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A power Surge is about to hit Central City! Can Sonic and friends stop her before it’s too late?Surge is angry and plots her comeback, but she needs more power, and she needs it now. Sonic’s friends race to stop her rampage, but there’s something different about her. As things start to look dire for Sonic and Tails, they find support in the form of Surge's old sidekick, Kit! He's on their side...right?But Surge’s plan is bigger than anyone thought! With a little help, she's going to turn the place of her greatest torment into the place of her greatest triumph: Dr. Starline's former base, now a trap for Sonic, Tails, Dr. Eggman, and Metal Sonic!

Andrzej Sapkowski's New York Times bestselling Witcher series has transported millions of fans around the globe to an epic, unforgettable world of magic and adventure. The Time of Contempt is the second novel in the Witcher Saga, following Blood of Elves, and is the inspiration for season 3 of the hit Netflix series coming in summer 2023! Geralt the Witcher has fought monsters and demons across the land, but even he might not be prepared for what is to come. The kings and their armies are maneuvering for position, each fearing invasion from across the river, each fearing their neighbors more. And after decades of oppression, the elves and other races are fighting back and fighting one another. With growing numbers preparing for battle, the threat of a devastating war looms ever greater. Intrigue, dissent, and rebellion fester on all sides. Against this backdrop of fear, Geralt must protect his ward, Ciri, the orphaned heir who is sought by all. A child of prophecy, she will have the po

美國名廚愛莉絲．華特斯※《美食雜誌》（Gourmet）列為過去三十年間美國廚房內最具影響力的人物※※《法國美食和美酒》雜誌列為世界十大名廚之一※※詹姆斯•比爾德基金會最佳廚師獎，是第一位獲得此獎的女性※※安東尼․波登譽為可敬的對手※※成功說服歐巴馬，在白宮後院花園裡開闢自耕小菜圃※原文書名we are what we eat 來自英文日常的俗語you are what you eat。這句話第一次被提及是1826年的法國哲學家薩瓦蘭（Anthelme Brillat-Savarin寫道：「告訴我你吃什麼，我會告訴你你是誰。」（Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are）探究其含義，就是你放入體內的食物構成了你的身體，並且吃的食物應該給我們帶來健康和快樂。速度是速食文化最有力也最危險的引擎，卯足全力推著我們快速前進，走馬看花般飛速略過了本該仔細思量的各種問題。我們無暇顧及食物從何而來、無暇探究食物為何可以如此便宜、無暇思考廣告商是否別有用心，最可怕的是，我們壓根兒沒有察覺速食文化中的這些價值觀正以野火燎原之勢，一步步蠶食我們的生活、腐蝕我們的心志。美國名廚愛莉絲．華特斯深感當今世界面臨的許多嚴重問題――從貧窮、飢荒、疫情與農業發展衰退到藥物成癮、憂鬱、水資源、勞工剝削、外籍移民以及氣候變遷帶來的種種威脅――從根本上講都跟速食文化有關。速食指的並不侷限於麥當勞、必勝客或Subway之流，而是「食材在生長過程中使用農藥，再透過工業化大量生產，並且採用人工添加劑與防腐劑的加工食品」。通常這類食品無所不在，雜貨店、便利商店都有其蹤跡，也是透過外送服務動動手指就輕鬆送上門的餐點。速食代表的不僅僅只是食物，更是一種文化。速食文化就如同其他文化一樣有自成一格的價值觀。當你大啖著速食或經常與速食為伍，這不但會導致生理上的營養不良，連心理都會在不知不覺中「攝取」了速食文化的價值觀，就像速食餵養你的身體，這些價值觀也會餵養你的心靈。一旦你接納了這些價值觀，就已然播下了變化的種子，你對事物的看法會開始改變、口味會開始改變，甚至連道德標準和期望也隨之轉變。結果你的慾望和食慾都受到速食文化的操控卻不自知。你的世界開始充斥著你所吸收的價值觀，理所當然地認為世界就該如此運轉：任何東西隨時隨地都應該唾手可得；凡事永遠多多益善；不論季節和

This ultimate Algebra 1 workbook provides support for students at all levels as they navigate foundational concepts in algebra--featuring helpful recaps, hundreds of practice opportunities, a variety of question types, and a stepped-out solution process. Students love the direct, accessible approach of Everything You Need to Ace Pre-Algebra & Algebra 1 in One Big Fat Notebook. This hands-on workbook takes the same approach of easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts reinforced with examples solved step by step, fun doodles, helpful captions and call outs, and hundreds of exercises to provide additional practice of the Algebra 1 concepts students learn in class. Each question has a detailed answer explanation in the back of the book, allowing students to determine not only whether they got the answer right or wrong, but why.

