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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. What are those blue remembered hills, What spires, what farms are those? ?First published in 1896, A.E. Housman’s best-loved collection of poetry is a poignant exploration of love, loss, the inevitable passage of time and the fragility of life.Using elegant melodic simplicity, Housman’s poems arouse profound emotional resonance through their portrayal of an idyllic rural England, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing for times gone by. A Shropshire Lad became popular with young British soldiers during the First World War and is now widely considered a classic work of English poetry. With lyrical beauty and universal themes, these 63 poems have inspired generations of readers across the world.

Packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, exclusive National Geographic Explorer interviews, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, and more! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally bestselling almanac features an all-new section on top scientific breakthroughs, including an exclusive sneak peek for kids of what some scientists are calling one of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century! Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. This is a must-have book for curious kids!

The strongest weapon against pandemic is the truth. Read why in the definitive account of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic, adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times bestseller.At the height of World War I, history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, and then exploded worldwide, killing as many as 100 million people. It killed more in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. It killed many more people than COVID-19, especially those who were young and otherwise healthy.This book, adapted from the #1 New York Times bestseller first published in 2004, shows young readers how this global tragedy came to pass; how science, war, and public policy collided; and how we might be able to prevent it from happening again. Impeccably researched and engrossingly told, The Great Influenza provides young readers with historical and scientific context for epidem

The COVID-19 pandemic was a global crisis that affected millions of lives and brought mental health challenges to the forefront. In Hong Kong, the situation was worsened by uniquely strict COVID-19 regulations, quarantine measures, and travel restrictions. The mental health issues associated with the pandemic did not end with the lifting of the mask mandate. On the contrary, the repercussions are only just beginning to surface and their impact will be felt for years to come.This eye-opening book tells the stories of ordinary Hongkongers who faced extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. Through a blend of first-person accounts, psychological insights, and hard data, it offers a compelling and accessible exploration of the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on mental health in Hong Kong.However, this book is not only a chronicle of suffering; it is also a guide to healing and hope. It offers practical advice on how to overcome the mental health issues caused by the pandemic,

Bursting withribbet-ing photos, this charming board book for babies and toddlers explores how a frog becomes a frog—from egg to tadpole to all grown up!In these pages, little readers learn how this kid-favorite animal develops from a tiny egg to a chubby tadpole to a big-eyed, long-legged adult frog ready to hop, leap, and splash. Along the way, supersimple facts and vivid National Geographic photography introduce the youngest explorers to fabulous frogs of all sizes and colors.This lively nonfiction board book series from National Geographic Kids takes a fresh approach to excite a baby’s sense of wonder and make learning about science and nature fun!

《Science FACTopia!》是暢銷 FACTopia! 系列第六冊，以巧妙的知識連鎖設計，串連關於太空、動物、礦石與水晶、虛擬實境、人體、程式編碼、3D列印、工程、植物、真菌、數學等400則趣味事實。你將遇見名為 Squawkzilla 的鸚鵡、認識人體最快的肌肉、發現會變色的寶石，以及會「打嗝」的黑洞。全書結合幽默插圖與攝影圖像，並經《大英百科全書》專家審核，將 STEM 主題生動呈現，讓孩子忍不住與朋友家人分享。📖 亮點★ 400則 STEM 趣味知識，跨足多領域★ 巧妙連鎖閱讀設計，知識無縫接軌★ 插圖與攝影結合，內容生動Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series. Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, maths and more, where each fact is connected to the next in entertaining and unexpected ways. You’ll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change colour and learn about black holes that ‘burp’.Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Science FACTopia! brings STEM topics to life with facts children will be desperate to share wit

A delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups – from the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and artistic genius Tony Ross Think your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster! And watch out for the always furious Miss Seethe – she’s on a detention rampage! From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten delightfully dreadful tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.

In this hilarious debut middle grade graphic novel, when an impossible wish comes true, a wild adventure begins! "Can't be missed!" --Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth Think your wildest wish can't come true? Just wait! It's his first day at a new school, and Stanley wishes he could disappear. He can hardly believe it when, after a big spill at the science fair, POOF! Stanley is invisible! It's awesome! He can do anything he wants, and no one will know! But Stanley isn't the only one who turned invisible. The inventor of the potion is not happy about the accident and takes his anger out on kids all over town. Stanley wants to use his power for good . . . which means going up against the one person who can make him visible again. Get ready for a battle of the ages.

