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Best friends Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon search for a magic jewel in the first installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Dragon Hill is in trouble! The magic jewel that protects Dragon Hill has gone missing, and best friends Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon work together to find the jewel. But they are young dragons and Ember doesn't yet know how to use her fire powers. The two friends follow squirrel paw prints and meet a helpful Tree Dragon. Will they be able to find the magic jewel?Ember and Gus's adventure is told through five full-color short stories with ea

★ 全球最紅遊戲《Minecraft》官方橋梁書，一次收藏15冊！★ 三大人氣系列完整收錄：Woodsword Chronicles＋Stonesword Saga＋Ironsword Academy★ 黑白插圖橋梁書，節奏快速、冒險滿滿，適合7+讀者當現實世界的孩子踏進《Minecraft》的方塊世界，一場又一場前所未見的冒險就此展開。在Woodsword Chronicles系列中，一群朋友意外進入遊戲世界，必須學會生存、建造與合作，才能找到回家的方法；而在Stonesword Saga裡，全新的玩家與神祕謎團接連出現，村莊、怪物與未知力量讓整個Overworld陷入危機；到了Ironsword Academy，新一代玩家進入專門訓練冒險家的學院，面對Nether與各種極端環境的試煉。從洞穴探險、怪物對決到破解遊戲世界的秘密，每一本都是充滿速度感與幽默感的冒險故事。黑白插圖穿插其中，閱讀節奏輕快，讓孩子彷彿親自踏入方塊世界，與朋友並肩冒險。適合7歲以上讀者，是Minecraft迷不可錯過的套書。The set includes 6 x Woodsword Chronicles titles, 6 x Stonesword Saga titles and 3 x Ironsword Academy titles all in a slipcase with shrinkwrap.本套書包含以下15本黑白橋梁書9780008682064Ironsword Academy (3) — MINECRAFT RUNNING HOT AND COLD9780008680688Ironsword Academy (2) — MINECRAFT: IT’S NOW OR NETHER9780008666330Ironsword Academy (1) — MINECRAFT: READY. SET. RESPAWN! 9780008616564Stonesword Saga (6) — MINECRAFT: THE END OF THE OVERWORLD! 9780008534226Stonesword Saga (5) — MINECRAFT: THE GOLEM’S GAME 9780008534080Stonesword Saga (4) — MINECRAFT: TO

完美結合《怪奇物語》與《神秘博士》的驚悚氛圍，是恐怖小說愛好者的必讀之作。強烈推薦給12以上的中階讀者！準備好了嗎？他們要來找你了！沒人知道「暗檔庫」的起源是什麼。一個收錄各種靈異、超自然與詭異現象的資料庫，詳盡到令人毛骨悚然，真實到膽戰心驚。亞當和索爾在露營時誤闖一座廢棄鬼鎮，陷入詭異的「捉迷藏」遊戲中。但追捕他們的，究竟是人，還是……？"A writer of genuine originality" -The GuardianGoosebumpsfor a new generation of readers. Perfect for fans ofStranger ThingsandDoctor Whoand a must-read for Halloween.Coming to find you, ready or not!The first title in a brand new middle-grade horror series by the bestselling author Christopher Edge.Nobody knows who started the Darkive. It's a database filled with first-hand accounts of strange, unexplained experiences. Ghosts; paranormal entities; weird anomalies. Each one is stored with a bank of evidence to prove the story. Are you ready to dive in?Adam didn't think his camping trip with his best friend, Sol, could get any worse. Stumbling upon an abandoned ghost town, they find themselves playing a strange game of hide and seek. But who or what is trying to find them? And can Adam stay one step ahead?"Absolutely l

