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The second book in the mysterious Miss Cat series featuring a private eye with ears on her hat and a nose for mystery!When an unusual visitor asks Miss Cat to stop a terrible dream from coming true, she has a whale of a mystery on her hands. Soon she’s on the trail of a secretive author, meeting a mysterious mayor, and chasing a pack of peculiar pirates. But with a little help from her friends, no case is too tough for Miss Cat to crack!

Bluey gets her own bedroom, but will she want to stay there?It's bedtime for Bluey!Bluey decides she wants her own bedroom. But when bedtime comes, she misses Bingo more than she expected. Will Bluey be able to find a way to keep in touch with Bingo after she’s moved?Join Bluey in this new bedtime story for toddlers!Want more Bluey? Also Available:Bluey: Road TripBluey: TrainsBluey: Bad Mood

In this spellbinding sequel toRavenfall, two kids with supernatural powers must venture beyond the veil to protect the Tree of Life from a terrifying foe—or risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.Best friends Anna and Colin defeated the King of the Dead on Halloween night, saving the magical Ravenfall Inn they call home. Now, with Hannukah approaching, the kids are looking forward to exploring their new powers—and maybe enjoying a little challah and peppermint cocoa, too.But then a Raven—a guardian of the supernatural world—shows up at their doorstep with a warning. A demon from Jewish lore is hunting the Tree of Life, a source of untold power and immortality. If they can’t stop him, they risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.As they venture into the Otherworld, Anna and Colin discover a wondrous, menacing realm full of mythological creatures… but is the true danger closer than they think?

Boom! Snap! Whiz! Zap!The Magnificent Makers is a fiction chapter book series filled with real science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home.A modern-day Magic School Bus for today's kids!A normal day at school collecting rocks becomes a magnificent adventure! Violet, Pablo, and their friend Daniel get transported to the Maker Maze to learn all about how rocks are made. Violet and Pablo are super excited to be back in the maze, but Daniel doesn't like that they can't choose the different activities. Can the friends work together to learn all about the rock cycle and escape the maze in time?InRolling Through the Rock Cycle, the kids learn about being okay with change and trying new things. Don’t miss the other books in the series!

In this fifth book in the Stitch Head series, a terrible beast roams the town of Grubbers Nubbin every night, looking for food. Can Stitch Head and the others solve this monstrous mystery? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. The orphans at Castle Grotteskew are running riot ... and getting hungry. With no food in the castle, Stitch Head and Arabella head down to Grubbers Nubbin to see what they can pilfer, but there they encounter a terrifying, savage beast. Could one of Professor Erasmus's creations be on the loose? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.

The Forgotten Creation (Stitch Head #1)The Pirate's Eye (Stitch Head #2)The Ghost of Grotteskew (Stitch Head #3)The Spider's Lair (Stitch Head #4)The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin (Stitch Head #5)Edward Scissorhands meets Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in this action-packed and not-so-scary chapter book series!A mad professor with a penchant for perfection . . . . The professor’s monstrous creations, tossed aside and left to fend for themselves in the creepy castle . . . . And Stitch Head—the forgotten one with a heart of gold, who is determined to save them all.Join Stitch Head and an endearing cast of misfits in this humorous, gothic-inspired adventure of friendship, community, and discovering where you truly belong.

這本趣味的指南在探索AI與資料科學領域的奇妙世界方面，具有以下特點，並獲得學界和業界的推薦：◆全面性：涵蓋從數據收集到機器學習模型構建的全過程，適合初學者和進階學習者。◆工具應用：重點介紹Python及其他主要工具的應用，這些工具是當今AI與資料科學必不可少的基礎。◆學界推薦：來自頂尖學術界專家的推薦，確保本書內容的學術性和專業性。◆業界推薦：專業資訊人士的推薦，證明本書在實際應用和職場技能需求的價值。◆實際案例和習題：提供豐富的實際案例和習題，有助於讀者從理論到實踐的無縫過渡，加深對知識的理解和應用能力。本書的特點使得這本指南不僅適合想要建立堅實基礎並深入研究AI與資料科學的新手，也適合希望在這些領域中追求更高專業水準的進階學習者。無論是學術研究還是商業應用，這本書都將成為讀者實現卓越的重要工具書。書籍推薦人：伽碩企業有限公司附設職業訓練中心執行長 郭明洽銘傳大學資訊科技與管理學程教授 尹邦嚴前仁寶電腦財務主管、法藍瓷行政主管、中強光電營運主管、國巨稽核主管 鄭穎臨日本東京農工大學 感染症未來疫学研究センター 特任助理教授 林立云王致遠 藥師國際商業機器股份有限公司 IBM 工程師 陳尚瑋優貝克股份有限公司資料工程師 吳俊毅

