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A brand-new type of book for Loki fans, featuring short stories, quizzes, puzzles and oodles of activities to keep even the most mischievous minds entertained.When Loki plays one too many poo-related pranks around the house, Heimdall sets him the challenge of finding ways to entertain himself that don't involve so much mess. (Or poo.) Easy! Loki is the most handsome and clever of gods, and with the help of his friends Valerie and Georgina (and Thor, who is not a friend of Loki), he gathers together a glorious collection of quizzes, puzzles, games and activities.Discover new and ingenious ways to insult your friends and family with the Insult Generator, try to outsmart Valerie (difficult!) or Thor (easy!) with quizzes on Norse mythology, or solve Georgina's secret codes and hunt for Loki in various animal disguises. There's activities for everyone – and Loki might even reveal some of those tantalizing long stories he's always promising he'll tell later...

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book – it’s time to get cozy!Step into a world of calm and comfort with Cozy Corner, with 45 beautiful hand-drawn pages ready for you to colour in. Settle in to your very own cozy corner with these brand new colouring pages! This follow-up to Coco Wyo's beloved Little Corner promises a new colourful delight at every turn!A delightful reading alcove, a heartwarming bakery, a cosy kitchen, and more awaits you within these cute and simple pages!Cozy Corner has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans of all ages, and also includes:• 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity• Large, bold designs that are easy to colour• Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere• Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

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?

太空旅行怎麼進行？外星人可能長什麼樣子？宇宙中真的有其他生命嗎？在這本趣味與知識兼具的科普圖文書中，孩子將進入「超級反派學院」，透過幽默圖解與淺顯說明，探索天文學中的大小問題——從費米悖論、極端生命型態到未來可能的太空旅行方式。適合喜愛科學與冒險的小讀者，也讓天文知識成為課堂之外的新發現。Learn all about space travel, alien planets and life beyond Earth in this fun and factual space book for kids. "How do you travel in style across the galaxy?""What do aliens really look like?""What is the Fermi paradox, and why should we care about it?" Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young villains in training. Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel around space. A factual and full-of-fun astronomy book for young big thinkers and budding scientists!An accessible and enjoyable introduction to astrophysics, explaining big topics in a simple wayPacked with

When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can learn in this interactive, informative survival guide: 1.) Signal for help: Don't just flap your arms in the air, call for aid with a flair or radio. 2.) Take care of physical needs: Your boat can provide you shelter, and it should be stocked with emergency food and water--ration them. You may be adrift for days! 3.) Learn how wind and boats work: Did you know that a sailboat can sail directly against the wind? It's all about the angles! Learn all this, and more, in this fun and practical graphic novel guide to surviving at sea.

POPE FRANCIS' DEBUT MEMOIR · A moving, deeply human account of the life and legacy of one of the bravest and most visionary leaders in modern history—A must read for all generations in a world yearning for hope and changeFor the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.An extraordinary personal and historical journey,Lifeis the story of aman and a world in dramatic change. A champion for the oppressed and marginalized—and the future of our planet—Pope Francis has inspired all of us to take action to alter the course of history toward a more loving and humane trajectory.With eloquence, passion, and humility, Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant occurrences of the past eight decades. The book opens with three-year-old Jorge in the kitchen with his mother in Argent

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.

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

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

The Number 1 book of Number 2 jokes!Open the door to meet a googly-eyed gang of creatures who realllllly need to go! Young readers will love knock-knocking on toilet doors to discover a joke that stinks behind every one.This easy-to-follow format is a pooptastic introduction to the world of comedy for little jokers, sure to have the whole family laughing like a drain.And for more hilarious knock knock fun:Knock Knock Who's ThereKnock Knock Merry Christmas

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

You'd better not tickle the puppy... because it just might bark if you do! Combining touchy-feely patches with sounds, this book is full of surprises for babies and toddlers to discover. As well as the puppy, there's a kitten, a guinea pig and a chinchilla to tickle, before all the pets get noisy together in the irresistible musical finale.

