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An adorable novelty slider series all about things that go!All aboard the baby boat,We're sailing on the deep blue seas. All aboard the baby boat,Raise the sails to catch the breeze. A fun rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud, and full of sounds for little ones to join in with! Climb aboard the boat in this brand-new novelty series for babies and pre-schoolers.With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the boat move on every page. Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth. Bursting with adorable animal characters off on their holiday, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment.Also in the series: Baby on Board: Train (2023), Car (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane (2024), Bus (2025)

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!Shortlisted for The Center for Fiction 2023 First Novel PrizeFrom National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes the story of one Dominican American family told through the voices of its womenFlor has a gift: she can predict, to the day, when someone will die. So when she decides she wants a living wake--a party to bring her family and community together to celebrate the long life she's led--her sisters are surprised. Has Flor foreseen her own death, or someone else's? Does she have other motives? She refuses to tell her sisters, Matilde, Pastora, and Camila.But Flor isn't the only person with secrets: her sisters are hiding things, too. And the next generation, cousins Ona and Yadi, face tumult of their own.Spanning the three days prior to the wake, Family Lore traces the lives of each of the Marte women, weaving together past and present, Santo Domingo and New York City. Told with Elizabeth Acevedo's inimitable and

A handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditionsA highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses.Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet. An observologist knows that there are extraordinary things to be found in even the most ordinary places.The Observologist puts over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop.But this is no everyday catalogue of creatures. It

Updated for the first time in more than forty years, Dale Carnegie's timeless bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence Peoplea classic that has improved and transformed the personal and professional lives of millionsThis new edition of How to Win Friends and Influence Peoplethe most impactful self-help book to appear in the last centuryintroduces updated content for today's readers and remains the finest book of its kind. One of the best-known motivational books in history, Dale Carnegie's rock-solid, experience-tested advice has remained relevant for generations because he addresses timeless questions about the art of getting along with people. How to Win Friends and Influence People teaches you: -How to communicate with diplomacy and tact -How to make people like you -How to increase your ability to get things done -How to become a more effective leader -How to successfully navigate almost any social situation -And so much more! How to Win Friends and Influence People is a histori

How companies can adapt in an era of continuous disruption: a guide to responding to such acute crises as COVID-19.When COVID-19 hit, businesses had to respond almost instantaneously--shifting employees to remote work, repairing broken supply chains, keeping pace with dramatically fluctuating customer demand. They were forced to adapt to a confluence of multiple disruptions inextricably linked to a longer-term, ongoing digital disruption. This book shows that companies that use disruption as an opportunity for innovation emerge from it stronger. Companies that merely attempt to "weather the storm" until things go back to normal (or the next normal), on the other hand, miss an opportunity to thrive. The authors, all experts on business and technology strategy, show that transformation is not a one-and-done event, but a continuous process of adapting to a volatile and uncertain environment. Drawing on five years of research into digital disruption--including a series of interviews with b

This all-new board book primer - from the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the world's best-loved artists. 'Hello little artist! Let's learn about painters, and sculptors, and designers. There's plenty of great artists who were once young like you.' In this board book compilation of the most fantastic artists from the series, introduce your baby to Andy Warhol, Vivienne Westwood, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, David Bowie, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Georgia O'Keeffe.Colourful, captivating illustrations are paired with age-appropriate text that is fun to read out loud to baby. Artists is the perfect first art history primer for babies and toddlers. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists.All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dre

From the award-winning author of The Turnout and Give Me Your Hand: the searing novel of friendship and betrayal that inspired the USA Network series, praised by Gillian Flynn as "Lord of the Flies set in a high-school cheerleading squad...Tense, dark, and beautifully written." Addy Hanlon has always been Beth Cassidy's best friend and trusted lieutenant. Beth calls the shots and Addy carries them out, a long-established order of things that has brought them to the pinnacle of their high-school careers. Now they're seniors who rule the intensely competitive cheer squad, feared and followed by the other girls -- until the young new coach arrives.Cool and commanding, an emissary from the adult world just beyond their reach, Coach Colette French draws Addy and the other cheerleaders into her life. Only Beth, unsettled by the new regime, remains outside Coach's golden circle, waging a subtle but vicious campaign to regain her position as "top girl" -- both with the team and with Addy herse

