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本書以古埃及為背景，講述好友 Nub 與 Iteti 為阻止盜墓者破壞女王尼特之墓，踏上充滿謎題與線索的冒險旅程。途中他們必須破解象形文字、穿越尼羅河迷宮，逐步揭開陰謀背後的真相。文字生動、節奏明快，帶領讀者進入神祕的古文明世界。隨書附有摺頁指南，教孩子學讀象形文字，兼具知識與趣味。★亮點：・由英國博物館專家參與審訂，內容可信又富教育性。・附象形文字字典與解謎頁，結合閱讀與遊戲體驗。・插畫家 James Weston Lewis 以色彩細膩重現埃及風貌。Learn how to read hieroglyphs in this compelling puzzle adventure story, publishing 200 years after the Rosetta Stone was deciphered! Written by Blue Peter award-winning author Andy Seed, in consultation with experts at the British Museum, and sumptuously illustrated in colour by highly acclaimed artist James Weston Lewis.When ancient Egyptian friends, Nub and Iteti, overhear a gang of tomb robbers plotting to raid Queen Neith’s tomb, they set off on a quest to stop them. But there are lots of clues and puzzles to solve along the way, from a suspicious list of hieroglyphic words found in the marketplace to a confusing maze across the River Nile. Will they get there in time to stop the robbers unleashing a terrible curse? And who was behind the evil plot all alo

Third in an action-packed historical Western series following the adventures of Jake Paynter, a former soldier with a target on his back. Will appeal to fans of William Johnstone, Louis L'Amour, and Sean Lynch...Since Jake Paynter has become marshal of South Pass City, his life has become a slog of solving other people's problems with the aid of his deputies, Gus Rivers and Stacy Blue. When he learns that his persistent adversary Lucian Ashley may be aiding a criminal gang in order to build a ranching empire, his first concern is for Lucien's sister Rosalyn―a woman Jake knows is too good for him but admires nonetheless.When Lucien betrays gang leader Dutch van Zandt, he retaliates by taking captive Rosalyn and four children―and Jake has no choice to form an alliance with Lucien in an attempt to get them all back. The agreement pits Jake against several of Lucien's men who want him dead. With friends few and enemies in abundance, Jake must thread a harrowing needle to run down van Zandt

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures.Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts. Middle-grade readers will learn how these figures got their start as kids just like them, with impactful stories and fun facts such as:Angela Merkel once won a trip to Moscow, where she bought a Beatles album.Stacey Abrams and her siblings played pretend as librarians for fun.Al Gore lived in a hotel as a kid and liked to drop water balloons off the roof!Kid Trailblazers explores the childhood stories of leaders who have taken on the most pressing issues of our time by expressing themselves and challenging the world.

Tackle life with advantage with this officially licensed guide to life inspired by the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This playful, inspirational book invites fantasy lovers and fans of Dungeons & Dragons to celebrate and incorporate different elements of this iconic tabletop game in their lives and help them live their best, geekiest life. Written by Kat Kruger, the Dungeon Master of the popular Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast d20 Dames, you'll learn how to take the skills, knowledge, and sense of adventure from your D&D campaign to help you better understand everything from how you interact with the world around you to facing the random events that life sometimes throws at you. With advice from classic player classes―like the Fighter, Warlock, Bard, Monk, or Ranger―and ways to take your experiences as a player (or a Dungeon Master) and use them in your day-to-day life, How to Be More D&D also features interactive elements like "Building Your Character" and "Dungeon Master State

Learn about the secret language of wild animals in this exciting and informative guide from the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat and How to Speak Dog.We know animals can’t speak and express themselves in the same way as humans … but even the smallest and quietest animals have incredible ways of communicating with each other. With wildlife veterinarian expert Dr. Gabby Wild as a guide, How to Speak Animal helps kids understand how animals communicate through sound, body language, and behavior. It’s full of expert insights and real-life stories of humans exploring ways to “talk” to animals, from teaching great apes sign language to speaking “dolphin.” Packed with super-engaging animal photography that helps illustrate key concepts, this fascinating book profiles more than 60 different creatures―from birds to mammals to reptiles and more―and their amazing ways of communicating with each other.If you’ve ever wondered why gorillas beat their chests and make hooting noises, what it m

《發現與發明歷險記》身歷其境接觸對對我們生活產生巨大影響的重要發現和發明。是誰想出協助盲人閱讀的方法？萊特兄弟是如何讓他們的夢想起飛的？超越蛋(Beyond Eggs)是什麼？了解拱門如何穩定建築物。透過雷文霍克(Antonie van Leeuwenhoek)的顯微鏡觀察微觀生物；並從蔡倫的堅持不懈中得到啟發。從馬車到無人駕駛汽車，從X射線到魚菜共生系統，以前所未有的方式體驗世界上偉大發現和發明背後的創造力。Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be inspired by Cai Lun's perseverance. From horse carriages to driverless cars, and from x-rays to aquaponics systems, experience the creativity behind some of the world's great discoveries and inventions as never before!

