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暢銷全球超過700萬冊，《馴龍高手》就是從這裡開始！嗝嗝是酋長之子，卻與英雄形象相去甚遠。當他必須訓練一隻不太像龍的龍，並面對滅族級的危機，他會如何翻轉命運？本版本特別收錄原著作者番外篇，並以即將上映的真人電影全新封面設計，重返嗝嗝與沒牙仔最初的傳奇旅程！7 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED THE HIT MOVIES! Action-packed, hilarious, and perfectly illustrated, How to Train Your Dragon is a beloved modern classic with millions of fans across the globe. Journey into the adventure that started it all for Hiccup and Toothless! In the book that started it all, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the quiet and thoughtful son of the Chief of the Hairy Hooligans, tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. Can Hiccup do it without being torn limb from limb? Join his adventures and misadventures as he finds a new way to train dragons--and becomes a hero. This edition features cover art from the highly anticipated live-action adaptation, as well as one exciting bonus short story from Cressida Cowell. See How to Train Your Dragon come to life in the new live-act

在暗影城堡裡長大的 Stitch Head，總是默默無聲。但當他偶然發現自己那隻冰藍色眼睛的真相，竟懷疑自己是傳奇海盜 Captain Flashpowder 的一部分？難道他真的是半個海盜？正當 Stitch Head 準備投身驚險刺激的海上冒險時，古堡裡卻發生了一連串離奇事件，讓他不得不放下幻想，面對真正的危機。本書延續 Guy Bass 的荒誕幽默風格，配上 Pete Williamson 怪趣橫生的插圖，在黑暗與可笑之間巧妙遊走，是深受 GRIMWOOD、AMELIA FANG 系列讀者喜愛的另類冒險故事。The second book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series, by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition.The first STITCH HEAD book is soon to be a major motion picture. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime... When Stitch Head sees his ice-blue eye for the very first time, he's convinced that it once belonged to the legendary pirate, Captain Flashpowder.Could it be that he is part-pirate? But as Stitch Head prepares for a life of derring-do on the high seas, some fishy business closer to home puts a stop to his swashbuckling plans.

《Epic FACTopia!》串連400則驚奇事實，涵蓋冒險高手、挑戰極限的特技、世界紀錄、奇異天氣、極限運動、特別的動物等主題，內容彼此以意想不到的方式相連。你將體驗在火山中用餐、穿越鯊魚環伺的水上滑道；認識價值九千七百萬美元的貓、會衝浪的山羊，以及從太空跳傘的特技高手。全書設有多重探索路徑，搭配幽默插畫與攝影，並由《大英百科全書》專家驗證，是啟發孩子探索世界的知識冒險書。📖 亮點★ 400則極限與奇聞主題知識★ 多路徑閱讀設計，探索更自由★ 圖文結合，視覺與內容同樣精彩Follow the trail of 400 epic facts!Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual animals, and so much more—all of which are connected in fun and unexpected ways.On this epic fact-trail, you will dine inside a volcano and waterslide through a shark-filled lagoon. You will meet a cat worth $97 million, a goat who can ride a surfboard, and a daredevil who skydived from space. And there isn’t just one path through these facts—follow detours along the way to see where your curiosity will take you!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopedia Britannica, Epic FACTopia! uncovers some of the

◎由物理、樂理、生理觀點看台語語音，台語是人類語音え奇蹟。◎「衫短褲闊人矮鼻直」え教法誤會台語え調性，妨礙台語教學。◎「えあ寫音字」做台語え「語音式文法」，處處文法，連音優美。◎基於語音學，本冊用「意音字台文」來寫有個性え「台語式台文」。用物理、樂理、生理觀念，邏輯思維，台語八調，循環變調，就清清楚楚。母音豐富「音母表」就簡單，押韻就優美。語調是台語語音之基石。台語用「寫音字」連音做「語音式文法」，寫「意音字台文」，驚豔無比！台文文藝復興，人人有責！台語八調：「老1阿2公3摃4鑼5足3.活1.潑2.」，三平123，一降一升45，三切1.2.3.循環變調例：「駛3車3 車2路2 路1試1 試4駛4」，4>3>2>1>4台語變調簡單明瞭。えあ式「意音字台文」句例：「這尼媠え母語好好あ傳予咱え囝兒孫あ」本冊是筆者え磚，敬請拋玉。母語加油！──李清木（作者）How does Taiwanese sound? Beautifully! Simple phonetics, eight orderly tones, circular tone rotations, straight-forward phonetic spelling, phonetic grammar based on「bella」vowels (e,a) with seam-less liaison。★★★誠摯推薦★★★「半年來，李教授え台語授課予我有幸深入學習咱祖先留落來え世界美え母語，也深深あ鼓勵我更加為台語拍拚。」──陳立宗「李清木教授的著作《台語語音學》充滿創新性。本書是名符其實的「台語知音」。著作中，作者強調台語是台灣文化之根，頻頻呼籲不使乎台灣語文衰微，感佩之至。」──游銘泉「一本奇冊：会寫好冊え人是好人，会寫奇冊え人是奇人、才人。江山代有才人出，各領風騷數百年。」──林洪權◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786267574409.pdf