【書籍特點】★量化交易基礎，資產配置量化☆阿爾法量化，貝塔量化，另類量化★量化交易的策略及實戰，巴菲特的量化交易策略☆量化交易策略的邏輯與設計★因數建模，凱利公式與倉位計算，夏普比率，彼得·林奇多因數量化交易☆米倫坎普量化交易策略★量化交易策略的程式開發☆監督學習，無監督學習，深度學習★量化交易中的重要問題，低風險策略☆GPT在量化交易中的應用【內容簡介】ChatGPT從天而降，這讓廣大投資者可以更加方便地使用各類程式設計工具。當工具的使用門檻迅速降低時，掌握量化交易的底層邏輯就成了重中之重。量化交易的世界裡，每位投資者選擇的交易策略是差別很大的，具體可以概括成5種交易策略：基本面量化、資產配置量化、阿爾法量化、貝塔量化和另類量化。本書將這5種交易策略都用實戰演練，我們可以看到世界級投資大師們留下的足跡。把投資當作「數學」來研究的時候，投資就不再是一門無法預測的藝術。市場變化的背後應當有其數學邏輯，這也是筆者一直強調的「在投資中，底層思維邏輯最重要，而具體的工具不重要」的原因。使用GPT及Python的結合，再加上五大量化交易策略，讀者們可以勇於嘗試不同的交易策略，看看哪個最適合自己，用時間來錢滾錢，才是達到財富自由的唯一道路。

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Even with Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta helping them in the fight against the Gigantic Pokémon Eternatus, Henry, Casey, and their friends lose the battle and must retreat. When Eternatus disappears, it takes Henry, the Rusted Sword, and the Rusted Shield along for the ride!Can the team find and save Henry?!

FIVE BOOKS IN ONE! Ignite your child’s love of reading with this collection of Level 2 readers featuring kids’ favorite ocean animals.Get up close to a toothy shark. Leap into the air with a dolphin. Venture into the deep with some funny-looking sea monsters, mosey along with a manatee, and ooh and ahh over the cutest baby sea turtles! Kids will love diving into the world of their favorite marine animals in these engaging books written especially for new readers.Packed with fun facts, dazzling photography, and a quiz to reinforce the content of the book, each of the five titles in this collection will help beginning readers develop ease and confidence in their reading as they discover where these animals live, what they eat, and the fascinating traits that make them unique.

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series.Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become best SECRET AGENT Minecraft has ever seen!When a distress signal from the Drowned requests urgent undercover help, he jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure! Can Winston and his junior agent, Brian, recover the stolen item before anything more sinister happens?

Magic Pickle battles Square Root and his pungent, garlicky sidekick in this action-packed, pun-filled graphic novel.New enemies have taken root! Evil tuber Square Root, along with his sidekick Herb Cloverson, a smelly clove of garlic, plans to squash Magic Pickle's powers and rule the world! But Square Root hasn't reckoned with Magic Pickle's own sidekick, Jo Jo, a human girl who's full of daring and smarts. Can Magic Pickle and Jo Jo dish out some Dill Justice? Or will Square Root's rotten plot prevail?

A hilariously funny illustrated comic graphic novel for children new for 2024The hilarious new graphic novel series packed with facts – perfect for fans of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You, Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators!‘Fart-out-loud hilarious … I loved every disgusting second of it!’ – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny Vs MonkeyIn an ordinary toilet, on an ordinary day, a small poo called Ploppy lands with a splash. Just an ordinary poo about to be flushed …But Ploppy is anything but ordinary. He’s a TALKING POO! And he’s about to go on the mission of a lifetime …Join Ploppy and his fearless guide, Professor Poo, as they boldly venture into the Secret Intestines of the Universe to discover answers to the most important Digestion Questions … Why do we chew? Why do we fart? Why do cows have so many stomachs? And … what will happen to Ploppy AFTER he’s been flushed?!If you’ve ever used the toilet, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!