《發現與發明歷險記》身歷其境接觸對對我們生活產生巨大影響的重要發現和發明。是誰想出協助盲人閱讀的方法？萊特兄弟是如何讓他們的夢想起飛的？超越蛋(Beyond Eggs)是什麼？了解拱門如何穩定建築物。透過雷文霍克(Antonie van Leeuwenhoek)的顯微鏡觀察微觀生物；並從蔡倫的堅持不懈中得到啟發。從馬車到無人駕駛汽車，從X射線到魚菜共生系統，以前所未有的方式體驗世界上偉大發現和發明背後的創造力。Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be inspired by Cai Lun's perseverance. From horse carriages to driverless cars, and from x-rays to aquaponics systems, experience the creativity behind some of the world's great discoveries and inventions as never before!

Monday 17th JanuaryIt's finally time for the school trip! And we're off to the SPOOKIEST castle I have EVER seen!Bea Black is in her second term at witch school and she can't wait for the Year Seven residential trip to the haunted Cadabra Castle. The students are excited to fly around the famous GO pitch, explore the ancient turrets and have a magical time ... if they can just stop arguing! Except Ms Sparks has other plans - this isn't a holiday, it's a team-building exercise for a class who desperately need to learn to work together.But with rumours of a ghost terrorizing the castle, Bea has a lot more to contend with than scavenger hunts and hikes! Not least being paired up with Blair Smith-Smythe, her ULTIMATE frenemy! Will the class learn anything from their time at Cadabra? And more importantly, will Bea and Blair manage to avoid hexing each other for long enough to solve the spooky mystery?A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH mee

The newest addition in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series―do YOU have what it takes to snatch the Halloween witch?From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new Halloween treat to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts, hilarity, and chaos!It's Halloween night and something doesn't seem quite right. When our heroes head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! The Catch Club Kids soon learn that the Halloween Witch opened a magical portal that let all the Halloween creatures visit your neighborhood to trick or treat! Follow along as the Catch Club Kids set zany traps for the Witch so that they can close the portal and get rid of the ghosts and goblins before they take all the Halloween candy!

Perfect for fans Dog Man and The InvestGators, the laugh-out-loud adventures continue in the second book of this graphic novel series when the cats of Kitty Quest face off against an army of ludicrous sea monsters!The islands of Pawdor are in peril once again! Ferocious sea monsters have been spotted on shore, and the townsfolk are in a complete panic. Luckily, there’s a new guild of heroes known as Kitty Quest that’s ready to protect the land. So what if Woolfrik and Perigold are its only members (besides their mentor who’s a ghost), and it’s just their second week on the job? They may be all that stands in the way of an invasion!But how are these two amateur heroes supposed to stop a whole army of tentacled beasts? It may just take some quick thinking, a whole lot of luck, and a little help from the most unexpected of places. In order to save all of kitty-kind, Woolfrik and Perigold are going to have to learn to work together and prove that two heads are better than one.

Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them and a VERY excited unicorn, in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and Snug are in the magical unicorn forest when they get into a spot of trouble. Luckily, they are rescued by a unicorn and together they have the great idea to become superheroes.Introducing the super buddies! From a runaway ice-cream van to a lost teddy bear, Bumble, Snug and Sparklehoof the unicorn save the day. But not everybody is happy when Sparklehoof gets too excited with his magic. Bumble and Snug have to come up with a super action plan to stop Sparklehoof.And with a giant kitten on the loose and a jelly city, they will have to work FAST!Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn is a story about being too excited and how to listen, friendship and magic, and three new SUPERHEROES!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy st

A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from the critically acclaimed illustrator of Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed. Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she shound find a new one. Maybe then she'd be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily. Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly--even if it takes a hundred tries.

