Internet of things programming with JavaScript

適合10歲以上孩子(及其父母)閱讀把真正的程式設計變得簡單JavaScript是主流的Web程式開發語言，是建立令人驚訝的互動式網頁應用程式和線上遊戲的祕密武器。本書用輕鬆愉快的方式，透過按部就班的範例，以及充滿趣味的圖示，幫助讀者輕鬆地學習程式設計的基礎知識。本書帶領讀者從基礎知識開始，例如處理字串、陣列以及迴圈，然後繼續學習一些進階主題，例如使用jQuery建構互動性，以及使用畫布繪圖。透過閱讀本書，你將實際撰寫出諸如Find the Buried Treasure、Hangman和Snake這樣的遊戲。透過彈跳球、蜜蜂動畫、賽車這樣的視覺化範例，你將真正地看到自己所編寫的程式。每→一章都建構於前一章的基礎之上，每一章末尾的「程式設計挑戰」將擴展你的思路，並激發出屬於你自己的、令人驚訝的程式。今天，就用JavaScript 設計一些很酷的東西吧！在本書中，你將學到：●建立函式以組織和重複使用程式碼●編寫和修改HTML以建立動態的Web頁面●應用DOM和jQuery Web頁面來回應使用者的輸入●使用canvas元素繪製圖形並產生動畫●編寫真正的、使用者控制的遊戲，具備碰撞偵測和分數記錄的功能

This set of Q&A smart cards quizzes readers on all things U.S.A.—history, law, government, folklore, geography, pop culture, and more—great for test prep, review, and fun!It’s fun to be smart with Brain Quest America Smart Cards, a fast-paced Q&A game that helps kids ages 9 to 12 learn all about American culture and history––from the Bill of Rights to Rosa Parks to the only state named after a president--Washington! Packed with hundreds of curriculum-based questions covering laws, literature, inventions, arts, and the lay of the land, this set of trivia card decks asks: How well do you know the U.S.A.? Many answers now include background information and explanations that help put learning in context. All Brain Quest products are vetted by a panel of award-winning experts.

Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.Story Locale:Japan, online game world

I love yellow! Yellow is the best! I have yellow shorts and a matching yellow vest! I Love Yellow is a stylish and humorous celebration of all things YELLOW. With a rhyming text, adorable characters and sunshine-bright artwork from an award-winning illustrator and textile designer, this book is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whatever their favourite colour. Perfect for teaching little ones about colours, gifting to readers big or small, or just to brighten up your home.

I love green! Green for me's just fine!The colour of my dinosaurs all set out in line. I Love Green is a stylish and humorous celebration of all things GREEN. With a rhyming text, adorable characters and gorgeously green artwork from an award-winning illustrator and textile designer, this book is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whatever their favourite colour.Perfect for teaching little ones about colours, gifting to readers big or small, or just to brighten up your home.

Lift the soft flaps in this delightful novelty book to find a family of playful little bears playing hide and seek. Table cloths, curtains, washing on the line... there are all kinds of soft things that bear cubs just love to hide behind! On the last page there's an extra surprise when all the bears are revealed hiding in the same place. With adorable artwork and a cute cub to discover on each page, this is a perfect book for babies and toddlers to curl up with.

Things are about to get seriously spooky for Alex Neptune in his fourth action-packed adventure - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!When a creepy fog rolls into Haven Bay, Alex, Zoey and Anil are ambushed by terrifying crab-riding zombies, controlled by the evil spirit of Brineblood the pirate.The only weapon that can stop Brineblood's zombie army is a powerful trident - but it's been broken into three pieces. Alex, Zoey and Anil must enter three deadly worlds that have been magically trapped in bottles to retrieve the hidden pieces, all before the zombies can catch them. But with some penguins, an octopus and a frozen dragon on their side, how can they go wrong?