經典童話大翻轉！兇案現場的被害者，竟是「大野狼」？當「小紅帽」成了頭號嫌疑犯！為了洗刷冤屈，她必須在追捕下找出真兇！在傳奇競賽「尖牙與利爪」大賽中，阿拉里克（Alarick）是名氣最響、最兇惡的大野狼。這場比賽的規則很簡單：由狼群對抗「小紅帽」們，進行一場「大野狼先生，幾點了？」的殘酷遊戲挑戰。但當大野狼阿拉里克在總決賽途中突然倒地身亡時，他的頭號勁敵露比（Ruby Red）驚駭萬分....因為所有的矛頭都指向了她！意識到自己被栽贓後，露比帶著小狼夥伴費蘭（Fillan）展開逃亡，並且決心揪出真正的兇手。但後有緊追不捨的警探、前有狼族刺客的埋伏，甚至還有一位「黑幫老奶奶」擋路，他們必須使出所有看家本領，才能洗刷冤屈、揭開真相。這是一場節奏超快的顛覆童話犯罪冒險，由暢銷書《The Train to Impossible Places》作者 P.G. Bell 打造。如果你喜歡《淑女謀殺謎案》（Murder Most Unladylike）系列的校園推理，或是迪士尼《後裔》（Descendants）的反轉童話，絕對不能錯過！THE BIG BAD WOLF IS DEAD...and what's worse, he was murdered.Alarick is the biggest and baddest wolf of the Tooth & Claw games - a legendary contest where Wolves battle Reds in a vicious game of "What's the Time, Mr Wolf?" But when Alarick drops dead in the middle of the championship final, his rival Ruby Red is horrified...because she gets the blame.Realizing she has been framed for the crime, Ruby and her wolf-cub friend Fillan go on the run, determined to find the real murderer. But with a dogged detective, a wolf assass

Find out all about George Washington, Founding Father and first president of the United States, and the key role he played in the American Revolution and the colonial bid for independence from Great Britain.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about George Washington and his monumental impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of George Washington, exploring his background and key people in his life, his role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and ma

Find out all about Susan B. Anthony, the American women's rights activist and social reformer, and the pivotal role she played in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about Susan B Anthony and her impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of Susan B. Anthony, exploring her background and key people in her life, her role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and make complex events accessible to children

Celebrate the holidays with this collection of Christmas classics, including A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and a collection of holiday short stories--together in one paperback boxed set! Celebrate the season with this collection of popular holiday stories from Christmases past. This set includes E. T. A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker, the story of a girl's Christmas gift coming to life and battling the sinister mouse king, which later inspired Tchaikovsky's popular holiday ballet. Next is A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens's renowned novella about the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge being confronted with his greed and learning the meaning of Christmas. Rounding out the set is The Twelve Classics of Christmas, a collection of twelve holiday short stories. From favorites like Clement C. Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" to lesser-known tales from beloved authors like Louisa May Alcott, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the Brothers Grimm, this anthology is

★ 《人類大歷史》作者哈拉瑞，專為中學生打造的人類史入門讀本★ 全彩插圖＋地圖＋時間軸，讓人類史變成停不下來的冒險故事我們跑不贏獅子，也游不過鯊魚，沒有尖牙、沒有利爪，卻一步步成為地球上最不可忽視的物種。人類究竟是怎麼辦到的？這不是神話，也不是科幻，而是一段真實發生過、比任何冒險故事都更驚人的歷史旅程。從遠古人類第一次在大地上現身，到學會用火、仰望星空辨認方向，再到發明工具、組織合作、改變世界的規則，本書帶領讀者回到人類歷史的起點，看見我們如何從脆弱求生者，成為改寫地球命運的存在。Unstoppable Us 1NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the Year"Gripping and thought-provoking." —The New York TimesEven though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”?The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story!From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncove

故事發生在午餐時間，Jim剛從樹上摘下最後一根香蕉，卻不小心掉到地上。當他下樹去找香蕉時，疣豬已經把香蕉撿起來，並堅稱那是自己的。Jim和疣豬因為這樣起了爭執，接著其他動物圍了過來，大家都無法判斷香蕉真正的主人是誰，直到好友Norman提出了建議....New York Times bestselling character Grumpy Monkey learns the importance of sharing with others in this original board book story that tackles a common toddler issue.It’s time for lunch, and Jim Panzee has just picked the very last banana on the tree. But then he drops it. When he climbs down to find it, Warthog has already picked up the banana and thinks it belongs to him. “It’s mine!” they both insist. As the two argue, the other animals arrive and soon, no one can agree who the banana belongs to. Until Norman suggests, “What if you share the banana?”Talented author-illustrator team Suzanne Lang and Max Lang convey the struggle of learning how to share in this funny board book for toddlers and babies that encourages kindness and generosity.Series Overview: SERIES DESCRIPTION: The Grumpy Monkey books were created by Suzanne and Max Lang to promote emotional li

在 The Pigeon Won’t Count to 10! 中，Pigeon 又一次展現了牠的倔強與幽默：牠不想數數，因為理由很多──不想、已經做過、還有其他更重要的事！Mo Willems 以輕鬆的文字和充滿表情的插圖，創造出孩子熟悉又爆笑的情境。這本硬頁繪本不只是故事，還在頁面中加入觸摸與描線數字的設計，讓孩子在互動中認識 1 到 10。書的形式簡單卻巧妙，把概念學習和閱讀樂趣結合。這是 Pigeon 系列的新篇章，也是一部非常適合親子共讀的數數入門書。A counting adventure you WON'T want to miss, from bestselling and award-winning author Mo Willems. The Pigeon won't count to ten, and here's why: Reasonably reasonable reason #1: He doesn't want to! Practically perfect reason #2: He already did a bunch of counting yesterday! And perfectly obvious reason #3: He has THINGS to do! Also, counting is for the birds! Do YOU think The Pigeon will count to ten? (Don't count on it!) From #1 New York Times bestselling author Mo Willems comes this funny and engaging numbers and counting early-learning concept board book with touch and trace numbers and art throughout. The Pigeon Won't Count to 10! is the first in a collection of original Pigeon board books and is a perfect addition for babies and toddlers to The Pigeon

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this third book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri goes from student . . . to teacher!Miri has spent a year at the palace, learning all about being a proper princess. But before she can return to her beloved Mount Eskel, the king has a task for her: Miri must travel to a distant swamp to start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than royal rules.As Miri spends more time with the girls, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. Relying on her own strength and intelligence, Miri must unravel the mystery while protecting the sisters--and maybe then she canfinallymake her way home.Don't miss the other books in the Princess Academy trilogy!Princess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Sabina Patel has never been popular. And in her new school, in a new town where she doesn't know anyone, Sabina feels more out of place than ever.When she accidentally unlocks magic powers and starts to see visions of the future, Sabina worries that she'll be even more unpopular than before. But she quickly becomes one of the most popular girls in school, with everyone desperate for her to predict their test answers, prom dates and class election results.Then she starts seeing futures she'd rather not know about and Sabina's not sure if she's unlocked a gift or a curse.A book about learning to be happy in the present, rather than letting the future take over your life.Praise for Radhika Sanghani:"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie is sweet and funny and ful

A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief. 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 minds Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school A brilliant picture book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control Originally

青蛙 Bert 有一天發現了一顆閃閃發亮的泡泡，漂亮得讓所有朋友都忍不住想要輪流玩。原本單純的快樂，卻因為「想多玩一下」而變得有點複雜。隨著泡泡在大家之間傳遞，Bert 也慢慢發現，分享並不總是那麼容易，但真正的樂趣，往往來自一起玩。讓孩子在笑聲中理解，快樂其實可以被放大，只要願意一起分享。A funny, positive picture book about friendship, sharing and really brilliant bubbles from award-winning author/illustrator Kim Hillyard. One day, Bert the frog finds a beautiful, shiny bubble. It’s a very nice bubble – and all Bert’s friends think so too.Soon everyone wants to have a turn with the precious bubble – but as Bert discovers, sharing can be tricky. Can the friends find a way to enjoy the fun... together?A positive, heart-warming story about learning to share and finding fun in the world around you.

