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Carl and Princess Donut refuse to be prey on this level in the USA Today bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman--now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition! Attention. Attention. The gates are down. The hunters are loose.Run, Run, Run.A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed "The Butcher's Masquerade." But that's not all. Just when Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, think they've seen it all as they compete to survive in the galaxy's most popular game show, the latest dungeon level introduces a terrible new threat. The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, outside tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career. But her p

本書由 Duncan Beedie 繪製，以誇張又充滿節奏感的圖文，描繪鵝 Hank 的日常小麻煩。Hank 無時無刻都在「HONK！」——看見氣球就想戳破、談話中插嘴、連在圖書館或電影院也忍不住打斷。雖然他覺得好玩，但身邊的人卻愈來愈受不了。於是 Hank 必須面對一個問題：他能學會體貼別人，成為一隻「im-PECK-able」的鵝嗎？本書透過荒誕的幽默與極具戲劇效果的插圖，讓孩子在笑聲中思考「考慮他人感受」的重要性。讀來既搞笑又帶點暖意，很適合與孩子共讀。A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger). Meet Hank the Goose. He's never met a balloon he didn't pop, or a conversation he didn't - HONK! - interrupt.Hank even honks in the library and during movies! But being this way isn't always fun - and it's upsetting everyone else . . .Maybe it's time for a change? Time for Hank to learn how to be an im-PECK-able goose! Only it's not quite as easy as it looks . . .This hilarious picture book teaches children the importance of being mindful and kind to others. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bu

本書背景設定在 1951 年的倫敦。Clem Fatale 是城裡最年輕的竊賊，她唯一的目標，是找回失蹤的父親——臭名昭彰的珠寶大盜 Jimmy Fatale，同時也是 Spider Gang 的首領。隨著他的消失，倫敦最令人垂涎的寶物「Fool’s Canary」也下落不明。帶著半個人質、半個夥伴的 Gilbert，Clem 展開一場橫跨地下世界的追逐。他們穿梭於破舊酒吧、華麗夜總會、油膩小餐館與隱密巷弄，在朋友與敵人交錯的追捕中，一步步逼近真相。London, 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, is on a mission to find her dad. Jimmy Fatale, notorious jewel thief and leader of the Spider Gang, has gone missing and with him the greatest prize in London: the Fool's Canary.Along with her prisoner and/or sidekick Gilbert (depends who you're asking), Clem sets off on a rip-roaring chase through the London underworld. Racing through dodgy dives, glamorous nightclubs, greasy spoons and secret alleyways, Clem and Gilbert are soon pursued by a host of friends and foes.Will Clem find her father in time? Or will the most sinister villain this side of the river put a stop to all her plans?A rollicking middle grade series full of madcap escapades, fast-talking dames and unlikely heroes, perfect for fans of MU

A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.This tree doesn’t look like it’s doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet. Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a powerful message, calling on readers to celebrate and cherish the most precious colour on Earth: GREEN."Gorgeously illustrated." The Times“A remarkable and very special work of non-fiction.” Independent on Grow

One of Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that young children will delight in time and again.It's Mr Wizard's birthday and all of his magical friends have come to visit. Each one has brought him a special present, but what's inside? Open the flap on each spread to unwrap his gifts in one of two different ways that will transform his presents and surprise him with either a lovely treat or a mischievous trick! Will it be a mug that turns into a slug? Or snapping crocs that turn into snazzy socks? With hilarious rhymes to discover inside this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt, this ingenious interactive picture book will have young readers calling out, "Again! Again! Again!"

Pull out the sliding tray in the cover to reveal removable, double-sided fruit characters. Little ones will love following the clues to match the correct board piece to each page! Do you know which fruit grows in pairs? And which can take up to 3 years to grow?With simple facts to share along the way, this is the perfect book to encourage balanced, healthy eating habits through play. An interactive guessing game and early learning board book in one!

Desmond and Andres battle Andres's nightmares come to life in the twenty-fourth haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Here's the thing about nightmares: at the end of the night, they're all made up. All you need to do is open your eyes, and you're safe and snug in your own bed. That is, unless you're Andres Miedoso. Because all his nightmares are coming true in real life. Waking up has never been so scream-tastic! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

