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It’s fun to be smart! These two illustration-based card decks are packed with early learning questions that promote language development, cognitive growth, and social skills for fifth graders.Loved by kids, teacher approved, and trusted by parents, Brain Quest For Twos question-and-answer cards help children explore and talk about daily routines, seasonal activities, and outings as they identify objects, shapes, colors, and more! In a set of two decks, Brain Quest For Twos features hundreds of questions to help kids learn exactly what they need to know, when they need to know it.Featuring:Two full-color Q&A decks in a reusable flip-top storage boxA parent guide to help maximize the learning and funOver 300 questions covering colors, counting, object identification, shapes, and moreWhat’s New?New content: Twenty-two brand-new cards added!Technology questions: Introduce children to the basics of computers and technologyExpanded social and emotional learning: Explores feelings and int

It’s fun to be smart! Packed with early learning questions that promote language development, cognitive growth, and social skills, these illustration-based card decks are the key to making Pre-K fun.Loved by kids, teacher approved, and trusted by parents, Brain Quest Pre-Kindergarten question-and-answer cards help children explore and learn about phonics, word study, counting, matching, sequencing, and more! In a set of two decks, Brain Quest Pre-Kindergarten features hundreds of questions to help kids learn exactly what they need to know, when they need to know it.Featuring:Two full-color Q&A decks in a reusable flip-top storage boxA parent guide to help maximize the learning and fun300 questions that set the foundation for learningWhat’s New?Technology questions: Introduce children to the basics of computers and technologyExpanded social and emotional learning: Explores feelings and interactions with peersUpdated content: Fresh and relevant to today’s familiesBrain Quest decks ar

An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!Play the game. Save the realm.One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine, and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode transports them to a magical land named Imperia.The geode is actually a dragon egg! It’s one of three Thunder Eggs that needs to be returned home to secret locations in Imperia. Once these eggs hatch, the dragons born from them will restore peace to the land. In order to return the first egg, the kids must face off against the evil ruler of Imperia in a dangerous game.

Introduce your little one to the joys of golf in this interactive activity book full of fun! Use the cardboard cut outs to pack your golf bag, rack the sand trap, and hit your ball for a hole in one!My First Golf Baghas everything young golfers need for a day on the course. Grab your tees, take a practice swing, tally up the score card, and more! This uniquely designed sturdy activity book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids learn about all of the game of golf.This interactive book features:Lift-the-flap peekaboo panels and removable cardboard cut-outs that pop up, including a putter, golf ball, tee, and scorecardA fold out fairway page to play a hole and try to avoid the sand trapsSturdy board book style formatMy First Golf Bag is:Perfect for golfers, PGA and LPGA professionals, and golf enthusiasts who want to introduce their child to the sportA fun game for children and adults alikeGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or Father’s DayDon''t miss out on the other activit

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 2nd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 1st grade and build a preview of the upcoming 2nd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 1st grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in kindergarten and build a preview of the upcoming 1st grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 3rd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 2nd grade and build a preview of the upcoming 3rd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

Adults and children alike will be enchanted by these charming board books which are distinguished by the exceptional quality of the sounds that bring every picture to life. From elephant to monkey, children will love learning the noises that each animal makes.

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Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak Italian. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of Italian will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets Italian for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.Italian for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak Italian. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning Italian either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to

學國文就像打電動,古文也可以好好玩!如果穿越時空，回到古代，你會想當誰？君王？英雄？或是路見不平拔刀相向的遊俠？還是當仙俠小說裡服食煉丹的隱士？ 如果讀古文就像在玩一場Online Game，該如何捏好角色，選對裝備，才能神級封頂，成就達成？最懂古人與鄉民的暢銷作家祁立峰，這回以遊戲模組的形式，從輕國文的角度切入，帶讀者領略古文的全新視野。從角色選擇開始，點評君王、貴族、文人、隱士、遊俠、美人……各種角色的特點，再為他們配備各種厲害的裝備，俠客用寶劍，士兵用連弩，軍師拿羽扇……甚至昭君的琵琶與文人的嘴砲都有厲害的戰力。既然是遊戲，免不了對戰，史上知名戰術與戰役，就是最厲害的經驗值。最後再以史上著名人物，來詮釋成就達成的境界。用手遊概念讀古文，不僅創意十足，也讓古文充滿現代感。一起登入古人的世界，玩一場古文的 Online Game 吧。在闖關的過程，重新領略古文的趣味，貫通古今知識，強化閱讀素養。

