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This revised and updated edition focuses on constrained ordination (RDA, CCA), variation partitioning and the use of permutation tests of statistical hypotheses about multivariate data. Both classification and modern regression methods (GLM, GAM, loess) are reviewed and species functional traits and spatial structures analysed. Nine case studies of varying difficulty help to illustrate the suggested analytical methods, using the latest version of Canoco 5. All studies utilise descriptive and manipulative approaches, and are supported by data sets and project files available from the book website: http://regent.prf.jcu.cz/maed2/. Written primarily for community ecologists needing to analyse data resulting from field observations and experiments, this book is a valuable resource to students and researchers dealing with both simple and complex ecological problems, such as the variation of biotic communities with environmental conditions or their response to experimental manipulation.

"This book prepares readers to analyze data and interpret statistical results using R more quickly than other texts. R is a challenging program to learn because code must be created to get started. To

Edward F. Vonesh's Generalized Linear and Nonlinear Models for Correlated Data: Theory and Applications Using SAS is devoted to the analysis of correlated response data using SAS, with special emphasi

Customer and Business Analytics: Applied Data Mining for Business Decision Making Using R explains and demonstrates, via the accompanying open-source software, how advanced analytical tools can addres

Massive data acquisition technologies, such as genome sequencing, high-throughput drug screening, and DNA arrays are in the process of revolutionizing biology and medicine. Using the mRNA of a given cell, at a given time, under a given set of conditions, DNA microarrays can provide a snapshot of the level of expression of all the genes in the cell. Such snapshots can be used to study fundamental biological phenomena such as development or evolution, to determine the function of new genes, to infer the role individual genes or groups of genes may play in diseases, and to monitor the effect of drugs and other compounds on gene expression. Originally published in 2002, this inter-disciplinary introduction to DNA arrays will be of value to anyone with an a interest in this powerful technology.

Written by four experienced Nokia Telecommunications software developers, this is a practical book about object-based and component-based software development. The book concentrates on the most important issues in real-life software development, such as the development process itself, software architecture, the development of user interfaces, data management, and the development of large commercial software products. The book exemplifies the presented practices by using the Unified Modeling Language (UML).

自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 6：R-Controlled Vowels 《Phonics Step-By-Step 6: R-Controlled Vowels》為自然發音拼讀系列第六冊。此冊的 R-Controlled Vowels (R 控制的母音) 是以受 R 控制的母音為主軸，當母音 a、e、i、o、u後面接上子音 r 時，子音 r 會影響母音的發音，如： ar、er、ir、or、ur 等音組。這些音組也會有長音〔ɝ〕以及短音〔ɚ〕的不同發音，透過反覆的音組練習，學習者可以快速領略自然發音讓你輕鬆說英文的樂趣。 自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 7：Gliding Blends and DIgraphs 《Phonics Step-By-Step》自然發音拼讀系列第七冊 Blends and Digraphs以混合及複合子音為主軸。混合子音包括 l、r、s 的雙子音混搭音組 (l-blends、r-blends、s-blends) 如 bl, br, sw 等，以及加入子音的混搭音組如 shr、str、spl、tw 等，都須拼讀及發出每個子音的聲音。而複合子音的音組如 ch、sh、th、ph、wh、ng、nk 等，都只能發出一個聲音。特定複合子音組合，還會產生特殊讀音。透過本書強化學習者自然發音能力，輕鬆說英文。 自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 8：Gliding Blends and DIgraphs 《Phonics Step-By-Step》自然發音拼讀系列第八冊Special Sounds and Syllables，以特殊發音、音節、尾音、縮寫為主軸，包括認識 y、c、g 等子音的特殊發音；dge、gh、gn、kn、mb、tch、wr 等音組則會省略部分子音發音；還有常見的尾音 ed、s、es、ing；以及常用的英文縮寫。從基本發音，進一步到詞句、文章閱讀，幫助學習者有效練習自然發音。 英語進階學套組 自然發音法是從基礎的26個字母到特殊發音，一步一步的循序漸進讓你練習英語口說。 本套為自然發音法的進階內容，讓你輕鬆學習英文，有效練習發音。 【Phonics Step-By-Step】自然發音拼讀系列 Phonics Step-By-Step系列專為英文初學者打造，以英