在《A Kind of Spark》之前，是Keedie的故事。五年前，她和雙胞胎姊妹Nina還在同一所學校，面對的卻是截然不同的青春處境。Nina渴望融入，Keedie則更在乎公平與真相──即使這讓她顯得格格不入。她看得出妹妹Addie和自己一樣與眾不同，也知道這個小鎮需要改變。這本書描繪一位自閉特質少女如何在社會壓力與家庭期望中堅持自我，是一部關於勇氣、身份與姊妹情誼的動人前傳。The highly-anticipated prequel to the award-winning A KIND OF SPARK.Before there was Addie, there was Keedie. Five years before the events of A Kind of Spark, Keedie is figuring out how to be her bold, brave self in a town that wants her to be quiet. Her twin sister Nina seems to care more about being popular, and Keedie knows her little sister Addie is more similar to her than her family knows.When she starts standing up to people’s bullies for them, everyone wants her to pretend nothing is wrong with the way things are in Juniper. But firecracker Keedie wants things to change… and she wants things to be better for Addie. As she sets out to right wrongs and stand up for the truth, the sleepy town of Juniper is about to wake up and see that Keedie is one of a kind.Featured in Waterstones Best Pap

Martha LOVES making maps! Step back in time with Martha's amazing maps, packed with cool facts and fun details. She meets dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and ancient sea creatures as she travels all the way back to the beginning of time . .. and forwards to some of the fantastical things the future might bring! Martha learns on her time-travelling adventure that time never stops - and so she resolves to enjoy each tiny little bit of it. This is an inspiring, informative, and joyful exploration of the concept of time and the incredible history of our universe.Leigh Hodgkinson's stunning collage-style illustrations bring the STEM concepts to life in a fun and accessible way that will be sure to spark children's curiosity. Join curious and creative Martha and her sidekick Space Monkey on their second adventure, following on from the bestselling Martha Maps It Out.

The second book in the acclaimed Bigg School series! Each book follows a kid in Year 7 at the Henry Bigg Academy – the ups and downs of secondary school are shown with empathy, warmth and humour, illustrated with gorgeous doodles from master illustrator Jess Bradley (the Phoenix comic, A Day in the Life).Life isn’t easy for Daniel Littleton – Mum’s poorly, Dad’s always working and his twin sisters drive him up the wall! At school he’s the only kid without the latest trainers or Xbox and his mates are starting to notice. Things look up when he gets a starring role in the school play – though if his football-mad mates find out, they’ll make his life a misery! But leading a double life is tricky and before long, Daniel’s lies start spinning out of control…

Key Words: Balance, Coordination, Equilibrium. The cerebellum is one ofmany parts of your brain. It is in charge of balance and coordination -without it you couldn’t walk or pick things up.Next time you have a nicestroll, thank your cerebellum. Can you coordinate the solution.

It's a rumble in the jungle! A giraffe, tiger, elephant, and crocodile are battling it out, each determined to be recognized as boss of all of them. But just when things can't get any worse, they are greeted with a surprise that is sure to have the youngest readers laughing out loud! - Encourages expressive play - Introduces superlatives - Helps children identify animals Who's the Boss? is a hilarious and fun board book that children won't want to put down! - Fun family read-aloud book - Books for children aged 0 to 3 - Books for babies and toddlers

"I'm more than a little bit grateful, it's true, for the good things I've learned just because you are you." Tell Mom you're more than a little bit grateful for her--for the person she is and the growth she's inspired. Created by the team behind the bestselling More Than a Little, this picture book is filled with joyful rhymes to highlight the ways she's shaped your world for the better. Each page features adorable illustrated vignettes of an elephant and her calf to celebrate the everyday moments that make up a lifetime of love. Share it with Mom for a birthday, Mother's Day, the holiday season, or just because! Features a foiled-stamped, die-cut hardcover.