Jess和Nat原本是無話不談的好朋友，直到新同學Amelia出現，一切全變了。被排擠的Jess決定靠她的祕密武器──一枝鉛筆與滿滿的幽默感，反擊校園惡霸。這是一段關於友情、失落與勇氣的爆笑旅程，完美呈現少女心事與轉變。The first book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from much-loved author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, with a new cover illustrated by Katie Abey - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks!JESS and NAT are best friends. They've had some of the most HILARIOUS times ever and nothing can change that, not even the arrival of NEW GIRL, Amelia. Except it changes EVERYTHING.Amelia is MEAN, and soon she and Natalie behave as if Jess doesn't exist. But Jess has a plan, and a SECRET WEAPON - her HB pencil... A funny, relatable story that will touch a nerve with everyone who reads it as Jess Jackson takes on the mean girl at school, using only her pencil and her sense of humour, and makes all new friends along the way.Look out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins: Café Chaos: My Family Is Not a Piece of Cake You're Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen) My B

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

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra!Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it'll be easy money.The twins sure are cute in their matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They trick Mallory so that she can't tell them apart and they act like spoiled brats.Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory is a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club and she's not giving up!

A brand-new, side-splittingly funny graphic novel series, perfect for fans of DOG MAN!Introducing the first book in a brand-new graphic novel series, in a riot of colour!What do you get when you mix workaholic parents, a car boot sale and a mad scientist together? DADBOT, that's who! With super-strength, hot chocolate on tap and a printer for a butt, Dadbot might be the most exciting thing Josh and Daisy discover - and he only cost £3!With this major parenting upgrade, Josh and Daisy's summer holidays just went from dull to dynamite. But the evil Doctor Egg is lurking to steal Dadbot for his own plans of world domination . . . Can Josh and Daisy protect their new robo-parent before it's too late?Full of robots, puns and dastardly dad-napping, this hilarious new series is perfect for fans of BUNNY VS MONKEY and CAT KID!

A gentle and reassuring bedtime companion for little ones. As night falls, parents everywhere hold their babies close: a baby monkey sleeps, safe in its mother’s arms; a baby whale snuggles tight, and a baby kangaroo gets a tickle and kiss. Featuring shaped die-cut pages that are graduated in size for a “what’s next?” sense of discovery, the youngest readers will enjoy poring over the adorably illustrated pages of familiar animal friends as they say “good night.” • Shaped board book with sturdy pages that are graduated in size • Charming illustrations engage young children • Encourages parent-child bondingBedtime Kisses is an irresistible board book that will be a nursery room favorite! • Fun family read-aloud books • Books for children aged 0 to 3 • Books for babies

The ultimate book for Tom Gates fans to read and fill-in all year round! Packed with brand new activities, makes and stories and including pages for recording words that make you laugh, sticking photos of your friends pulling funny faces, making a Christmas decoration, summer reading lists and much, much more! Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK! Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed, interactive book: hours of fun for kids. ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

This is the perfect novelty package for preschoolers – a six-spread pop-up storybook, which unfolds into a 3D farmyard playmat with press-out play pieces for total fun on the farm!Pop-Up and Play Farm is bright and sturdy, and will provide hours of play before being stored safely away in its own carry case – making it perfectly portable fun for journeys, play-dates and home-time too.Created by a highly-acclaimed paper-engineer, this robust and ingenious package comprises a storybook with six pop-ups, which then unfolds and transforms into a 3D farmyard landscape play-mat, with cut-out cardboard animals and farm vehicles for total fun on the farm! The colourful and stylish illustrations provide lovely detail and the simple story is packed with animal noises and actions – perfect for sharing as a book as well as at playtime.

本書改編自深受歡迎的圖畫書《A Friend for Henry》，延續同樣溫暖而理解的視角，描寫一名在自閉症光譜上的孩子，如何面對校園生活中的小小變動。對 Henry 而言，教室的秩序代表安全感，而突如其來的活動，則帶來難以忽視的壓力。作者 Jenn Bailey 與插畫家 Mika Song 以不說教的方式，呈現孩子的內心世界，讓讀者理解「不一樣」並非問題。本書曾獲 NPR、School Library Journal 等選書肯定，是適合親子共讀、也適合校園推薦的入門讀物。The award-winning chapter book is now in paperback! Based on the beloved picture book A Friend for Henry, the Henry series shares relatable, reassuring stories that are just right for beginning readers.A Schneider Family Book Award Winner A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book A NPR 2023 Books We Love PickA School Library Journal Best Book of 2023 A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like always.Join Henry as he navigates the ups and downs of marker missiles, stomach volcanoes, and days that