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.It's time for the school cooking competition and Izzy and her sister, Bella, are having an argument about the best way to build a cake tower, when Henry the Unicorn arrives with BREAKING NEWS: the TOP FIVE FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES have been kidnapped. Izzy and Henry must use their science skills to track down the princesses in Fairytale Land. Along the way, Izzy learns the secret to an excellent cake tower and, more importantly still, the power of sisterhood.Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.Collect all the books in the series!Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of DoomIzzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling GnomeIzzy the Inventor and the Teeny-Tiny OgresIzzy the Invento

An jam-packed Bluey birthday sticker activity book!HIP, HIP, HOORAY! It's time for birthday celebrations!Play pass the parcel, decorate a duck cake and make bracelets with Bluey and Bingo in this birthday sticker activity book! It's jam-packed with activities including spot the difference, dot to dot and lots of colouring in to keep the biggest Bluey fans entertained. With over 100 stickers included, this activity book is the perfect birthday gift!Happy Birthday!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey and Bingo’s Fancy Restaurant CookbookBluey: Family and Friends Colouring in Sticker BookBluey: How to DrawBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun co

Mirabelle 和家人到海邊度假，但大家規定整個假期都不能使用魔法。對調皮的 Mirabelle 來說，這幾乎是不可能的事。她忍不住偷偷施了一點魔法，想創造一個神奇的小生物，卻意外變出一群可愛又麻煩的小龍寶寶。於是，一場充滿混亂與笑聲的魔法假期冒險就此展開。Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .Half fairy, half witch, totally naughty!Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .From the Mirabelle series:• Mirabelle Gets Up to Mischief (ISBN: 9780192776495)• Mirabelle Breaks the Rules (ISBN: 9780192777546)• Mirabelle Has a Bad Day (ISBN: 9780192777553)• Mirabelle I

本書以R語言中的ggplot2包為核心，結合多種常用擴展包，系統講解科研圖表的構建邏輯與實現方法。內容涵蓋軟件環境配置、數據導入與整理、幾何對象、美學映射、比例尺、坐標系以及主題設置等關鍵環節，全面覆蓋科研可視化的核心流程。書中案例精選自Nature、Nature Communications、Nature Microbiology等國際期刊，基於其公開發表的真實數據進行改編，深入講解柱狀圖、散點圖、箱線圖、熱圖、Circos圖、桑基圖與網絡圖等多種常用科研圖形的繪製方法，幫助讀者在真實的科研語境中掌握高質量圖表的構建能力與可視化思維。

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends find and take care of some mysterious eggs!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this lateststory, it's Be a Swooperhero Week at school! Eva and her friends are excited to dress up in their best superhero costumes. At a special picnic, they all play games and eat lots of delicious food. It's the most perfect class outing ever until Eva and Lucy discover twenty-five mysterious eggs. No one seems to be protecting the eggs. So Eva decides that she and her classmates must keep the eggs safe until they hatch! Will they be able to save the day?With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters,