現在，您也可以在自己的桌面上飼養一群雞了！這款迷你「自組式雞舍」套組，能讓您親手打造一個充滿田園樂趣的微型世界。套組內含15片預先切割好的木材，可組裝成一個四英吋高的精緻雞舍。組裝完成後，雞舍內配件齊全，包含迷你乾草、兩隻袖珍小雞，以及四顆雞蛋。此外，套組還附贈一本48頁的迷你圖文書，提供關於雞舍的基本知識與飼養常識。本商品是送給熱愛手作或喜歡鄉村生活風格人士的獨特禮物，讓您即使沒有後院，也能享受養雞的樂趣。內含15片預切木材，可自組四英吋高迷你雞舍。配件擬真，包含小雞、雞蛋與乾草。附48頁迷你書，提供雞舍基礎知識。Now you can keep your own brood of chickens right at your desktop with this miniature build-your-own chicken coop.Specifications:Includes 15 pieces of pre-cut wood to assemble into a 4-inch-tall chicken coop, complete with hay, 2 miniature chickens, and 4eggsIllustrated Mini Book:Includes a 48-page mini book (2-1/2 x 3 inches) with essential information and chicken coop basicsA Unique Gift:The perfect gift item for people who havebackyard chickens (or those who would like to but don't have a backyard), chicken lovers, and crafters alike

“This story was everything I wanted it to be. Heartfelt, thoughtful, and most of all . . . full of hope. I loved it!”—Lindsay Currie,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Mystery of Locked RoomsConnor, beloved best friend of Aven Green fromInsignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, tells his own story in this poignant and heartwarming tale about overcoming the challenges of life with Tourette’s.Connor Bradley is dreading the first day of high school. Not just because he is new, or because he misses his best friends, but because he knows the other kids won’t understand his barking and tics. Connor has Tourette Syndrome, and every day has been a challenge—from the mimicking to the laughing, the questions, and the stares. It turns out school isn’t quite as bad as he expected. Connor forms a fast friendship with a girl who also has Tourette’s and is welcomed into her accepting circle of friends. He also meets a special music teacher who encourages him to take up the drums to manage his

**《小巫師 Gumluck》——最搞笑的魔法冒險來了！** 🔮 **魔法 × 鬼魂 × 英雄夢，一場顛覆想像的奇幻旅程！** Gumluck 是個住在大山裡的迷糊小巫師，他夢想成為英雄，卻總是陰錯陽差！這次，他將與 **失憶鬼魂、不受歡迎的仙子、毒舌烏鴉** 一起對抗一座忘恩負義的小鎮，迎接最荒誕又感人的挑戰！ ✨ **簡單幽默 × 插畫豐富 × 適合新手閱讀的魔法冒險** 🔥 **「可愛又爆笑！」——Kirkus Reviews 五星好評**The acclaimed chapter book is now in paperback! Meet Gumluck, everyone’s favorite wizard, in this delightfully silly series by New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex. A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023 A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "Adorable."—Shelf Awareness, starred review"Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck]."—School Library Journal, starred review "Silly and heartfelt."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"[A] spellbinding read."—Booklist, starred review"Here's a tale to treasure."—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewThis is a story about magic, if you like that kind of thing. It is also a story about a ghost with amnesia, an unpopular fairy, an ungrateful little town, and

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about sloths, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain and playful illustrations keep humor at the forefront. The combination of high interest information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to learn about this sloth with lots of sass! The content is all real, the sloth is all attitude!

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about dinosaurs, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain and playful illustrations keep humor at the forefront. The combination of high interest information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to learn about a dinosaur that is more ditzy than deadly! The content is all real, the dinosaur is all attitude!

Learn what happens when dinosaurs come to life! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all a colorful cast of characters, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Deadly Dinosaurs is a beautifully designed reader introducing different dinosaurs to young children through fun, narrative non-fiction. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about dinosaur mayhem at the museum!

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Spring is here, and life is in full bloom at Kimetsu Academy! A poorly placed cut (on a pizza) gets Muichiro into a world of trouble with his brother, while Rengoku's dad stumbles into a real bear of a battle. Meanwhile, Uzui finds himself wrapped into an artistic showdown with the (literal) demons of Kimetsu Academy. And that's not even mentioning the fashion, the fireworks, or the fishing!

Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

Jack 和 Annie 的首次魔法之旅帶他們回到恐龍時代，滿腦子都是問題：恐龍住在哪？吃什麼？為什麼會消失？一起以圖像小說的形式揭開恐龍世界的神祕面紗！結合生動畫面與真實科學的知識冒險之書。When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions about dinosaurs. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures--available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel format!Filled with up-to-date information and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures!Find out the answers to things like: What did dinosaurs looked like? Where did they live? How did they survive? What’s the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters? And, of course, how did the dinosaurs die? There’s so much to learn, so come along on this prehistoric adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and discover the dinosaur

Drake and Worm go on an adventure with the Dream Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers!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!Evil wizard Zoltan has entered the Dream World without permission. He is searching for the Dream Fountain. Anyone who drinks from it can make their dreams real! With the help of Mamu, a Dream Dragon, and her Dragon Master Kishar, Drake and Worm chase after Zoltan in the Dream World. Can the Dragon Masters stop the wizard before he reaches the fountain? And what is Zoltan's evil plan?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!