STEM—where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how geology is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science—Geology.Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to construct roads and buildings, to the minerals found in your cell phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if there is water on Mars, unearth a dinosaur, and meet the geologists and scientists who brought geology to life, including Zelma Maine Jackson, Georges Cuvier, and Florence Bascom. Readers can also carry out cool geology experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Emily Dodd, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter geology and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use

Join Simon and Chester in their fourth adventure as they navigate friendship, jealousy and new friends. A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.Chester lives with his Grandma, his cat Mr. Pickles and Simon the ghost. Simon and Chester are best friends. Their attic is the location for some of the best activities known to humankind: making up songs about passersby, acting out scenes from Simon's exciting Dr. Darington novels and creating the incredible Treat-A-Matic snack dispenser.But Chester has also befriended a non-ghost named Amie, and she is coming over to work on their science fair project. Amie has a surprising idea for this project, and Simon and Chester's friendship will be put to the test as a result. Will Simon behave? Will Amie come between the two friends? Will an invisible Simon make fart noises that Chester has to explain? All will be revealed . . .Series Overvi

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that's "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man" (Kirkus Reviews).Bad Guys are after Kittyopolis's bees—can Max and Mindy stop them, BEE-fore it's too late?!Buzzzz off bad guys! There's a new villain in Kittyopolis—Dr. ZomBEE! And he has it in for the city's bees! (Boy, does that sting!). Why would anyone want to hurt bees?! And who is Dr. ZomBEE? It's a Kittyopolis mystery!Can Max and Mindy get to the bottom of it or are they about to BEE stung?! Find out what the buzz is about in the fifth laugh out loud funny Max Meow graphic novel!Bonus: Includes how to draw activities!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators

Go back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series. Prepare for lift off! Waffles and his sister Pancake are about to spend three days at Space Cat Camp--a fun, science-packed training experience for future CatStronauts. Pancake can't wait to learn about satellites, space shuttles, and all things outer space, but Waffles is feeling a little homesick. How can he enjoy his time at camp when all he wants is his dad-cat? With some new friends and the power of teamwork, these kittens will be ready to pounce on any challenges ahead! Read more in the Waffles and Pancake series: Planetary Yum Flight or Fright Failure to Lunch

In a feel-good concept book, the Geisel Award–winning illustrator of See the Cat gives young children a vocabulary for naming—and managing—their emotions.From delight to disgust, excitement to fear, worry to confidence, boredom to curiosity, feelings can shift in a heartbeat. Mike Wohnoutka’s simple words and tender, nuanced illustrations follow three young children as they traverse emotional highs and lows over the course of a school day. The wide spectrum of emotions covered—far beyond happy and sad—invites readers to share their own contradictory, unpredictable, ever-present feelings. Vetted by an expert in the science of children’s emotions, this day in the inner life of three kids encourages first steps toward emotional literacy and is a satisfying narrative that ends with the adorable trio converging after school in the park—ready for play!

★S（科學）T（科技）E（工程）M（數學）跨域學習代表作★☆認識推動世界進步的100個關鍵詞！☆★中英雙語Ｘ一頁一個關鍵詞★★符合108課綱★強化科學素養的最佳幫手★培養孩子的理科腦★提升孩子的分析力＋邏輯力★跨領域的多元內容 STEM是指「science科學、technology科技、工程engineering和數學math」，都是推動人類世界文明進展的重要領域，彼此之間的關係密不可分且相互支持，更能對其他領域有所啟發。只要掌握了這四個領域的關鍵知識，可以說是獲得了世界革命的鑰匙！不過這四大領域範圍極廣，知識含量超深，不論是哪一個領域，可能都須窮究一生的功夫才能略懂略懂，爸媽又該如何帶領還不知道自己興趣和專長的孩子，前往探索這個殿堂呢？ 這個時候，您需要來一本「STEM必備的100個關鍵詞」！我們以英文字母的字典式排序，從A到Z羅列出STEM中最重要的100個關鍵詞，從人工智慧到量子力學，由解剖學到「0」，精心為讀者挑選出各領域中不可不知的重要名詞，再加上以可愛簡化的插圖輔助簡潔明瞭的名詞解釋，帶領孩子輕鬆享受跨域學習的驚奇與樂趣。

The second installment in Stutz and Fox's adorable early graphic novel series about a pair of sibling ghosts who are experts at raising spirits, perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly series and Peter & Ernesto.Happy-go-lucky Cleo and science buff Fitz are back again and they are feeling . . . inspired (much to their cat, Mister Boo's, dismay).Follow the most adorable siblings this way of the afterlife through ten gut-busting creative farces, including flexing their storytelling muscles with ghost stories and writing, casting, and producing their first film.Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, the dynamo team responsible for our favorite doomsday-prone Llama, conjure up another collection of silly and heartwarming stories in the Fitz and Cleo universe that are perfect for newly independent readers and comics enthusiasts alike.