📢 含ITS HTML&CSS國際認證模擬試題 本書主要介紹網站開發的前端技術為主，以HTML 5、CSS 3、JavaScript、jQuery為基礎，搭配最新的Bootstrap 5前端框架開發行動優先的響應式網頁，同時介紹使用jQuery Mobile製作跨平台行動網頁，逐步引導初學者邁向網頁設計高手的坦途。 ．易學：經過初學者試讀，按圖索驥，可以完整重現書中範例，初學者好上手。並配合大量範例了解如何整合運用。 ．易教：本書經過與初學者或開發人員試教，修改內容與作法，去蕪存菁，教師免備課。 ．易懂：以圖文並茂方式逐步解說，內文融入ITS HTML & CSS國際認證知識，同時附上兩份國際認證模擬試題，讓讀者具考取認照的能力。 【快速上手HTML5語法】 使用大量範例輔助初學者學習HTML與CSS，使初學者快速進入網頁開發領域。 【CSS3排版與動畫設計】 以實際且豐富的案例介紹CSS排版、動畫、特效的設計技巧。 【JavaScript程式】 從零開始學習JavaScript、由變數宣告、選擇結構、重複結構、陣列到函式，沒有艱澀專業用詞，讓初學者不再害怕程式設計。 【Bootstrap元件與互動組件】 使用Bootstap元件，如表單、按鈕、表格、縮圖、卡片、廣告屏幕與格線系統與互動組件，快速打造具使用者體驗的跨平台RWD響應式網站。 【jQuery互動應用】 透過jQuery函式選擇元素進行互動、選取表單資料、呼叫動畫函式與替換樣式，打造良好的酷炫效果與互動網頁。 【RWD網站實戰】 實作具實務案例與行動優先的跨平台網頁，讓初學者的學習展現成果。 【跨平台行動網頁】 使用jQuery Mobile開發同時支援iOS、Android的跨平台行動網頁。 【ITS HTML&CSS國際證照訓練】 內文含蓋ITS HTML&CSS國際認證技能知識，並提供模擬試題訓練，讓讀者除了擁有實作的能力，更擁有國際認證證明自己。

THERE'S A NEW COOK IN THE CASTLE. AND HE'S GOT A MAGIC TOUCH . . .A heartwarming blend of cosy fantasy and romance in this tale of a wayward house witch and his magical adventures in and out of the royal kitchen.When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he’s an enigma. Which suits Fin just fine. He’s satisfied simply serving as the royal cook, keeping nosy passersby out of his kitchen, and concocting some truly scrumptious meals.But Fin has secret, one that may not stay hidden for long . . .As his past begins to catch up with him, Fin must negotiate court politics and stay out of trouble, together with his familiar, Kraken his fluffy black kitten.But things become even more complicated when he catches the eye of a certain lady who just so happens to be part of the royal court.Can Fin successfully hide his secret and protect his heart? Or will the chaos of the castle and its good-hearted people get the best of him?Filled with fascinating characters, courtly

This set of Q&A smart cards quizzes readers on all things U.S.A.—history, law, government, folklore, geography, pop culture, and more—great for test prep, review, and fun!It’s fun to be smart with Brain Quest America Smart Cards, a fast-paced Q&A game that helps kids ages 9 to 12 learn all about American culture and history––from the Bill of Rights to Rosa Parks to the only state named after a president--Washington! Packed with hundreds of curriculum-based questions covering laws, literature, inventions, arts, and the lay of the land, this set of trivia card decks asks: How well do you know the U.S.A.? Many answers now include background information and explanations that help put learning in context. All Brain Quest products are vetted by a panel of award-winning experts.

Praise forThe Problem With Problems: 'A masterclass in how to do children's self help well... the medicine will go down very easily' TELEGRAPHWhat happens if you meet a Fear? It's a frightening thing, and it's different for us all. Some are helpful and keep us safe, others cannot be explained. You can fight them and tame them, but sometimes, you might find you were mistaken, and the Fear was really excitement all along! One thing's for sure... often the things you fear are more afraid of you.

