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The third adventure in this much-loved classic series is re-published for a new audience. 'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions,

This book adds richly not only to understanding of the unique form of Daoism in Central Hunan today, but to the entire fashi tradition that rose to prominence in the Song–Yuan. In the h

Welcome to FACTopia! A wonderland of crazily connected facts. Did you know that a squid has a brain shaped like a doughnut? Or that some butterflies drink turtle tears? Every Britannica-verified fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about space, bones, dinosaurs, goats, spiders, crocodiles, sharks, robots, Ancient Rome, kings and queens, pharaohs, and more.But there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you! This wittily illustrated book is the perfect gift to inspire and delight curious kids.

Join the the fairies and pixies as they splash in rainbow puddles, paint rainbows in the sky, play withunicorns, prepare for a rainbow party and snuggle up in rainbow beds at the end of the day. There

Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Merdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. He's the world's greatest Warlock (don't call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and he's about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12. Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family.Bubbles is Rose's guinea pig. He just poos a lot. When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs.Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, it's a TOILET, so definitely DON'T wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return. Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Rose's mum noticing, track down Merdyn's magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong...?From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and

The essential companion to every train journey. This write-in book is easy to dip in and out of on short trips, again and again, or distract and entertain you on long journeys for hours and hours. It’

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

Little bee is hiding! Children will love peeping through the holes in the pages of this charmingly illustrated book in search of the elusive bee. With fingertrails to touch and details to talk about,

Every veggie needs their shuteye in this restful, charming story set in a community garden, illustrated by New York Times best-selling artist Zachariah OHora. Perfect for fans of the Llama Llama serie

TheBig Fat Notebooks' big step up to high school continues! Announcing Biology,the third in the high schoolseries. With over 5 million copies in print since 2016, and sales escalating every year, theB

The first book in the Bevelstoke series: witty, irresistibly romantic and by the bestselling author of the global phenomenon Bridgerton'2nd March 1810 . . .Today, I fell in love'At the age of ten, Mis

From the Emmy-nominated TV writer and New Yorker contributor, a totally new, virtuosic form of memoir: a reconstruction of a beloved grandmother's words and wisdom to tell her family's story with equal parts poignancy and hilarity Bess Kalb saved every voicemail her grandmother Bobby Bell ever left her. Bobby was a force--irrepressible, glamorous, unapologetically opinionated. Bobby doted on Bess; Bess adored Bobby. Then, at ninety, Bobby died. But in this debut memoir, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as passionate as it ever was in life. Recounting both family lore and family secrets, Bobby brings us four generations of indomitable women and the men who loved them. There's Bobby's mother, who traveled solo from Belarus to America in the 1880s to escape the pogroms, and Bess's mother, a 1970s rebel who always fought against convention. But it was Bobby and Bess who always had the fiercest bond: Bobby her granddaughter's fiercest supporter, giving Bess unequivocal love,

This new title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics details superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s legendary career from the ring to the big screen.This new title in the Who HQ Now format for t

A beautiful guide to life on Earth for children aged 8+. Packed full of illustrations, exciting experiments - and even comic strips - That's Life! encourages young scientists to start looking for the living things around them. Life is everywhere on planet Earth.Jungles, deserts, seas, plains, fields and forests - all of them teem with life but, amazingly, you can also find lots of living things hidden in your home, and even hidden inside you! Join Sherlock Ohms and his companions on a brilliant biological adventure, seeking out all kinds of life, including the life forms hiding in your own home!That's Life! Is the follow-up to The Element in the Room (shortlisted for The Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 and The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2019. Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2020).

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

In this charming trip of the imagination, a little girl delights in experiencing life at a slower pace as she shares her day with a sleepy sloth who moves so slowly, moss grows in his fur! This sloth may be sleepy but it's a champion on the jungle gym, thanks to its super gripping skills. And climbing trees has never been so easy! But the little girl's hairdresser is less than impressed to find not just moss but also moths in its fur - and by the time our sleepy sloth has finished its morning walk, the day is almost done. Through rollicking rhymes and bold, graphic illustrations, If I had a sleepy sloth imagines the positives and negatives of having a sloth for a pet and provides a welcome alternative to the fast pace of modern life by creating the time for readers to simply b-r-e-a-t-h-e.

