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Apples Have you ever eaten part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick! Apples Have you ever eaten a part of a

This ground-breaking best-seller reveals for the first time how the mighty and mysterious Federal Reserve operates -- and how it manipulated and transformed both the American economy and the world's d

How to Start a Business in Taiwan is an elaborative and informative guidebook that includes everything a foreigner needs to know to start a successful business in Taiwan. From the value of being an en

An illustrated adaptation of the long-running bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? (more than 400,000 copies sold) for kids — told through the story of a boy who learns a valuable “bucket filling” meta

How do you feel? Sometimes you feel happy, sometimes sad. Sometimes you even feel surprised. Supreme artist and Children's Laureate Anthony Browne brings all his understanding and skill to bear in thi

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real mathematicians look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has made it! Finally, he and his friends have set foot in the Nether. But, wait...what are all these enemies doing? How did Nico get surrounded? Nico and his incredible ability to create MODs are really going to be put to the test now!

This morning when I was out walking, I found a best friend. At least I think so. It certainly looks a lot like it! He really has a best friend kind of face.In this comedic picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each otherspecial trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad-which become good bad times alongside a friend. Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?

FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Now featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash! In this entry of Agents of S.U.I.T., someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win!

Instant New York Times bestseller! USA Today bestseller! "A heartrending masterpiece of middle-grade historical fiction.″ -Booklist, starred review "The whip-smart combination of intrigue and adventure along with thought-provoking reflection makes for a nail-biting, laugh-out loud, stop-and-think read." -School Library Journal, starred review "A headlong thriller laced with provocative and topical historical truths." -Kirkus, starred review Max Bretzfeld is back in Berlin where his most dangerous mission is about to begin! The thrilling conclusion to the World War II spy duology that began with Max in the House of Spies. Max is on a mission.Well, two missions. One has been assigned by his British spymasters: Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda. The other they have forbidden: Find his parents. Max Bretzfeld was willing to do anything to return to Germany, even become a British spy. Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind's missions

Watch this space for news!The moment you see a dragon is usually your last…Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the infection that threatens us all. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities.And I’m terrified that I might be next.There’s only one other person who might suspect my secret. He’s like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I’m dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

在資訊鋪天蓋地的現在，本書以清楚、有趣的方式，陪伴讀者一步步學會判斷資訊的可靠性。透過輕鬆的插圖與實際案例，內容涵蓋假訊息、詐騙手法、廣告話術、偏頗報導，以及照片與影像被操弄的方式，幫助讀者理解資訊如何被製造、包裝與傳播。本書不以說教為出發，而是引導讀者練習提問、比對與思考，建立面對網路與生活資訊時的基本判斷力。對家長而言，本書是一種安心的工具，協助孩子在分享或行動前，先停下來想一想；對大人來說，也同樣實用。這是一本適合全家共讀、在快速變動的世界中培養冷靜與自信的實用指南。圖文並茂，將複雜概念化為易懂例子涵蓋假照片、統計誤導與新聞偏見協助建立獨立思考與安全判斷力A clear and fun guide on evaluating information, to make the best decisions.Learn how to spot scams and misinformation with this fun, comprehensive guide.Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, Fake News and How to Spot it helps identify many pitfalls of everyday and online life - from scams and advertising tricks, to one-sided information and image manipulation. A must-have tool to help make wise choices and navigate a fast-changing world safely and confidently.- Broad coverage of a range of topical issues, including doctored photos and videos, influencing with statistics, biased news articles and sophisticated scams.- A reassuring book for parents, aimed at empowering young

A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.“Graham finds big themes in small events: community, imagination, hope.”Sunday Times“Restrained, poetic, humorous text and joyously burgeoning pictures speak to the perennial power of shared imagination.”Guardian“Inclusive and familiar … about creativity and teamwork. It should inspire young readers to draw.”BooktrustAfter a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in

These women have secrets--and nothing to lose....Three psychological thrillers. Endless mind games.Dive into three of #1 New York Times and international bestselling Freida McFadden's mind-bending thrillers - Never Lie, Ward D, and The Locked Door.Never LieNewlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal.Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance.With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the f