When Wilson receives a laptop to help with his schoolwork, he''s obsessed! The Internet is an amazing place. In seconds, he can find answers to any question he asks. But soon, the screen becomes too all-consuming and Wilson doesn''t spend any time off of it! It''s almost like he isn''t there anymore. Can Wilson go back to life before screens?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by couns

Blast off with Astrid & Stella in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!Lucky, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly Fire up the turbo pumps, best friends Astrid and Stella are off on another high-flying adventure! When the wifi goes out on the Friend Ship, Astrid and Stella make an emergency landing on the only planet that still has Internet to spare. There, they dive into video game fun until they realize something is terribly wrong--the games have no rules and everything falls into chaos. But this is nothing the dynamic duo can't solve! From there, Astrid and Stella visit planet Wink 40 to find tools to conquer their worst nightmares--nightmares that have kept them (and their trusty assistant Bobo) up for nights on end. They also take a detour to help an alien neighbor out of a tight spot. With a focus on social-emotional learning and hilarious storytelling from the bestselling Hello!Lucky team, the third book in The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid & Stella se

A picture book with holes in the pages, exploring a little boy's fear of the Dark.When the sun goes down, the Dark stretches out. The Dark can be scary, but it can be other things too - it depends on how you see it... This gorgeous picture book tells the story of a little boy's fear of the Dark. Ingenious holes cut in the illustrations help to explore his feelings. When he goes camping with his dad, he discovers that it's only when it's really Dark that you can see all the beautiful stars. Maybe the Dark isn't so bad after all... This friendly, heartwarming story with a wonderful, cut-out starry sky, is a comforting, helpful book to share with young children.

Shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2024Shortlisted for Yoto Carnegie Medal for IllustrationShortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year 2024 – Discover.Living in a grey and dreary room in a house that couldn't feel less like home, April dreams about how life could be. With happy, peaceful spaces. And somewhere to play. But every seed April plants refuses to take root. And her dreams start to feel hopelessly out of reach.April's Garden is a story for anyone who, for whatever reason, fears that home is an impossible dream. And April reminds readers that even when things feel impossibly bleak, there's always something to hold on to. Hope.

Fans won't want to miss this original canon story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).Learning magic is no easy thing, even for young Claudia. Despite a bit of help from a book of spells created by Kpp’Ar, her father’s former mentor, it’s all she can do to keep things from blowing up in her face—often with spectacularly messy results.But a spell book isn’t the only thing that Kpp’Ar left behind when he suddenly and mysteriously vanished. In his wake stands the Puzzle House, a bizarre tower full of magical traps, tricks, contraptions, and—what else—puzzles. Claudia is sure that the old mage left a gift for her and her brother, Soren, somewhere deep within its walls, and she is determined to find out exactly what it is. Can Claudia and Soren uncover all the mysteries hidden within the Puzzle House? Or will

Where's the best place on Earth for the Marshmallow Martians to learn new things? School, of course! This new graphic chapter series will delight independent readers with its hilarious second installment!Lunchboxes, recess, and gym--oh my! Without G.L.O.W., their Galactic Learning Online Whiz (which is a fancy way of saying "computer"), the Marshmallow Martians don't know where to turn for information. So they have to go to where all the cool kids learn--earthling school. This hilarious companion to Marshmallow Martians: Show and Smell will make kids look at life on Earth through fresh (googly) eyes.This silly graphic chapter book with its ensemble of lovable martians will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki and her BFFs are all counting down to the end of the school year. Nikki thinks she has her summer all figured out, with lots of fun plans to hang out with her friends and her crush, Brandon. It's going to be perfect! Squeee!But then a new boy turns up at school and shows an interest in Nikki and things become confusing super-quickly! The last thing Nikki wants to do is hurt Brandon... What do you do when you accidentally crush your crush!? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.Don’t miss out! I LOVE PARIS, the brand new DORK DIARIES, is out now!Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series?Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries 7: T