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. In Emerald and the New Arrival, Emerald's mum is expecting a baby and there's so much to do before the big day! Everyone is excited but Emerald can't help feeling a little .. . unsure.What if she gets woken up at night by all the crying? And what if Mum and her step-dad Auster are too busy with the new baby to think about her? But family life is full of surprises and Emerald is about to find out that being a BIG sister is a very special thing indeed. Illustrated throughout in sea green and black, Emerald is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a splash of wildness and wonder.

For one city-kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop, it seems like its finally time to find her place in her new blended family while settling in for the winter! Cozy up to the final volume of the heartfelt and acclaimed Peapod Farm series!Jen couldn't be more excited to spend time onPeapod Farms with her step-sisters, Andy and Reese. For months, Jen has been so focused on trying to figure out how she fits into her new blended family that she hasn't realized she's found her place... that is until Reese calls her sister.Excited and content, Jen thought she had figured everything out,but now she's not so sure. A rift emerges between the girls as Andy doubles down on being Reese's ACTUAL sister, while Jen is just the STEP sister. With Andy's attitude bringing a cold front to the farm it seems like it's going to be a long winter.Maybe between Peapod Farm's first snow and learning how to tap a tree for sugar, Jen and Andy both will have a chance to truly understand wha

The third book in the new basketball series about regaining one's confidence on and off the court.Raam may have made the school team, but that doesn't guarantee him minutes on the court or respect from his fellow teammates. As a new rookie, he will have to fight to get recognition from the coach and find his place on the team.

Minecraft暢銷作者全新力作，遊戲與閱讀完美融合結合角色扮演與互動敘事，本書打造全新閱讀體驗。讀者將化身學徒賽斯，在危機四伏的地下迷宮中冒險，透過選擇與骰子決定故事走向。融合遊戲機制與奇幻情節，不僅提升閱讀參與感，也讓每一次翻頁都充滿未知與驚喜，是進入RPG世界的最佳入門之作。Adventure awaits in this middle-grade fantasy series that invites young readers to step into the shoes of of the story's hero! Combining elements of table-top roleplaying and pick-your-poison storytelling, a roll of the dice determines whether you'll score a legendary win...or an epic fail. Set in a classic high-fantasy setting, Seth is last-surviving apprentice of the great wizard Bristleboor. One day, Bristleboor sends Seth on a mission to find an elusive flower that grows in the tunnels under the castle they live in. Aided by an imprisoned imp named Calivore, Seth traverses the tunnels and comes upon monsters to fight and puzzles to solve while learning secrets about himself...and his master. By the end, he and the reader will need to make choices about where and with whom their loyalties lie and what kind of hero they want to become. In this

★精心設計的心理懸疑故事，從一樁神秘失蹤開始，層層揭開夫妻看似完美生活的暗潮洶湧。★每一分鐘的等待都帶來更多疑問，緊繃的氣氛讓讀者無法自拔。★故事氛圍陰鬱緊湊，適合喜歡家庭懸疑與心理驚悚的讀者。★展開對安全感、信任與真相的探討，揭示最親密關係中的裂痕。懸念迭起，多重轉折使真相層層揭露，令人猜不到結局。故事圍繞一位名叫Bryden Frost的忙碌母親。在一次早晨的追撞事故的7天之後，Bryden突然消失，留下丈夫Sam和女兒。她的手機、錢包和車子都還在家中停車場及公寓內，彷彿人就此蒸發。警方展開調查，懷疑Bryden是否遭遇綁架、逃走或其他可能性。這部小說結合了傳統警探流程與心理懸疑元素，節奏緊湊，人物塑造豐滿，是喜愛家庭懸疑、心理驚悚的讀者不可錯過的作品。An instant New York Times bestseller!“Stunning. Fiendishly plotted with whiplash twists and turns — Shari Lapena is at the very top of her game here. [She Didn't See It Coming] might be my favorite yet!” —Lucy FoleyThe new gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorWhen a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: can the detectives find her before it's too late?Bryden and Sam have it all: thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condominium, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. The perfect life for the perfect couple

