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New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang returns to the world of her acclaimed debut, If You Could See the Sun, as a picture-perfect influencer teams up with the bad boy after they share a vision of future.Everyone loves Chanel Cao—except Ares Yin.While Chanel has spent her entire life curating a picture-perfect social media personality—from her body to her hair to her camera-ready smile—Ares has spent his trying to hide in the shadows. But Ares’s brother is missing, and Chanel’s parents have secretly separated, and their only hope is each other.Ares is willing to do whatever it takes to find his brother, and Chanel will do anything to keep her parents’ secret. When the two meet and share a vision of the future—where Ares’s brother appears, as Chanel’s house burns to the ground—they are determined to use each other. Ares believes Chanel is the key to finding his brother, but Chanel is convinced if she gets Ares to fall in love with her, she’ll save her family house—and her parents’

Solitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. When her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor. At first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn't so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.This allegorical story from Spanish author Nia Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.Illustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of The Visit was selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundaci

The sixth magical book in the sparkling unicorn-adventure series. It's the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But - oh no! - she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they ever get there in time? Find out in this whizzy airborne adventure, filled with unicorn acrobatics, sparkling skies, and zooming skates.

**NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON DISNEY+ AND HULU**THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - JOINT WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZEIn this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred?The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?‘Gripping’ Guardian‘Powerful’ The Times‘Urgent, moving and as tense as any thriller’ Mail on Sunday

Lift the flaps to animate some enormous animals. Watch a tiger pounce at its prey, help an elephant pull down a tree, discover the power of a hippo's jaws, and more. This exciting, sturdy flap book, filled with incredible facts and astounding illustrations, is sure to become a firm favourite for shared reading and independent play alike.

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and Luke is ready to save the world. He just needs to find his trainers.My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord is the action-packed sequel to the bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.Books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, this series is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams.My Brother Is a SuperheroMy Gym Teacher is an Alien OverlordMy Evil Twin is a SupervillainMy Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a JarMy Cousin is a Time-Traveller

Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door – RAT-A-TAT-TAT – and let’s see what’s inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you’ll make your way through the mixed-up room (where elephants say baa!), down into the spooky cellar (look out for the ghost!), through the super-quiet secret passageway (shhh, whispering only!) . . . and if you’re feeling brave, you could even try opening that grrrrrowling cupboard. A noisy adventure with a quiet bedtime ending that encourages little ones to play along. Also by Sally Nicholls and Gosia Herba: The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book

Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.In this action-packed Bricktivity book, you can use your minifigure on the page, completing the puzzles and joining in with the imaginative play ideas.Find out all about Jay’s life in the Ninjago world, before colouring in pictures, spotting differences and making your way through mazes. Help Jay piece together his fuzzy memories, complete a game of Galamorph X-Post, design your own dragon mask and loads more. There’s even a story to complete, two comics t

★ 寵物 × 超能力 × 世界危機，全彩爆笑大冒險★ 團隊合作＋對抗霸凌，幽默中帶暖心如果有一天，你家的寵物突然擁有超能力——而且還失控了？一種神祕魔法物質滲入寵物食品倉庫，結果狗狗、貓咪、兔子，甚至魚，全都莫名其妙獲得超能力！不管願不願意，牠們都被迫升級。於是，「超能萌寵大聯盟」緊急成軍，決定查出寵物飼料背後的真相——順便（壓力不大地）拯救世界！只是，當力量失去控制，誰會成為英雄？誰又會變成反派？在笑料百出的混亂中，友情、背叛與原諒悄悄發酵。還有——如何對付一隻脾氣暴躁的烏龜？書中也有妙招！節奏飛快、色彩爆棚，從第一頁就能量全開。這是一場關於力量、選擇與夥伴情誼的超級寵物行動派對！"Gary is a cartooning genius" Jamie Smart, author of Bunny VS MonkeyA laugh-out loud graphic novel with PETS! SUPERPOWERS! SILLINESS! ACTION!A strange magical substance has seeped into a pet food warehouse, and now dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers – whether they want them or not! The newly-formed Mighty Mega Pets are determined to get to the bottom of the pet food mystery in order to ... no pressure ... save the world!This hilarious, action-packed full-colour graphic novel about the perils of power, the importance of teamwork, friendship and standing up to bullies will have 6-12 year olds barking with laughter. AND they'll get tips on how to deal with a cranky tortoise!Fro