日本最強多益題庫系列第三集，銷售突破35萬冊，正式發行繁體中文版！精準命中！500道高分題庫＋解析由專業講師領軍，實際應考1000次多益測驗分析出題趨勢和解題關鍵，破解990高分的祕密！多益名校Essence English School是日本第一的多益專門校，教師團隊每月進場，累積超過1000次以上的應考經驗，完全掌握多益的出題方向與陷阱。結合師資團隊經驗的「多益模測解密」系列題庫在出版後大受好評，已經幫助各種程度的考生取得亮眼成績。現在，為了讓考生更充足練習，同樣高規格製作、考題精挑細選的《TOEIC L&R TEST多益聽力模測解密3》、《TOEIC L&R TEST多益閱讀模測解密3》登場了！本書的「試題本」單獨裝訂，開本尺寸及編排，比照正式測驗格式，考生練習時，最具臨場感！作者專業團隊長期研究多益考試，累積龐大資料與題庫，因此在「解答本」中，能夠精闢分析500道題目的作答技巧，除了正確答案，同時針對選項詳細解說，錯在哪裡？為什麼錯？讓考生茅塞頓開，信心大增！《TOEIC L&R TEST多益閱讀模測解密3》特色介紹實際應考多益超過1000次，精準命題！本書由教學團隊進場應試超過千次，歸納分析最新的出題趨勢，編寫「100 x 5回」共500題閱讀模測，涵蓋Part 5「單句填空」、Part 6「短文填空」以及Part 7 「閱讀測驗」。題材多變不重複，讓考生演練實際上場的閱讀測驗。直擊考生常見錯誤，全力把握分數！Essence English School作為多益教育機構，每日與大量考生接觸，完全理解考生答題時的盲點。本書依照豐富的教學經驗，獨家歸納Part 5～Part 7高分祕技、答題時間分配，並提供精闢的題目解析，標示出題目類型，協助考生釐清考題關鍵，在75分鐘內徹底激發高分實力。獨家答題「答對率」，找出弱點！每一題試題解說皆附上「答對率」，為教師團隊長期統計考生答對該題的比例。對於題目的難易度及易犯錯誤，考生一目了然，可依此調整準備方向。以「答案卡」練習畫卡，訓練作答方式！許多考生平常做模擬試題時，沒有一併練習畫答案卡，實際考試才發現加上畫卡竟然手忙腳亂，大大影響作答時間和節奏！為了真實還原考場答題情境，每回測驗附有答案卡，供考生參照並練習畫卡手感。善用「分數預測表」，自我評估！使用本書的「分數預測表」，考生可掌握自我實力，並

本書通過案例講述有關的概念和方法，不僅介紹了ARMA 模型、狀態空間模型、Kalman 濾波、單位根檢驗和GARCH 模型等一元時間序列方法，還介紹了很多多元時間序列方法，如線性協整、門限協整、VAR 模型、Granger 因果檢驗、神經網絡模型、可加AR 模型和譜估計等，並且增加了全新的一章講述如何用深度學習進行時間序列分析. 書中強調對真實的時間序列數據進行分析，全程使用R 和Python軟件分析了各個科學領域的實際數據，還分析了金融和經濟數據的例子.本書通俗易懂，理論與應用並重，可作為高等院校統計學和經濟管理等專業“時間序列分析”相關課程的教材，對金融和互聯網等領域的相關從業者也極具參考價值.

本書適合大專院校研究生與有興趣於探究金融股市預測方法的讀者在社會及行為科學領域，作為時間序列預測模型分析技術或方法的參考。透過書中系統性理論歸納與R語言軟體教學，讀者可運用於預測專業領域研究的情況，進而判斷趨勢、做出決策。時間序列分析與預測技術是多重技術交叉、結合與關聯的組合，本書主要探究其中四種技術成分：1. 時間序列分析的基本技術；2. 時間序列分析的指數平滑；3. 自我迴歸統合移動平均（ARIMA）模型的建構、修正、向前預測與驗證；4. 股市量化交易概念、交易策略的建構、策略回測的模擬與預測。書中詳細介紹各個技術方法，並說明分別的優點與適用時機，且以R語言編碼、計算與製圖，進行實際分析操作。隨書附贈光碟資料豐富，收錄〈金融股市時間序列總和摘要分析〉，提供讀者對金融股市時間序列的研究方法有更多的選擇與運用。

DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Crooked Kingdom, sequel to Six of Crows, features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. When you can't beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets--a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the world as they know it. "Dark, larcenous fun." --NPR "Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follo

Neo Soul 吉他入門： 全方位演奏攻略 將現在正火紅的 Neo Soul吉他精髓 伴奏跟Solo通通傳授給你 節奏與藍調吉他技法大全： 本書統整各式各樣的R&B吉他演奏技巧 活用在近年再次掀起熱潮的Neo City Pop、Neo Soul 以大量篇幅介紹R&B吉他代表性的過門演奏 徹底解說從和弦指型去構思樂句的手法 ★建立線上影音檔：掃描 QR code 上線，跟著音檔練習，加速上手效率。 本套書統整了各式各樣的R&B吉他演奏技巧，內容囊括和弦構策、R&B風刷弦技巧、Funk的切分手法等五花八門的演奏風格，並掌握Neo Soul吉他精髓。

Learn all about the Lunar New Year festival. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Lunar New Year, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Lunar New Year is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to learn all about this colourful festival celebrated worldwide. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about Lunar New Year celebrations!

Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in Hell, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams….Nor will the fact that her ri

★ 爆笑科學任務登場！用物理實驗拯救奶奶、破解超荒謬危機★ 圖像漫畫風＋實驗活動，一邊大笑一邊動手做科學★ 英國暢銷童書作家 Swapna Haddow × 科學漫畫家 Jess Bradley★ 15種超好玩的 STEM 實驗，從「蛋殼橋」到「電磁鐵」都能自己試一本把科學變成爆笑冒險任務的圖像科普書。孩子將在「拯救奶奶」、「阻止火車」、「騙過鯊魚」等瘋狂情境中，透過簡單有趣的實驗理解物理原理。結合漫畫式插圖與動手做活動，讓 STEM 不再枯燥，而是一場充滿驚喜與笑聲的科學冒險。A funny children’s illustrated science book with experiments for ages 8+ that is new for 2025Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments.Book of the Week: The Week Junior***No grannies were harmed in the making of this book!**Trick a shark! Lift a jumbo jet! Escape a deserted island! Stop a runaway train!Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of physics.Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!What are you waiting for? Let’s save Granny!Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Br

★ 青蛙超級英雄登場！爆笑程度直逼《Dog Man》！★ 動作、笑點與環保主題完美結合，閱讀毫無負擔！★ 分段式冒險設計，培養孩子閱讀成就感！青蛙版超級英雄圖像小說，融合爆笑劇情與動作場面，講述兩位不太可靠的英雄對抗怪物與污染的故事。節奏快速、笑點密集，是喜歡《Dog Man》與輕鬆閱讀風格讀者的最佳選擇。The explosive first book in a new middle-grade graphic novel series featuring two heroic but dim-witted frog superheroes, for fans of InvestiGators and Dog Man!No one ever said it was easy being green! The contaminated swamp where Dr. Kim conducts experiments is overrun with mutants and evil machines like the Hater Gator and the Robot Trash Dolls. That's why she tinkered with amphibian genes to create superheroes Fantastic Frog and sidekick Tad Lad.In their first adventure, the frogs leap forth to battle the scaly swamp thing terrorizing Sector 1. Will the Hater Gator's tail flails flatten this duo before they discover the truth behind what's gone rotten in their swamp?And in their second adventure, the duo stumble upon a landfill of disgusting, off-brand toys in Sector 2 . . . which come alive! Outnumbered and totally grossed out, ca

Kwame travels to the Cursed Realm, in the fourth installment of this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Kwame and his friends are excited to participate in the Nkonyaa Games -- a series of magic competitions! As the games begin, a mysterious new teacher named Elder Z arrives. Soon after, a spell is cast on two students, trapping them in stone. And no one knows how to break it! The evil Boni calabash tells Kwame he must enter the Cursed Realm to save his classmates. But can Kwame trust the green calabash? And who cast the forbidden spell? Could it have been Elder Z?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be a

In the second book of the suspense-filled Gentleman Bastard Sequence, hailed by George R. R. Martin as “fresh, original, and engrossing,” Locke Lamora faces a caper so death-defying that nothing short of a miracle will pull it off.For some, only a prize worth dying for makes life worth living. . . .After a brutal battle with the underworld, Locke and his sidekick, Jean, fled to the exotic shores of Tal Verrar to nurse their wounds. But they are soon back to what they do best—stealing from the rich and pocketing the proceeds. Now, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the world’s most exclusive, most heavily guarded gambling house. But there is one cardinal rule: it is death to cheat at any game.Brazenly undeterred, Locke and Jean have orchestrated an elaborate plan to lie, trick, and swindle their way straight to the Sinspire’s teeming vault. But someone knows the duo’s secret—and has every intention of making them pay for their sins. . . .