Lamb is ready for bed, but first she wants to say good night to all her animal baby friends. Young children will love to help Lamb find the baby animal friends in this interactive novelty board book. Insert the included 'magic torch' between the pages to find Lamb's friends in each night-time scene and watch children glow with delight.A magical bedtime story book for children.Lamb is ready for bed, but first she wants to say good night to all her baby farm animal friends.Young children will love to help Lamb find the baby farm animal friends in this interactive novelty board book. There's a calf, a duckling, a piglet, a chick and many more popular farm animal babies waiting to be discovered in the scenes. From searching in the field and looking in the barn to exploring the farmyard, there's different places to search and different farm animals to look for on each magic page. Simply insert the included 'magic torch' between the pages to find Lamb's baby farm animal friends in each night

In his latest amazing mission for the Action Agency, Arthur finds himself marooned on an island. It's not long before he's engaged in a battle of wits with a gang of ruthless pirates. He'll need all the help you can give him to solve a host of fiendish puzzles and foil the pirates' plan.Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

Adventuremice 1: Otter Chaos (Winner of the Alligator's Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction)Adventuremice 2: Mermouse MysteryAdventuremice 3: Mice on the IceAdventuremice 4: Mice on the MoonAdventuremice 5: The Ghostly GalleonAdventuremice 6: Mice, Camera, Action!

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.

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.

他拉卡車、扛電線桿、跟熊摔角，還能一次吃下25隻烤雞——「大力士安東尼奧」是真實存在的人！作者Elise Gravel用幽默插圖和簡潔筆調，重現這位蒙特婁奇人壯碩又溫暖的一生。Elizabeth Bird's A Fuse #8 Production 2016 Fictionalized Non-Fiction for KidsTD Summer Reading Club's Top Recommend Reads for 2017A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionThe Great Antonio weighed as much as a horse, wrestled a bear, fought two trucks at once—AND HE WAS REAL!What made the Great Antonio so great? Well, he made world records! He once lifted a telephone pole with twelve men hanging off of it! He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens in one sitting! In this whimsical book, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the real-life and yet larger-than-life Montreal strongman whose heart was as big as his muscles.* "A tribute as heartfelt as it is joyous” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Gravel gives us a funny, very kid-friendly story about a gentle giant, someone who twirled children around on his braids, turning himself into a human

Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this action-packed chapter book series from Super Happy Magic Forest creator Matty Long-perfect for readers who love funny stories!Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. His head is filled with thoughts of wild adventures. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, or being chased by a giant boulder, just like the famous TV explorer Tennessee Toad.But where can an energetic amphibian like Croaky find real-life adventure? When his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting with pinecones and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store . . .In Caverns of the Gemosaurus, the Woggle Scouts go underground to the Crystal Caverns in search of the mythical Gemosaurus. On the expedition, they find runaway minecarts, carnivorous plants, and deadly lava flows! For more action-packed adventures with Croaky Hopper try Quest for the Legendary Berry.

Discover the stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. You're told thatThis won't work,But how will you knowIf you never try?We can ALL make a difference. Join Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson in this beautifully illustrated tale of change, perfect for fans of Little Leaders and Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls.Empowering the next generation of writers, Something, Someday reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact. “An engaging offering whose hopeful message will resonate with readers of all ages.” - Kirkus Reviews“In a world where the problems around us can feel too big to fix or too painful to face, this book reminds us that small actions can create large impacts.” - Common Sense Media

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.

在這部關於友誼、勇氣與療癒的感人故事中，一名努力呼吸的女孩，與一個被塵埃籠罩的男孩成為朋友。適合喜愛 Erin Entrada Kelly 和 Erin Bow 作品的讀者。艾芙琳曾因嚴重氣喘發作險些喪命，父母於是帶她搬到空氣乾淨的亞利桑那州清峽城。在這裡的十年裡，她終於能夠順暢呼吸——直到亞當出現。沉默又衣衫不整的亞當，很快成為欺凌者的目標。艾芙琳發現，鎮上近來頻繁出現的沙塵暴，似乎與他的情緒有關。她懷疑亞當的家庭問題比他表現出的更嚴重，尤其當學校結束後，黑色沙塵暴便隨之襲來。她能幫助這位新朋友嗎？她的生命或許也取決於此。這本書融合懸疑與動作元素，由暢銷獲獎作家 Dusti Bowling 帶來一場震撼心靈的閱讀體驗。“This book will save lives.” —Beth Vrabel, award-winning author of The Newspaper Club seriesIn this unmissable story of friendship, courage, and healing, a girl struggling to breathe befriends a boy shrouded in dust, perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Erin Bow.After Avalyn nearly died from an asthma attack, her parents moved her to the clear, dry air of Clear Canyon City, Arizona. And for the last ten years, she’s been able to breathe. That is, until Adam showed up.Quiet and disheveled, Adam is an instant target for the bullies who have plagued Avalyn and her friends. As Avalyn gets to know him, she begins to suspect that the sudden, strange increase in dust storms arou

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora can fly and do magic, but there's one thing she has never tried, and that's riding a bike.Luckily, her mum and dad and best friend, Zoe, are eager to help. Maybe it is possible for a vampire fairy to learn to ride a bike after all . ..?With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O'Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite.