The fourth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 – 9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.Young dragonseer Mira and her dragon Flameteller love finding out how things work andfixing them, and so they’re excited to learn about the ancient magic that powers the home of the Dragonseer Guild – and helps keep its existence a secret.But when the King of Draconis announces a plan to hunt down and destroy all dragons, andthe magic that powers the Dragonseer Guild begins to fail, threatening to expose it to the world, Mira and Flameteller must find a way to fix it – before the Guild, and the dragons, are found by King Godfic’s soldiers.An exciting new fantasy se

In those moments when focus on creative work overrides input from the outside world, we are in a creative trance. This psychologically significant altered state of consciousness is inherent in everyone. It can take the form of daydreams generating scientific or creative ideas, hyperfocus in sports, visualizations that impact entire civilizations, life-changing audience experiences, or meditations for self-transformation that may access states beyond trance, becoming gateways to transcendence. Artist and psychologist Tobi Zausner shows how creative trance not only operates in scientific inventions and works of art in all media, but is also important in creating and recreating the self. Drawing on insights from cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology and post-materialist psychology, this book investigates the diversity of the creative trance ranging from non-industrial societies to digital urban life, and its presence in people from all backgrounds and abilities. Finally, Zausner inv

In those moments when focus on creative work overrides input from the outside world, we are in a creative trance. This psychologically significant altered state of consciousness is inherent in everyone. It can take the form of daydreams generating scientific or creative ideas, hyperfocus in sports, visualizations that impact entire civilizations, life-changing audience experiences, or meditations for self-transformation that may access states beyond trance, becoming gateways to transcendence. Artist and psychologist Tobi Zausner shows how creative trance not only operates in scientific inventions and works of art in all media, but is also important in creating and recreating the self. Drawing on insights from cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology and post-materialist psychology, this book investigates the diversity of the creative trance ranging from non-industrial societies to digital urban life, and its presence in people from all backgrounds and abilities. Finally, Zausner inv

9781645141846 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade Prek9781645141853 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade K 9781645141860 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade 1(with downloadable Audio)Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world.Recipient of a Mom’s Choice Gold Award and a National Parenting Product Award, Listen and Learn: Animals activity books captivate children with the colorful visuals and audio read-alouds.Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching

Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world. Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching, and more. Every page includes an audio option so that children can listen to read-alouds and learn about their favorite animals. Listen and Learn: Animals also engages children in learning with hands-on art activities and real-life animal photography. Activities include: - Informational read-alouds with audio to support understanding - Alphabet activities to practice be

Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world. Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching, and more. Every page includes an audio option so that children can listen to read-alouds and learn about their favorite animals. Listen and Learn: Animals also engages children in learning with hands-on art activities and real-life animal photography. Activities include: - Informational read-alouds with audio to support understanding - Drawing and writing activities to

Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world. Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching, and more. Every page includes an audio option so that children can listen to read-alouds and learn about their favorite animals. Listen and Learn: Animals also engages children in learning with hands-on art activities and real-life animal photography. Activities include: - Informational read-alouds with audio to support understanding - Alphabet awareness activities to p

The fifteenth magical installment of New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids!This time, the magic mirror (with a little help from the magical fairy, Maryrose) sends Abby and Jonah into the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And they have a task: find the enchanted ruby and bring it back to help Maryrose. But to do so, Abby and Jonah must follow the twelve sisters from their palace to the secret spot where they go dancing. Abby and Jonah will have to learn some moves of their own -- and dancing isn't easy when you don't know the steps!How will the two of them wriggle their way out of this magical mess?

本書描述一位熱愛畫畫的男孩，因為家門外一座山的身影深深吸引了他，決定親自走近看看。當他嘗試描繪這座山時，無論怎麼畫都覺得不太對勁，於是帶著狗踏上小徑，一路記錄眼前的風景。旅途中，他一邊素描，一邊與各種動物相遇，於是這趟尋找答案的旅程，也悄悄變成一段充滿陪伴的散步。等他終於來到山腳前，卻發現真正重要的，並不只是畫出「像不像」，而是理解自己看世界的角度；而一路陪伴他的小夥伴，也讓他發現風景因分享而更完整。本書溫柔呈現創作的心路歷程，也提醒讀者停下腳步，重新觀看熟悉的世界。A boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of Hike by Pete Oswald. A little boy, who is a keen artist, becomes obsessed with a mountain he can see from his house. One day, he tries to draw the mountain, but his drawing doesn't look anything like it, so he decides that he has to take a closer look. He sets off with his dog, drawing what he sees along the way, and making a growing collection of animal companions during his hike. But when he finally reaches the mountain, the boy makes a discovery about the importance of perspective and friendship which changes how he views the world around him. Both a powerful exploration of art and a sweet ode to hiking, this picture book from acclaimed author