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends meet a new art teacher!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this latest flaptastic story, Mrs. Featherbottom has a surprise for Eva and her classmates―a new teacher is coming to Treetop Owlementary! Right away, Eva and her friends are worried about handling a big change. What will they do without Mrs. Featherbottom? But luckily, they soon learn that Mrs. Featherbottom isn't going anywhere! The new teacher, Mr. Brushwing, will be helping out with a special art lesson where they must use their imagination! Will Eva and her friends be able to dream up the perfect art project to work

Let’s read comics! I Can ReadComicsis an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.Hide & Seek with Clyde & Monique: Clyde in Plain Sightis the newest offering from comics powerhouse Graham Annable.Monique is excited to play with her best friend, Clyde! Clyde claims to be the best hider, but Monique is determined to prove him wrong in this fun seek-along game of hide and seek.Hide & Seek with Clyde and Monique: Clyde in Plain Sightis a Level Two I Can ReadComic, geared toward kids who are comfortable with comics, can read on their own, but still need a little help.

Phonics Step by Step 5: Gliding Vowels 《Phonics Step-By-Step》自然發音拼讀系列的第五冊為Gliding Vowels，又被稱作為 Diphthong (雙母音) ，是以兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字 母，組合成一個整體的發音，如：a_l、a_u、a_w、o_i、o_y、o_o、u_e、o_u、o_w 等音組， 會在發音時從第一個字母開始發音連動滑音到第二個字母，產生嘴型的變化，以及舌位的滑動， 而得名。由於有兩個母音或兩個字母的發音，所有雙母音都有發音的起始和結束。 Phonics Step by Step 6: R-Controlled Vowels 《Phonics Step-By-Step 6: R-Controlled Vowels》為自然發音拼讀系列第六冊。此冊的 R- Controlled Vowels (受R控制的母音) 是以受 R 控制的母音為主軸，當母音 a、e、i、o、u後面接上子音 r 時，子音 r 會影響母音的發音，如： ar、er、ir、or、ur 等音組。這些音組也會有長音〔ɝ〕以及短音〔ɚ〕的不同發音，透過反覆的音組練習，學習者可以快速領略自然發音讓你輕鬆說英文的樂趣。 世紀名家：王爾德故事集 什麼是真正的富足？愛情、真心、智慧、奉獻，或是各種美麗！從傾盡一身璀璨，去拯救困苦；不惜用自身鮮血，去追求愛情；從寒冷寂靜荒土，到陽光再臨；俊美無雙的容顏，心是否一樣。在這當中，誰最富足?誰又最快樂?九則唯美不凡的童話，由淚水與笑容交織而成，帶給讀者們再度思考何謂真正的快樂！跟著文學天才王爾德筆下所打造的奇幻世界，看看人世間的溫暖與百般智慧。 世紀名家：格列佛遊記 熱愛冒險的格列佛，在他最愛的航海旅行途中遇上暴風，在汪洋大海中一次次偏離航道，最終漂流到兩個地圖上憑空冒出的國家：「小人國」和「大人國」。在這恍如異空間的奇特世界，展開一連串驚心動魄的故事，經歷一場場虛實交錯的人性試煉。在小人國裡，他是令人畏懼的的「巨人」！到了大人國，一下子變成了「小矮人」。令人哭笑不得、兩種截然相反的遭遇，格列佛究竟如何面對，以智慧克服難題，改變命運！揚起你冒險犯難之心的大帆，一起經歷這異國航海奇遇記！接受一場場考驗人性與智慧的試煉！ 知識寶庫 套書 自然拼讀與名家物語的智慧融合

The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren't quite ready to read I Survived!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way. In this fourth adventure, the Jacksons are called to Oklahoma, where tornadoes are tearing through town. Green skies, swirling winds, fallen trees... There are people and animals in danger! Will the Disaster Squad be able to lend a helping hand or will they be blown away?With action-packed adventu

Princess Finn must find the magical Black Pearl, in the second installment of this epic underwater early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Evil magician Rozaro has put all the Coral Keepers of Anjeea under a sleeping spell! The only magical object that can wake them up is the legendary Black Pearl. Finn and her friends Moon and Link must journey to the icy Sapphire Sea to find it. But the pearl is guarded by powerful orcas and hidden deep in an enchanted tunnel. Can Finn, Moon, and Link reach the pearl and lift the sleeping spell before Rozaro's next attack?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, underwater adventure!