This complete (and completely gross) guide to the human body is the hilarious debut nonfiction children′s book from worldwide bestselling author and former doctor Adam Kay!Do you ever think about your body and how it works? Like really, really think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well . . . pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your math teacher′s is even weirder.This book is going to tell you what′s actually going on in there and answer the really important questions, like:Are boogers safe to eat? Look, if your nose is going to all that effort of creating a snack, the least we can do is check out its nutritional value. (Yes, they′re safe. Chew away!)And how much of your life will you spend on the toilet? About a year—so bring a good book. (I recommend this one.)Sit back, relax, put on some rubber gloves, and let a doctor take you on (slightly repulsive) tour of your insides. Welcome to Kay′s Anatomy*.*A fancy word for your body. See, you′re learn

This is a comprehensive encyclopedia of knowledge, covering a wide range of topics from arts and sciences to literature and history. It features detailed entries, maps, illustrations, and bibliographies, and is an essential reference for students, educators, and researchers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Learn all the essential facts about our solar system and beyond in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids. How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Active Learning: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning. -

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the fourth book,Alexis struggles to fit the messiness of a crush in with her orderly lifestyle.Alexis Becker is by far the most prepared, exact, and organized Cupcake Club member, which is why she’s in charge of the business end of the club. But when she suddenly develops a major crush on Matt Taylor—her BFF Emma’s brother—things get a little disorganized. Alexis decides to figure her way around this strange new feeling the way she figures out everything else: by conducting research, collecting data, and setting a goal. Is there a perfect recipe for love? Alexis is ready to find out!Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

您準備好參加有關生命週期的終極測驗了嗎？你是否想知道...番茄是水果還是蔬菜？如果大象真的懷孕快兩年了？如果毛毛蟲是蠕蟲？為什麼雄性蚊子不咬我們？Quiz Champs 系列是經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具有教育意義的學習體驗。 該系列與新加坡小學科學課綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，內含豐富的問題，以開拓小學生好奇心，並提供答案和附加資訊來幫助學習、複習和準備考試。Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on life cycles?Have you ever wanted to know ...if a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable?if elephants are really pregnant for almost two years?if caterpillars are worms?why male mosquitoes do not bite us?Join Quiz Champs host Carter Caterpillar as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also includes enrichment questions to stretch curious minds. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning, revision and

Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more. Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.Science bo

What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. This exciting information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered.With eleven books to explore in this best-selling and award-winning series, there are over 1,100 facts to discover. Packed with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text, the series is perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Meet Clementine Fox, Professional Amateur Adventurer!Clementine is supposed to be on her way to school... but why not go out for a day of adventure and exploration instead? She recruits her friends Nubbins Squirrel and Penelope Rabbit and heads to the beach, where Jesse Otter is preparing to take his giant Turtle, Annabella, to a mysterious local island. Clementine’s great-aunt Marnie lives there -- far away from math tests and tutors -- so Clementine and her friends hitch a ride to the island as stowaways. What could go wrong?This is Leigh Luna’s funny and charming debut graphic novel about a group of young animals who set out on an adventure and learn the true value of friendship, family, and what it means to stick together and work things out!

Understand the phases of the moon, learn to navigate by the North Star and discover how to travel through space and time from your own window in this book which uncovers how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. Written by NASA science writer Noelia Gonzalez and fully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to the night sky for families everywhere.

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1NewYork Timesbestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. Theelectrifyingpenultimate adventure finds the Sinister-Winterbottoms at the manor of Mr. Frank and Dr. Stein!After escaping from Edgaren’t and Dr. Jay, the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their friends arrive at Stein Manor Science Camp. They all work together to distract the friendly teenage camp director so they can explore and look for clues about where their parents might be.Meanwhile, Theo and Alexander settle on a daring plan. They know exactly where Edgaren’t is going to be: coming for them, and the books. This time, they’ll be ready. This time, they’ll get answers. And this time, they won’t trust the adult in charge, which is easy enough when it’s enormous, lurking, unfriendly Mr. Frank. But as they get closer to opening the books and their parents’ histories, an unexpected foe is watching every