★ Roblox玩家必讀圖像小說全新系列開跑★ 校園日常×虛擬世界穿越，笑點與戰鬥一次到位★ 漫畫式分鏡＋滿版細節，沉浸感滿分故事從一場校園意外開始，Mitch與好友穿越進入虛擬學院世界，展開升級闖關冒險。Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Introducing the first book in an unofficial Roblox graphic novel series, Academy for Roblox Pros!Mitch and his friends thought that they were having an average day at school. Their principal, Principal Borelox, was being awful as usual, and Roger and his cronies were getting on their nerves. But when Mitch accidentally spills his drink on his computer in the tech lab, something miraculous happens. A door appears out of nowhere with the symbol of their favorite video game, Roblox. Well, Mitch and his buddies just have to check it out!Stepping through the door, the kids are immediately transported into Roblox Academy, a blocky world where they are all avatars of themselves. Can the kids get to the bottom of this digital world ... or will the mysterious villain, Mr. Warlock, turn them all into zombies!? Read and fi

以圖像小說方式改編紐約時報排行榜第一名的《Grumpy Monkey》繪本系列，非常適合已準備好閱讀較長故事線，或是喜愛搞笑劇情的孩子。這一次，Jim Panzee要重返校園，可是他一點也不開心...在一場捉迷藏的遊戲中，Jim惹出了一身「臭麻煩」他鑽進臭鼬的樹洞裡想躲起來，結果全身被臭鼬的噴霧噴得一身臭。朋友們提醒Jim，如果在學校上課有專心，就會知道如何從足跡分辨動物，並運用在生活之中。於是，Jim只好乖乖回到學校...不過你們知道嗎？只要好好專心上課，在學校其實也可以很有趣！當Jim發現自己接連失敗時，最好的朋友Norman也幫助他明白：學習不只是成功時才有收穫，從犯錯之中也能學到東西。這本搞笑的圖像小說，相信連不愛閱讀的孩子也會深深著迷。An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased. During a game of hide-and-seek, Jim Panzee causes a real stink. Literally. He walks right into Polecat's log to hide and instead gets covered in Polecat's smelly spray. His friends remind Jim that if he'd paid attention in class, he'd have learned to identify animals by their footprints. So it's back to school for Jim! Guess what! School can be fun--once you get into the swing of it! But when Jim finds himself failing, h

從萊特兄弟的飛行夢，到愛迪生的燈泡實驗，本書用漫畫方式講述科學史上重要發明的誕生故事，還介紹了幾位令人驚艷的兒童發明家。每則故事都帶出創新背後的努力與挑戰，讓孩子理解失敗與嘗試同樣是通往成功的關鍵一環。由 Paul Mason 撰文、Jess Bradley 插畫，並由資深科學教育者 Peter Riley 審訂，內容兼顧知識性與趣味性。書中另設有重點解析頁，幫助讀者更深入了解發明原理與科學概念。An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions. Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, science educator Peter Riley.Comic Strip Science Adventure

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives children who are just beginning to read practice with their early phonics skills, setting them up for success on their reading journeys!With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers'' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child''s success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books, these 12 storybooks feature simple words with consistent short vowel sounds. Early readers get lots of practice with foundational phonics skills while giggling at the playful stories and pictures!This set is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or B

From a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy "I've been asking myself all my life, 'What is the purpose of music?'" -Yo-Yo Ma At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician--studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States--he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music. Ma decided that he would spend his life not only performing for others, but learning from other cultures' musical traditions and fin

Babies and toddlers will be endlessly engaged with the pages of My Busy Day, where they can follow an adorable child from wake-up time to bedtime, searching for hidden items on every page!Each new spread in this Look & Find, Clever Baby book showcases a different part of a busy day in the life of a relatable young child. This book covers everything from brushing your teeth and eating meals to playing and getting ready for bedtime! Readers can learn the names of various objects by checking out the ""Look & Find"" column on each page, which features four labeled items to find in the big picture. With this engaging book, little ones will have a blast finding food, household items, toys, and more while learning their names!*Labels accompanying simple pictures help expand babies’ vocabulary*Bold, colorful illustrations hold babies’ attention*The daily routine theme helps children learn healthy habitsOther Look & Find, Clever Baby titles include Outdoor Fun, Our Animal Friends, a