☆★☆★【完整說明Qt 6的主要功能！最詳盡的Qt開發全書！】★☆★☆本書分為六大部分：第1部分為Qt 6基礎。以Qt 6.0的全新類別模組和介面，重新實現了各種基礎實例的功能。第2部分為Qt 6綜合實例。以新的Qt 6.0實現了電子商城系統、簡單文字處理軟體和微信使用者端程式。第3部分為Qt擴充應用。介紹了Qt設定OpenCV和OpenCV處理圖片，在綜合實例方面，展示了醫院遠端診斷系統，運用MySQL建置資料庫，進而有效管理患者資訊。第4部分為QML和Qt Quick及其應用。內容包含了QML及Qt Quick的相關內容。第5部分為Qt Quick 3D開發基礎。這是Qt 6.0新推出的功能模組，它大幅提昇了Qt在3D圖形影像領域的地位。第6部分是關於Qt 6的跨平台開發技術。跨平台是Qt 6.0的優勢特性，本書將Qt在Visual Studio、Android、Python及Linux（Ubuntu）等多種主流平台上的設定和開發方法進行了詳盡的介紹。透過本書循序漸進的教學，讀者不僅可以了解到Qt6的各種功能，也能對於圖形使用者介面的掌握更加熟悉。本書看點✪Qt概述：範本庫、工具類別及控制項。✪QML程式設計基礎、QML動畫特效。✪Qt Quick 3D開發基礎、Qt Quick Controls開發基礎。✪Qt跨平台開發：Visual Studio、Android、Python及Linux(Ubuntu)。

Brain Quest, America's #1 educational brand with more than 57 million copies in print, is now for babies! My First Brain Quest board books introduce essential early learning concepts and foundational vocabulary using engaging visuals and Brain Quest's signature question and answer format.Give your child the best foundation to their education with this colorful and fun guide to shapes.My First Brain Quest: Shapes helps lay the foundation for pre-math skills, as children identify and describe shapes and their attributes. Questions help children build vocabulary and their understanding about the similarities and differences between shapes. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles, and reviewed by a panel of early learning experts, this board book introduces numbers in a fun, engaging way.

Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book.- The question and answer lift-the-flat format is a perfect reading tool for curious kids- Written in consultation with money management expert Bobby Seagull - TV and radio presenter, teacher and ambassador for the National Numeracy charity- Early learning about money is key to building good money habits

The learning goals that center on the thematic units are set in accordance with the language proficiency levels, established by the ACTFL˙To Comply with the pedagogical principle of backward design to establish the teaching/learning goals for the intermediate learner of Chinese˙Integrates into its thematic contents the ACTFL-defined, three mores of language uses as well the 5C concepts˙Assist the learner to achieve holistic progress and to cultivate specific linguistic abilities of Chinese˙The selecting of keywords/phrases in thetextbooks is greatly in line with vocabulary levels defined by the HSK and by the TOCFL. The regional difference in language uses between the two sides of theTaiwan Strait are also meticulously annotated in the textbooks In recent years, the background of learners has become diversified, and the number of self-study students of elementary Chinese is also increasing. On the pedagogical front, however, learning materials, found to be biased towards school l

Discover the story behind Michael Jordan's incredible triumph in the 1997 Flu Game in this powerful graphic novel written by Murder Ballads' Gabe Soria and illustrated by award-winning artist Brittney Williams.Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!Explore the relentless grit of Michael Jordan, as he powers through a mysterious illness in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA finals against the Utah Jazz, infamously known as The Flu Game. A story of athleticism, willpower, and triumph, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the unyielding drive of the one of the greatest basketball players of all time -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

樂趣與知識性兼具的恐龍入門！你能從骨骼化石和重點提示，猜對恐龍的種類嗎？掀開書中設計的內頁，看看自己對這些史前巨大生物的了解有多少！A playful, informative introduction to dinosaurs for the youngest readers, by the team behind the bestselling Book of BonesSet up as a guessing game with visual and narrative clues, Who's That Dinosaur? invites readers to examine seven skeletons and guess to whom they belong. The answer is provided in a vibrant, foldout reveal, accompanied by an explanation as to why each dinosaur's body was so special.It's a humorous, informative introduction to fossils and dinosaur anatomy, where, in a surprise twist, young children learn how birds are modern-day dinosaurs. A fun and informative introduction to the ever-popular topic of dinosaurs.

Monsieur Roscoe and his goldfish, Fry, are off on the holiday of a lifetime - and you're invited too! From the multi-award-winning, bestselling illustrator of Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside. Now in a sturdy board book format, for even the littlest of learners. Monsieur Roscoe is going on holiday! Join him and his goldfish, Fry, as they camp, ski and sail their way through the journey of a lifetime, making friends and learning lots of new French words along the way.A fun and colourful board book from the bestselling illustrator of Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside, Monsieur Roscoe will make learning French exciting for the youngest children.