Drive the digger with Bizzy Bear in this chunky board book with 4 moving wheels!Let's get digging! Today Bizzy Bear is driving the digger, and he needs your help!Read, play and push this interactive book along the floor to follow Bizzy Bear through the story as he drives the digger across the building site. What are the builders building today?With gentle rhyming text throughout - this book is perfect for babies and toddlers who love things that go and are always on the move!Explore, discover and play with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: Tractor Trouble (picture book)Bizzy Bear: Whizzy Wheels: TrainBizzy Bear: My First Sticker Activity Book: Things That GoBizzy Bear: Building SiteBizzy Bear: My First Memory Game: Things That Go

The YA fantasy to get cosy with this spring, from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.Curl up and get cosy with The Faraway Inn, the YA fantasy from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst. This gorgeous export paperback edition has deliciously covetable sprayed edges . . .When sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s bed and breakfast for the summer, she’s shocked to find it run down rather than cosy. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundkeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays, the surer she is that there’s something strange about the B&B – and its residents. Something almost . . . otherworldly.The inn is hiding a magical secret – but secrets are like doors. Once Calisa opens this one, she won’t be able to

A flap-filled look at life in the Stone Age, with engaging pictures and quirky facts.A lift-the-flap book packed with fascinating information about life from the Stone Age (including the start of farming) to Bronze-Age metal working and the war-torn Iron Age. Flaps to lift on every page reveal why people made cave paintings, how they crafted tools such as spears and canoes, and where they lived - from caves and simple tents to sturdy houses and even huge hill forts.- Ideal for school studies and fun to dip in and out of for pleasure.- Covers how people lived, dressed, cooked, bult, crafted, farmed and celebrated at this early period.

A hilarious alphabet adventure that will have readers racing from A to Z!A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for castle. But wait! D is NOT for dog. There's a wolf in this book and it's lurking right behind you. YOU are the hero of this story! Can you spot the sneaky wolf hiding throughout this book, escape its clutches and make it all the way to Z? You better watch out for its devious disguises!From the creators of award-winning How to Count to One, featured in the New York Times, comes this mad-cap story that will have you on the edge of your seat! How well do you know your ABC?Praise for How to Count to One:"Just as we once screamed at a pigeon not to drive the bus, we now, with similar glee, take on Salmon as he commands us not to count past one." - New York Times"This debut is more than a book; it's an invitation to have fun." - Observer"Counting book with a delightful difference" - GuardianIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

The first book in a fast-paced, funny adventure series for kids 8+ from number 1 bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons and packed with illustrations from Miguel Díaz Rivas!When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-spy, Professor Goodspeed, they don't expect an entire world of villains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for the MI6's most famous - and dangerous - invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.It's going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robot-shark shield and, the deadliest of weapons . . . a glitter glue grenade - along with A LOT of luck to defeat the bad guys and stop them taking over the world.At least the Summer holidays won't be boring . . .Explore more titles from David Solomons:*My Brother is a Superhero*My Evil Twin is a Super Villain*A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy

Laugh-out-loud hilarity with brilliant two-colour illustrations - each book has three stories of mayhem and chaos where the pupils' imaginations run riot...Perfect for newly-independent readers, these are hilarious school stories from award-winning Pamela Butchart, brilliantly illustrated by Becka Moor.When the school guinea pigs escape, it's CHAOS! Class 2R are determined to find all the hairy little runaways, but what if the guinea pigs actually don't want to be found...?More side-splittingly funny Wigglesbottom Primary books:Wigglesbottom Primary: The Toilet GhostWigglesbottom Primary: The Magic HamsterWigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the PoolWigglesbottom Primary: Super Dog!Wigglesbottom Primary: The Classroom Catand many, many more classroom capers!

