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《They All Had a Reason》系列以校園霸凌、隱藏祕密、海島命案與危險競賽串起五本快節奏 YA 懸疑小說。每個角色都有不能說的過去，每段關係都可能藏著背叛。適合喜歡《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》與《One of Us Is Lying》的讀者。They All Had a Reason (Book 1-5)They All Had a Reason is a fast-paced young adult murder mystery thriller series by Michele Leathers. Across the first five books, the series moves through school drama, buried secrets, dangerous competitions, obsessive behavior, and a string of murders that force its teenage characters to question who they can trust. Each book centers on a new crisis, but the appeal remains consistent: everyone is hiding something, every relationship may be built on a lie, and every suspect may have a reason.In They All Had a Reason, Charlotte finds her high-school bully, Bellany Silverfield, brutally murdered in the woods, forcing her to confront the uncomfortable truth that she may not be the only person who wanted Bellany gone. They All Had a Secret turns to Charity, Samantha, and Roy, whose dark pasts and buried secrets pu

The hilarious, action-packed new graphic novel series about a crew of treasure-hungry Star Breakers on an accidental quest to save the universe. Perfect for fans of Amulet, Frostheart and Percy Jackson aged 9–13.Epic, beautiful artwork, thrilling action and a story that pulls you bouncing and crashing from one exciting calamity to the next – Star Breakers deserves to be HUGE.'― Jamie Smart, author of Bunny Vs MonkeyZEKE ZERO has been living his worst life ever since his dad traded him for a spare battery when he was a baby ...Still, 13-year-old Zeke gets by. Or hedid, until he ‘borrowed’ the wrong priceless star map and was forced to join a crackpot crew of STAR BREAKERS – brave (foolish) souls who dare to search dying worlds for (sometimes) incredible treasures.Their first job? Finding an ancient GOD’S EYEBALL hidden on a monster-infested planet somewhere in the depths of space. Preferably before the evil, undead Princess Grizelda does, or the galaxy is pretty much doomed. Chances of

邏輯力×分析力×專注力全面升級！ 打造地表最強大腦的益智遊戲！ 神級難題一題接一題！ 盡情享受燒腦的快感！ 數獨是智力遊戲的一種，英文稱為「Number Place」，在日本則寫作「数独（Sudoku）」。規則就是在9×9的方格裡，用1∼9的九個數字把空格填滿，不過在每個縱行、橫列，甚至是小九宮格中，數字均不得重複。這看似簡單的紙上填數遊戲，實則是必須動用專注力、邏輯推理力與十足的耐心才能破解的解謎遊戲，已在全球掀起一股熱潮。 本書是適合高手等級解題者挑戰的數獨集，共有多達252道題目，可以慢慢享受解題的樂趣。若絞盡腦汁還是找不到提示的話，不妨參考一開始的「數獨解法的技巧」與「攻略的祕訣」，一定能夠從中找到破題的線索。解開題目的成就感固然讓人開心，不過百思不得其解的苦惱過程，也正是數獨的精髓所在！ 當工作太過心累、生活太過苦悶，或是心情不太美麗的時候，不妨暫時從現實世界中抽離，投身絕對有正確解答的數獨世界，想像自己就是名偵探福爾摩斯，找出蛛絲馬跡破解數字大軍吧！ ★針對高手等級玩家設計，多達252道題目，不用擔心一下子就玩完！ ★不管是想提高專注力、訓練邏輯力、預防老後失智，只要一本就OK！ ★小巧適中的尺寸方便隨身帶著走，想到時就能拿出來做一下頭腦體操！