3rd grade reading booksSupport your child's reading journey with the Spectrum Grade 3 Reading Workbook!Spectrum reading 3rd grade workbooks are a great way for your child to learn reading skills through a variety of activities that are both fun AND educational! Why You'll Love This Reading Comprehension 3rd Grade WorkbookEngaging and educational reading passages and activities. Nonfiction and fiction passages with activities to identify main idea and story structure help inspire learning into your child's classroom or homeschool curriculum.Helping your child along the way. Lesson reviews test your child's knowledge before moving on to new and exciting lessons. Parent support pages are included at the beginning of each chapter with helpful definitions, tools and tips, and a skills list to provide a spectrum of support for your leaner. An answer key is included in the back of the workbook to track your child's progress and accuracy. Practically sized for every activity. The 192-page read

Gerda 和 Orlo 是最要好的熊朋友，Orlo 總是有時間陪Gerda說故事、講笑話、玩遊戲或一起散步。他從不嫌煩，總是願意傾聽、陪伴與分享。 但有一天，Orlo 輕輕地告訴 Gerda，他生病了，而且這次不會好起來了。Gerda 心裡湧現好多種情緒；不過Orlo則是用溫柔的方式，陪她一起面對，讓他們能在剩下的時光裡，留下最珍貴的回憶。而當那個「熊熊形狀的洞」出現時，Gerda 能用這些回憶，把心裡的空缺，一點一滴填滿。 這是一本貼近孩子心靈的繪本，用溫暖真摯的方式，引導孩子理解失去與懷念，也幫助大人與孩子開啟深刻的對話，適合親子共讀，在愛中一起學習告別。 The Bear-Shaped Hole is a moving and sensitive picture book that explores preparing for loss. Gerda the bear has to process that her best friend, Orlo won’t be around forever. A beautiful companion title to the critically acclaimed The Hare-Shaped Hole, The Bear-Shaped Hole is a profound, heart-warming story that helps children understand and prepare for loss. Gerda and Orlo are best bear friends. When Gerda was there, Orlo always had time for a game or a story, a joke or a rhyme. He was never too busy to listen, to talk, to help, to share, or to go for a walk. But slowly, something starts to change. Orlo reveals he is ill, and as he softly explains to Gerda, he is not going to get better. Gerda is overwhe

Penny覺得日子總算穩定下來了，但搬家、新生兒和班上的舞台劇讓她再次陷入不安。幸好，有好朋友、有可愛的Cosmo狗狗，還有畫畫幫她釐清情緒。這本書用真實的語氣寫出小學生的煩惱與轉變，也讓孩子知道，焦慮並不可怕，只要慢慢學，就能一步步前進。The second book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. Now in paperback!Halfway through the fifth grade, Penny Lowry is discovering that things are actually going . . . okay! With her friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco on her side, and her lovable dog Cosmo, she can make it through anything. And when her anxiety comes back, there's always her doodling, or talking to Mrs. Hines, the Feelings Teacher. But big change is around the corner: Penny's family is moving to a new house, her mom is about to give birth to twins, and most stressful of all, she's been tapped for a role in her class play! Rolling with life's surprises isn't Penny's strength. But she's learning . . . one doodle at a time!"Readers will feel seen and validated . . . A helpful story a