◎由物理、樂理、生理觀點看台語語音，台語是人類語音え奇蹟。◎「えあ寫音字」做台語え「語音式文法」，處處文法，連音優美。◎基於語音學，本冊用「意音字台文」來試寫有個性え「台語式台文」。用物理、樂理、生理觀念，邏輯思維，台語八調，循環變調，就清清楚楚。母音豐富「音母表」就簡單，押韻就優美。語調是台語語音之基石。台語用「寫音字」連音做「語音式文法」，寫「意音字台文」，驚豔無比！How does Taiwanese sound? Beautifully! Simple phonetics, eight orderly tones, circular tone rotations, straight-forward phonetic spelling, phonetic grammar based on「bella」vowels (e,a) with seam-less liaison。‧‧‧ ‧‧‧ ‧‧‧ 本語音手冊，分享「台語語音、文法之美」。台語八調基於三頻率，如語如歌。台語詞中，「前字」照規則「循環變調」。台語只用23音母加鼻音符，好用「精確標音，即時註調」來廣傳台語正音。台語八調各有個性，台語語音順物理樂理生理，八調是台語語音え詩歌性佮音樂性え挺柱。「台語語音式文法」優美殊勝。「意音字台文」有潛能寫出有個性え台語文體。以上發現料必会助益台語語音え教學佮傳承，是所至望。Keywords：索引語音學Taiwanese Phonetics台語台語語調調性語音 tonal language台語變調台語文法意音字台文◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786269862030.pdf

Max and Chaffy - Hunt for the Pirate's Gold is brimming with fun, friendship and TREASURE! Full of delight, super bright artwork and interactive search-and-find pages to keep any new reader engaged.A treasure hunt and a secret cove are adventure enough, so imagine Max and Chaffy's delight when they discover a Puffa-Chaffy, who can blow bubbles that allow them to go on an undersea adventure that leads them to . . . GOLD!

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Piggie cannot wait to play her new instrument for Gerald. But is she ready for his reaction...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Gerald is tired and cranky. Will Piggie be in his dreams? Or will she keep Gerald from dreaming at all...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

A spooktacularly spooky Halloween book for children by Barry Timms with stunningly-detailed illustrations from rising picture book star, Laura Borio. Books are magic! Bookshops are spectacular! Don’t believe us? Join Henry as he helps Griselda Snook on the opening day of her spooky bookshop! From hunting down runaway jack-o’-lanterns to banishing dragons, Henry loves his day spent in Griselda’s bookshop, and he especially likes helping booklovers to find their next read. But can Henry find the perfect book for him?With an eyecatching, head-turning orange fluoro pantone ink throughout, this gorgeous book is a celebration of the magic of books and bookshops.Just like Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago and The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers, Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books is the ideal gift for booklovers and kids that love spooky books.

A beautiful, moving book about body positivity and self-acceptance, from award-winning author and illustrator Vashti Harrison.Winner of the Caldecott MedalOnce there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't.When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn't herself at all. But with the girl's size comes huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she really is.With beautiful illustrations and a gatefold flap, this quietly reassuring story explores the experience of being big in a world that celebrates small, promoting body positivity and self-acceptance in young readers.BIG is the first picture book to be written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.

Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green, and not very smart, right?Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . .From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes, this ingenious book is packed with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you'll soon become a paleontology pro. Including jaw-dropping research that will debunk many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures-you'll never look at a pigeon the same way again!With fascinating, friendly, and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed color artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardcover gift book with an incredible tactile cover will delight dinosaur fans of any age.

Join Agent Arthur's mission in this Usborne Puzzle Adventure book. Arthur is the newest recruit to the Action Agency. This mission finds him crash-landing into a jungle filled with danger.He needs your help to solve a series of brain-teasing puzzles to outwit a gang of ruthless crooks. Packed full of interactive puzzles, this long-awaited re-issue of an Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new audience of puzzle adventurers.