才撐過災難級的星期一和糗爆的星期二，Justin這回竟流落荒島！不但要與死對頭共處一室（還是小船），還可能面臨鯊魚、海盜與超驚悚寶藏陷阱！？Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. His cat is still missing, he’s an unintentional internet sensation, and now he’s trapped in a serious S.O.S situation with his unbelievably annoying archenemy! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! At least there’s the chance of this totally abandoned island being home to hordes of secret treasure, right? Maybe not... As the island seems only to house terrifying sharks, petrifying pirates and anything capable of chilling Justin right down to his bones! Monday was messy, Tuesday was an embarrassment, but now it’s... WEDNESDAY! The third book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters! Discover different farm vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion. Then trace the transport around different tracks with a moving counter on every spread and the cover.The perfect book for children who love tractors and combine harvesters - and being in the driving seat! Other titles in the series include: Building Site Winner of the 2021 British Book Design and Production Awards in the 0-8 Children's Trade Category

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the fourth book,Alexis struggles to fit the messiness of a crush in with her orderly lifestyle.Alexis Becker is by far the most prepared, exact, and organized Cupcake Club member, which is why she’s in charge of the business end of the club. But when she suddenly develops a major crush on Matt Taylor—her BFF Emma’s brother—things get a little disorganized. Alexis decides to figure her way around this strange new feeling the way she figures out everything else: by conducting research, collecting data, and setting a goal. Is there a perfect recipe for love? Alexis is ready to find out!Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. This exciting information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered.With eleven books to explore in this best-selling and award-winning series, there are over 1,100 facts to discover. Packed with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text, the series is perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Press-out the pieces and explore the farm with Let's Learn & Play! On the Farm from Priddy Books. This fantastic new novelty format is aimed at children aged three and over. Each of the illustrated pages is full of things for children to spot and look for as they learn about farm life from feeding the animals to shearing sheep, milking the cows and more. Packaged in a sturdy case with a magnetic fastening, there is a board book with die-cut spaces to fit in over 20 play pieces to complete the busy scenes. There are prompts on the page, as well as word labels to help children work out where to put the pieces which is a great way of encouraging hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and problem solving. Each spread also includes simple fun facts about farms to inspire learning with different farm processes to find out about and encourage further discovery. This is a great gift as the pieces can be stored back in the clamshell and taken out and about. Perfect for entertaining on the

使用型別安全的JavaScript強化Web開發技巧 「學習TypeScript是一種優秀的、平易近人的工具。Josh介紹TypeScript的關鍵部分，無須被不必要的細節所困擾。」 ―Ryan Cavanaugh, 微軟首席軟體工程師，TypeScript開發團隊經理 「Josh的專業知識貫穿了學習TypeScript的主軸。不僅具有深度有趣的教育內容且引人入勝。」 ―Cassidy Williams, 經驗豐富的開發工程師，創業顧問和投資人 TypeScript征服了JavaScript的世界。TypeScript在開發人員問卷調查中，被認定為世界上發展最迅速且最受歡迎的程式語言之一，已經廣泛應用於消費和商業產品中，最為熟知的是它有助於擴充大規模Web應用程式。 然而TypeScript到底是什麼？以及它如何使用、內部的運作模式？這本書適合初學者及進階JavaScript程式人員，從對「型別、型別系統」的一無所知到完全掌握TypeScript基礎知識。 讀者將學習到： ‧TypeScript的優勢及其型別系統在「原生」JavaScript之上的特殊之處 ‧使用僅限於開發過程中的型別註記，來操作TypeScript的型別系統 ‧分析和解讀程式碼，協助使用者擴充現有的開發模式 ‧幫助使用者處理陣列、類別、函數、物件和其他重要的內建JavaScript資料結構 ‧有效調整設定TypeScript配置選項，為團隊和專案定制TypeScript編譯器選項 ‧提供的自動重構和程式碼智慧搜尋等多種IDE整合環境工具，協助快速開發並減少錯誤