兩屆 Newbery Medal 得主 Lois Lowry 在《The Two Sophies》中描繪了一段跨越年齡的真摯友誼。11 歲的 Sophie 與年長鄰居 Sophie 是最好的朋友，一起喝茶、分享觀點、互相陪伴。然而，年長的 Sophie 開始出現記憶衰退，甚至被家人考慮接走。小 Sophie 決心幫助她重拾回憶，並在朋友 Ralphie 和 Oliver 的協助下，踏上一段意想不到的心靈旅程。隨著回憶的展開，她聽到關於戰爭、飢餓與愛的故事。本書文字溫柔而深刻，探討記憶、關懷與世代間的連結，適合喜愛有溫度的成長小說的讀者。From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most.The latest compelling work from the master storytellerWhen precocious eleven-year-old Sophie sets out to save her elderly neighbor (who is also her dearest friend), her journey will take her through their familiar suburban landscape and then, steadily yet unexpectedly, deeper into a landscape of history and shared stories.Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl stru

揭露雪球城假象後，初凡本以為真相已水落石出，卻發現謊言才正要開始。圓頂內的溫度逐漸升高，新的秘密浮現，而她更被捲入一樁命案，成為眾矢之的。為了證明清白，初凡只能依靠身敗名裂的易本集團繼承人範徽。但在雪球城，誰都可能是敵人，連自己也不例外。The groundbreaking Korean phenomenon that Entertainment Weekly called "The Hunger Games meets Squid Game" continues with even more dark secrets and shocking surprises. The temperature is rising and the truth at the center of Chobahm's frozen world will be revealed in the final installment of this epic dystopian saga. Chobahm's perfect life in Snowglobe came crashing down when she discovered the truth about Haeri; the girl she watched faithfully on television was far from perfect. And the TV family, revered by millions, was nothing more than an illusion created by the Yibonn Media corporation. Nothing is as it seems in the carefully curated programs released from Snowglobe. But revealing the lies behind the Yibonn Media group was only the first crack in Snowglobe. Suddenly, the heat is rising inside the domed utopia--and with the soaring temperatures, come new secrets.

哲學不只是大人的事，孩子也能一起動腦思考！這本輕鬆有趣的哲學入門書，從「我到底存不存在」到「快樂的豬和不快樂的人你選誰」，用簡單又好玩的方式，帶領9到12歲孩子認識哲學。搭配漫畫、趣味小測驗，讓你一邊笑、一邊挑戰自己的思考力。A kids' introduction to philosophy covering life's biggest (and strangest) questions, written by philosophy lecturer Brandon Robshaw.This is a fascinating introduction to philosophy that will stretch your brain, challenge your problem-solving skills…and leave you totally weirded out. In this book we’ll attempt to answer questions such as…Are you in a video game right now?If your body is constantly changing, are you still you?Would you rather be a happy pig or an unhappy human?If these questions sound weird to you, well, it’s only going to get weirder from here. By the end of the book you may be wondering whether you actually exist at all. Which would officially make you a philosopher!From Plato’s cave to Descartes’ I think therefore I am, this book will introduce you to some of the weirdest ever philosophical thoughts – and encourage you to think up some answers of your own.

桑妮．派克最愛住在德瑪花園公寓，那裡不僅是家，也是她與鄰居們共同生活、互相扶持的社區。她從未覺得這樣的住處有什麼不同，直到市政府提出興建新平價住宅，卻遭到富裕社區居民強烈反對，讓她第一次體會到「低收入」原來會被看不起。爸爸要她安分低調，但看著鄰居們受到輕視與誤解，桑妮決定挺身而出，為自己與這群可愛的人發聲。這是一部節奏明快、幽默中帶有真誠情感的成長故事，描寫一位女孩如何在偏見與社會壓力中，勇敢為正義與歸屬感奮戰，也讓人重新思考什麼才是「家」的真正意義。A determined girl spends the summer before middle school learning to stand up for her low-income community in this funny, fast-paced read just right for fans of Kelly Yang's Front Desk. Sunny Parker loves the Del Mar Garden Apartments, the affordable housing complex where she lives. And she especially loves her neighbors. From her best friend, Haley Michaels, to Mrs. Garcia and her two kids--developmentally disabled son AJ and bitter but big-hearted daughter Izzy--every resident has a story and a special place in Sunny's heart. Sunny never thought living at the Del Mar Garden Apartments made her different--until the city proposes turning an old, abandoned school into a new affordable housing complex and the backlash of her affluent neighborhood teaches Sunny the