Introduce your child to new situations through these entertaining and sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together. Each story is packed with facts and humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience. In Learning to Swim, Kipper has his first swimming lesson.First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings and emotions, and build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also includes advice on how to get the most out of reading together and practical tips on navigating new experiences. Biff, Chip & Kipper are characters from the Oxford Reading Tree series, which is used in 80% of primary schools, and now appear in a popular new CBeebies series.This story has been written by Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Annemarie Young; superb storytellers with over 5

Jamie Smart's big-selling comic-book success story continues!The Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he's determined to take over the Woods! Wasn't that Monkey's plan? This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They've never managed to work together before. . .And will Skunky rediscover his passion for evil inventions, to defeat his rival at their own game? One thing's for sure . . .Laughs are guaranteed!

引領App Inventor風潮的經典App創意開發主題書！ 榮獲Amazon上架App Inventor中文書最新版 最多讀者與老師指名的App Inventor初學實戰經典 Android/iOS跨平台適用，從基礎到快速具備主流專題開發力 Google實驗室設計，由麻省理工學院(MIT)行動學習中心維護的App Inventor，風靡無數App開發者、一般App玩家，以及學校師生。視覺化介面加上拼塊拖曳的簡單操作方式，輕易就能建構出App的介面與功能，並能控制手機上的相機、GPS 與多種感測器，製作出更具創意的App。App Inventor 2改善開發環境與流程，簡化拼塊使用與設定，功能愈來愈強大。除了可在電腦模擬之外，也能在Android/Apple手機或平板電腦上執行。 快速邁向App之路!超強的App Inventor開發體驗! 結合App主題開發的攻略指引，立即享受Google Play上架的樂趣! ■適用想一次從入門應用跨入專案開發者。 ■適用Android/iOS跨平台實戰體驗。 ■簡單入門後，即依功能主題提供實例演練，最後再延伸至App專案開發。 範例適度簡化，學習更容易。 ■專案範例兼具趣味性與實用性，運用大量媒體音效，增加生動性，也適度結合照相、簡訊、感測器等行動裝置的硬體功能，展現App Inventor 2快速且強大的App開發特色。 ■App開發加碼創意，融合10個創新、熱門與經典主題App，內容涵蓋繪圖、動畫、硬體、影音、導覽、娛樂、遊戲、知識、通訊、語音、資料庫、AI人工智慧，以及網路資源…等，貼近生活與實務應用，例如：實名制登錄會用到的QR Code掃瞄，Google與Siri 的AI助理所需的文字語音轉換應用…等。 ■納入最新「點餐系統」APP開發、新增「可加圖片與文字的加強版清單顯示」元件，而幾個APP專題也變得更簡單，例如：讓「英文語音測驗」著重在語音辨識與文字語音轉換的聽力測驗、「打雪怪遊戲」改為利用按鈕元件布置遊戲角色，並利用清單觀念管理所有角色物件…等。 ■全彩印刷，易看易學易開發! ★超值學習資源： 「綜合演練」影音教學/完整範例/認識新地圖元件PDF 「App Inventor 2單機版與伺服器架設」說明PDF 「Google Play上架全攻略」PDF ★系列書另有《手機應用程式設計超簡單-App Invento

Learn about football in this early learning activity book. Big Stickers for Little Hands Football introduces children to the world of football through simple activities, big stickers and card press-outs. Each page is full of fun, early learning activities that are perfect for young children. FUN ACTIVITY BOOK WITH BIG STICKERS FOR LITTLE HANDS, COLOURING AND CARD PRESS-OUT PAGESIncludes 2 sheets of big stickersWith 2 sheets of fun card press-outs16 pages of simple, early learning activities

Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, sets out to become his lucky charm instead ...From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical mystery ...'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him?When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it’s his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it’s game on or game over.With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky cha

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

A STEM singalong that young makers will love. Join a diverse group of budding minds and their friend Robot as they work together to build a treehouse! Designed to ignite interest in STEM â- the integration of science, technology, engineering and math â- this fact-packed singalong introduces kids to simple machines, social-emotional concepts like empathy and teamwork, and the basics of robotics and programming with 6 pages of educational notes. For even more fun, sing and dance along with the animated singalong video using the included QR code! Norma Jean Wright's powerful vocals make this revamp of "London Bridge is Falling Down" a dynamic delight.

Explore our wonderful world in this big book of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations. Help your child learn all about the world with My First Encyclopedia by Priddy Books.Priddy Learning: My First Encyclopedia will provide hours of fun reading for curious children. It is divided into eight subject chapters: Earth, Living World, Animals, History, Science, Things That Go, Human Body and People & Culture. Approved by subject specialists, every page is packed full of interesting information written in accessible language for children. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic.