★ 個性完全不同的兩個室友，展開爆笑日常★ 一段關於友情與包容的溫暖故事Cat是衝動的夢想家，Dumpling是謹慎的計畫派。當兩人同時看上同一間公寓，只好成為室友，展開一段充滿誤會與笑料的生活。透過各種奇妙點子與日常冒險，他們逐漸學會理解彼此，也成為最好的朋友。《Cat and Dumpling》是一套全彩插圖橋梁書，溫暖幽默，適合剛開始獨立閱讀的孩子。The first in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling. Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different.Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers, the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends. In Home Sweet Home, Cat and Dumpling meet for the very first time.They're both searching for the perfect home and have very different needs. Eventually they stumble across the perfect place-the only problem is, they both

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

《Dollars to Doughnuts!》是專為孩子設計的理財啟蒙系列，從零用錢到刷卡觀念，輕鬆入門。當Lucy生日收到一張塑膠卡，她開心地想買一件亮晶晶的上衣，卻發現金額不夠——原來禮物卡和信用卡不一樣？透過Lucy與好友Julian的日常經歷，孩子將自然理解禮物卡與信用卡的差異、各自的優缺點，是適合初階閱讀者的理財故事入門Birthday Bling (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 1): SpendingBatter Splatter (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 2): Making a BudgetCash Stash (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 3): SavingsAll That Glitters (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 4)From budgeting to spending, from credit cards to gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts!When Lucy’s aunt gives her a card—the plastic kind—for her birthday, Lucy knows just the blinged-out sweatshirt to spend it on. She plunks the card down at the store, but, cringe, it comes up short! Wait, what’s the difference between a gift card and a credit card? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they'll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon.At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She's never experienced anything like it! But under the glittering surface, secrets lurk. A storm is brewing, and Plum will have to harness all of her growing powers to survive it.

The first-ever Minecraft Little Golden Book--based on A Minecraft Movie, in theaters April 4, 2025! Join Henry and his friends as they are transported inside the world of Minecraft, where they meet a fellow human, Steve, who takes them to Midport Village to teach them the arts of building, crafting, and creating to survive. Perfect for younger children as well as collectors and Minecraft fans of all ages, this Little Golden Book, which retells a key scene from the movie, is sure to be a favorite for years to come!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of missing emu egg!E IS FOR EMU EGG . . .Crack that case! While visiting her cousin in Australia, Abbi learns that a valuable carved emu egg has been stolen. Who is the thief? Could it be Abbi's aunt who hates the egg? Or the visiting couple who likes to collect rare items? Or. . . is it Abbi's favorite cousin? With the help of her friends, Abbi and her friends, Lydia and Daniel, will crack this case wide open!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin DetectivesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

New York Timesbestselling authorNatalieD. Richards's middle grade debut about a group of four classmates forced to navigate the wilderness for an extra credit project with nothing but the pages of a survival handbook—and each other—to save them.When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they’re forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can’t get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them stay out of trouble in school?What starts off as a weekend of team building takes a scary turn when their instructor goes missing and they are given nothing but pages of a survival guide to complete a series of challenges.They soon learn the woods around them have unexpected surprises. Will they discover a way to work together to find their teacher and overcome the dangers of winter in the mountains?

Take to the skies with this handy journal featuring rarely-seen concept art from Porco Rosso, Studio Ghibli’s fantasy film about a bounty hunter under a mysterious spell—and his ace flying adventures.Complete with full-color artwork on the front and back covers, five interior spreads of concept art, and spot illustrations throughout, this journal is the perfect keepsake for Studio Ghibli fans and animation enthusiasts of all ages.

Perfect for fans ofThey Both Die at the EndandYou’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past when she smells certain scents linked to specific memories.Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she’ll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee’s fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life.When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom—a moment Aimee has never remembered before—she becomes distraught. Not only was this her longest disappearance yet, but the memory doesn’t match up with the story of how her mom left—at least, not the version she’s always heard from her dad.Desperate for answers, Aimee travels to Korea, where she unravels the mystery of her memories, the truth about her