Historical monarchs are interviewed from the grave in this hilarious children’s graphic novel.Discover the incredible stories of rulers throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel that brings t

Critically acclaimed author Emma Otheguy joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author as the kids travel to Cuba to help the legendary Madre de aguas, now in paperback. In Cuba, it is believe

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.Find out how Alice in Wonderland became a children's classic.Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantas

Inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz, The Last Bookshop in London is a timeless story of wartime loss, love and the enduring power of literature. August 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impending war with Germany as Hitler's forces continue to sweep across Europe. Into this uncertain maelstrom steps Grace Bennett, young and ready for a fresh start in the bustling city streets she's always dreamed of--and miles away from her troubled past in the countryside. With aspirations of working at a department store, Grace never imagined she'd wind up employed at Primrose Hill, an offbeat bookshop nestled in the heart of the city--after all, she's never been much of a reader. Overwhelmed with organizing the cluttered store, she doesn't have time to read the books she sells. But when one is gifted to her, what starts as an obligation becomes a passion that draws her into the incredible world of literature. As the Blitz rains down bombs on t

In his penultimate adventure, now in paperback, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying."A clash of mythic intrigues and

A Newbery Honor Book and Walter Honor Book for Younger ReadersOne of the most acclaimed middle grade books of last year is now coming out in paperback. This is a gorgeously written, hopeful novel in v

Now in its second edition, Forensic DNA Evidence Interpretation is the most comprehensive resource for DNA casework available today. Written by leaders in the fields of biology and statistics, including a contribution from Peter Gill, the father of DNA analysis, the book emphasizes the interpretation of test results and provides the necessary formulae in an easily accessible manner. This latest edition is fully updated and includes current and emerging techniques in this fast-moving field. The book begins by reviewing all pertinent biology, and then provides information on every aspect of DNA analysis. This includes modern interpretation methods and contemporary population genetic models available for estimating DNA frequencies or likelihood ratios. Following a chapter on procedures for validating databases, the text presents overviews and performance assessments of both modern sampling uncertainty methods and current paternity testing techniques, including new guidelines on paternity

Get ready for action, adrenaline and adventure in the latest explosive Alex Rider mission by bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, now in paperback. In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the number o

A funny story, all about wee, packed full of animal facts! The follow-up to the hilarious Poo! Is That You?Lenny the lemur is on holiday in Alaska. He's skipping across the snow, when he slips in a pu

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum. Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his n

A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7.This beginner's dictionary introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations by beloved children's illustrator, Ruth Heller. With this indispensable learning tool, children will have fun discovering more about words, their meanings, and how to spell them.*Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, and homographs and homophones*Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts all about words make learning fun*References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration*Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context Discover a world of information in this engaging, full-color dictionary for children!專為 K-2 年級、5-7 歲兒童編寫的獨特詞彙寶庫。這本初學者字典透過深

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Orangutans are swinging in trees, tigers are prowling stealthily amonst the foliage, Elephants are walking across the savannah, a green turtle is gliding through the coral and pandas are eating and sleeping. Watch them all come to life in this beautiful Pop-up book by Usborne.

A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this whimsical and cheeky middle grade fantasy debutperfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to T

Now in hardcover for the first time, featuring new illustrations Return to the world of the Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson and his all-star author friends. Immerse yourself in a land of bomnubb

The bestselling paranormal action adventure manga series Bleach continues in novel form as an all-new threat arises!The Quincies' Thousand Year Blood War is over, but the embers of turmoil still smolder in the Soul Society.... Hikone Ubugino and Tokinada Tsunayashiro's combined powers make a mockery of the strongest of the Soul Reapers, Arrancars, Quincies, and Fullbringers in this epic conclusion to the Can't Fear Your Own World arc! As the Soul Society's secrets are brought to light, the full terror of Tokinada's plan is revealed. In the midst of this, Shuhei Hisagi discovers the true ability of his zanpaku-to and the meaning of its name.Can a blade that controls death also sever the consequences of death? A host of powerful characters-including Kenpachi Zaraki and Grimmjow Zaraki Jeagerjaques-make an appearance in the decisive battle, and the volume is complemented by a generous selection of Tite Kubo illustrations!