Learn all about shapes in this dynamic follow-up to Colors: My First Pop-Up! in the Pop Magic series, an exciting line of preschool books from pop-up wizard Matthew Reinhart that makes learning fun!A

Little children will love joining Bunny and the other woodland animals for a game of hide and seek in this endearing flap book. Each page has a big, satisfying flap for little fingers to lift, reveali

忙碌小熊記憶配對大挑戰！集結海底世界、動物園等四種場景，尋找隱藏其中的動物。內含36個滑動機關，利用記憶配對訓練孩子手眼協調，遊戲中吸收新單字。Play and learn with Bizzy Bear! With four fun memory games and lots animal details to spot, the busy book is designed to improve memory, build vocabulary, and promote book-confidence.Discover animals in four settings: on the farm, at the zoo, under the sea and at the park!PlayWith four memory games - and three ways to play!Learn Build vocabulary with new words to learn on evey pageOn the goWith all the fun of a card matching game and none of the mess

Motivated by new undies and Daddy's support, a relatable toddler adorably navigates the excitement and challenges of learning to use the potty. Age-appropriate language and engaging illustrations make

Bluey wants to play Mum School instead of having a bath. But will she be able to rise to the challenge? Join Bluey and Chilli for a pre-bedtime game, where Bluey plays mum to some bouncy balloons. A funny get-ready-for-bed story, this is the perfect Mother's Day present for any Bluey fan!Can't get enough of Bluey? Also available:Bluey: The BeachBluey: Goodnight Fruit BatBluey: Little Library

This vibrantly illustrated game is an ideal way for little children to have fun as they develop key skills and explore the amazing world of animals. The box contains bingo boards, picture cards and a

Heart and Mind Activities for Today’s Kids workbooks include 100 fun activities to support children’s well-being and help them learn to manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and navigate social situations.The full-color activities include art, puzzles, games, coloring, and more! These engaging activity books are ideal for at-home learning, homeschooling, and building connections between home and school.This award-winning activity book received a 2022 National Parenting Product Award and a 2022 Parents’ Picks Award for “Best Educational Products in the World.”The full-color pages and graphics create memorable and fun learning opportunities and help children:Gain mindfulness skills to build better friendshipsLearn empathy and understand other perspectivesDevelop tools to decrease anxiety and regulate emotionsBecome aware of feelings and how their words and actions affect other peopleDevelop positive self-talk toward themselvesSocial and emotional learning activities i

Learning to read is easy with these kid-pleasing titles focused on the third 25 sight words! This bright green box contains 25 little books that each teach a must-know sight word via a playful， easy-to-read story. Characters include frogs， elves， unicorns， silly snowmen， talking balloons， and more to make learning extra enjoyable. Comes with a parent guide， mini-workbook， and motivating stickers. Books are correlate with Guided Reading Level C.

Splash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated informational picture book for the very young. Now in paperback.Hey, water! I know you! Y

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“Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells ourselves—that the pleasures of learning are reserved for the young.” —Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers“Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells ourselves—that the pleasures of learning are reserved for the young.” —Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of OutliersWhy do so many of us stop learning new skills as adults? Are we afraid to be bad at something? Have we forgotten the sheer pleasure of beginning from the ground up? Inspired by his young daughter’s insatiable curiosity, Tom Vanderbilt embarks on a yearlong quest of learning—purely for the sake of learning. Rapturously singing Spice Girls songs in an amateur choir, losing games of chess to eight-year-olds, and dodging scorpions at a surf camp in Costa Rica, Vanderbilt tackles five main skills but learns so much more. Along the way, he interviews dozens of experts abo

Introducing My First Brain Quest for babies! These chunky board books introduce early learning concepts - like first words - with bright images, simple vocabulary, and signature Brain Quest Q&A fun.It

The strongest Avenger teams up with two up-and-coming heroes on an internet-breaking adventure Can they pull the plug on evil? First, Captain Marvel joins Gwen Stacy, aka Ghost-Spider, on a web-based adventure Things get APP-rehenzive when a new craze--ClikClok--sweeps the city, and the Mad Thinker and the Awesome Android plan to use it for their own nefarious scheme Then, just as Carol is recovering from one mission, she starts another--without even knowing it When technical difficulties bring her face to face with her digital doppelg nger, she'll need some help from the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl to save the day Collects Marvel Action: Captain Marvel Vol. Two, issues #1-5, from writer Sam Maggs (The Unstoppable Wasp, My Little Pony/Transformers) and artists Sweeney Boo (Eat, and Love Yourself) and new talent Isabel Escalante

You are about to embark on a dangerous adventure. With this game in a book, use the pop-out Survival Spinner to learn your fate as you face peril after peril in a wild, rugged landscape. You become lo