Behind the front lines of a crusade to scour the world of magic, the crew of a field hospital confront the horrors of war. A companion novel to Adrian Tchaikovsky's award-winning fantasy novelCity of Last ChancesCity-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world. As their legions scour the world of superstition with the bright flame of reason, so they deliver a mountain of ragged, holed and scorched flesh to the field hospital tents just behind the front line.Which is where Yasnic, one-time priest, healer and rebel, finds himself. Reprieved from the gallows and sent to war clutching a box of orphan Gods, he has been sequestered to a particularity unorthodox medical unit.Led by 'the Butcher', an ogre of a man who's a dab hand with a bone-saw and an alchemical tincture, the unit's motley crew of conscripts, healers and orderlies are no strangers to the horrors of war. Theirs is an unspeakable trade: elbow-deep in gore they

A laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.Buddy has a good feeling about second grade. He knows where to go, his best friend is in his class, and he's ready for a great year. And then Bea shows up--new, tardy, and showing off brand new stitches. Buddy was not expecting Bea.Bea's fast talking and upside-down thinking leave Buddy feeling buzzy--and with his hair full of mayonnaise. How will he and Bea ever figure out how to get along in the same classroom community?

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery with the help of dolphins!It's the weekend -- a perfect day for a sail off the coast of Maine. But there's something fishy going on with the local dolphins and Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are determined to find out why. Are the dolphins twisting, leaping, and whistling because they're playing? Or is it a warning of nearby danger? And if it's danger, how can the kids get grownups to believe them? Abbi and her friends are diving head first into this mystery!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar CluesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

Getting the kids to school on time can be filled with hurdles – Rebecca Cobb perfectly captures the epic adventure it can be in A Wild Walk to School, a witty story full of imagination!From the Waterstones prize-winner and best-selling illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. It's time to walk to school and mum wants the children to get there on time. But what Mum doesn't realise is that the hill is in fact the tummy of a sleeping giant and it's important to tread carefully when the floor turns to lava! It's just as well Mum has these two Brave Explorers with her .. . A charming, relatable and beautifully illustrated story that's full of fun: recognisable to children and their grown-ups everywhere!

Wanda's a star! Or at least she thinks she is . . .In this modern-day fable in graphic novel form, Wanda calls her brother and sister her “fans,” keeps up with all the celebrity news, and never ever misses a chance to share a selfie. She’s ready to show the world how Wanda-ful she really is but all people are interested in is...her floppy dog! Superstar cartoonists Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing will have young readers in stitches with this hilarious tale of fame, fandom, and social media where friendship and family triumph.

工業控制系統安全解析 深入OT技術與攻防實作 本書專注於工業控制系統安全，內容涵蓋操作技術（Operational Technology, OT）的多個方面。OT是工業控制系統的核心，包括 ICS（工業控制系統）、PLC（可編程邏輯控制器）、DCS（分散式控制系統）、HMI（人機介面）與 SCADA（監控與資料收集系統）等眾多元素。本書從煉化廠的製程視角，探討工控系統的底層協定，並將場域模擬成靶機，利用 Python 程式進行靶機攻擊，進而反思藍軍的防禦概念。 ❑ 第一單元：工業控制 這一單元將深入介紹工業控制系統的各個部分，從 OT 安全到具體的控制系統元件，如 ICS、DCS、SCADA 及 PLC。學習內容包括 PLC 階梯圖、AB 接點操作，並解釋各種專業術語的差異性以及如何使用 NodeMCU 進行模擬。此外，還將涉及到工控領域的通訊協定，包括 Modbus、OPC UA、S7Comm、IEC-104、DNP3 等協定的訊框分析。 ❑ 第二單元：煉製石化廠域 本單元介紹煉製石化廠的操作過程，從蒸餾工場、裂解工場到油氣純化等 16 種不同的操作工場，以及油槽區的基礎知識。此部分同時探討工場的工業控制架構。 ❑ 第三單元：藍軍與紅軍 在此單元學習 ICS 的網路入侵檢測技術及針對協定的攻擊方法，包括分析著名的網路攻擊案例。此外，還將介紹如何使用 Shodan 和鍾馗之眼 ZoomEye 等工具來偵測潛在的安全風險，並強調作為一名優秀的藍軍的重要概念：知己知彼。 ❑ 第四單元：實作 最後，本書透過從 Lab1 到 Lab10 的系列實驗，帶領讀者完成 STRIDE 模型的攻防學習，實際應用前面單元的理論知識。本書提供線上觀看影像檔，可以先預覽後，再對照本書進行實作。書本的文字說明結合影像，學習上會比較順手。 透過這本書的學習，讀者能夠全面了解並掌握工業控制系統的安全操作與防護策略，為在高風險工業環境中的安全保護打下基礎。 目標讀者 a.石化資安專題的高中、大專學生 b.從資訊安全到工控安全的跨領域學習者 c.針對工控與資安領域的碩博士生 d.有志進入油水電的資訊與程控人員 e.對工控安全有興趣的人 ☑ 本書為成功大學【石化資安實務專題】指定用書 專業推薦 工控安全是跨領域的人才，本書介紹了機電系應具備的 SCADA、DCS、PLC 等工控系統的運作基本原理，還結