You can’t ever know for sure what happens behind closed doors. . . . Everyone from Wakarusa, Indiana, remembers the infamous case of January Jacobs, who was discovered in a ditch hours after her family awoke to find her gone. Margot Davies was six at the time, the same age as January―and they were next-door neighbors. In the twenty years since, Margot has grown up, moved away, become a big-city journalist. But she’s always been haunted by the fear that it could’ve been her. And the worst part is, January’s killer has never been brought to justice. When Margot returns home to help care for her uncle after a diagnosis of early-onset dementia, it all feels like walking into a time capsule. Wakarusa is exactly how she remembered―genial, stifled, secretive. Then news breaks about five-year-old Natalie Clark from the next town over, who’s gone missing under eerily similar circumstances. With all the old feelings rushing back, Margot vows to find Natalie and solve January’s murder once and

WWNDD? What Would Nancy Drew Do? Judy and her new friend, Mighty Fantaskey, take cues from their favorite sleuth as they search for a lost mood ring in a spooky attic.Judy Moody is freaky for Nancy Drew, the famous girl detective from the book series. Nancy Drew is an ace at solving mysteries with brains, bravery, and bobby pins, and Judy is determined to solve mysteries too. So when Judy bumps into Mighty Fantaskey, she is excited to meet another Nancy Drew fan and to make a new friend. Excited, that is, until she visits Mighty’s house: it’s big and old and creaky and definitely haunted. It even turns Judy’s mood ring the color of fear! On Judy’s first visit, she hightails it out of there, leaving Mighty in the dust. But where is Judy’s favorite ring? Jeepers! Can Judy pluck up enough courage to go back and find it―and solve the real-life mystery waiting in Mighty’s attic?

The latest methods for troubleshooting and maintaining process equipment While directed particularly at chemical and petroleum refining process equipment, the new edition of A Working Guide to Process Equipment, revised and fully up-dated throughout, remains applicable to a broad range of technicians and industries, and explains how to diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct problems, without complex equations and computer simulations, without ever losing sight of the importance of direct field measurements and observations. Nine new chapters cover: Determining the Causes of Wet Steam, Distillation Process Engineering Design ErrorsTechnical Adventures from the PastSetting Pressure Relief ValvesApplying Process Engineering Technology to Natural Gas ProductionReduction of Flare LossesSuppressing CO2 Emissions and Energy ConservationA Final Word - The Earth's Oxygen ContentEvaluating Distillation Tray CapacityFilled with examples and illustrations, the new edition of this practical resource c

Your all-access pass to spectacular space stations. Step inside one of humanity's greatest achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration. Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the space station. Learn what the astronauts do once they make it to the space station, from experiments to repairs and so much more! Have you ever wondered if plants can grow in outer space? Or how the space station doesn't break down in outer space? Or how astronauts go to the toilet in zero gravity? Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove of information. Did you know that during a 24-hour period, the space station completes 16 orbits of Earth and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets everyday? Or that the International Space Station is so enormous that it was launched in pieces and constructed in orbit? Bri

Young readers can discover what life is like for children all around the world as they explore everything from food to family, and even learn how to say hello in many different languages.Young readers can discover what life is like for children all around the world as they explore everything from food to family, and even learn how to say hello in many different languages. They will see where it’s polite to slurp your food and bad manners to give the thumbs-up sign. They’ll learn where children travel to school by cable car, and even discover who sleeps on an oven bed at night! This fascinating look at the lives of children around the globe gives an important insight into the many differences to celebrate in our diverse, beautiful world.

Explore the mysteries of the night sky with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9Scan the skies for 40 incredible sights with a book that shows budding scientists how to use a telescope for kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and seek out the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere, from the Big Dipper to the Whirlpool Galaxy. Detailed visual guides--Illustrations of each star, planet, and more make them easier to spot-- and once you can identify the major ones, you can use them to find others with any telescope for kids. Outer space school--Discover what time of year it's easiest to see different objects in the sky, the life cycle of a star, how galaxies are cataloged, and more!Fun facts--Find out where the constellations get their names and why looking at the stars means you're actually looking back in time!See what's happening out in the cosmos with this guide to making the most of a telescope for kids.