故事開始於約翰「米妮」摩爾在愛達荷州建造了一座礦坑，不過隨後他把礦坑賣給了來自英國的亨利．米勒。亨利之後迎娶了當地女子安妮，並為她蓋了一座豪宅。但在亨利去世之後，安妮遭人欺騙，失去了一切財產，並僅剩這棟豪宅。於是，就像一般人都可以做得到的方式，她和兒子開始養豬維生，可是偏偏鎮上的人卻不想要豬。不過誰能想到，安妮的方法居然不是把豬趕走，而是決定整座房子一起搬走.....Author Dave Eggers and artist Júlia Sardà spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of ingenuity.It all started when John “Minnie” Moore built a mine in Idaho and sold it to Englishman Henry Miller. Then Henry married a local lass named Annie and built her a mansion. After Henry died and Annie was hoodwinked – losing all but the mansion – she and her son took to raising pigs, as some are wont to do. But the town wanted those pigs out. Who could have guessed that Annie would remove the whole mansion instead – rolling it away slowly on logs – while she and her son were still living in it?Narrated with metafictional flair, make way for history as only Dave Eggers could stage it.

Jeffrey Brown brings his irresistible comic spin to the X-Men, one of the most beloved and popular teams of the Marvel Universe.Welcome to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where Professor X has his hands full supervising an unruly gaggle of elementary school aged mutants! From the creator of Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this fun collection sees Wolverine using his claws to roast marshmallows, Nightcrawler playing teleport tag, Danger Room practice hijinks, babysitting duty with the New Mutants, Magneto as a surprise substitute teacher, young Cyclops and Phoenix as sweethearts, Sentinels turned into playground equipment, and much more. Full of warm humor and inside jokes hatched from true fandom, Jeffrey Brown’s adorable interpretations of a classic era for the team will delight fans of all ages.© 2024 MARVELPerfect for:Kids and grown-up Marvel fans alikeFamilies who enjoy sharing funny booksSchool libraries and teacher appre

Learn everything there is to know about the WNBA’s brightest star in The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark!Are you a basketball superfan? Do you want to dive into the life of one of the greatest players? From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Caitlin Clark’s career on and off the basketball court. Perfect for a Caitlin Clark fan or basketball fanatic, this is the go-to guide to one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Caitlin has already accomplished so much—and she’s just getting started! In The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark, you’ll learn about:-Caitlin’s early life and her first successes on the court -Her dazzling college basketball career at the University of Iowa -Her current stats in the WNBA as a point guard with the Indiana Fever