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This edited volume is intended to showcase the breadth and depth of the collaborative intellectual enterprise that the Asian Barometer Survey (ABS) network has built up over the past two decades. To commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the ABS, we invited ABS partners to contribute their intellectual findings to this edited volume. Except for the introduction, this volume consists of twenty-seven chapters divided into two sections. The first part of the book contains eleven chapters that are based on previously published studies and are updated based on the latest ABS data. The second part of the book focuses on issues specific to each country or autonomous territory and consists of sixteen chapters. Among the topics discussed are potential threats to third-wave democracies, evolving ideology in one-party states, cases of denied democracy, and peculiar challenges faced by long-term democracies. The contributors are the indispensable partners that have made the ABS possible over the

Watch out for some wild weather! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about volcanoes from where they start to what happens when they erupt, famous eruptions, how we can learn about them and even make a model of one - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano.

Step out of your element with Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements, the latest volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes.The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements that haven’t been discovered yet. Join us in learning about the periodic table, and maybe the next big discovery will be yours!

Chen Hansheng was not only a pioneer of modern Chinese social science, remembered for the villagestudies he organized by teams of researchers in the 1930s. He was also a political operative whosecareer as an underground and aboveground Communist activist spanned the twentieth century andthe globe. This book draws on unique interviews, beginning in 1979, with Chen himself, his family andassociates, along with an exhaustive examination of documents, writings, and archives, to build arounded portrait of Chen, the man, and his world.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐“Stephen MacKinnon’s lifetime study of eminent social scientist and Communist Chen Hanshengmakes for an absorbing, thrilling, and illuminating read. This product of decades of researching Chen,and of years of discussions with him, MacKinnon shows us how one enterprising and creative scholarbecame dedicated to the cause, worked for it, and then ended his life sad and angry about whatbecame of the Chinese Communist Party in power.”—Hans van de Ven,

The instant #1New York Timesbestseller, now available inastunning new paperback look with bonus content.Pacific RimmeetsThe Handmaid's Talein this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall of China. It doesn't matter that the girls die from the mental strain.When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But when she gets her vengeance, it becomes clear that she is an Iron Widow, a rare kind of female pilot who can sacrifice males to power up Chrysalises instead.To tame her frightening yet valuable mental strength, she is paired up with Li Shimin, the strongest male pilot in Huaxia, yet feared and ostracized for killing his father and brothers. But now that Zetian has had a taste of power, she will not cower so easily

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Unless I am allowed to tell the story of my life in my own way, I cannot tell it at allMary Seacole – traveller, nurse, businesswoman and radical for her time – defied a prejudiced British government to care for soldiers wounded during the Crimean War.This ground breaking account, written by Seacole in 1857, brings to life her incredible journey from Jamaica to Central America and England, and then on to modern-day Ukraine, where she acted as nurse to injured soldiers while running her business, the 'British Hotel'. A witness to key battles, she gives vivid accounts of how she coped with disease, bombardment and other adversities during the Crimean War.In this extraordinary autobiography, Seacole shows how she navigated her way through racial injustice, poverty and ignorance to become the first woman of colour in Britain to publish her memoirs. It is a testament to her enduring legacy.

INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESandLOS ANGELES TIMESBESTSELLER“Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author ofDopesickThis book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting . . . The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption.InDopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neurosc

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles line of drool-proof, rip-proof, washable books for babies: The beloved nursery song "Old MacDonald" is sure to get babies singing along as they meet farm animals and hear their sounds!They’re called Indestructibles. They could just as well be called the unstoppables! As in they don’t stop selling (shipping over 1 million copies a year), don’t stop pleasing, and don’t stop filling an essential need for new parents: a book made for the way babies “read,” with their hands and mouths.Old MacDonald Had a Farm is the E-I-E-I-Oh! classic that introduces baby to the world of farm animals and the different ways each has of talking―the pig with his oink-oink, the cow with her moo-moo, and the baa-baas, cluck-clucks and quack-quacks that fill the farmyard. As a reminder, The Original Instructibles are chew-proof, drool-proof, rip-proof ―and 100% non-toxic. And when they do get dirty, just throw them in the dishwasher. All for $5.95.