本書描寫十二歲的 Sonnet，在失去奶奶後，與家人搬回祖父身邊生活。曾經繁盛的蘋果園，如今只剩下一棵老樹，靜靜見證家族的變遷。Sonnet 不願面對衰老與失去，只希望一切能維持原樣。偏偏在學校的口述歷史作業中，她被迫與鄰居 Zeke 分組，還要讓祖父成為訪談對象。Zeke 的提問一再觸碰她刻意避開的過往，也讓家族深藏的傷痛逐漸浮現。當一場意外迫使兩人再次合作，Sonnet 開始明白，真正的修復並非遺忘，而是願意回頭凝視。作者以雙視角鋪陳故事，讓衝突、理解與和解自然發生，呈現一段溫柔而深刻的成長歷程。When feuding neighbors Sonnet and Zeke are paired up for a class project, they unearth a secret that could uproot Sonnet's family--or allow it to finally heal and grow. Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana dies. Gramps's once-impressive apple orchard has been razed for a housing development, with only one heirloom tree left. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his tree are both growing old--she just wants everything to be okay. Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor, Zeke, a boy her age who gets on her bad side and stays there when he tries to choose her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions, brin

In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade series tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy--all three books now together in a collectible paperback boxed set. Ellie's a girl who tells it like it is. That surprises some people, who see a kid in a wheelchair and think she's going to be all sunshine and cuddles. The thing is, Ellie has big dreams: She might be eating Stouffer's for dinner, but one day she's going to be a professional baker. If she's not writing fan letters to her favorite celebrity chefs, she's practicing recipes on her well-meaning, if overworked, mother. But when Ellie and her mom move so they can help take care of her ailing grandpa, Ellie has to start all over again in a new town at a new school. Except she's not just the new kid--she's the new kid in the wheelchair who lives in the trailer park on the wrong side of town. It all feels like one challenge too many, until Ellie starts to make her first-ever friends. N

Don your vest and get case-cracking with this deluxe boxed-set edition of, InvestiGators: Agents of Suit, the New York Times-bestselling adventure series from John Patrick Green.The Agents of S.U.I.T. always think outside the box when they’re on a mission . . . and now they’re inside a box! Go deep undercover with field agents Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and the rest of the agents on their first three cases! And find out why the Gators aren’t the only game in town. But don’t worry, Mango and Brash are in here, too!Also includes an exclusive poster!

A funny, beautifully illustrated young fiction series about a star come to earth to cause trouble! Ideal for readers aged 6-9, the perfect next step for Isadora Moon fans or readers of Sibéal Pounder and Laura Ellen Anderson.Nora Nightsky is a star - literally. Her glamorous mum is the North Star, and their dazzling family works hard, bringing to life the Little Bear constellation and sprinkling magic down to earth to grant human wishes.But Nora is nowhere near as shiny as her perfect brother and sister. She prefers a cosy black hole! She doesn't think much of wish-granting either. Why can't humans solve their own problems!?Then one day, a girl wishes on Nora for the first time, asking for a pet. Rebelling against the rules, Nora sneaks down to Earth with her best friend Leap, a cute hare constellation, to give the girl a piece of her mind!Nora agrees to help Olivia get a pet - through determination, a cunning plan and PLENTY of mischief. But can she do it before she runs out of stardu

From Pixar star animator Bobby Podesta comes a middle-grade classic holiday story about Virginia, a girl who must help one of Santa’s reindeer back to the North Pole before Christmas.What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When this happens to Virginia, she isn’t sure what to do – she’s just lost her mom, she’s in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he’s convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business.In this stunning graphic novel debut from Pixar director Bobby Podesta, two kids and a lost reindeer go up against obsessive hunters, suspiciously convincing department store elves, and radar operators for the Continental Air Defense Command Center. No matter the odds, Virginia’s going to get Christmas back on track!

The world's most loveable grumpy cat learns to love Christmas in this funny story, for fans of Grumpy Monkey. Meet Cat, an adorable grumpy cat who thinks Christmas is the worst! Cat hates the food. He hates the silly presents. And he hates the noisy visitors stealing his favorite spot. But when Cat looks up at the beautiful night sky, he starts to think that maybe . . . Christmas isn't ALL bad. And just maybe, the magic of Christmas can melt this grouchy cat's cold heart. This purrfectly heartwarming book will make you fall in love with the festive season all over again!

豪豬和穿山甲看似毫無交集，卻都是自然界的防禦高手。這本圖文並茂的科普書，透過真實照片與精緻插圖，深入介紹牠們的身體構造與生活習性，還會讓讀者猜猜——如果牠們對決，誰會勝出？What if a porcupine and a pangolin had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a porcupine and a pangolin! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time will help them learn how to tell the time on a variety of devices, and about all the different ways humans have tried to do this. Through unique and fun interactive elements, the book will also help children understand how clocks work and even build some time-telling and clockwork devices for themselves! This book benefits from the unique partnership of an award-winning practicing watchmaker and experienced physics teacher to pair the best of timekeeping mechanics and history with the national curriculum.