＼\暢銷好書再上市/／ ☆★☆★【為嵌入式讀者打造的C語言進階學習圖書】★☆★☆ C語言可說是近代程式語言的始祖，但也從未被時代的洪流淘汰在人工智慧盛行的今天，很多人學程式語言想到的就是Python，找工作要求的是Java，大家都覺得這兩個語言較為流行，是主流語言。然而靜下心來想想，我們現在的生活，其實是用大大小小的硬體堆疊起來的。這些硬體要能正常運作，一定有一個軟體在上面運作，你可能沒想到，這些大大小小硬體的靈魂，大部分都是C語言寫出來的。C語言可說是近代程式語言的始祖，但也沒有被時代的洪流淘汰。在不斷更新標準及改版，C語言與時俱進，不斷以其輕巧快速簡單的特點在一個又一個新出現的硬體上穩定提供服務，從手機、感測器、VR/AR設備、車載系統、家電、衛星、望遠鏡，全部看得到C語言的身影。這些被歸類於「嵌入式」的系統，其資源有限，又有即時反應的要求，時至今日，C語言仍然遙遙領先其它號稱新世代的程式語言。本書雖然歸類於C語言，但充分展現出嵌入式系統設計的精華，在和強調演算法的其它語言相比，更在乎的是資源分配、記憶體管理、小輕快穩的編譯，在最不佔系統資源的情況下，完成控制硬體的工作。是難得嵌入式系統C語言的好書，讓你寫出強大穩健的硬體控制系統。本書內容及寫作初衷本書從C語言的角度出發，分10章，在預設讀者已經掌握C語言基本語法的基礎上，和大家一起探討、學習C語言背後的CPU工作原理、電腦系統結構、ARM平臺下程式的編譯/連結、程式執行時期的記憶體堆疊管理等底層知識。同時，針對嵌入式開發領域，用3章分別探討了C語言的物件導向程式設計思想、模組化程式設計思想和多工程式設計思想，這些底層知識和程式設計思想組成了嵌入式開發所需要的通用理論基礎和核心技能。尤其是對於很多從不同專業轉行到嵌入式開發的朋友，由於專業背景的差異，導致每個人的知識儲備和程式設計技能樹參差不齊，在學習嵌入式開發的過程中會經常遇到各種各樣的問題，陷入學習的困境。本書的寫作初衷就是為不同專業背景的讀者架設嵌入式開發所需要的完整知識系統和認知框架。掌握了這些基礎理論和程式設計技能，也就補齊了缺陷，可為後續的嵌入式開發進階學習打下堅實的基礎。本書特色●直白寫作風格，通俗易懂，不怕學不會，就怕你不學。●大量的配圖、原理圖，圖文並茂，更加有利於學習和理解。●在ARM平臺下講解程式的編譯、連結和運行原理（獨創）。●現場“手刻

You’ve fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah’s side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby’s eyes in this unforgettable novel that you can read backward or forward.Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she’s managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life.Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce

《Prisoners of Geography》是理解當代國際局勢的重要入門經典。作者 Tim Marshall 以清晰易懂的筆法，帶讀者從地理條件出發，重新思考國家權力、戰爭衝突與全球戰略。全新增訂版結合近十年重大變局，涵蓋俄烏戰爭、中東衝突、中國與台灣、印太局勢、歐洲防務、日本再武裝、非洲角力與印度崛起等議題。透過地圖、歷史與現實政治的交織，地理從未退出歷史舞台，反而始終深刻限制並形塑各國領導人的選擇。適合想快速掌握世界脈動與地緣政治關鍵脈絡的讀者。THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER – 3 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, now fully updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published in 2015.‘One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine.’ — Evening StandardPrisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what’s happening in the news today, from China’s ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determines world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture.This completely revised and updated editi

BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'It’s great to have this wonderful writer back on our shelves.' DAVID ALMOND After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eater Dustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled. But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreak his revenge on the Inkworld! He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to grey – Dustfinger, his brave stepson, Jehan, and his enigmatic friend Lilia, must come together to find a way to save them all! This is the Colour of Revenge . .. A brilliant new stand-alone novel that returns to the beloved world of the Inkheart trilogy – over 14 million copies sold worldwide! Features gorgeous new illustrations from Cornelia Funke herself. Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord. Inkheart is a major feature film from the makers of The Lord of the Rings, starri

An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read. Following on from I AM WOLF, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL ENGINES and THE LAST WILD.Once, Brann belonged to Raven. She flew high above the world and she was fearless.But Raven was destroyed by Dragon. Brann’s home is gone and her crew is missing.Determined to find the truth, Brann heads north. But what she and her friends learn will change everything.What happened to Raven’s crew? And what is the secret Brann is hiding?Also written by the award-winning Alastair Chisholm:I Am Wolf – Shortlisted, Peters Children’s Book of the Year award 2025Orion LostThe Consequence GirlComing soon – the final book in “I Am…” trilogyPraise for I AM WOLF:“Jam-packed with action and suspense, and wildly inventive.” – The Times“I loved every page of this gripping, dystopian thriller. Wonderful characters, thrilling action and a unique new world. Now I wish I had my own animal construct!” – Kieran Larwood, autho