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of Water in this beautiful picture book about the natural world, in our Wonder World Series, published in partnership with the National Trust. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures!Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds.Don't miss the first title in the series:National Trust: Wonder World: Earth

A stunning contemporary real-life story from the brilliant author of Ella on the Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Miguel Bustos.Hattie's life is already complicated enough. She's about to start secondary school, her best friend is going off with someone else and her dad seems to have completely forgotten his promise to let her have a room of her own.So when her mum's goddaughter, Seren, arrives and gets special treatment, Hattie feels pushed out.Could it be that Hattie's family actually prefer Seren?Other excellent books by Cath Howe:Ella on the OutsideNot my FaultHow to Be MeThe InsidersMy Life on Fire

I never really felt like I had a home. But with Emmy next to me, I think home is wherever she is . . .Emmy Hartwellhas waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she’ll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling DC Stars.Maverick Milleris the best player in the league, but he’s never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they’re total opposites.After a night of explosive tension that ends in bed, Emmy and Maverick swear it’ll be a one-time thing – just enough to clear the air so they can focus on their game. It’s meaningless, she insists, because she doesn’t date hockey players, and he’s a notorious playboy who doesn’t date at all. But 'just once' quickly becomes again and again, and while they promise their friends-with-benefits setup will end with the season, their chemistry off the ice proves impossible to i

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar and one of the world’s greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges – including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia – along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience and courage. This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009. Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and

Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is an epic, spellbinding tale set in to the bestselling, award-winning world of The House with Chicken Legs.All Marinka's life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running...Praise for Sophie Anderson"One of my all-time favourite storytellers." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"Captivating and original." Sunday Express"Vividly imagined." The Sunday Times"Sublime storytelling." Hilary McKay"Anderson's talent as

When you press the sound button on each page of this delightful book, you'll hear different instruments getting ready for the big concert... until they all play together at the end. With charming illustrations full of humorous details to talk about, and a sprinkling of facts about the orchestra, this is a perfect introduction to the magic of classical music.

The New York Times bestselling and Newbery-Honor winning classic, Princess Academy, by Shannon Hale, is reimagined as a graphic novel with stunning art from illustrator Victoria Ying. Miri lives high atop Mount Eskel where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life, working in the quarry. But everything changes when word arrives that the prince of the kingdom will choose his princess from among the village girls. A makeshift academy is set up on the mountain and every eligible girl must attend and learn how to become a proper princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Being chosen could give her everything she ever wanted, but does Miri really want to leave her home and family behind for a royal life?

《Soccer Kicks》：超過 60 則讓全場笑翻的足球漫畫笑話！誰說足球場上只有汗水？這裡滿滿都是笑聲！您的孩子是小小足球迷嗎？或者，您正為了孩子不愛看書而煩惱？國際插畫大師 Emiliano Migliardo 帶著這本《Soccer Kicks》來拯救世界了！這不只是一本書，而是一個能讓全家人大笑的秘密武器。Soccer Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic strip soccer jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios!Emiliano Migliardo's outrageously funny full-color comics are perfect for avid soccer fans andreluctant readers, as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy--and frustration!--of soccer!Full of soccer japes about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net, and even the perils of being nut-megged, this is the perfect gift for any young soccer fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground... or soccer field!

Embrace the spirit of beekeeping and build your very own miniature beehive right at your desk.Specifications:Includes 15 pieces of pre-cut wood to assemble into a 4-inch-tall beehive with a hinged lid, complete with removeable acrylic stickers of simulated honey and bees. Also includes 2 faux jars of honeyIllustrated Mini Book:Includes a 48-page mini book with essential information about how to raise your own honeybees and other beehive basicsA Unique Gift:The perfect gift item for beekeepers, bee lovers, and sustainable living enthusiasts

Power up with this full-color leveled reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!Mario takes off on an out-of-this-world adventure with Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their friends in an all-new movie. Children and Mario fans of all ages will love this full-color level reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!

The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa!Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is reenvisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike!Combining humor and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpant

Strap in for a thrilling journey through the exciting world of MATHEMATICS! This fast-paced, fun-filled book seamlessly blends COMIC BOOK ACTION with mind-bending MATH FACTS.Embark on a quest with Professor Katzenstein, the world's most intrepid, all-action mathematician, as he unravels the secrets of numbers, patterns, and equations in this vibrant, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising - so this exploration of mathematics will be anything but ordinary! - Do you know why your body is like a donut?- Have you ever wondered how many times you can fold a piece of paper?- Have you uncovered the secret mathematics of a sunflower? Get to the bottom of these big ideas and more in this laugh-out-loud series that's a cross between Peanuts and Euclid. This infectiously enthusiastic celebration of mathematics is ideal for inspiring young minds aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Profes