青蛙 Bert 有一天發現了一顆閃閃發亮的泡泡，漂亮得讓所有朋友都忍不住想要輪流玩。原本單純的快樂，卻因為「想多玩一下」而變得有點複雜。隨著泡泡在大家之間傳遞，Bert 也慢慢發現，分享並不總是那麼容易，但真正的樂趣，往往來自一起玩。讓孩子在笑聲中理解，快樂其實可以被放大，只要願意一起分享。A funny, positive picture book about friendship, sharing and really brilliant bubbles from award-winning author/illustrator Kim Hillyard. One day, Bert the frog finds a beautiful, shiny bubble. It’s a very nice bubble – and all Bert’s friends think so too.Soon everyone wants to have a turn with the precious bubble – but as Bert discovers, sharing can be tricky. Can the friends find a way to enjoy the fun... together?A positive, heart-warming story about learning to share and finding fun in the world around you.

What’s your idea of the perfect movie night? Is it full of frights, jump scares, and even the occasional scream? Then this jigsaw puzzle was made for you!As you connect 1000 pieces to complete the 50 Must-Watch Scary Movies Bucket List Puzzle from Ridley's Games, you’ll reveal 50 of the most iconic horrors and thrillers across decades of cinema.With original illustrations inspired by classics and blockbusters—think Carrie, Ringu, and The Thing, to name just a few—this great gift for scary movie lovers offers a bucket list of frightening films to watch after piecing it together!Created for the thrill seeker or puzzle lover, this jigsaw comes in giftable bucket-style packaging and, when finished, measures H27.6 x W21.7 in / H70 x W55 cm.At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this jigsaw is made using 80% recycled materials and 20% FSC paper, and it’s printed using soy inks.MADE FOR JUMP SCARE JUNKIES – If you see the artistry in Th

Why? Dinosaursis the must-have Q&A book that answers every prehistoric puzzler for the aspiring paleontologist.Could you outrun a velociraptor? Ever wonder whyT. rexhad such small arms? Did dinosaurs roar like they do in the movies?Become a fossil fanatic as you unearth the oldest, biggest, and most fearsome dinosaurs—and discover what they are. Along the way, uncover hundreds of fun facts and exclusive explorer interviews, and even learn whether people might be able to bring dinos back to life!This fun-packed Q&A book features new dinosaur illustrations, cutting-edge research discoveries, and interactive games, activities, and quizzes to promote curiosity and a love of learning in kids.Why? Dinosaursis so unique even dinosaur superfans who think they’ve seen it all will consider it a must-have title to complete their prehistoric animal collection!

A New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix Film“Think of the Thursday Murder Club itself as a senior version of ‘The A-Team.’...Funny, moving, and suspenseful...So delicious, even adorable.”—The Washington PostFour septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves. A female cop with her first big case. A brutal murder. Welcome to...THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUBIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?Story Locale:The Coopers Chase retirement community somewhere in the English countryside

From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Unlock your pet’s wildest behaviours in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to their secret lives, complete with exciting interviews with the scientists who research them.Back matter includes websites for do-it-yourself research, a bibliography of real studies and scientists, a glossary, and even some how-to-draws (how about tapeworms high-fiving on a poop rocket?). Bold, playful illustrations and witty text combine in this delightfully fun and gross page-flipper from the team behind Your Hidden Life: Unseen Jungle.

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs—Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)—sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energet

嗝嗝普從未想過，一堂普通課竟會變成與巨浪搏鬥的求生冒險。與龍牙、風行者並肩奮戰，他在歡笑與驚險中，逐步學習何為真正的勇氣。全新《馴龍高手》支線故事(番外篇)，圖文交織，勇氣與友情同樣精采！In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for developing readers and packed with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read stories, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures. Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, sensible lesson. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third never meant to get into trouble. But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas in a sinking ship facing imminent doom.Join Hiccup and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious adventures at the Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons, where they are at the bottom in pretty much everything.Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL, where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c

Green and Blue are best friends. But . .. who is the bestest? Green builds a bigger, better shell. And then Blue builds a biggerer, betterer shell!Uh-oh - I think we can guess where this is going.Who, or what, will ultimately triumph?This furiously fast-paced and witty picture book warns of the dangers of comparing yourself to others, especially your friends! Packed with lots of visual humour, children will hoot with laughter at Blue and Green's ever-growing silly shells. From Clive Penguin illustrator and creator of the Agent Harrier graphic novel series, Ben Sanders.