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles line of drool-proof, rip-proof, washable books for babies: The beloved song "The Wheels on the Bus" is a favorite to get babies singing along and moving.They’re called Indestructibles. They could just as well be called the unstoppables! As in they don’t stop selling, don’t stop pleasing, and don’t stop filling an essential need for new parents: a book made for the way babies “read,” with their hands and mouths. And now this bestselling series―which ships over 1 million copies every year―is welcoming two new titles based on two of the most popular songs that parents love to sing along with their youngest. Each is illustrated in a bright, lively, colorful style, by the artist Vanja Karguli.Moving from country to town, The Wheels on the Bus sends parents and their kids on an adventure that everyone loves to act out, from the wipers that go swish swish swish and the horn that goes beep beep beep to the people that go shh shh shh to the babi

南極的一天，是怎樣的體驗？本書邀請讀者隨著一位科研基地技師，從早晨的例行工作到冰原上的科學探查，深入認識這片壯闊且嚴酷的土地。故事中可見潛水任務、冰層研究、與企鵝近距離接觸，還有面對暴風雪與緊急狀況的考驗。以漫畫形式結合專家真實經驗，讓科學知識自然融入冒險情節，既有臨場感，又具啟發性。Join a friendly mechanic for a day working on a research base and out on the ice. Learn about the challenges of surviving in the Antarctic, explore the incredible landscape and meet the local wildlife, as you discover all the amazing and important science that is being done down in the South Pole. - Told in lively comic book style- Written in collaboration with leading experts from the British Antarctic Survey, and based on their real-life experiences.- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Bright new day- Breakfast- A map of Antarctica- A chilly dive- Winter- Underwater- Penguins- Life in Antarctica- The match- A peaceful continent- Emergency!- Expedition gear- Landing on the ice- Ice science- The storm hits- Antarctica weather- Out in the storm- Why is it so quiet?

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It and Tune It Out comes a funny, moving, and “not to be missed” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a boy who uses his unusual talent for decoding people’s trash to try to fit in at his new school.Hugo is not happy about being dragged halfway across the state of Colorado just because his dad had a midlife crisis and decided to become a ski instructor. It’d be different if Hugo weren’t so tiny, if girls didn’t think he was adorable like a puppy in a purse and guys didn’t call him “leprechaun” and rub his head for luck. But here he is, the tiny new kid on his first day of middle school.When his fellow students discover his remarkable talent for garbology, the science of studying trash to tell you anything you could ever want to know about a person, Hugo becomes the cool kid for the first time in his life. But what happens when it all goes to his head?

Everything You Need to Get the Score You Want on the COOP, HSPT, or TACHSWe've put our proven expertise into Catholic High School Entrance Exams to make sure you're fully prepared for any of these difficult exams. With this book, you'll learn essential skill-building techniques and strategies created by leading test-prep experts. You'll also get six full-length practice tests, hundreds of sample questions, and all the facts about the current exam. This book will guide you through your preparation program and give you the tools you need to succeed.FeaturesComplete coverage for the Cooperative Admissions Examination (COOP), High School Placement Test (HSPT) and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS)NEW: Includes the latest information on taking these exams6 full-length practice tests: 2 each for the COOP, HSPT and TACHS, with complete answer explanationsExercises and problems designed to match the real tests in content and difficulty levelStep-by-step review of all topics,

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

犀牛媽媽Riley正在和小犀牛Ryker玩捉迷藏。她聽到森林裡的聲音。會不會是Ryker？Riley衝向聲音來源，但她沒有看到樹，於是一頭撞上了大樹！跟隨犀牛們在熱帶雨林中嬉戲冒險，學習如何從一數到十，並學習有關蘇門答臘犀牛的有趣小知識！《快樂學數學》系列啟動孩子的算術能力大躍進！孩子將會愛上書中的可愛動物與有趣故事，並在當中學習序數、數數(counting)、跳數(skip counting)、加法、減法等數學概念。本系列每冊書中皆附贈互動素材(官網也提供素材檔案，可自行下載列印裁切)，讓每本書都是孩子動手體驗的學習工具。每則故事中也能讀到有趣的科學小知識，在快樂動手學習中，激發孩子對世界的好奇心與對數學的概念的理解。Riley the Rhinoceros is playing hide and seek with her calf, Ryker. She hears noises in the forest. Could that be Ryker? Riley charges toward the sounds.She does not see the trees and crashes into them!Follow the rhinoceros' playful adventure in the rainforest, and learn about ordinal numbers and counting to ten.Read fun facts about the Sumatran rhinoceros!Jump start your child's advancement in numeracy with the Happy Learning Math series. Your child will delight in the fun stories about animals and encounter Math concepts, such as ordinal numbers, counting, skip counting, addition, subtraction and more.Materials for interactive play and links to printables are also included, t