我家就是美國教室，上課就像美國課堂！108課綱跨學科領域最佳入門素養教材！以英文跨領域學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓學生能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等學科，實踐跨領域學習。本套書是非常符合108課綱的入門素養培植教材，依內容難易度分為四冊，取材自美國教科書內容，文章範疇完整囊括美國教科書範圍，包括自然科學、社會人文、藝術、數學等科目。透過學校科目及主題閱讀，建立關鍵字彙，配合閱讀技巧的練習，讓英文從此不再只是「一門」學科，而是以全方位的學習活用，培養紮實的核心素養！程度分級／內容編排架構本套書依難易度共分四冊，取材自美國學科課程，實際模擬美國上課實況。內容架構精心設計，方便讀者循序漸進完整學習與演練。Books 1–2Books 3–4美國學校1年級課程（初級）按「預習—課文—測驗」架構美國學校2年級課程（初級）按「預習—課文—測驗」架構Book 3 學習重點：著重於科技發展、各種天氣變化，植物生長與各種動物習性，以及進階算數、藝術與舞蹈等。本書結構與學習步驟：STEP 1 學習字彙與片語Key Words：從文章內容中彙整出關鍵字彙，並搭配彩圖，更容易理解單字意思，加深印象。Power Verbs：學習文章中出現的動詞及片語，看圖辨字，預先熟悉用法，之後讀課文時更容易理解。Word Families：整理與主題相關的字彙，以聯想主題式學習，快速掌握相關單字用法，使字彙學習更有效率。STEP 2 閱讀各學科實用課文每冊共收錄12篇各領域的精選文章，主題跨領域學科，涵蓋美國學校各科目，內容包括社會人文、自然科學、數學、藝術、語言、音樂等學科。在課文內容中，藉由反覆練習，熟悉句型及單字的用法。STEP 3 聆聽課文朗讀MP3隨書附贈完整的課文朗讀音檔，由專業母語人士錄製，可有效增進英語聽力，並熟習正確的道地發音。STEP 4 進行課文隨堂練習Check Understanding：藉由即時的文意測驗來測試對課文內容的了解程度。Vocabulary and Gramma

我家就是美國教室，上課就像美國課堂！108課綱跨學科領域最佳入門素養教材！以英文跨領域學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓學生能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等學科，實踐跨領域學習。本套書是非常符合108課綱的入門素養培植教材，依內容難易度分為四冊，取材自美國教科書內容，文章範疇完整囊括美國教科書範圍，包括自然科學、社會人文、藝術、數學等科目。透過學校科目及主題閱讀，建立關鍵字彙，配合閱讀技巧的練習，讓英文從此不再只是「一門」學科，而是以全方位的學習活用，培養紮實的核心素養！程度分級／內容編排架構套書依難易度共分四冊，取材自美國學科課程，實際模擬美國上課實況。內容架構精心設計，方便讀者循序漸進完整學習與演練。Books 1–2Books 3–4美國學校1年級課程（初級）按「預習—課文—測驗」架構美國學校2年級課程（初級）按「預習—課文—測驗」架構Book 4 學習重點：著重於世界地理與人口、地球資源與永續，動物習性、天災與健康保健，以及位置描述、加減算術與藝術、樂器等。本書結構與學習步驟：STEP 1 學習字彙與片語Key Words：從文章內容中彙整出關鍵字彙，並搭配彩圖，更容易理解單字意思，加深印象。Power Verbs：學習文章中出現的動詞及片語，看圖辨字，預先熟悉用法，之後讀課文時更容易理解。Word Families：整理與主題相關的字彙，以聯想主題式學習，快速掌握相關單字用法，使字彙學習更有效率。STEP 2 閱讀各學科實用課文每冊共收錄12篇各領域的精選文章，主題跨領域學科，涵蓋美國學校各科目，內容包括社會人文、自然科學、數學、藝術、語言、音樂等學科。在課文內容中，藉由反覆練習，熟悉句型及單字的用法。STEP 3 聆聽課文朗讀MP3隨書附贈完整的課文朗讀音檔，由專業母語人士錄製，可有效增進英語聽力，並熟習正確的道地發音。STEP 4 進行課文隨堂練習Check Understanding：藉由即時的文意測驗來測試對課文內容的了解程度。Vocabulary a

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Wizardology with this special anniversary edition and unlock secrets written by Merlin himself. After the legendary wizard Merlin was bound to a tree by magic, he used part of that tree to create a guide for apprentices of the mystical arts seeking to master Wizardology. First printed in the Elizabethan era, Templar has republished this special edition of the ancient tome to ignite the next generation of wizards, including intricate novelty elements such as magical moving illustrations, a scrap of a fairy flag, a phoenix feather, a deck of divination cards and the gemstone of a true wizard's staff.The groundbreaking Ology series, which includes Dragonology, has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide. Perfect for all witches and wizards, young and old!