★ 探討「生物設計×人工智慧」如何重塑建築與城市未來★ 從都市微生物到地質尺度，拓展設計的時間與空間想像★ 結合實務案例與學術研究，提出設計作為「共生系統」的全新觀點在人工智慧與氣候危機交織的當代，設計的角色正快速轉變。本書《Biodesign in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Deep Green》由創新設計團隊 ecoLogicStudio 主導，延續其前作《Systemic Architecture》，進一步提出「設計智慧」不僅屬於數位領域，也深植於生物系統之中。全書分為兩大部分：第一部分「PhotoSynthetica™」聚焦於都市尺度的應用，透過介入城市微生物生態系，發展能即時回應環境的設計方案；第二部分「Deep Green」則將視野擴展至更宏觀的時空尺度，探索合成地景與長時間演化過程，將設計視為一種影響地理與地質的力量。作者結合於 University of Innsbruck 與 UCL Bartlett School of Architecture 的研究成果，提出設計應被理解為一種延伸的認知介面——一個具有感知能力、能與地球生命系統共演化的存在。在無法簡單「逆轉」氣候變遷的現實下，本書主張我們應建立新的正向變化動能，讓建築與設計成為維繫地球美感與生命力的重要角色。這不僅是一本關於未來設計的書，更是一份重新思考人類、科技與自然關係的深刻提案。Biodesign in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Deep Green investigates the potential of nature-based technology for shaping the evolution of contemporary architecture and design. It takes on the now pervasive topic of design intelligence, extending its definition to encompass both biological and digital realms.As in their first title, Systemic Architecture: Operating Manual for the Se

Fascinating stories behind 100 of the most important inventions in history, for kids 8 and upThis fast-paced journey through the most vital developments and inventions of all time features: 100 easy-to-read stories: Find out how each invention came to be!Illustrations: Each entry includes an illustrated image of the invention to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!From the compass to the printing press, television to virtual reality, readers will learn about 100 of the most important inventions, advancements, and discoveries that have changed the course of human history. Organized chronologically, this fast-paced journey through the history of technology will help kids understand how their favorite modern conveniences came to be.

An inspiring story perfect for little stargazers. Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon - a fearsome creature who is said to dwell in the sky.Can Luna share her love of the sky and show the villagers that the Sky Dragon is nothing to be afraid of?Featuring real constellations as well as facts about the milky way, eclipses, comets and other astronomical delights. Luna and the Sky Dragon is a warm and playful story with lots to learn and talk about from Bethan Woollvin, the New York Times-bestselling creator of Little Red, Rapunzel, I Can Catch a Monster and Three Little Vikings, and illustrator of Meet the Planets and Meet the Weather written by Caryl Hart.