互動冒險故事帶孩子走入地球科學領域，認識地殼碰撞、水循環與大自然如何鬼斧神工地雕塑出各種風貌。了解地球環境要花數千萬年時間生成，而破壞僅在一夕之間，進一步提升環保素養。Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain―just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today!DO IT YOURSELF!START TODAY!From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to• Crush a piece of continent into a mountain range;• Freeze and melt glaciers;• Carve ravines, valleys, rivers, and mountain lakes;• Foster plants and develop a fertile layer of soil; and• Fill your mountain with a wide variety of animals that will work together to keep your mountain ecosystems healthyYES―YOU, TOO, CAN MAKE A MOUNTAIN!It is a big job, but it's also a thrilling adventure! Pack your snacks, load up your gear, and get ready for the challenge of a lifetime!*Tectonic plates, tools, and wildlife not i

How did a peanut farmer from a small town in Georgia become the 39th President of the United States? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for president in 1976. When Jimmy told his mother, she replied, “President of what?” But this former naval officer and governor of Georgia was ready for the role. Jimmy Carter went on to become one of America’s most beloved political figures thanks to his honesty, strong faith, and compassion. Even today, Jimmy Carter is still dedicated to helping Americans through his extensive work as a philanthropist. He and his wife, Rosalynn, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, building houses for the less fortunate and inspiring others to a life of service. Who Is Jimmy Carter? details the entire life of Jimmy Carter, beginning with his 1924 birth in Plains, Georgia. Readers will learn about his life as a p

Learn from home or on-the-go and navigate the wilderness of middle school level Math in this hands-on study guide that gives 6th-8th graders all the tools for success!Learning is an adventure inside or outside of the classroom with this highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school Math. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that’s easy to read and understand, students will learn, explore, and practice the techniques and tools behind geometry, algebra, and more!The How to Survive Middle School study guides tackle all the essential middle school subjects. Each book trains readers in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them become independent learners. The interactive text, full of helpful tips and techniques, and engaging illustrations makes this so much more than just a textbook!Series Overview: This new series will launch in Summer 2022 with five titles including Math, Science, US

Learn from home or on-the-go and navigate the wilderness of middle school level English in this hands-on study guide that gives 6th-8th graders all the tools for success!Learning is an adventure inside or outside of the classroom with this highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school English. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that’s easy to read and understand, students will learn, explore, and practice the terminology, techniques, and tools behind successful reading habits, literary and structural analysis, and more!The How to Survive Middle School study guides tackle all the essential middle school subjects. Each book trains readers in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them become independent learners. The interactive text, full of helpful tips and techniques, and engaging illustrations makes this so much more than just a textbook!

Imagine learning to leap, roar, swim, or fly for the first time.Born to Be Wild explores the vast complexities of growing up in the animal kingdom, where everything feels like new. This book goes where no other has to delve into the countless ways baby animals survive in the wild. Alongside gorgeous photographs of baby bears, lions and tigers, marsupials, birds, and marine mammals, it charts the stages from dependency to independence, and looks at why some animals cling to their mothers for many months, while others must learn to run almost as soon as they are born.Informative step-by-step features focus on particular stages of learning, such as how a lion cub learns to hunt. This book focuses on key themes in a young animal’s life: birth and the very first days of life, learning to hunt and feed, senses and communication, habitat and adaptation, and playtime. Full of beautiful pictures and fascinating science, Born to Be Wild reveals the mysteries of how young creatures survive in an

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding. The flood comes gradually at first. All the animals ignore the obvious and go about their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by their own problems.Eventually, the flood water reaches a height that they can no longer ignore and they have to work together to save their city. All the animals join together in a line and pull out the plug that is drowning the city. This is an exceptionally illustrated story that teaches a message not to let problems fester and with a little team work and community spirit, no problem is insurmountable.

Learn from home or on-the-go and navigate the wilderness of middle school level Science in this hands-on study guide that gives 6th-8th graders all the tools for success!Learning is an adventure inside or outside of the classroom with this highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school Science. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that’s easy to read and understand, students will learn, explore, and practice terminology, techniques, and tools behind creating and testing hypotheses, ecology, chemistry, and more.The How to Survive Middle School study guides tackle all the essential middle school subjects. Each book trains readers in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them become independent learners. The interactive text, full of helpful tips and techniques, and engaging illustrations makes this so much more than just a textbook!