The adventure continues in the fifth book of the eighth pawsome story arc in Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series!Frostpaw has returned to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows at the Gathering—but the Clans are reluctant to believe an apprentice who’s already admitted to lying about her visions in the past, and she is forced to take refuge in ShadowClan as Splashtail seizes control of her home. While the other Clan leaders debate whether to interfere any further in RiverClan affairs, Nightheart returns to ThunderClan. But what should be a happy reunion with his mate is more complicated than he or Sunbeam expected. Nightheart has his paws full teaching Clan ways to the two park cats who followed him home, and Sunbeam’s efforts to fit in as the newest member of ThunderClan are hampered by her concerns for her mother, who is paying for her treachery with exile and illness. As Berryheart’s schemes take an alarming new turn—and Splashtail’s ambitions turn toward viole

Avery stumbles into a magical circle transporting her to a wonderous fairy world. Avery's family has just moved to the Pacific Northwest countryside. She explores the forests outside her home and in the woods she stumbles into a magic fairy circle which shrinks her. A young fairy named Birch agrees to help her reverse the magic on the condition she helps with plant gathering duties for the imminent full moon festival. She must befriend Birch and find the fairy village quickly if she wants to return home before her parents discover she is missing.

Meet Mirabelle Starspell. Her mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy and she is a bit of both. She likes casting spells with her fairy wand and flying around on her witchy broomstick, but most of all the thing she really, really likes to do is cause mischief.When Mirabelle and her family are invited to spend some time at a dragon sanctuary, Mirabelle cannot wait to get stuck in and show off everything she knows. But she's about to find out that she's not quite the dragon expert she believes herself to be . .

Meet the friendly faces and mobs of A Minecraft Movie in this adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers and kids who love video games!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to survival!Four misfits – Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn – find themselves pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative … the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world!

Embrace the special bond between moms and their babies in this sweet book that's indestructible. Explore the adorable mamma and baby pairs at the zoo in this latest Indestructibles book perfect for new moms. Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:*Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material*Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!*Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading*Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel*Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards

From internationally acclaimed picture book creator Steve Small comes an “entertaining…delightful” (Booklist, starred review) story of unexpected friendship and the happiness that sharing can bring.Hare is proud of his turnip patch and doesn’t want to share it with anyone. When the rabbits move in nearby, they invite Hare for carrot soup but he’s much happier being alone. Still, when a huge boar comes to the woods in search of his next meal, Hare feels he should warn his neighbors. Can they find a way to help each other stay out of danger?

This hands-on (and marker-on!) curriculum-based workbook provides reinforcement, practice, and review opportunities of foundational pre-math and pre-reading concepts plus motor skill work for the youngest learners. The ultimate write and erase workbook, with tons of curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Includes a removable double sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Write and Erase: Preschool Skills is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce concepts students need to prepare for school. Bonus questions on each page extend the learning and give parents ample opportunities for engaging conversations and language development. Aligned with early learning standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, each page is designed to set students and parents

Meet the Armoursmith. He’s a hardworking, adventurous smithy who spends his days crafting cool weapons and armour.Build your Armoursmith minifigure and kit him out with his sword and other accessories, before completing the puzzles, reading the comics and finding out all about his life in the LEGO® Minecraft® Universe!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2024 The LEGO Group.© 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Return to Hogwarts with this magical activity book.Young Harry Potter™ fans will love this magical collection of activities.Put together your own Luna Lovegood™ minifigure and Thestral mini-build, before setting off on an incredible Hogwarts™ adventure.Complete the puzzles, read the fun facts and use your LEGO® pieces to play along with the story ideas.Let’s explore the wizarding world™!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.Publishing Rights © JKR.

When Bunny, Monkey and the gang discover a secret theme park lost deep in their woods, with rides just waiting to be enjoyed, so begins a new competition, where you are at the heart of the adventure.Wordsearches, puzzles, mazes and, of course, laughs! This is the interactive book of the year!

Kitten Ninja is back in three adorable new stories for comics-loving kids of all ages!Before he became Metro City’s greatest defender, Cat Ninja was a cute and cuddly kitten facing tiny foes! In book 2 of this popular series, Kitten Ninja faces down a tall tower, takes on a swarm of leaves (while fighting a rumbly tummy!), and battles to find a new favorite spot when he outgrows his favorite box. Plus, with lots of love and support from his old ninja master, he learns kindness—and that even ninjas need a little help, now and then.

Learn to read and write first words with these wipe-clean flash cards and pen.Creative play is an important part of a child's development, so give them a head start with the help ofArty Mouseand his colourful friends.Includes40 double-sided wipe-clean flash cardsand a wipe-clean pen with sponge eraserBuilds reading, writing and drawingconfidenceDevelopshand-eye coordinationandfine motor skillsEncourages parent-childsharingSupportsUK National CurriculumPraise for Arty Mouse Series:'Top 15 activity books for kids'-The IndependentWinner atRight Start Toy Awards,2017

Hello, Potty! is a fun and interactive board book. With four wheels to turn, little ones will love being involved in the relatable scenarios. Perfect for engaging toddlers with the concept of potty training.Ditch the diapers with this fun, interactive board book. Perfect for potty-training toddlers.