「How are you?」「I’m fine，and you?」從此成為穿越者們的相遇暗號！★超人氣作家　七英俊　奇想力作！劇情跌宕，令人捧腹大笑的反套路穿越文！★當當網長期在榜，五千名讀者五星好評，喜馬拉雅有聲書評分9.8，豆瓣書評8.1高分！★完結慶功，收錄萬字番外〈相逢何必曾相識〉、〈人物小傳〉、〈小段子〉。★穿越一代妖后　庚挽音×穿越一代暴君　夏侯澹，穿越者相遇，如同他鄉遇故知，先來一桌小火鍋，再來一碗豪情酒（讀者：看到都餓了）。★網路動畫、影視化改編火熱籌備中！（上）王翠花是個以每天滑網路小說舒壓的可憐社畜，一日在捷運上滑手機時，一則廣告跳了一出來，是個無趣的穿越言情小說，正準備關掉網頁，沒想到車廂一晃，身子一搖，她一頭鑽進了手機裡。再睜眼她發現自己穿成小說裡的妖后庚晚音，還是跟著暴君一起被滅掉的砲灰角色。為了活命，庚晚音決定要與暴君連手，滅了密謀造反的端王與女主角，再踢掉暴君，走上女帝之路！不料被召侍寢的她，看著暴君的一舉一動，心裡的疑惑越來越大，終於忍不住試探道：「How are you?」暴君夏侯澹沉默良久，眼眶一紅，「I’m fine，and you?」穿越者相遇，猶如他鄉遇故知，庚晚音與夏侯澹執手相看淚眼，迅速組成火鍋聯盟，決心扭轉砲灰命運。然而，庚晚音在步步籌謀之下發現端王一改原劇情的設定，沒有對女主角死心蹋地，雙宿雙飛，反而對她生出了濃厚的興趣。難道……端王也是穿越者？（中）在這全員惡人的故事中，想要活命，就必須成為惡人。庚晚音與夏侯澹祕密籌謀著阻止大夏滅亡，而原本的男女主角端王與謝永兒也在謀劃著推翻暴君與妖后。這是一場搶奪生存權的無形角力。在一步一步的更改下，庚晚音對這本書裡的角色逐漸產生疑惑。這些角色如此鮮活，到底該看作紙片人還是活生生的人？當故事走向改變，端王脫離原劇情，他們將會面臨怎麼樣的未來？庚晚音發現，夏侯澹有什麼瞞著自己。明明是一起穿越過來的人，為何對書中未寫的過往細節如此了解？本該與自己一樣，是個畏懼殺人的現代人，夏侯澹在面對殺戮時卻能面不改色，他眼中一閃而過的冷漠與瘋狂，竟與原作中的暴君逐漸重合。他們是這世界中的好不容易相遇的兩縷孤魂，本該相依而行，可庚晚音還能繼續信任他嗎？（下）──「皇命易位，帝星復明。熒惑守心，吉凶一線。」難道砲灰配角們如何掙扎，都注定無法贏過主角光環？夏侯澹躲過了邶山上的行刺，推翻了太后黨，庚晚音找

「How are you?」「I’m fine，and you?」從此成為穿越者們的相遇暗號！★超人氣作家　七英俊　奇想力作！劇情跌宕，令人捧腹大笑的反套路穿越文！★當當網長期在榜，五千名讀者五星好評，喜馬拉雅有聲書評分9.8，豆瓣書評8.1高分！★穿越一代妖后　庚挽音×穿越一代暴君　夏侯澹，穿越者相遇，如同他鄉遇故知，先來一桌小火鍋，再來一碗豪情酒（讀者：看到都餓了）。★網路動畫、影視化改編火熱籌備中！王翠花是個以每天滑網路小說舒壓的可憐社畜，一日在捷運上滑手機時，一則廣告跳了一出來，是個無趣的穿越言情小說，正準備關掉網頁，沒想到車廂一晃，身子一搖，她一頭鑽進了手機裡。再睜眼她發現自己穿成小說裡的妖后庚晚音，還是跟著暴君一起被滅掉的砲灰角色。為了活命，庚晚音決定要與暴君連手，滅了密謀造反的端王與女主角，再踢掉暴君，走上女帝之路！不料被召侍寢的她，看著暴君的一舉一動，心裡的疑惑越來越大，終於忍不住試探道：「How are you?」暴君夏侯澹沉默良久，眼眶一紅，「I’m fine，and you?」穿越者相遇，猶如他鄉遇故知，庚晚音與夏侯澹執手相看淚眼，迅速組成火鍋聯盟，決心扭轉砲灰命運。然而，庚晚音在步步籌謀之下發現端王一改原劇情的設定，沒有對女主角死心蹋地，雙宿雙飛，反而對她生出了濃厚的興趣。難道……端王也是穿越者？

這次Jeanie和Willow到動物園參觀恐龍特展，本來只是一次普通的出遊——直到恐龍突然動了起來！Willow又不小心讓願望成真了？兩人必須想辦法阻止這場「活生生」的混亂。《Jeanie & Genie》第八集結合博物館、魔法與驚喜冒險，用淺顯語言與插圖呈現超展開的劇情，是引導孩子進入橋梁書閱讀世界的好選擇。In the eighth book of the Jeanie & Genie series, Willow accidentally brings dinosaurs to life!Jeanie and her best friend, Willow, are going to the zoo to see a special dinosaur safari exhibit. But since Willow is a genie who sometimes accidentally grants wishes, the girls have to be extra careful around animals like lions and tigers and bears. And they are! But…they’re not quite as careful around the dinosaurs. Soon enough, the dinosaurs come alive! Can Jeanie and Willow fix this larger-than-life problem?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

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 the chapter book reader!Pablo, Violet, and their new friend, Lorenzo, return to the Maker Maze for a science lesson about the human body! With new challenges in store, they get to learn all about the heart, lungs, and digestive system. But even though the Maker Maze is as fun as ever, Pablo seems a little annoyed with his friends' playful teasing.InHuman Body Adventure, the kids remember that it's important to put themselves in others' shoes and to always be kind. Don't miss the other books in the series!

Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more. Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.Science bo

The action-packed fifth installment in the infectiously sweet illustrated middle grade series starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination.Omar and his friends are blasting off on another adventure—this time at a rocket-building competition. All of his family's Science Sundays prepared Omar to lead his friends on their quest to build the best rocket in their school, sending them to the nationals. But when their rocket is sabotaged, Omar and his friends have to use their expertise in science and mysteries to find the culprit. This fifth book in the charming, warmhearted, and hilarious series about a boy growing up in a close-knit Muslim family, packed with eye-popping artwork by Kyan Cheng, is explosively fun!

A girl raised by squirrels in Central Park tries to make human friends in this laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated first book in a new chapter book series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club!Cordelia is a girl who lives in a tree in Central Park. Found as a baby and raised by an adoring squirrel named Shakespeare, Cordelia acts just like any other young squirrel, leaping across treetops, chasing her squirrel friends, and sleeping in her treehouse. Still, she wonders what it would be like to have a human friend, and when she stumbles into a gymnastics class, it seems like she might have her chance.Living in a tree might have made Cordelia an exceptional gymnast, but people skills are a whole other matter. Even if Cordelia can’t fully fit in with the other kids, can she at least make one friend? Cordelia starts her journey to be—not exactly a girl, but more than a squirrel—squirlish!

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in Graci Kim's best-selling Gifted Clans trilogy, now in paperback!For Riley Oh, life as the Godrealm’s last fallen star is not all it’s cracked up to be. Her new divine heritage doesn’t even come with cool magical powers; half of her friends and family (including her parents) can’t remember her; and to top it all off, the entire Gom clan is mad at her for killing the Cave Bear Goddess and stripping away their healing abilities.But when their anger boils over and a group of witches curse Riley’s home, she knows it’s up to her to restore magic back to her clan – even if it means sneaking into the Spiritrealm.Luckily, Riley has some backup. Along with her sister, Hattie, Riley meets Dahl, a heaven-born boy with shockingly white hair and a fondness for toilets who might not be telling the whole truth about who he is. Together they’ll fight vicious monsters, discover dark underwater worlds, and race to save the land of the dead from

From BIG BANGS to tiny atoms SCIENCE tells us why things happen. Explore the whys, whats and hows of science and answer all the really BIG questions that curious kids are keen to ask. This playful rhyming book bubbles and bursts with all things scientific, from technology and space to experiments, inventions and the natural world.

A madcap adventure starring a bandit family, a LOT of sweets and a girl who is ready for adventure... Maisie's summer can FINALLY start when she's whisked away from a boring music camp by her bandit family, the Robbersons. Bring on a summer of screeching down country lanes, camping out on lakeshores and devouring sweets - Maisie can't wait! The Robbersons are equally happy to have Maisie and her sharp skills back just in time for the robbers' summer festival.This year a new Bandit Leader will be appointed - and with the bandit clans out for revenge, the Robbersons need all the help they can get... The second story in a fresh and fun series about what it really means to escape, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Danny Wallace's HAMISH series and THE SUPER MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF FREDDIE YATES.

From bestselling author Anna Kemp comes a cautionary tale of what happens when you push a mole too far...In a beautiful, green, wild wild wood lives a gentle mole. But then a SOLD sign appears in the wood one morning, and Mole decides to write a firmly worded letter to Barry Bristlethwaite of Burnum Buildem Real Estate: their home is not for sale!But when diggers arrive the next morning, Mole and his friends must activate Plan B! Will they be able to save their wood?Wild Wild Wood is an empowering, rhyming tale about the power of using your voice.