''This poignant, realistic tale is about learning to love and taking responsibility, and how poems can tell the truth'' - Sunday Times Book of the Week''A story of the redeeming power of love. It''s beautifully written and it made me cry but it also made me laugh'' - The BookbagSHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALAll the time Mum was away, Eleven long years, I saved up my hopes Like little pennies in a jar. Apple''s mother disappeared years ago, leaving Apple with her nana and a lot of unanswered questions. But when she unexpectedly explodes back into Apple''s life like a comet, homecoming is bittersweet. It''s only when Apple meets someone more lost than she is that she begins to see things as they really are.This beautiful novel from multi-award-winning author Sarah Crossan explores family, friendship and reconciliation. It is a story about how messy, complicated and surprising love can be._______________Experience every emotion with the finest verse novelist of our generation...

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksA Junior Library Guild SelectionReceived a STARRED review from Publisher's WeeklyA girl's awkward road trip with her dad and her mom's new boyfriend turns into to an epic quest to rescue a dragon from poachers in this "headlong, cranked-up romp" (Kirkus Reviews) perfect for fans of Fablehaven and Wilderlore. Aspiring rockstar Zadie Drake's world flipped upside-down the moment her mom started dating Lloyd Clutterbuck--a boring risk analyst with an aversion to all things fun. Since Lloyd moved in, he's made it his mission to drain every drop of joy from Zadie's life--putting strict limits on her guitar sessions, nitpicking her every move, and filling the house with his utter dullness. Naturally, when Zadie's daredevil park ranger dad invites Zadie and her older sister to spend the summer at his cabin, Zadie can hardly contain her excitement. But Zadie's joy is short-lived when her mom announces that Lloyd will be tagging along. Soon after arriving at the c

Everyone's favorite fourth grader, Gracie Wei, is back for her third chapter book adventure, mustering up the courage to brave the haunted house with her friends and prove that she’s all grownup—for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory.Gracie Wei has grown an entire inch over summer and she’s positively sure she's ready for the Zipper—the coolest ride at the Spin City Spectacular Carnival. The big night finally comes, and Gracie is having a blast with her BFFs, eating cotton candy and going on all the rides—but before the girls can make it to the Zipper, they take a detour to the haunted house. Gracie tries to be brave and go along with her friends but she's running in the opposite direction before the first "boo!" Gracie knows that best friends like all of the same things, at least according to Keira Patel. Has Gracie lost her BFFs because she’s too afraid? Or can their friendship survive the haunted house fiasco?

Join Peppa on a magical search-and-find adventure!Peppa and George loves stories about fairies, dragons and unicorns! Join them on a magical adventure. What amazing creatures will you see?With over 100 things to spot, this jam-packed search-and-find book is perfect for keeping little ones entertained. Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Unicorns and MermaidsPeppa Pig: Where’s Peppa at the Zoo?: A Search-and-Find BookPeppa Pig: Peppa’s Magical Dress-Up Sticker BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr.Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

This charming YA rom-com follows a strong-willed, ambitious teen as she teams up with her childhood frenemy to start a dating-advice column, perfect for fans of Emma Lord and Gloria Chao.Juliana Zhao is absolutely certain of a few things:1. She is the world's foremost expert on love.2. She is going to win the nationally renowned Asian Americans in Business Competition.When Juliana is unceremoniously dropped by her partner and she's forced to pair with her nonconformist and annoying frenemy, Garrett Tsai, everything seems less clear. Their joint dating advice column must be good enough to win and secure bragging rights within her small Taiwanese American community, where her family's reputation has been in the pits since her older sister was disowned a few years prior.Juliana always thought prestige mattered above all else. But as she argues with Garrett over how to best solve everyone else's love problems and faces failure for the first time, she starts to see fractures in this privile