The American who opened women's higher education in KoreaLulu E. Frey served in Korea for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church beginning in 1893. She became a teacher and later principal at Ewha, the country's first girls' school. There, Christian principles were taught along with academic subjects, hygiene, and the sanctity of the woman-centered domestic sphere. The precepts of evangelical Christianity merged with seemingly liberating ideals of modernity. In 1910, the year Japan officially annexed Korea, Frey established Ewha's college program. Many of the young women who studied at Ewha became the first female teachers, nurses, and doctors in Korea and joined a rising cohort of "New Women" across East Asia.These previously unpublished letters offer intimate insight into the work of running, expanding, and raising funds for a school during the political turmoil and wars that marked the end of the Joseon Dynasty, the short-lived Korean Empire, and th

An exploration of the amazing science of sound and space – packed with incredible facts and stunning illustrations.Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space?Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You'll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can getmarsquakes as well as earthquakes?Or that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moon?Or that astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed a viral music video in space?With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the

See you later alligator...Gary the alligator grows tired of his small, soggy swamp and decides a nearby human house would be far more comfortable and luxurious. How wrong he turns out to be!This charmingly illustrated picture book is darkly detailed with a humorous ending.

An jam-packed Bluey birthday sticker activity book!HIP, HIP, HOORAY! It's time for birthday celebrations!Play pass the parcel, decorate a duck cake and make bracelets with Bluey and Bingo in this birthday sticker activity book! It's jam-packed with activities including spot the difference, dot to dot and lots of colouring in to keep the biggest Bluey fans entertained. With over 100 stickers included, this activity book is the perfect birthday gift!Happy Birthday!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey and Bingo’s Fancy Restaurant CookbookBluey: Family and Friends Colouring in Sticker BookBluey: How to DrawBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun co

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An official graphic novel retelling of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters with full-color scenes and dialogue from the movie! When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they protect the world from demons with their musical abilities. Follow their band HUNTR/X, as they make music and face their greatest challenge yet--Saja Boys, the hottest new boy band with a dark secret. This official paperback graphic novel retells Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters using full-color images and dialogue from the hit movie. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn—only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret—in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.“Frosted with whimsy and sprinkled with joy, The Faraway Inn is a testament to why Sarah Beth Durst is the queen of cozy fantasy!”—Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within UsWhen sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s B&B in rural Vermont for the summer, she’s shocked to find a rundown inn rather than the cozy bed-and-breakfast she was expecting. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundskeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning— based on unprecedented access— with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries and his game-changing company.Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with so-called visionary leaders possessed of the godspark of genius, Demis Hassabis is universally recognized as a special case. Born poor in North London to immigrant parents, a dominant chess prodigy by age five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned down a seven figure offer before he turned 18 to feed his insatiable scientific curiosity at Cambridge. Later, he added a neuroscience PhD to his computer science skills to pursue the dream of artificial general intelligence, his ultimate goal to solve the world’s hardest problems and usher in an era of super-abundance. And along with a small group of fellow travelers around the world, that is the path he is very much still on, winning a Nobel Prize along

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Molly lives in the jungle with all the other monkeys, dancing and playing and being silly among the treetops.But Molly has a secret.Molly is a pig.When Norman becomes suspicious that an imposter has infiltrated the monkeys, he sets them all some monkey tests.Will Molly be discovered?

The gloves themselves are the stars in this rich history of baseball's most memorable fielding moments, as curated from Rawlings's unmatched collection. Highlighting fifty gloves as touchstones of baseball's most storied players and plays, this book pairs a gallery of sumptuous glove photography with essays to place each glove into its historical context. The treasury also features archival photos of the players, period advertisements, and other memorabilia. Baseball's history comes to life with famous gloves, including Christy Mathewson's 1905 glove worn during the greatest pitching performance in World Series history (and the first glove in the National Baseball Hall of Fame's collection); Jackie Robinson's glove worn when he broke the segregation barrier in 1947; and Mickey Mantle's glove worn for the 1956 catch to preserve the only World Series perfect game. Other gloves are immediately connected to plays so famous they have their own monikers: Willie Mays's "The Catch," Derek Jete

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing dominance of Rome. As more and more kingdoms were conquered by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra faced challenges at home in Egypt. When her brother Ptolemy XIII stole the throne from her, Cleopatra knew she had to befriend Rome in order to protect Egypt. Working with Roman general Julius Caesar, she regained control of her empire and served her people well. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra joined with his friend Mark Antony to ensure the preservation of Egypt.Cleopatra is remembered as the resourceful and charming leader of Egypt who helped the kingdom prosper and maintain power at a time when much of the Mediterranean was in turmoil.