Empower children to stand up for what is right with this picture book inspired by the real-life events around the statue of a slave trader, its toppling and heroic replacement. They call him 'HERO', but he's no HERO - not to me. A Hero Like Me is inspired by the events of 7 June 2020, when a statue of seventeenth-century slave trader Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown into Bristol Harbour during an anti-racism protest.Co-author Jen Reid was one of the protesters that day, and despite being afraid of heights, she spontaneously climbed onto the empty plinth and raised her fist high above her head - a moment that was captured on camera and shared around the world. On the morning of 15 July, a statue of Jen by Marc Quinn was added to the empty plinth. It was called A Surge of Power and it gained national attention for the 24 hours it was in place, and beyond.This inspiring picture book tells the story of these events through the eyes of a little girl who, every day, on her way to sc

《不被標籤的勇氣》——當一次錯誤成為全校熱議，妳會如何面對？艾米莉亞想要成為最優秀的人，但無論如何努力，她仍是全校最不起眼的存在。直到新來的男孩伊凡出現，她渴望改變自己，卻在一時衝動下做出後悔的決定，讓她的名聲瞬間崩壞。從「沒人理的怪咖」變成「壞榜樣」，艾米莉亞不願被網路上的標籤定義。她要證明，自己遠比螢幕上的影像更重要。一部真實而幽默的青春小說，關於成長、勇氣，與網路世界的影響力。"So uplifting and powerful - so, so good." Cathy Cassidy"Brave, honest, and heart-breakingly funny." Ben Miller"A beautiful, relevant story of courage, strength, and not letting other people decide who you are." Kate WestonAmelia Bright wants to be the best at everything. But when it comes to popularity, she is dead last. No matter what she tries, she can't shake her reputation as a maggoty nobody.When she meets cute new boy Evan, Amelia wonders if he can help her lose her loser status. And in a moment of hope, she agrees to something she quickly regrets - something that goes viral at school. Now she's not just called "maggot", she's a "bad influence" - and worse.But Amelia's determined not to let one mistake define her...she's so much more than the image everyone sees online. A powerfully real a

A highly visual superhero activity book packed with mazesThwart super villains in lava-filled lairs, perfect your powers at superhero school and protect cities from giant meteorites and menacing monsters as you find your way through this superb selection of superhero mazes. From fighting off alien attacks to sidekicks saving the day, each maze is more challenging than the last, and all the answers are at the back of the book.

AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! An explosive new crime thriller for summer from the award-winning author of A Good Girls Guide to Murder.AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER.AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest award 2022 for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022‘A thrill ride.’The GuardianEighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break.Spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.There’s a sniper out there. He’s watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill f

Discover all the foul facts with history’s most horrible headlines: Victorian edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Victorian era. From ridiculous stories of why burglars were scared of bogies to how a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle, it’s all in Horrible Histories: Villainous Victorians :fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible 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!

「懸疑」、「驚悚」、「推理」、「燒腦」、「反轉」、「改編自真實事件」…… 【SP SELECT系列】的關鍵字，也是你閱讀時的關鍵字嗎？ 由熱愛歐美驚悚類型懸疑小說的編輯精心挑選，從真實懸案啟發到影視改編作品，囊括歐美各國暢銷排行榜常勝軍，SP SELECT系列將帶給你全新的歐美懸疑閱讀體驗！ ★《紐約時報》、《華爾街日報》暢銷排行榜作家Ａ‧Ｒ‧托莉最新懸疑力作！ ★「既危險又引人入勝的傑作！」──Goodreads近6萬讀者強力推薦！ ★「這本書具備所有你要的元素，謀殺、犯罪、推理、法庭訴訟，以及一個驚天大謊。」──美國亞馬遜上萬名讀者近★★★★★五顆星高分盛讚！ 六名被謀殺的青少年，一位死裡逃生的受害者。 被監禁的嫌疑犯，絕望的父親， 以及一位犯罪側寫心理學家。 是誰在說謊？ ▊故事簡介 心理學家摩爾博士花費十年時間， 治療加州最惡名昭彰的連環殺手，並試圖解開他們的動機── 例如「血腥紅心殺手」， 在殺害六名青少年後，第七位受害者成功逃脫， 並指認當地高中教師湯普森為綁架者。 辯護律師羅伯特是一位受創的父親， 他的兒子正是血腥紅心殺手的犧牲者之一。 然而，他堅信湯普森是無辜之人， 更直接成為他的辯護律師。 羅伯特希望摩爾博士能訪問被告， 並替他進行犯罪心理側寫，以洗清他客戶的聲譽。 隨著摩爾博士深入調查， 她開始懷疑羅伯特正隱瞞著許多事情， 而他可能不是唯一一個有秘密的人……好評推薦 「讓人無法自拔的扭曲故事！」──《出版者週刊》等多家媒體齊聲盛讚！ 「一個融合了連環殺手、法庭訴訟，甚至浪漫元素的複雜故事，讀者將會深陷其中。」──《The Parkersburg News and Sentinel》 「野心勃勃又扭曲……絕佳的床頭閱讀首選。」──《柯克斯書評》 ▊Goodreads近6萬讀者好評，美國亞馬遜上萬名讀者近滿分推薦！ 「既危險又引人入勝的傑作！」 「　這本書具備所有你要的元素，謀殺、犯罪、推理、法庭訴訟，以及一個驚天大謊。」 「令讀者感同身受到有點膽戰心驚……！」 「無法釋手的精采程度，年度上乘之作。」 「作者會受到如此多讀者追捧，絕非浪得虛名！」