This YA romance all about friendship and adventure is the perfect summer read for fans of The Kissing Booth, To All The Boys I Loved Before and Sex Education.Ori Reynolds has just made the biggest mistake of her life. One that’s resulted in:losing all but one of her friends,feeling like the World’s Most Terrible Person, andhaving all her fun summer plans cancelled.And, as if things couldn’t get any worse, she now has no choice but to go on a road trip with her estranged grandad Claude to his home in the French countryside. Talk about life giving you lemons! However, while Ori scoffs at her mum’s suggestion to “make lemonade”, her sour situation is about to turn significantly sweeter than she could ever have imagined…

Find out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club is concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill...or be killed.As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez. When you're named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie's family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad's summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she's suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she's imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

This beautiful colouring book is a lovely way to discover paintings by famous artists, including van Gogh, Gauguin, Klimt, Matisse and more. With 15 different pictures and styles to choose from, it has something for everyone and every mood. Produced in association with The National Gallery, London, each painting is shown in full colour alongside a line drawing to colour in.Short texts give key information and intriguing facts about each painting, while internet links lead to more information online.

Earth needs protecting and we can help, too. If we all work together, there's lots we can do. Recycling our rubbish, not throwing away,means things can be used in a different way!Follow six families throughout the day to show the things we can all do around the house to live in a more environmentally concious way.Artwork from bestselling illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon will bring a smile of recognition to parents' faces everywhere and captures the unique loving bond at the heart of every family.

If I Were King is a heartwarming picture book about the importance of home and family from the fantastic illustrator Chelsea O'Byrne. Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and he can't even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him.'If I were a king, I would be in charge! No more eggs and toast for breakfast, I'd eat CAKE! I would read books all day long, and wear a glittering gold crown that I'd never take off.'But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Living in the castle are all the other children who had the same wish. Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn't seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother. This moving story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home is told with tenderness with words and beautiful illustrations by the enormously talented Chel

Fans of The Last Kids on Earth, join the ultimate Thor Quest, starring Thor, Loki, and more! This adventure is packed with art, maps, and jokes, and will show you a new side of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes.Thor, mighty thunder god. Loki, trickster without equal. But once, they were kids. And like all kids, they needed ... a babysitter!What? No one tells Thor what to do! Not even Sif, trained as a warrior from birth! Not even Fandral, Thor’s best friend, who sees all of Thor’s flaws! To prove that he can take care of himself, Thor decides to go on a Thor Quest. Along for the ride are a secretive Loki, a loyal Fandral, and an annoyed Sif—who has better things to do than watch Thor. They will tackle sea serpents, robot dinosaurs, and—most horribly of all—their own mistakes.Filled with art, comics panels, and wild and hilarious twists, this first book in the new Thor Quest series will keep you flipping its pages and laughing out loud.

The Mob Squad enters a whole new dimension of danger in this official Minecraft novel! Things are changing in the town of Cornucopia. The mighty wall that kept the townsfolk sealed off from the outside world is wide open, and the world beyond beckons with the promise of new adventures. The Mob Squad were heroes not so long ago, but the adults are still in charge, and to them, even the most heroic kid is still just a kid. The Mob Squad's leader, Mal, is still milking cows and dreaming of the next adventure. Their sharp-eyed archer Lenna is learning everything she can about the Overworld, but the horizon is still far away. Fearless warrior Chug is running a store with his brother, but his reputation for breaking stuff has some folks still calling him a bad apple. And his inventive brother, Tok . . . Wait, where did Tok go?! When the fourth member of the Mob Squad vanishes in the night, along with most of the town's potions, Cornucopia's elders think they're dealing with a runaway thief.

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, this new series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. She's not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just aren't her thing - her hair is too spiky and wild. Emerald's wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn't much like living at the royal palace either.The annual Ocean Parade is coming up. Will Emerald be brave enough to be a mermaid princess but do it her own, special way?Beautiful gift edition packed with extra activities and things to make and do.