This brand-new adventure series filled with laughs, danger, and facing fears! In this book, Freddy is dealing with a trouble-making prankster wrecking gooey havoc on his home, and everyone thinks hes the one behind the practical jokes!The festival of Biska Jatra is in town today! All the humans celebrate by flinging bright colors on each other. Freddy wants to join the fun, but hes supposed to be doing his chores. As Freddy reluctantly starts cleaning, strange things begin to happen around the palace. His dads bubble experiment goes wrong, and his moms cooking explodes, leaving more messes for Freddy to clean. Theres clearly a troublemaker in the Frankensteins palace causing problems all over, and worst of all, his parents think its him!Freddy starts investigating with his brother and sister to find the prankster. Will he be able to capture the culprit and clear his (somewhat) good name in time to go to the festival?

A brand-new celeb x fan fake dating romance, perfect for fans of Lauren Asher and Elsie Silver.What do you get when a celebrity and a fan meet on a dating app?Meet Jessy and Patrick.All Jessy wants is to figure out what to do with her life. She hates her job, lives in a crappy London apartment and her love life is non-existent. . .That is until her twin sister begs her to join her newly launched dating app, Butterflies.Lead singer and front man of These Exiles, Patrick just wants a break after coming off tour. But when he’s mistakenly arrested, his record label insists on doing damage control. Their latest scheme? Getting Patrick on the dating apps and into a relationship.When Jessy and Patrick match on Butterflies, neither plan to actually meet. . . but then they literally bump into each other and chaos ensues. With their faces plastered all over the internet, and Patrick’s record label jumping on the publicity, the two find themselves unexpectedly ‘dating.’Can they keep up the farce

''No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself'' EMILY HENRY''Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect'' CHRISTINA LAUREN''Abby Jimenez''s words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life'' ALI HAZELWOOD''The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page'' PAIGE TOON.........................To find their soulmates, all they need is four dates, a kiss and a breakup . . .Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it''s now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They''ll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other''s out, and they''ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It''s a bonkers idea . . . and it just might work. Emma h

Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she ends up waking up to a nightmare. She's alone--left behind in a town that has been mysteriously evacuated and abandoned. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten. As months pass, she escapes natural disasters, looters, and wild animals. But Maddie's most formidable enemy is the crushing loneliness she faces every day. Can Maddie's stubb

This 1000-piece puzzle features Katie Scott's stunning botanical illustrations.This intricately designed 1000-piece puzzle captures the beauty and complexity of all things botanical, inspired by the bestselling WELCOME TO THE MUSEUM series, and illustrated by Katie Scott.Bring the magic of the natural world indoors...Themes: Trees, Plants, Botany, Nature, Woodland, WildlifeIncludes: 1000 premium quality puzzle pieces, full-colour A4 poster to aid completion, durable cloth storage bag.Packaging Dimensions: Stylish cylindrical tube 25.5cm (h) x 12.1cm (d)Puzzle Dimensions: Finished size 49cm (h) x 68.5cm (w)Recommended Age: 14 years and upPerfect for gifting family and friends, relax and unwind with this enchanting jigsaw on a quiet afternoon.

Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious, regular-pegular eight-year-old who daydreams of winning her library's bike-a-thon fundraiser in the second installment of this charming chapter book series.Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. She loves school and the library. And she loves riding her bike. Sometimes, she pretends it's her chariot.Bibsy's library is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books. And Bibsy isdeterminedto earn the most donations. That way she can WIN the fundraiser!But has Bibsy been spinning her wheels with the wrong intentions?

For fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companion books―now you can join all the vehicles as they celebrate Valentine’s Day! Perfect for the littlest truck lovers!Flowers, heart-shaped sweets, and homemade cards plus cement mixers, ice cream trucks, mail trucks―and more―make for a winning combination in this charming, rhyming board book about celebrating Valentine’s Day with the ones you love. Even the ever-popular food truck sets a table for two in this easy to adore holiday book! Children who can’t get enough of trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do…series.

Mason is struggling with his Iheards in this picture book about gossip from the author/illustrator team behind The Whatifs.It didn't matter if the Iheards were true or made-up, harmless or hurtful.As soon as Mason thought about them, the Iheards burst out.Mason is constantly gossiping about everyone. Because of this, the Iheards love him. They sneak up to him and whisper all kinds of rumors in his ear: real things or pretend, innocent or mean. As he prepares for an upcoming history presentation, the Iheards buzz all around, making him blurt out more rumors than usual. Will he be able to change from spreading gossip to sharing something more positive?

From the bestselling author of Go the **** to Sleep and healthy eating advocate Camila Alves McConaughey comes a whimsical role reversal in which picky eater parents are confronted by their three kids, with hilarious resultsThese three kids are determined to get their parents to put down the ice cream, cake, and chicken fried steak to just try one bite of healthy whole foods. But it’s harder than it looks when these over-the-top gagging, picky parents refuse to give things like broccoli and kale a chance. Kids will love the jaunty rhyme that’s begging to be read aloud and the opportunity to be way smarter―and healthier―than their parents.

From Davina Bell and Waterstones Award-winning illustrator of The Girls, Jenny Lovlie, comes a beautifully diverse and inclusive picture book perfect for any aspiring dancer. There is a lot to learn about being a ballerina. It is hard work and can seem silly at times.If you fall over, don't panic. You don't have to be perfect! But when you walk out on the stage, it will feel like magic and fireworks and Christmas-tree lights in your tummy, and you'll know that no matter what, you're a real ballerina. Also by Davina Bell and Jenny Lovlie, I Love Tractors! : the story of one little boy's obsession with all things tractor.

Join Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs on their pioneering camping trips during the early 1900s in this energetic and entertaining nonfiction picture-book adventure.After years of inventing things that other people needed, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford realized there was something they needed―a vacation! So, the famous inventors packed up Ford's Model T and invited their good friends Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs to join them as "the Four Vagabonds" hit America's back roads to enjoy the country's natural beauty, fireside chats, and frolicking fun with friends―all while inspiring future generations to invent camping adventures of their own.

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Best Day Ever: Magnet Book (磁鐵遊戲書)A lovely magnet book full of Peppa's favourite things!Peppa and her family are out for a fun day in town and they are having the best day ever! Move your magnets to create exciting adventures for Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George. Help build storytelling and imagination skills with this lovely, bright book.Peppa Pig: Peppa and Friends Magnet Book (磁鐵遊戲書)Peppa and her friends love to play, explore and learn! Make up your own stories by placing the magnets of Peppa, her family and friends on these fun magnetic scenes.

There’s no holiday like Valentine’s Day, at least according to JoJo Siwa. Candy and hearts are two of her favorite things! When the Queen Bs at her dance studio (Brittany, Brooke, and Brie) decide to throw a party after class, JoJo and BowBow are invited. Yes! Party time! JoJo’s assembling the cutest pink, glittery tutu for BowBow when she realizes . . . one of her classmates has been left out. The Queen Bs won’t divide the dancers—not if JoJo and BowBow have anything to do with it! Before the party starts, JoJo hatches a plan to bring all the girls together, and make this Valentine’s Day the sweetest yet!