A big storm is brewing . . . but these pals have each other’s backs—rainorshine—in the third book of Beak & Ally, a seriesperfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and all kids who love comics.Ally’s enjoying a peaceful, rainy day down in the swamp until Beak tells her that a big storm is coming. As Ally makes her way home to prepare, she can’t help but notice other swamp critters struggling to get ready for the bad weather. Even though she has a lot to do, she offers them a hand.But before she knows it, the storm is upon her, and shehas totake shelter in the first secluded spot she can find. Once the storm passes, Ally returns to find her once beautiful home in utter ruin!Will Ally be able to save her home, or will she be forced to leave the swamp . . . for good?

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox!It's time to escape the obby! Ari's best friend's dad is a professional obby builder. He even constructs obbies to help train the Roblox army. Ari and his friends are excited to visit the latest obby creation but they are absolutely forbidden to touch anything. Well, Ari and his friends just can't help themselves! When they find themselves trapped in the new obby course they must find a way to escape or risk losing it all.

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!The truth of Maomao’s birth is revealed?!Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits!In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time.Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing and take her home as his wife! But will any of the flowers there catch his eye when his heart is in love with a memory?

A super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Three new girls share an incredible secret-- they can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! They must work together to banish the evil Fire Queen, once and for all.

Tag's greatest enemy has returned to Perodia!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!The Shadow has come back to Perodia! Skull, his evil army of rats, and The Shadow are now hiding in secret as they plan their next move. Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find The Shadow quickly before it turns the creatures of Valor Wood into its army of spies. But their friend Bod is still trapped in the Underland! Can Tag and his friends rescue Bod before it’s too late? The Shadow’s dark magic is growing stronger…With nonstop action and adventure, this fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and will have younger readers on the edge of their seats!

Tag's greatest enemy has returned to Perodia!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!The Shadow has come back to Perodia! Skull, his evil army of rats, and The Shadow are now hiding in secret as they plan their next move. Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find The Shadow quickly before it turns the creatures of Valor Wood into its army of spies. But their friend Bod is still trapped in the Underland! Can Tag and his friends rescue Bod before it’s too late? The Shadow’s dark magic is growing stronger…With nonstop action and adventure, this fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and will have younger readers on the edge of their seats!

An unforgettable novel from the New York Times bestselling Gordon KormanLink, Michael, and Dana live in a quiet town. But it's woken up very quickly when someone sneaks into school and vandalizes it with a swastika.Nobody can believe it. How could such a symbol of hate end up in the middle of their school? Who would do such a thing?Because Michael was the first person to see it, he's the first suspect. Because Link is one of the most popular guys in school, everyone's looking to him to figure it out. And because Dana's the only Jewish girl in the whole town, everyone's treating her more like an outsider than ever.The mystery deepens as more swastikas begin to appear. Some students decide to fight back and start a project to bring people together instead of dividing them further. The closer Link, Michael, and Dana get to the truth, the more there is to face-not just the crimes of the present, but the crimes of the past.With Linked, Gordon Korman, the author of the acclaimed novel Restar

This YA romance all about friendship and adventure is the perfect summer read for fans of The Kissing Booth, To All The Boys I Loved Before and Sex Education.Ori Reynolds has just made the biggest mistake of her life. One that’s resulted in:losing all but one of her friends,feeling like the World’s Most Terrible Person, andhaving all her fun summer plans cancelled.And, as if things couldn’t get any worse, she now has no choice but to go on a road trip with her estranged grandad Claude to his home in the French countryside. Talk about life giving you lemons! However, while Ori scoffs at her mum’s suggestion to “make lemonade”, her sour situation is about to turn significantly sweeter than she could ever have imagined…