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustRuby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what’s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own vegetables.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating "in-between" times and places in life.The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans ofI Wish You MoreandOh, the Places You’ll Go!Sometimes you know just where you are going. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you find yourself in an in-between place. A place that is neither here nor there. A place where you can go up or down, left or right. So how do you know which way to go?Poetic and reassuring,In-Between Placesreminds us that sometimes we just need to take a leap to land exactly where we’re meant to be.BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Inspiring text and vibrant illustrations will encourage readers to meet new experiences with an open mind and confidently take on any challenges that come their way.GREAT GIFT BOOK: Uplifting and visually enchanting, this is an ideal present to encourage graduates of any age to leap into new beginnings and uplift any reader who finds themselves navigating an in-between time.Perfect for:

《哲學小史》以清晰親切的筆調，帶領讀者認識西方哲學發展中的重要思想家與觀念，從蘇格拉底、笛卡兒，到漢娜・鄂蘭與彼得・辛格，勾勒出哲學如何影響我們對世界與人生的理解。全書共四十篇短章節，適合初學者閱讀，也是對思想世界充滿好奇者的入門之選，讓哲學不再遙遠，而是貼近每個人的日常思考。A lucid guide to humankind's greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Peter Singer Philosophy begins with the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing them just how little they genuinely understood.This engaging Little History introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the universe and our place in it. Nigel Warburton guides us on a tour of the lives and work of thought-provoking philosophers – from the certainty of Descartes (‘I think, therefore I am’) to Hannah Arendt who examined crimes against humanity and taught us ‘the banality of evil’.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds-------------------“Survey the entire history

《考古小史》由知名考古學家布萊恩・費根撰寫，以親切生動的筆觸，帶領讀者走訪全球重要遺址，從金字塔與馬雅遺跡，到龐貝古城與巨石陣，探索人類文明的發展足跡。書中不僅介紹重大的發現，也描寫考古學家的真實經歷與現代考古技術的演進，是一部適合各年齡層閱讀的精彩入門書，邀您一起透過考古，看見過去的世界。The thrilling story of archaeological adventure, and astonishing discoveries around the globeArchaeology tells the story of our ancestors: how they lived, what they believed in and how their cultures developed over millennia. Brian Fagan introduces us to pharaohs’ tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, and Pompeii – the city buried by volcanic ash in AD 79.This Little History tells the riveting stories of great archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the world. For readers of every age, this book explores archaeology’s history of controversies, discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites and newest methods.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds--------------------------“In a book about the study of archaeology, it would be easy to fill the pages with tales of dig

《美國小史》用溫和而生動的筆調，帶我們走過超過五百年的歷史旅程，從早期歐洲探險者與原住民的相遇，一路談到獨立宣言、南北戰爭、大蕭條與現代社會變遷。書中穿插許多關鍵人物故事，如富蘭克林、蘇族領袖坐牛、女權與平權先驅哈莉雅・塔布曼與羅莎・帕克斯，是一本幫助讀者認識美國多元與矛盾歷史的入門書。A character-filled history that brings the American saga to life The United States is one of the most powerful countries in the world. This is the remarkable story of how it came to be. Beginning with the first contact between the old world and the new over 500 years ago, this Little History moves through the centuries from the first European explorers and slave-owning farmers, to the Declaration of Independence and the Civil War, to the Great Depression and the wars of the twentieth century.We meet key figures, including founding father Benjamin Franklin, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull, the abolitionist Harriet Tubman and the civil rights activist Rosa Parks. This is a fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the great, diverse American saga to life.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds----------------------“Da

【特裝版內容收錄】 ●本集小說With特別設計書衣 ●8P短篇小冊子(收錄〈萌生〉、〈分身〉兩則短篇！) ●與婆泡湯巾 (尺寸：L50cm × W30cm) ●方型陶瓷杯墊 (尺寸：L11cm × W11cm) ●色紙 (尺寸：L15cm × W10cm) ★「真本事」的人生，其軌跡皆編綴於此。 ★描述激鬥之後魯迪烏斯與眾人後續的人生路程── 【內容介紹】 畢黑利爾王國的決戰最後，魯迪烏斯．格雷拉特贏得了勝利。 描寫他與他身邊的人們在那之後的故事合集，《蛇足篇》在此開幕！ 本系列的第二集收錄了敘述製作自動人偶時發生了什麼狀況的 〈來製作自動人偶吧！〉、描寫為了與家族製造回憶而企劃的旅行 〈米里斯旅行手記〉、加上魯迪烏斯、艾莉絲、亞歷以及奧爾斯帝德 一起拜訪當代劍神吉諾．布里茲時的經過〈居住在劍之聖地的神〉， 以及描寫魯迪烏斯孩子們日常生活的特稿短篇 〈魯迪烏斯的孩子們〉，共四篇。 決戰過後，人生依然繼續── 魯迪烏斯在這段人生中有著何種想法，完成了何種創舉…… 人生重來型轉生奇幻小說，延續本篇之後的故事集，第二集！ ©Rifujin na Magonote 2014,2022,2024 Illustration: Shirotaka KADOKAWA CORPORATION