Written for clinicians, this 1999 book presents in detail the diagnosis, clinical picture, pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and disorders traditionally included in an obsessive-compulsive spectrum. The book draws on the author's extensive experience as well as reviewing the published evidence, including controlled trials, case series and case reports. Each chapter ends with treatment planning guidelines summarizing appropriate evaluation and treatment strategies. An extended chapter details the use of all medications that have been reported effective for these disorders and the management of common and uncommon drug interactions and side effects. The book's appendices contain useful symptom rating scales, provide access to mental health organizations and to printed and internet materials for patient education, and list international proprietary names for the drugs discussed. This is an essential resource and practical guide to treat

Happiness is around the corner, and you can find it in this charming, beautifully packaged, officially licensed Peanuts gift book for fans of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of Charles M. Schulz's beloved characters.Happiness is a dance, happiness is a warm puppy, happiness is ball game with friends…happiness is Peanuts! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and friends for reflections on happiness, and where you can find it. Spoiler alert—it is in the simple things: the warm sun on your skin, a full bowl of food, getting out of school, a kiss from Snoopy, or a genuine compliment. This sweet gift book is a reminder that you can find and share happiness even in the darkest of times.

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY KEVIN BARRYWINNER OF THE BAILEYS'' WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE 2016We all do stupid things when we''re kids.Ryan Cusack''s grown up faster than most - being the oldest of six with a dead mum and an alcoholic dad will do that for you.And nobody says Ryan''s stupid. Not even behind his back.It''s the people around him who are the problem. The gangland boss using his dad as a ''cleaner''. The neighbour who says she''s trying to help but maybe wants something more than that. The prostitute searching for the man she never knew she''d miss until he disappeared without trace one night . . .The only one on Ryan''s side is his girlfriend Karine. If he blows that, he''s all alone.But the truth is, you don''t know your own strength till you need it.

Let's all draw dinosaurs ... outdoors!In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There's a blackboard, some chairs ... and not much else. But with the help of an extraordinary teacher and a little imagination, anything is possible!The students in this spirited picture book spend their days drawing dinosaurs outdoors. They draw astounding, spectacular creatures that come to life before their eyes, and turn their school into a wondrous place, where any child would want to go and learn.Drawing Outdoors celebrates the amazing impact of teachers, and the wonderful worlds kids can create while drawing. A perfect gift for a beloved teacher, kids who love dinosaurs, and aspiring artists!An Aldana Libros Book

The third novel in the Shady Hollow mystery series, in which Vera Vixen takes on her most challenging case yet: solving the murder of a rat who appears to still be alive.Change is afoot in Shady Hollow, with an unusually tense election shaping up between long-serving Chief of Police Theodore Meade and Vera’s beau, Deputy Orville Braun. But the political tension takes a back seat when resident eccentric Dorothy Springfield becomes convinced her beloved husband, Edward, is dead, and that the rat claiming to be him is actually a fraud. While most of the town dismisses Dorothy’s rants as nothing more than a delusion, Vera has her doubts. More than a few things don’t add up in the Springfield household, but Vera will have to tread carefully, since, with Orville’s attention on the election, she may be more exposed than ever. A VINTAGE CRIME/BLACK LIZARD ORIGINAL.

Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them--Set has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe -- a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.

Ritual is popularly associated with ceremonies, though in real life it plays a significantly more important role, reinforcing what people perceive as the appropriate moral order of things, or challenging what they perceive as the inappropriate flow of events. This book introduces the reader to how people use ritual in interpersonal interaction and the interface that exists between ritual and politeness and impoliteness. As rituals have a large impact on the life of people and communities, the way in which they use politeness and impoliteness in a ritual action significantly influences the way in which the given ritual is perceived. Politeness, Impoliteness and Ritual examines this complex relationship by setting up a multi-layered analytic model, with a multidisciplinary approach which will appeal to interaction scholars, politeness researchers, social psychologists and anthropologists, and moral psychologists. It fills an important knowledge gap and provides the first (im)politeness-f

A super cute new illustrated children’s book celebrating brothers, new for 2024!A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of brothers and the love they share!Amazing brothers are EVERYWHERE!Brothers can be big, small, old or new – they might even have just joined your crew. Some are practical fixers and menders, some just want to sing as loud as they can!Though you might get into scraps, when you need some love and care, brothers can be the very best at making things better.Discover the ULTIMATE inclusive celebration of brothers, packed full of irresistible, aw-factor artwork and a heart-warming rhyming text.The perfect gift to share with YOUR unique and wonderful brother!Also available from Alison Brown:Amazing DadAmazing Mum