本書以漫畫形式呈現恐龍發現的關鍵歷史與趣聞：從瑪麗‧安寧在海岸撿到的第一塊化石，到美國古生物學家間轟轟烈烈的「化石大戰」，甚至還有恐龍「Sue」名字的由來。由 Paul Mason 編寫、Jess Bradley 繪圖，內容充滿趣味，卻也具備科學深度，並由古生物學家 Dr Dave Hone 擔任顧問審定。除了漫畫劇情，每章節還設有專題頁，補充恐龍與化石研究的核心知識，讓孩子在笑聲中學會觀察與批判性思考。適合7歲以上對恐龍好奇的孩子閱讀。An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips.Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series o

本書以趣味十足的漫畫形式，介紹人類探索太空的精采歷程，從登月任務到火星探測車、從太空生活的小插曲到發現意外現象的瞬間，每一則都令人會心一笑又忍不住想一探究竟。由科普作家 Paul Mason 撰文、Jess Bradley 繪圖，配合英國國家太空中心專家審訂，內容兼具科學性與娛樂性。書中不僅用漫畫吸引讀者，也穿插主題延伸頁，深入解釋相關知識，讓孩子了解太空探索背後的挑戰與錯誤帶來的學習。適合7歲以上孩子，也很適合作為自然科學課外補充。An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips.Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic

《文學小史》帶領讀者踏上一段穿越古今的閱讀之旅，從史詩《吉爾伽美什》、莎士比亞戲劇，到當代小說與圖像文學，探索文學如何反映文化、權力與自我認同。作者約翰・薩瑟蘭以幽默、親切的筆調，介紹世界經典與被忽略的趣味文本，讓讀者重新發現文學的魅力。這是一本適合所有愛書人閱讀的入門指南，也是對文學世界的一次溫柔邀請。A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novelsLiterature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to today’s graphic novels. John Sutherland, who has researched, taught and written on the entire glorious span of human literary activity, here guides readers on a journey ‘through the looking glass’ to show how literature from across the world can transport us, transfix us, and teach us about ourselves.He introduces key works, from the Epic of Gilgamesh and Shakespeare to T.S. Eliot, George Orwell and Margaret Atwood, and looks afresh at literature’s links to power, identity and taste. From the rude jokes within Anglo-Saxon riddles to the guilty pleasures of potboilers and fan fiction, this celebratory guide offers wit, humour and deep learning to all who enjoy literature, and who want to unde

●愛爾蘭劇作家 Neil Sharpson 精心打造的搞笑冷知識型繪本，讓大小讀者都會愛不釋手。●《紐約時報》暢銷插畫家、凱迪克獎得主 Dan Santat 生動繪製，每一頁都令人驚嘆！你有沒有發現，魚整天都待在水底下？搞不好牠們在那邊偷偷計畫著什麼也說不定。甚至有「一群魚」的地方竟然被叫作「學校」？牠們到底在學什麼？趕快打開這本繪本查個水落石！不過在調查的過程中請記得，無論發生什麼事，都不要相信魚！這本書由一位超級可疑的敘述者帶你一路吐槽到底，講一堆聽起來好像是真的、卻又讓人狂笑不止的「魚事實」，讀完你可能會懷疑，你家的金魚...真的只是金魚嗎？A laugh-out-loud picture book all about fish and how we absolutely must not trust them, illustrated by New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal-winning Dan Santat.Have you ever noticed that fish spend all of their time under water? What are they plotting down there? And did you know that a group of fish is called a ‘school’? Exactly what are they learning in these ‘schools’? We must find answers. But one thing’s for sure. Whatever you do: Don’t. Trust. Fish.Laugh along as you learn lots of fishy facts from a very suspicious narrator, who believes that there’s something more than a bit fishy about fish… Prepare to laugh, learn, and maybe even look at your pet goldfish a little differently.With deadpan humour f

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

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

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