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his audience. Starring in his school’s play, he felt right at home! As a teenager he sang in a group with friends and worked in a bakery at the weekends.When he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition, he got a place in the boy band One Direction. Although they didn’t win the show, they won millions of fans. Together the boys had huge hits and were adored by people all across the world. The time came for Harry to embark on his solo career, and when he stepped out onto the stage on his own, he became a true superstar. His albums have reached the top of the charts and he has won award after award.As well as his singing career, Harry has tried his hand at acting, modelling, presenting TV shows and he has even created an inclusive cosmetics range. And, through his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion and adv

T. Rex is on the building siteand has to smash this wall!He needs someone to SWING their tail . .. just like a WRECKING BALL!There's SO much work to be done on the building site, and the dinos need to find a way to SMASH, SHIFT, MIX and LIFT things quickly before the day is over. By pulling the sliding tabs on each page, little ones can help these busy builders use their special dino skills to transform into construction machines and build something roar-some together .. . Featuring fun dino facts on each slider, a rhyming text perfect for little ones to join in with, and friendly illustrations from Damien Barlow, Busy Builders: Dinos at Work is perfect for children who love dinosaurs and diggers! Ideal for fans of Peekaboo Dinosaur, How Toothy is a T.Rex? and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.

小小的改變，也能讓世界更美好。《Small Steps, Big Change》以簡單語言與俏皮插畫，引導孩子從日常生活出發：用舊襪子做偶、節水、關心海洋……這些看似微不足道的行動，其實正是永續未來的起點。靈感來自聯合國永續發展目標，是一本適合親子共讀、幫助孩子理解環境與社會責任的指南。A book on sustainable living, inspired by The Sustainable Development Goals (formulated by the United Nations). Small Steps, Big Change explores small, everyday goals kids can aim for to engender positive change in our world. With a simple, upbeat language that children will understand, and illustrated in a bold and quirky style by James Jones (One More Try, The Perfect Fit), this is the ideal guide to inspire children to help build a better tomorrow.From making puppets out of old socks, to spreading kindness and protecting our oceans, kids will love getting involved in all the ways we can make a difference to the world. Just like other books about climate change and environmentalism for kids such as Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre, What a Waste by Jess French and Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts and Hannah Peck, Small Steps,

各位有寵物的小主人，你們是不是也快滿十歲了？小心！「十歲的生日詛咒」。在迪格比（Digby）的世界裡，每個孩子都知道一個可怕的魔咒：只要主人一滿十歲，心愛的寵物就會神秘消失！眼看生日就要到了，迪格比和他最愛的寵物鼠「巧達」該怎麼辦？別怕！一場讓你心跳加速、腦洞大開的冒險正等著你！迪格比將和他超酷的姊姊莫格（Mog）、還有最好的朋友泰（Tai），一起揭開一個驚天大秘密：所有消失的寵物，其實都去了—Beastopia！什麼是 Beastopia？這是一個充滿魔法奇獸的奇幻世界，你只能用「酷、炫、天馬行空想」來形容！就像暢銷書作家漢娜・高德（Hannah Gold）說的，這根本是「為小小冒險家和動物愛好者量身打造的完美讀物！」為了拯救寵物巧達，三個小英雄必須通過重重考驗，成為「Beastopia」的見習守護者。這本書絕對可以讓所有 7 歲以上的小書蟲都看得目不轉睛！準備好進入一個充滿魔法生物的全新宇宙了嗎？快跟著迪格比一起，踏上這場結合了友誼、勇氣與超萌奇獸的奇幻旅程吧！"Fun, fabulous and full of imagination. The perfect book for young adventure seekers and animal lovers!" Hannah Gold“Beastopia is utterly brilliant, a wonderful magical adventure that’s sure to be a huge hit with kids everywhere!” Andy Shepherd"A rip-roaring adventure." Rachel Chivers KhooStep into a world of magical creatures! Digby, Mog and Tai must pass three challenges to become Apprentice Guardians of Beastopia in this brand-new adventure for 7+ readers.Magical creatures exist. You just need to know where to look...Everybody knows one thing about Dig