Learn from home or on-the-go and navigate the wilderness of middle school level World History in this hands-on study guide that gives 6th-8th graders all the tools for success!Learning is an adventure inside or outside of the classroom with this highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school World History. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that’s easy to read and understand, students will learn and explore the groundwork of civilizations, conflicts, and creativity around the globe.The How to Survive Middle School study guides tackle all the essential middle school subjects. Each book trains readers in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them become independent learners. The interactive text, full of helpful tips and techniques, and engaging illustrations makes this so much more than just a textbook!

《綠色運動歷險記》身臨其境的接觸21世紀最緊迫的環境問題，以及如何解決這些問題的各種方案。為什麼我們應該關心森林砍伐、霧霾和塑膠垃圾？我們要如何才能負責任地管理水和電等資源？種一棵樹，做再生紙，對一次性用品說「不」！騎著自行車繞著地球上的綠色城市走一圈！從扭轉環境破壞到推廣環保能源，體驗綠色運動的鼓舞人心的廣大影響!*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能，需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Adventures in the Green Movement is an immersive encounter with some of the most pressing environmental issues of the 21st century, and the wide variety of solutions aimed at addressing those problems. Why should we be concerned about deforestation, haze and plastic waste? How can we manage resources like water and electricity responsibly? Plant a tree, make recycled paper, and say "no" to single-use disposable items! Ride a bike around one of the planet's green cities! From reversing environmental damage to promoting eco-friendly sources of energy, experience the inspiring impact of the green movement as never before!

《病菌與你的健康歷險記》是一場身臨其境的接觸，了解在我們生活周圍、身上和內部的微生物，以及它們對我們的生活有什麼影響。細菌如何傳播？感冒和流感有什麼區別？為什麼要注意你吃進去的東西？培養好菌，在疾病大流行中倖存下來，並避免食物中毒的危險！打破一些關於疾病的常見神話，武裝自己對抗癌症！從免疫系統的防禦到藥物的治療效果，以前所未有並令人驚奇的方式感受身體內部的運作！*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能，需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Adventures with Germs and Your Health is an immersive encounter with the microorganisms that live around, on and inside us, and their impact on our lives. How do germs travel? What's the difference between a cold and the flu? Why should you watch what you eat? Grow your good bacteria, survive a pandemic, and avoid the perils of food poisoning! Bust some common myths about disease, and arm yourself to fight cancer! From the defences of your immune system to the healing effects of medication, experience the mind-blowing inner workings of your body as never before!

《材料歷險記》身臨其境的接觸超過15種纖維、礦物、樹脂和金屬，這些材料在日常和專業被廣泛應用。天然材料和合成材料有什麼區別？琥珀如何捕捉史前生命的片段？為什麼棉花是世界上最重要的作物之一？用桑蠶紡製一些精美織品。成為魔術師的學徒，並見證鎵的迷人特性。從設計和美術到建築和施工，從科學實驗室到你的家中，以前所未有的方式欣賞材料的驚人用途！*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能，需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Adventures with Materials is an immersive encounter with more than 15 fibres, minerals, resins and metals that have a wide range of everyday and specialist applications. What's the difference between natural and synthetic materials? How does amber capture a slice of prehistoric life? Why is cotton one of the world's most important crops? Spin some fine fabric with the mulberry silkworm. Become an illusionist's apprentice. And witness the mesmerising properties of gallium. From design and the fine arts to building and construction, and from the science lab to your home, appreciate the astonishing uses of materials as never before!

《科技和小工具的歷險記》身臨其境接觸超過15項突破性的進步，這些進步改變了我們的生活、工作和娛樂方式。第一台電腦是什麼時候發明的？光纖技術如何改變通信？如果你能用現實生活中的「力場」保護你的財物呢？在數位筆記本上塗鴉，與機器人朋友鬥智鬥勇，並穿著 GPS 鞋四處走動！從清潔我們生活空間的機器，到載著我們移動到各地的引擎，從口袋型設備到巨大的資訊中心，以前所未有的方式認識科技和小工具的驚人運作！*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能，需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Adventures with Technology and Gadgets is an immersive encounter with more than 15 groundbreaking advances that have changed the way that we live, work and play. When were the first computers invented? How did fibre optic technology transform communications? What if you could protect your belongings with a real-life "force field"? Scribble in a digital notebook. Pit your wits against robot friends. And walk around in GPS shoes! From the machines that clean our living spaces to the engines that move us from place to place, and from pocket-sized devices to vast hubs of information, grasp the astounding workings of tech and gadgets as never before!