Will you do anything you don’t want to do?“NO!” said Custard the Squirrel. From the brilliant mind of author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier comes this delightfully wacky story about rejecting others' expectations of who you should be and being unapologetically, authentically you. Simple, universal, and hilarious, this rollicking read-aloud is an ode to free spirits everywhere.

Once teeming with plants and animals, our ocean is no longer in good shape. It's warming up and becoming a dumping ground for plastic rubbish. But it doesn't have to be that way! There are all sorts of clever things that we can do to make life in the ocean healthy again.

Discover all the answers to 50 big questions about the world in this gorgeous book, perfect for curious young readers. Where do stars go in the daytime? Do animals talk to each other? What are people made of? Questions pop into our heads all the time and every day. This beautifully-illustrated gift-book provides gentle, playful and easy-to-understand answers to 50 common questions about the wonderful world around you - with words by bestselling author Moira Butterfield and artwork by exciting talent Cindy Wume.

In this brand new story, Peppa remembers meeting her baby brother George for the first time!Tiny Peppa learns what babies can and can't do, and finds out what it means to be a big sister.This heartwarming story will be loved by all fans of Peppa Pig, especially those who are getting ready to welcome a new sibling.

《有用的植物和真菌歷險記》身歷其境的接觸多種的植物和真菌，以及它們在我們生活中的用途。為什麼紅樹林會有如此獨特的根系？我們可以用什麼植物來驅趕蚊子？我們如何從蘑菇中獲取皮革？漫步在色彩斑斕的羽扇豆(又稱魯冰花)的花田中；在森林中尋找靈芝與蘑菇；觀察小小的水草。從開花的植物到不開花的植物，從森林到廣闊的田野，以前所未有的方式體驗植物和真菌的壯觀世界。Adventures with Useful Plants and Fungi is an immersive encounter with many more species of plants and fungi and their usefulness in our lives. Why do mangrove trees have such unique roots? What plants can we use to repel mosquitoes? How do we get leather from mushrooms? Stroll through the colourful fields of lupin flowers. Search the forest for reishi mushrooms. Observe the tiny watermeal plants. From the flowering to the non-flowering plants, from the forests to open fields, experience with spectacular world of plants and fungi as never before!

《有用的植物和真菌歷險記》身歷其境的接觸多種的植物和真菌，以及它們在我們生活中的用途。為什麼紅樹林會有如此獨特的根系？我們可以用什麼植物來驅趕蚊子？我們如何從蘑菇中獲取皮革？漫步在色彩斑斕的羽扇豆(又稱魯冰花)的花田中；在森林中尋找靈芝與蘑菇；觀察小小的水草。從開花的植物到不開花的植物，從森林到廣闊的田野，以前所未有的方式體驗植物和真菌的壯觀世界。Adventures with Useful Plants and Fungi is an immersive encounter with many more species of plants and fungi and their usefulness in our lives. Why do mangrove trees have such unique roots? What plants can we use to repel mosquitoes? How do we get leather from mushrooms? Stroll through the colourful fields of lupin flowers. Search the forest for reishi mushrooms. Observe the tiny watermeal plants. From the flowering to the non-flowering plants, from the forests to open fields, experience with spectacular world of plants and fungi as never before!

You'd better not open the flaps... because the dinosaurs just might jump out if you do! Children will love exploring the deliciously unexpected world of this book, as each page reveals a hilarious pop-up dinosaur springing out of a cupboard or a fridge or the shower. The chaos increases with every page turned, until all the dinosaurs are revealed together in a spectacular pop-up at the end.

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go?Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school.Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it's like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.

A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey - and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to. Snorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup.And Snorghs most definitely DO NOT like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailor arrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands - and the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all. A beautiful new cover edition of The Snorgh and the Sailor for new fans and old fans alike Rich, captivating storytelling full of unexpected adventure A reassuring book about welcoming new experiences Stunning, atmospheric artwork by Thomas Docherty, illustrator of The Snatchabook, The Screen Thief and Abracazebra Praise for The Snorgh and the Sailor: "Outstanding - adventurous and quirky" Julia Donaldson

You’d better not tickle the elephant... because it might just trumpet if you do! Little children will love pressing the touchyfeely patches to hear the animal sounds in this irresistible novelty book. As well as the elephant, there’s a wildebeest, a vulture and a jackal to tickle, before they all get noisy in a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.

Fans everywhere will love reading this exciting novelization of a thrilling new superhero adventure from Paramount Pictures premiering August 5, 2022! Charlie Kincaid is an average kid, just hanging around with his friends, worrying about perfecting his pitching skills and who he should ask to the school dance. That is, until the day he discovers a secret headquarters that seems to belong to a superhero. Now suddenly, nothing is the same. What should he do next, and who can he trust?

This is a squirrel . . . ';Hey, I may be a squirrel, but my name is Taco! And I dont eat nuts and tree barkblechI prefer tacos!' The natural predator of squirrels is . . . ';Whoa, whoa, whoa! Who is writing this book? I do not like where this is going.' This hilarious send-up of a childrens nature primer teaches kids that the most important story is the one you write yourself.

There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do. So many games to play and rocks to climb. Oops.Tortoise was stuck. Tortoise was not happy. Tortoise is not having a good day and now he's stuck in a hole and is far too upset for hugs.Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh - taking the time to let the moment pass, and acknowledge how Tortoise feels.

A bright and adorable tabbed board book featuring first words all to do with a day in town, from a trip to the library, to shopping, to the park, to lunch at a cafe and more! Join Maisy for a day trip to her local town. Each spread is themed around different shops and locations: the library, the post office, the garden centre, the supermarket, a cafe and more! With bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden vocabulary and understanding, and bold, easy-to-use tabs which are perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again. Early learning is so much fun!

A uplifting and touching story about curiosity and caring that is perfect for sharing. Stella is a great detective. She can't help noticing everything around her - clouds shaped like horses, wheelie bins with faces, a lonely glove on a fence, people that look like their dogs and even a man with a furry hat that looks like a cat on his head.Stella tells Dad about everything she's seen but Dad is worried that she's going to hurt people's feelings. But when Stella spots a sad lady in the park she knows that speaking up is just the right thing to do.

Potatoes can't do anything a pet should. They can't learn tricks, or go for walks, or snuggle up with Albert. But to Albert's surprise, his potato begins to grow on him, and soon he can't imagine having any other pet. When the potato begins to rot, Albert is devastated. He buries it in his garden, and with a lot of care and a bit of patience, he discovers that his potato can do a great trick after all . . . Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe have created a delightful, offbeat picture book about finding companionship in unlikely places.