十二歲的 Ciara 住在一個禁止魔法的小村莊，卻意外念出一段古老咒語，召喚出一隻真正的龍──還是脾氣不太好的那種。這隻名叫 Scorch 的龍，似乎知道許多失傳的魔法知識，甚至願意幫她拯救被帝國關押的母親。Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One 用跳脫常規的旁白、滿滿笑點與冒險場景，帶出一段關於勇氣、友情與顛覆命運的旅程，是喜歡幽默奇幻的讀者不可錯過的新選擇。In this hilarious fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother. STOP. Don't read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it's way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says). Don't be like Ciara, a twelve-year-old girl living in the tiny village of Skael. When she used a spell from within this book, she ended up summoning a dragon. A DRAGON! Those things breathe fire! From their mouths! She's obviously doomed. And don't listen if Ciara tells you that dragons won't h

What happens when a new baby moves in--and the doted-on "older sibling" is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, "Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!" What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie. Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost. Check out the dozens of toys, the nifty stroller, the comfy places to take her (many) naps, the various tasty snacks, and most of all, lots of quality time with her girl, Bea. Together, Hazel and Bea are sensational. Until the baby arrives, that is, and everything changes. Now Hazel isn't always the center of attention--even Nana barely has time for a cuddle. Things have gone too far! But when Hazel runs off to hide, the family is desperate to find her, and Hazel is reminded just how much she is loved. In this endearing comedy for dog lovers and expanding families from a stellar creative team, there's room for everyone in the hug circle--and messy new arrivals who drop enticing crumbs turn out to be not so bad a

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his audience. Starring in his school’s play, he felt right at home! As a teenager he sang in a group with friends and worked in a bakery at the weekends.When he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition, he got a place in the boy band One Direction. Although they didn’t win the show, they won millions of fans. Together the boys had huge hits and were adored by people all across the world. The time came for Harry to embark on his solo career, and when he stepped out onto the stage on his own, he became a true superstar. His albums have reached the top of the charts and he has won award after award.As well as his singing career, Harry has tried his hand at acting, modelling, presenting TV shows, and he has even created an inclusive cosmetics range. And, through his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion, and a

本書是 Geisel 獎得主 Greg Pizzoli 的全新橋樑書系列，以輕快幽默的節奏，描寫兩位性格南轅北轍的鄰居──樂天的鳥兒 Earl 和喜歡安靜閱讀的 Worm。他們的友誼一開始並不順利：一方熱愛清晨的音樂，另一方則嚮往寧靜。但透過一杯檸檬水、一面牆的顏色、一首尚未寫完的詩，以及願意分享彼此的小故事，他們慢慢建立起難得的情誼。全書收錄三個短篇故事，節奏輕快，文字簡潔，特別適合剛從《Elephant and Piggie》畢業的初階讀者，笑聲與溫度兼具，是閱讀橋接期的理想選擇This giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends, for fans of Frog and Toad, from beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed.Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand...well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence.How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves.Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a doctor's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Doctor will help kids learn about a doctor's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topic

日本棒球好手大谷翔平，以投打「二刀流」技術聞名世界。他曾帶領日本火腿隊奪下2016年日本大賽冠軍，之後加盟美國大聯盟天使隊，並於2018年獲選美聯最佳新人。2021年，他創下全壘打、盜壘與三振三項數據超越歷史紀錄，更榮獲美聯MVP。本書帶領讀者認識這位傳奇球星的成長與精彩表現。Learn about Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani and what makes him one of the greatest players of all time!Shohei Ohtani, also known as "Shotime," is widely known for his skills in both pitching and hitting. At the 2016 Japan Series, Ohtani led his team, the Fighters, to victory. He later signed to the Los Angeles Angels in 2017 and earned the title of American League Rookie of the Year in 2018. In 2021, Ohtani made Major League Baseball history with over ten homeruns, over twenty stolen bases, and over one hundred strikeouts. That same year, at only age twenty-seven, he was given the American League Most Valuable Player Award. Young readers will learn about the life and athletic achievements of one of baseball's most iconic players.Series Overview: Who HQ Now retains all the best and beloved features of the Who Was? series at a lower page count