Draw your favourite Bluey characters using this step-by-step guide!Draw your favourite Bluey characters with this easy and fun step-by-step guide! Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo and all their family and friends, even Unicorse! WAKADOO!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Bluey’s Beach A Craft Activity BookBluey: What Games Should We Play? A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Super Stickers

From the author of bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heartwarming lift-the-flap picture book about two giraffe friends, who are out on a walk together. Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who’s… well, smaller than average. Right at the very beginning of their walk, Torla’s longer-than-average neck gets stuck in a very stubborn cloud.These loveable giraffes have to work together, with Smorla guiding Torla past some very funny obstacles… Featuring three lazy lions, two bingo-playing hippos, a silly sunbathing elephant and more, this book is full of uproarious deadpan humour that will have kids and grownups giggling as they turn the pages. This is the first book in a new laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright, humorous drawings from award-winning illustrator Chris Jevons. As well as being a very amusing read, The Lower than Average Cloud teaches children the importance of being considerate and helpful to others, as Smorla helps her friend Torla

AI助攻！搭配ChatGPT學習效率加倍！ ★提供用書教師相關的教學資源★ 【資料結構】(Data Structures)是資訊科學領域中的基礎課程，多數資訊相關科系的研究所入學考試會將之列入考科，而諸如高考三級、地方特考、司法特考、鐵路考試中的資訊類別考試亦會將之列入考科，因此選擇一本觀念正確、條理清晰且掌握命題趨勢的書籍是很重要的。 本書以實例演練為導向，漸進式的學習架構，詳盡解說各種資料結構，期能帶領讀者了解其中的精髓，進而具備開發大型程式的功力。此外，為了因應未來報考資訊相關科系的研究所或準備國家考試，本書精選題型多元的考題，並融入相關章節、隨堂練習與學習評量，建議讀者勤加練習。 AI助攻 *使用【ChatGPT】輔助學習資料結構，例如查詢理論與實作、上傳圖片解題、出題練習、撰寫程式、優化與除錯、與其它程式語言互相轉換等，這些技巧大多不限定於ChatGPT，也可以靈活運用在【Microsoft Copilot】、【Google Gemini】等AI助理。 *本書是以C語言進行實作，讀者可以自行使用ChatGPT轉換成Python、C++、C#、Java等程式語言。 *ChatGPT相關內容統一放在本書最後一章，希望讀者以學會資料結構為主，而使用ChatGPT為輔，同時不會干擾到學習或上課的節奏。 考題觀摩 收錄研究所入學考試與資訊類別國家考試的精選考題，增加實例演練經驗，提升即戰力。

Written and vetted by educators and aligned with math standards, discover the ultimate Pre-Kindergarten math workbook from America's #1 educational bestseller. It’s fun to be smart! From the brand that’s loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-Kindergarten Math is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce essential math concepts that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The workbook includes kid-friendly explanations and targeted support throughout, plus an illustrated glossary and additional resources in the back. Books comes withStickersProgress mapCompletion certificateMini Smart Card question-and-answer deckConcepts featured in Pre-KCounting & ComparingSorting & MatchingShapes & PatternsOrder & PositionConcepts featured in KAdding & SubtractingMeasuring & SortingFlat & Solid ShapesOrder & PositionConcepts included in 1st GradeAddition & Subtraction StrategiesCounting &am

This set of Q&A smart cards quizzes readers on all things U.S.A.—history, law, government, folklore, geography, pop culture, and more—great for test prep, review, and fun!It’s fun to be smart with Brain Quest America Smart Cards, a fast-paced Q&A game that helps kids ages 9 to 12 learn all about American culture and history––from the Bill of Rights to Rosa Parks to the only state named after a president--Washington! Packed with hundreds of curriculum-based questions covering laws, literature, inventions, arts, and the lay of the land, this set of trivia card decks asks: How well do you know the U.S.A.? Many answers now include background information and explanations that help put learning in context. All Brain Quest products are vetted by a panel of award-winning experts.

Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today.Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player, and more. From making his first team debut at just sixteen years old in 2003 to breaking numerous longstanding records in 2012, to helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, Messi continues to wow fans with his finesse of the soccer ball. However, Lionel Messi stays true to his roots, never forgetting a small tribute to his grandmother each time he scores a goal by looking up and pointing to the sky. Learn about Lionel's ep

All You Need To Know About Dogs is a laugh-out-loud picture book about why cats are so much better than dogs, written from the perspective of a very self-assured cat.Dogs are STUPID.The End.Oh. You’re still here?Fine, I’ll prove it…From award-winning author–illustrator Fred Blunt comes this fantastically funny, spectacularly silly picture book about everything wrong with dogs, as told by a very stubborn cat.Are you a cat person or a dog person?Well, this cat thinks cats are the best and dogs are the absolute worst. I mean, dogs stink, they slobber, they enjoy rolling around in cow poo... need I say more? And why are there so many types of dog, too? Hairy... scary... spotty... Scottie... the list goes on!But when this confident cat gets a very scary surprise, guess who comes to the rescue? Will our cat finally accept that he might have been wrong about dogs all along?With bright and hilarious illustrations, this picture book will have kids and grown-ups alike laughing out loud. And whet

Huxley and Flapjack are enjoying a trip to the seaside when they meet Whizz, who invites them aboard his submarine to search for the shipwreck of the Isabella. Huxley’s excited to go deep-sea diving – he’s sure there’ll be treasure to find – but Flapjack can’t help worrying. What if something BIG and FISHY finds them first…Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure!Huxley and Flapjack are enjoying a trip to the seaside when they meet Whizz, who invites them aboard his submarine to search for the shipwreck of the Isabella. Huxley’s excited to go deep-sea diving – he’s sure there’ll be treasure to find – but Flapjack can’t help worrying. What if something BIG and FISHY finds them first…PRAISE FOR HUXLEY AND FLAPJACK:"This daft duo’s gently pottering adventures are ideal for newly independent readers." – Guar

A pooch-tastic tale from bestselling author Steve Smallman packed with hilarious illustrations by Robert Starling.Head down to the Doggy Dance Off, where all the cool dogs meet to wag their tails and stomp their feet. There’s body-popping pug, Doug. Duke Doggy Doo, the punk rocker cockapoo! Eva, golden retriever and dance floor diva and . . . one mysterious masked dancer. Who is that body-popping, hand-jiving, groovy mover?This dazzling doggy dance off has a feline twist in its tail. With its fun rhyming text and upbeat colourful illustrations, alongside a fabulous message of inclusivity, Doggy Dance Off will have readers dancing for joy. Fans of Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, Tiger in a Tutu by Fabi Santiago, and Cindergorilla by Gareth P. Jones and Loretta Schauer, will love grooving along to Doggy Dance Off.

Dive into reading with this exciting Pokémon adventure for young or reluctant readersJoin Liko and Sprigatito on an adventure to Paldea!Explore the new region of Paldea with new friends Liko and Sprigatito! This early reader is a fantastic introduction to reading with simple text and pictures.Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do It, Quaxly [9780008743192]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: Rivals in the Dark of Night [9780008743147]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: Roar of the Black Rayquaza [9780008743161]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: A Challenge fro

Discover all the foul facts about the city with Roman and Viking roots with history's most horrible headlines: York edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical town of York. From ambling through the blood-soaked Shambles to climbing to the pikes of Micklegate, where so many traitor's heads were displayed, it's all in Horrible Histories: York: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

With over 100 pages of travel-themed activities, this brightly illustrated book is perfect for children to take on holidays and journeys. There are all kinds of fun puzzles, from wordsearches and mazes, to spot the difference and Sudoku, as well as pencil-and-paper games for one or two players - bingo, boxes, noughts and crosses, and more.

Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with some VERY jealous giants and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and Snug are competing in the annual Bugbop Ball Championships where there are absolutely no rules and lots of chaos! It all comes down to the finale where the pixie team are playing against some VERY jealous giants. When the trophy is stolen from the winners, Bumble and Snug put on their detective hats to solve the mystery.But there's another duo on the case and Bumble is determined to beat them... Bumble and Snug and the Jealous Giants is a story about jealousy, friendship and mystery, and one extremely SHINY trophy!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.