A colourful London activity book for children aged 3 to 5. The perfect book to keep little tourists busy, with simple search and find scenes, and over 400 stickers!Discover the sights of London withMy First London Search and Find Sticker Book, as you hunt for dinosaur bones at the Natural History Museum, spot the difference at Buckingham Palace and much more . . . With a handy carry handle, fun artwork by Marion Billet and lots of stickers to add to every page.Look out for more books in Campbell's London range, includingThe London Noisy Book, There are 101 Things to Find in LondonandPoppy the Pigeon's London Home.

A brand-new type of book for Loki fans, featuring short stories, quizzes, puzzles and oodles of activities to keep even the most mischievous minds entertained.When Loki plays one too many poo-related pranks around the house, Heimdall sets him the challenge of finding ways to entertain himself that don't involve so much mess. (Or poo.) Easy! Loki is the most handsome and clever of gods, and with the help of his friends Valerie and Georgina (and Thor, who is not a friend of Loki), he gathers together a glorious collection of quizzes, puzzles, games and activities.Discover new and ingenious ways to insult your friends and family with the Insult Generator, try to outsmart Valerie (difficult!) or Thor (easy!) with quizzes on Norse mythology, or solve Georgina's secret codes and hunt for Loki in various animal disguises. There's activities for everyone – and Loki might even reveal some of those tantalizing long stories he's always promising he'll tell later...

From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, a clever, joyful story about a king with everything who goes searching for nothing—literallyThere once lived a king who had absolutely everything—and we mean everything. From elephants without trunks, to caramel-flavored ice skates, to caterpillars on bicycles, and even storm clouds that refused to make lightning. Yes, there was simply nothing you can imagine that this king did not have . . . well, except for nothing itself. From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, The King and Nothing is the wonderfully whimsical and philosophical take of one person who searches high and low for nothing, only to encounter something at every turn. Just how far will the king go to find nothing?

POPE FRANCIS' DEBUT MEMOIR · A moving, deeply human account of the life and legacy of one of the bravest and most visionary leaders in modern history—A must read for all generations in a world yearning for hope and changeFor the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.An extraordinary personal and historical journey,Lifeis the story of aman and a world in dramatic change. A champion for the oppressed and marginalized—and the future of our planet—Pope Francis has inspired all of us to take action to alter the course of history toward a more loving and humane trajectory.With eloquence, passion, and humility, Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant occurrences of the past eight decades. The book opens with three-year-old Jorge in the kitchen with his mother in Argent

John Green 從一名少年病患的日常出發，層層展開肺結核如何隨著歷史、殖民、經濟與制度流動，成為今日最致命、卻仍被忽略的傳染病。書中既有醫學知識的清晰說明，也保留人與人之間的溫度，讓數據背後的生命重新被看見。作者多年投入公共倡議的經驗，使本書不流於同情式敘事，而是冷靜指出：疾病的走向，往往取決於社會如何分配資源與關注。本書適合關心公共衛生、全球議題，或單純想理解世界運作方式的讀者閱讀，是一部將個人故事轉化為公共思考的非虛構作品。Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! • #1 Washington Post bestseller! • #1 Indie Bestseller! • USA Today Bestseller!John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest disease. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since t

When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can learn in this interactive, informative survival guide: 1.) Signal for help: Don't just flap your arms in the air, call for aid with a flair or radio. 2.) Take care of physical needs: Your boat can provide you shelter, and it should be stocked with emergency food and water--ration them. You may be adrift for days! 3.) Learn how wind and boats work: Did you know that a sailboat can sail directly against the wind? It's all about the angles! Learn all this, and more, in this fun and practical graphic novel guide to surviving at sea.

“Hikaru’s” unexpectedly violent encounter with the mysterious hamster-toting Tanaka only worsens his already weakened condition. Without knowing Tanaka’s intentions, the boys must act quickly to uncover the mountain’s secrets. Investigating the Indou family’s “sin” will be difficult now that Hikaru’s dad has passed, but they may be able to get some answers out of his closest friend―if Yoshiki’s father is willing to talk...

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.

IF THIS GUY IS WHO I THINK HE IS...Having sole knowledge of TWSA has allowed Dokja to stay one step ahead...but what if he no longer had that edge? With the appearance of the mysterious faction called the Disciples, Dokja must now compete against other readers! Especially dangerous is their leader, a shadowy mastermind who seems to know far too much about TWSA. And when they finally come face-to-face, Dokja makes a startling discovery about the identity of his opponent...

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