A brand new title from award-winning Marta Altes. This dog may be alone and without a home, but he's excited and ready to embrace a new life in a new town - and EVERYONE in it! This town is a busy, vi

Learning while playing is the name of the game: Parents are forever looking for things to keep children entertained while on a road trip-whether it's a 10-minute ride to Grandma's house or a flight across the country They'll find the perfect solution in Twirl's Matching Game Books.- Four activities in one Slide the panels to find matching pairs; spot the creatures in the big picture; identify them by their characteristics; play hide-and seek with the matching pairs, or even come up with games of their own- An interactive game book that trains visual memory, increases attention to detail, and builds vocabulary too- Colorful and whimsical illustrations of a wide variety of bugs and little creaturesFans of Matching Game Book: Bugs will also enjoy the interactive learning in other books in the Matching Game Book series, including Animals, Zoom , and Colors.- Ideal for travelling and learning on the go- Books for 3-5 years old- Books for preschool and kindergarten learning

Acclaimed author Kate Messner blends a hijinks-filled mystery with the timely #MeToo movement in a heartfelt and important novel.When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she’s recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. Packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret she’d rather forget.Mia’s change in scenery brings day camps, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. But Gram is convinced someone is out to destroy her cricket farm. Is it sabotage or is Gram’s thinking impaired from the stroke she suffered months ago? Mia and her friends set out to investigate, but can they uncover the truth in time to save the farm? And will solving one mystery empower Mia to confront the secret she’s been hiding?In a compelling story rich with friendship, science, and summer fun, a girl finds her voice while navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.

Three BFFs take a stand against gender bias in the sixth book in this POB friendship series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes.TBH, sometimes boys say dumb things about girls. An

The last great master of the ukiyo-e tradition, Hiroshige produced works of subtle yet intense color. This collection of prints, first published in the 1850s, contains images of each of Japan’s provinces. Created during Hiroshige’s highly productive later years, this series was an ambitious project that captured a crucial moment in Japan’s history, a decade before the Meiji Restoration would open the doors to industrialization and Western influence.One of its most striking characteristics is the vertical presentation, which allowed Hiroshige to experiment with perspective. His sweeping panoramas of the beautiful countryside combine the illusion of distance with a depth of detail that draws the viewer in. In addition to these glorious landscapes, Hiroshige’s depictions of busy urban centers provide a rare insight into daily life in the Edo era.This beautiful slip- cased edition includes two volumes: a complete set of seventy prints and a separate booklet that provides an introduction to

As the sun begins to set over the garden, the tomatoes are tucked in, the cucumbers are calm, and the beetroots are simply beat. But what’s got them all so exhausted? Celebrate the turning of day to night in this perfect bedtime ritual for plants - and humans - everywhere!

Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Dive into the weird and wonderful world of sleep, from the science behind dreams to a peek into animal sleeping habits, in this incredible book for children aged 7 to 9. We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? Flick through the charming illustrated pages and discover:- What is sleep, and why do we need it?- Who's still awake across the globe when you are tucked up in bed?- The history of sleep, including the evolution of the bed and the significance of dreams in myths and legends- How does sleep differ in the animal kingdom? From polyphasic sleeping lions and nocturnal raccoons to birds high in the sky and whales in the ocean- What happens to plants when the sun sets?- Practical tips and tricks to help you improve your bedtime routineThe Magic of Sleep answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference betw

Winnie and Wilbur are visiting the wild animals from their library book in real life. It's exciting to journey by magic all around the world, but there is trouble for our travellers when the animals get hungry! A whistle-stop tour full of hilarious slapstick fun, with plenty of details to pore over in Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork. The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.