Put your Pokémon knowledge to the test!Think you know your Pokémon? Work your way through over 50 puzzles and quizzes to prove yourself as the next best Pokémon trainer!Packed with puzzles such as anagrams, mazes, number pyramids, spot the differences and SO MUCH MORE. Travel from the Kanto region right up to the the Paldea region, completing activities along the way!Are you up to the challenge? Crack the puzzles and race against the clock to complete each challenge in five minutes or less! This Pokémon puzzle book will keep you entertained for hours.

Worst Week Ever! Monday (Book 1-7)(英國版)你以為你有過糟糕的一週？再想想吧！Justin Chase 的每一天都比災難片還誇張——媽媽嫁給吸血鬼、爸爸開著巨型馬桶車、他還在全校面前穿毛線泳褲跳水！從掉進天坑、被綁架、流落荒島、誤當明星到面對殭屍與外星人，每一天都比前一天更糟。這套七冊系列以爆笑插圖搭配節奏明快的文字，完美捕捉一位倒楣中學生的極限一週。適合喜歡《Diary of Wimpy Kid》、《Tom Gates》和《Storey Treehouse》系列的讀者，是一本笑聲不斷、讀完絕對心情大好的輕鬆讀物！Think you've had a bad week? Think again! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER—literally. His mom just married a vampire, his dad drives a giant toilet on wheels, and he’s gone viral in the most embarrassing ways. From surviving a marooning, kidnapping, zombie apocalypse, and even an alien invasion, Justin’s week just keeps getting worse. Each day brings a new disaster, escalating into a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster of chaos and cringe.Told over seven highly illustrated books—one for each disastrous day of the week—this hilarious series is perfect for readers aged 7–12 who love fast-paced comedy, awkward moments, and unforgettable characters. With its zany humor, expressive illustrations, and relatable middl

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin

What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling comedy from #1 bestseller Mhairi McFarlane'Think of the great duos of history. We're just like them.''You mean like Kylie and Jason? Torvill and Dean? Sonny and Cher?''I think you've missed the point, Rachel.'Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel.It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. It's been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away.They'd been partners in crime and the best of friends.But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return.And along with it, the broken heart she's never been able to mend.Hilarious, heartbreaking and everything in between, you'll be hooked from their first 'hello'.'Very very witty and funny. Left me in awe ... a total gem' Marian Keyes'The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day' Lisa Jewell

I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way…There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child’s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy – the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!

‘Joyful and truly original’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesWARNING: DO NOT JUMP ON THIS BOOK!Have you ever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do. Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too.Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret …Mayowa can book jump. By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet.But Mayowa and her grandpa aren’t the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good …The first title in a dazzlingly imaginative adventure trilogy about one girl's power to change the world through the magic of book-jumping. Brimming with heart,

Step into Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world this summer with the BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 60 million copies in print worldwide! Lately, Nikki’s little sister has been a TOTAL BRAT! But while Brianna is busy raiding her closet and taping a HIDEOUS drawing of Nikki on her bedroom door, Nikki has more important things to think out. It’s the end of summer and she has only 72 hours to completely reinvent herself before starting at Westchester Prep… SQUEEEEEEE!! Nikki is determined to be the COOLEST, CUTEST, SMARTEST, MOST INTRIGUING girl at school. But when disaster strikes and Brianna gets hold of Nikki’s most cherished items… her phone AND her diary, her world is turned upside down.Will an unexpected emergency ruin Nikki’s fabulous start to the new school year or, worse, ruin her relationship with wacky BFFs, Chloe and Zoey, and cute crush Brandon? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Dia

Explore the rich diversity of the animal kingdom!Meet dozens of creatures with extraordinary abilities, then understand how they have adapted to thrive in the wild. Discover the endless teeth of a great white shark, learn how bats can 'see' in the dark and understand why gentoo penguins are so cleverly coloured. Written by award-winning zoology writer Jack Ashby and illustrated by the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is a book bursting with life like no other.Discover more in the series:Glow: A child's guide to the night sky. Grow: A child's guide to plants and how to grow them. Fly: A child's guide to birds and where to spot them.

Take a tour of the ancient world, to discover the wonders, and terrors, of its incredible civilisations.Eight scenes show readers all around the cities, countryside, and mighty monuments of several incredible ancient civilisations - from the dawn of civilization in Ancient Egypt, to the rise of the great Mayan culture in Central America. Lift the flaps to find out how ancient people people lived, and how they died, what they ate, and how they built some of their amazing monuments. Look inside an Egyptian temple, open the doors of ancient Chinese houses, witness an Assyrian army laying siege to a fortress, and find out what goes on behind the walls of a Roman army fort.Chapters in this book include:- Ancient Egypt- Assyrians attack!- Ancient Greece- A Chinese city- Celtic tribes- Roman frontier- Mighty Mayans- Ancient wonders