The gripping new crime thriller from Karin Slaughter - the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here.***Welcome to North Falls-a small town with big secrets.The house at 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other in the quiet, residential street. But rumours are rife about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors.Then one afternoon gunshots ring out. Allison Vickery is found murdered in her own kitchen, her teenage daughter bleeding and left for dead.Everyone thinks they know what happened.But they're wrong. The truth is more shocking than anyone could ever have imagined.Secrets are everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Detective Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth...***Praise for We Are All Guilty Here, the first novel in the North Falls series:'A powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena'Karin absolutely nails small town America with complex family lives filled with secrets and paranoia' 5 star reader review'An astonishing novel' Andrea Mara'Brilli

Join Roo and friends as they get ready for school in this charming picture book all about starting Reception, perfect for preschool children!Roo and friends are ready for an exciting day at school! Would you like to come with them?From morning drop-off and the first lessons of the day, through lunch, playtime and lots to learn in the afternoon, there is so much going on at school! Roo and the other children need to find their pegs, go to the loo, decide what to eat, find their way around . . . and have lots of FUN along the way!This sweet, funny picture book will help children prepare for what to expect at school:• Making independent decisions like choosing what to eat for school lunch• Developing social skills for playtime and having fun with new friends• Getting used to day-to-day routines and encouraging independence• Plus a step-by-step recap of key school readiness steps at the end of the book!Created by Early Years expert Camilla Reid and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley, t

The perfect illustrated children’s picture book new for 2026!The first book in a brand-new picture book series from multi-award-winning creator Rosalind Beardshaw.Maudie and Chip are best friends. But they don’t always see things the same way.Maudie and Chip are off to the seaside. They’re going to have a picnic in the sun and a trip on a boat. It’s going to be the BEST DAY EVER!But when a seagull swoops for their chips, the rain comes and they end up stranded at sea, the perfect day out starts to look more like a DISASTER! Luckily for Maudie, she can always rely on Chip to find the silver lining …Whether you’re a ‘Maudie’ or a ‘Chip’, prepare to be enchanted by Rosalind Beardshaw’s brand-new picture book series – perfect for every little adventurer!

Wiska Wildflower is back! From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower's first school expedition-to one of the most dangerous places in all of Wiskling Wood! We're going on a school trip to Wiskling Mountain! We have to read a map and make our own camp and find and cook our own food-it's a BIG deal. Wiska is excited to be paired with Citrine for the school trip, but when Citirne persuades her to join her on a secret mission to find a rare starflower, she begins to have doubts.After disaster strikes, the friends seek sanctuary in a hidden spot in Wiskling Wood. What they find there is incredible and life-changing. But will their friendship survive this dangerous adventure? Book 2 following the Children's bestseller The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School.

The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect follows Doris, a dog who loves being perfect. But one day, something goes wrong and she learns it’s okay to make mistakes. 'A charming, clever and reassuring tale about loving (and being loved for) your perfectly-imperfect self.'– Chelsea BromleyA heartwarming story that helps children embrace imperfection, manage worries about getting things wrong and learn that mistakes are part of life. There once was a dog called Doris who was practically perfect in every way. She woke up on time every morning, never forgot to fetch her owner’s slippers and could perform all her tricks flawlessly. Doris loved being perfect. Until one day, something not-so-perfect happens and Doris panics. Will my owner be sad? Or angry? Or think I'm a bad dog? For the first time, Doris feels unsure of herself. With a little help from some kind new friends, Doris begins to see things differently. She discovers that it’s okay to get things wrong sometimes, and that being imperfect doe

For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever now has a beautiful new look! The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend--the one who yanks you out of your shell. But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just...disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There's just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try...unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough. Dance Until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait...what? Getting through Sloane's list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of F

For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's celebrated novel about hope in the face of heartbreak now has a beautiful new look! Taylor's family might not be the closest-knit--everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled--but for the most part, they get along just fine. Then Taylor's dad is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and her parents decide the family will spend one last summer all together at their old lake house in the Pocono Mountains. In addition to her father's illness, Taylor's return to the community where she spent her younger summers is complicated by the past. The people she thought she'd left behind for good haven't actually gone anywhere. Her former summer best friend is still around, as is her first boyfriend...and he's much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve. As the summer progresses and the Edwards become more of a family, they're all too