本書以幽默漫畫結合知識圖解，帶領8歲以上讀者探索生物、化學、物理、地球與太空，以及元素週期表等科學主題。每個跨頁皆有一則輕鬆有趣的漫畫情節，搭配簡潔明瞭的解說與插圖，將抽象概念轉化為貼近生活的情境，提升學習興趣。插畫家 Jess Bradey 曾獲 2021 年 Blue Peter 最佳非虛構作品獎，圖像生動、節奏俐落，讓科學變得親近可笑又可學。此系列適合作為課外延伸閱讀，也能啟發科學探究的好奇心。📖 亮點特色★ 漫畫＋知識圖解，學習更生動★ 主題涵蓋自然科學五大領域★ Blue Peter 獎得主繪者創作★ 適合8歲以上自主或共讀Comic 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.此套書包含以下商品9781526319999/Comic Strip Science: BiologyFind out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon strip

Super Rabbit Boy must face the biggest robot the world has ever seen in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Super Rabbit Boy is ready to enjoy a relaxing day off until meanie King Viking shows up at his door. King Viking has a giant problem -- his biggest robot ever, the Gigabot has been stolen. Now the robot thief is taking the Gigabot straight toward Animal Town! King Viking can’t stop the Gigabot on his own, so he has no choice… he has to ask Super Rabbit Boy for help! Will Super Rabbit Boy find a way to stop the giant Gigabot? And who is the robot thief?Thomas Flintham's full-color artwork on every page brings energy and

她是化學家伊莉莎白・索特，在1960年代的美國，不因性別妥協自己的理想。被研究所辭退後，她成了電視烹飪節目的主持人，卻沒有照本宣科，而是用自己的方式談料理、談科學，也談生活的選擇。這本小說用親切的筆調，寫出一位女性如何面對現實、堅持自我，也默默帶動改變。是一部令人會心一笑、也值得細細品味的故事。THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON WITH OVER 7 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE—3.6 MILLION IN THE US ALONE—NOW IN PAPERBACKNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • Meet Elizabeth Zott: a “formidable, unapologetic and inspiring” (PARADE) scientist in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show in this novel that is “irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel. It reminds you that change takes time and always requires heat” (The New York Times Book Review).Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out there is no such thing.But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. When she finds herself unwed and pregnant, she’s forced out, reluctant

《Xtraordinary People》以平實易懂的方式，向孩子介紹什麼是閱讀障礙，並指出這樣的思維方式其實藏有許多優勢。作者Kate Griggs本身就是閱讀障礙者，透過她親身經驗與溫暖語句，幫助孩子更理解自己，也更有信心發掘潛能。書中也引用多位名人的話語，讓讀者明白，差異並不妨礙未來，而是成就的另一種可能。A necessary and educational narrative non-fiction book for children that embraces the superpowers that dyslexic thinking brings.Xtraordinary People highlights how children's differences can help them go wherever they want to in life.This book for children of all ages is perfect for spotting dyslexic strengths in every dyslexic child - and helping them to discover their incredible Dyslexic Thinking.This educational book on dyslexia for children features:*Information that demonstrates that dyslexia is a superpower, with many exciting choices and paths available for dyslexic thinkers.*Material that empowers children to embrace their differences and helps them to understand what dyslexia is.*Content written by Kate Griggs, who is dyslexic herself and the founder of the Dyslexic Thinking movement and charity, Made By Dyslexia.Dyslexic h

From acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino comes this joyful board book about a girl and her grandmother as they plan the perfect visit together This joyful rhyming board book is a tender love letter between every grandchild and grandmother who live far apart. Dan Yaccarino's enchanting illustrations and Shelly Becker's jaunty text--based on the beloved nursery rhyme "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe"--carry a reminder that no matter how far away Grandma may be, her love is always with you. One, two, Grandma loves you. / Three, four, visit more. Five, six, precious pics. / Seven, eight, mark the date. Publishers Weekly praised the hardcover edition of this book: "The duo's intergenerational affection is portrayed as effortless, effusive, and unconditional. A wonderful celebration of reunions." And in a starred review, School Library Journal called it "a pure, cadenced classic, where the clues to good times past and present add up to a generous look at the special bonds of an exten