The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren’t quite ready to read I Survived!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way.這系列包含以下單本：Wildfire Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #1)(平裝本)Hurricane Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #2)(平裝本)Blizzard Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #3)(平裝本)Tornado Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #4)

《Phonics Step-By-Step 5 : Gliding Vowels》 Gliding Vowels ( 滑動母音 ) 又稱作為 Diphthong ( 雙母音 ) ，是以雙母音或兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字母，組合成一個整體的發音。個長母音發音的音組，認識母音組合的變化，產生出新的發音，如： ai/ay、ea/ee、oa/ow 等音組。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 6 : R-Controlled Vowels》 。R-Controlled Vowels 是以受 R 控制的母音為主軸，當母音 a、e、i、o、u 後面接上子音 r 時，子音 r 會影響母音的發音，如： ar、er、ir、or、ur 等音組。這些音組也會有長音〔ɝ〕以及短音〔ɚ〕的發音。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 7 : Blends and Digraphs》 Blends and Digraphs 是以混合及複合子音為主軸。混合子音包括 l、r、s 的雙子音混搭音組(l-blends、r-blends、s-blends) 如 bl, br, sw 等，以及參入子音的混搭音組，如：shr、str、spl、tw 等，都須拼讀及發出每個子音的聲音。而複合子音的音組，如 ch、sh、th、ph、wh、ng、nk 等，都只能發出一個聲音。特定複合子音組合，還會產生特殊讀音。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 8 : Special Sounds and Syllables》 Special Sounds and Syllables 縮寫為主軸。包括 y、c、g 等子音的特殊發音，及 dge、gh、gn、kn、mb、tch、wr 等子音組合的特殊發音，以及常見的尾音 ed、s、es、ing 與常用的英文縮寫。同時學習分解較長的單字，練習閱讀較難的字彙。 *可搭配選購Phonics Step-By-Step 1〜4* 科學拼讀法 套書 循序漸進掌握英語，成就未來夢想； 從基礎到流暢英語能力的提升，為英語自信打下堅實基礎 Step by Step系列協助孩子邁向語言成功，一步步靠近流利與自信！ 系列特色 為自然發音拼讀法已建立基礎的學習者，邁入另一階段的特製書籍！ 循序漸進地熟悉看字讀音，配合學習單詞及閱讀，提升英語口說能力。

Learn all about Abraham Lincoln. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about US President Abraham Lincoln, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Abraham Lincoln is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to learn all about the life of Abraham Lincoln, who rose from a Kentucky farm childhood to become the iconic president who ended slavery.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about this renowned president's life and achievements.

Learn all about the life of Helen Keller. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers! Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of Helen Keller, with this fact-filled nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Helen Keller is a beautifully designed reader offering a sensitive account of the life of Helen Keller, a young girl unable to see and hear who grew into an extraordinary scholar and role model.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about this courageous young woman's success in the face of many challenges.

Learn about insects in this leveled reader!TIME for Kidshelps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them.Have you ever wondered how some insects manage to be both creepy and cute? Or if the pretty colors on a beetle have a purpose? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader all about beautiful bugs, a perfect entry point for young entomologists.

Learn all about the weather in this leveled reader!TIME for Kidshelps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them.Have you ever wondered how rain drops form and fall from the sky? Or why some snowflakes stick to the ground while others melt away instantly? Or if the wind can be strong enough to blow buildings away? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader perfect for youngmeteorologists in the making.

Mbappé v. Haaland: these football legends go head-to-head to decide who is the Greatest Of All Time!An ideal gift for football fans and perfect for reluctant readers.The new epic clash in The Football GOAT series written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer. Get ready for the superstar showdown of Mbappé v. Haaland in the ultimate football debate. Compare all the latest data, including sizzling stats, fascinating facts and awesome stories, then decide which football legend is the greatest of all time.Are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?

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

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

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

新西元107年，新東京。 在專門應對DRUGGER犯罪的保安局特務課第四班，朔與零一組成搭檔，至今突破了重重考驗。然而，在神秘犯罪組織「九尾」的算計下，朔與零一被拆散，以特殊羈絆彼此相繫的其他搭檔們也──。改造人體的HIGH DRUG「救世主」引發暴動，事件終於邁向最終高潮!!