With vibrant art that shifts to a colorless world and back again, this is a story of a community lost and rediscovered--and how one child's actions can cascade into something that makes all the difference.A young boy who loves his community notices that as neighbors stop interacting, the colors around them slowly fade. Then a thunderstorm sweeps away the last hints of bluebird skies and lemon-Popsicle days and leaves a rift in the road that doesn't get fixed. As the adults around him move on, the boy dreams of the way life once was. He decides that he doesn't want to live in a world without color, so he sets out to change things...

Who is the evil genius plotting revenge in the town that used to be Perfect?Things are quiet in the town that used to be Perfect until Violet receives a strange note and she catches Tom sneaking about. When Violet and Boy follow Tom they uncover a lot more trouble brewing. Town is about to be taken over by a huge zombie army.Can Violet and Boy save themselves and their friends? It's a matter of life or death!A reissue of the highly charged finale to the bestselling series that began with A Place Called Perfect. Fans of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman and Tim Burton will love this quirky, creepy and unforgettable adventure series.

With Science Comics, you can explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. In this volume, Fahama has been kidnapped by a mad scientist and his zombie assistant, and they are intent on stealing her brain! She'll need to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to plan her escape! How did the brain evolve? How do our senses work in relation to the brain? How do we remember things? What makes you, YOU? Get an inside look at the human brain, the most advanced operating system in the world . . . if you have the nerve!

Louie the dog has just had a bath - and he is NOT happy about it. He smells all wrong. Determined to get his Special Smell back, he goes on a hunt for it and meets lots of smelly things along the way - a fox, some interesting dustbins and a marvellously muddy puddle to roll in.Will he succeed in getting his smell back? And, more importantly, will he be able to keep it this time . . .?Catherine Rayner is the Kate Greenaway Medal-winning creator of Solomon Crocodile and Ernest. Smelly Louie is full of her trademark humour and richly textured artwork. This funny canine tale will be a sure-fire hit with children and adults alike.

The New York Times best-selling author of the Serafina series, Robert Beatty, is back with a fast-paced new novel for 8-12-year-olds--now in paperback with exclusive bonus content! Embark on an unforgettable mystery-adventure starring a girl determined to save her friends and find a home! Robert Beatty, a master at telling atmospheric tales of mystery and suspense set in the natural world, has crafted another ingenious, unputdownable story. Thirteen-year-old Sylvia Doe has lived at the Highground Home for Children nearly all her life. Whenever the administrators try to place her with a foster family, she runs away--back to Mason, Highground's caretaker and her best friend. The only place she feels like she belongs is with him and the horses he has taught her to love. When a powerful storm causes the remote mountain valley where she lives to flood, Sylvia begins to encounter strange and wondrous things floating down the river. Glittering gemstones and wild animals that don't belong--eve

#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student in a “worthy second-chance romance” (Kirkus Reviews).For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure

Huskies race fast in Alaska, blueberries burst with goodness in Maine, and sailboats bob by in Rhode Island! Meet the 50 states in 50 words for iconic things ranging from proud mascots to colorful quirks. Delicious foods, amazing animals, storied skyscrapers ... it's all here in The 50 States in 50 Words, helping 3-5-year-olds celebrate each state in one small way. Younger kids will love recognizing the tiny critters and big, bright sights from their state and beyond, while older readers will find a memorable fact on every page. Starting in Alabama and finishing in Wyoming, and with D.C. and the US territories explored for good measure, The 50 States in 50 Words is a gentle guide to the USA by way of new and familiar early-learning concepts, from shapes and colors to sizes and sounds. In between the states, you'll find maps that pop with facts and a gallery of the state flags, putting each word in context and helping young readers piece together this extraordinary country. With friendl