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

When a team of brilliant kids-turned-astronauts find themselves in serious trouble in outer space, they must work together to get back home. This is the first book in an incredible middle-grade graphic novel series created by real life astronaut, Leland Melvin!Launch into action in T-Minus 3, 2, 1 When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought shed pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, shes been skipping school most days to work at her brothers auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, shes part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives!Crea

因為布蘭達是一隻貓，所以她需要幫忙，比如穿衣服、學習餐桌禮儀，甚至玩彈跳床！布蘭達只是隻貓，所以她不擅長梳頭髮、穿衣服，也不懂餐桌禮儀....而且她的字寫的超級難看！ 幸好，她有一個充滿愛心的小主人，願意耐心教導她。但這位小主人會不會發現，其實強迫別人做不喜歡的事情並不是太好呢？ 或許...附近搬來的新鄰居可以幫助她Because she’s a cat, Brenda needs help with things like getting dressed, table manners and trampolining!Brenda is just a cat, so she isn’t good at hairstyles or getting dressed or good table manners… and her handwriting is terrible! Luckily she has one loving owner who is going to help her. Will the little girl who owns Brenda’s ever learn that it isn’t nice to make someone do something they don’t want to? Maybe her new neighbour can help…

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture-Book Read-Alouds of 2025Caboose is a hilarious picture book all about the antics of classroom line-ups from children’s book creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker, with art from critically acclaimed illustrator Ruth ChanEvery kid knows the joy of being line leader. You can make the line go fast. You can make the line go slow. You can stop suddenly and make the line crash—oh, the power!Cedric has all sorts of tricks to make sure he’s first in line. There’s the fast walk, the slow run, the shoulder tap, the slingshot, and so much more. But when Cedric’s line leader antics go too far, he’s banished to the back of the line. The very back of the line.Now that Cedric’s the caboose, he must hatch a whole new world of hijinks. The turtle walk, the step back, the cloak of invisibility, the “no, no, after you!” The possibilities are endless!"A chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions." (Kirkus starred review)"Comically and intrica

Discover the fascinating world of the Shang Dynasty through 99 questions and answersWhere did the Shang rule? Why is Fu Hao so famous? And did the Shang really invent chopsticks? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Shang Dynasty!99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

A fantastically fun board book from the creators of NYT bestseller, The Leaf Thief - published in paperback as That's My Flower.Hello sunshine!Hello lovely leaves.Nice to see you back.Squirrel is so excited. It's spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom - and Squirrel has decided the flower is HIS.After what happened to the leaves in autumn (THEY ALL DISAPPEARED), Squirrel's not taking any chances. . . He MUST keep the flower safe, and he needs his best friend Bird to help him!But perhaps Squirrel wants to protect the flower a little too much. . . After all, even flowers want a little space sometimes.Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderful nature of spring . . . and learn a few things along the way.A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious mindsPerfect as a companion reader to children learning about seas

★ 艾美獎喜劇編劇親授，教你把「尷尬致詞」變成全場笑點★ 從開場到收尾，一步步打造讓人記住的爆笑演說★ 附實用模板＋經典範例，新手也能輕鬆上場不冷場婚禮致詞、畢業演說、退休祝酒……這些你「其實不太想去」的場合，卻偏偏輪到你上台發言？本書由兩位資深喜劇編劇帶你從零開始，教你如何寫出既得體又幽默的演說，讓全場不只聽得下去，還會笑出來。從開場如何吸引注意，到掌握笑點節奏與分寸，再到避免踩雷的實用提醒，作者以輕鬆幽默的筆調，拆解一場成功致詞的祕密。書中更收錄真實範例與經典角色演說解析，甚至提供「填空式致詞模板」，讓你在最短時間內完成一篇有感又有笑點的演講。即使你從未上台說過話，也能在關鍵時刻，說出讓人記住的一段話。Learn how to write and give a flawlessly funny speech for any occasion with Emmy-winning comedy writersCarol Leifer and Rick Mitchell. With a foreword by Carol Burnett.Giving a speech about someone is hard. Giving a funny speech that people are actually going to pay attention to is even harder. In How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place, Leifer and Mitchell will teach you how to write the perfect speech so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with.Quick and easy to use, this book is broken into short chapters full of priceless tips and advice. Leifer and Mitchell wil