An examination of the 1970s art and culture scene in Hong Kong through the lens of an independent youth magazine. Taking The 70's Biweekly--an independent youth publication in 1970s Hong Kong--as the main thread, this edited collection investigates an unexplored trajectory of Hong Kong's cultural and artistic production in the 1970s. The 70's Biweekly stands out from many other independent magazines with its unique blending of radical political theories, social activism, avant-garde art, and local literature. By taking the magazine as a node of social and cultural activism from and around which actions, debates, community, and artistic practices are formed, this book fills gaps in the study of how young Hong Kong cultural producers carved out an alternative space to speak out against established authorities. Split into three parts, The 70's Biweekly provides readers with a panoramic view of the political and cultural activism in Hong Kong during the 1970s, featuring writings on art and

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious quest to be the best princess OF ALL! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Best Princess, Princess Minna's mirror ALWAYS tells her that she's the best princess of all, so she's SHOCKED when one day it says that PRINCESS SKY-BLUE is the best! Princess Minna sets out to put things right again but learns instead that being a BEST FRIEND is far better!Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

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Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora has been invited to a sleepover, which is always fun, but this time it's even more exciting because she will be staying at her mermaid friend's house under the sea!It's so much fun spending time with her watery friends, but while she's there Isadora meets a mermaid called Emerald who doesn't seem to be having such a nice time.In the middle of the night, when everyone else is fast asleep, Emerald finally reveals to Isadora what has been troubling her. Can Isadora help Emerald sort out her problem? It's the beginning of an amazing underwater adventure!

Laugh-out-loud hilarity with two-colour illustrations from the incomparable Pamela Butchart - three stories of mayhem and chaos where pupils' imaginations run riot... Year 2 at Wigglesbottom Primary is never boring. They don't expect to run a race against a chicken at Sports Day, or eat green toxic slime at lunch (it's halloween custard!) or that Anne Marie Moor is an ant queen and one of her subjects is called Lady Gaga.BUT THEY LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT! Perfect for newly-independent readers, these are more funny school stories from award-winning Pamela Butchart, brilliantly illustrated by Becka Moor.

山谷裡住著兩位性格迥異的朋友：愛安靜的熊和愛抱怨的兔子。他們一起經歷雪崩驚魂、藍莓便便騷動、神秘新鄰居來訪，還有自以為是的冰熊國王。這套圖文並茂的橋樑書，以輕快節奏與幽默筆觸描寫友情的磨合、衝突的化解，以及面對改變的勇氣。插畫風格溫暖細緻，角色互動生動逗趣，幫助孩子從繪本邁向獨立閱讀。每集都蘊含簡單卻有力的思辨，讓大小讀者在笑聲中思考如何與他人相處。2019 Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle-Grade Books2020 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards GOLD Winner, Young Reader: Fiction (8-12 years)Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they’re shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.‘A perfect animal double-act.’ (The Times, Book of the Week)Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter.His friend Bear is sure that trees can’t fly.Then there’s a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world’s largest rabbit, eating the world’s largest carrot.There’s a new creature in Rabbit and Bear’s valley, and he’s trying to Change Everything.From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner

Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away, over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy. With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlen and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in delivering the perfect gift!From factory workers and train drivers to container ship captains, post office workers and booksellers, children will be fascinated to find out how the very book they are holding in their hands made its way all around the world!Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fantastic fully illustrated special delivery facts to inspire and delight curious readers.

《Mercy Watson》是由紐伯瑞文學金獎作家Kate DiCamillo撰寫，Chris Van Dusen繪製的一系列橋梁書。小豬梅西·沃森(Mercy Watson)是該系列中的主角。沃森夫婦把小豬沃森稱為「豬的奇蹟」。小豬沃森喜歡烤麵包和奶油，真的很喜歡吐司麵包上有很多奶油。打擊壞蛋、像豬一樣思考、救援任務、變裝成公主、兜風...有甚麼是她做不到的呢？本套書包含以下6個故事--Mercy Watson Fights Crime 打擊犯罪Leroy Ninker is a small man with a big dream: he wants to be a cowboy, but for now he's just a thief. In fact, Leroy is robbing the Watsons' kitchen right this minute! As he drags the toaster across the counter — screeeeeech — and drops it into his bag — clannngggg — little does he know that a certain large pig who loves toast with a great deal of butter is stirring from sleep. Even less could he guess that comedy of errors (not to mention the buttery sweets in his pocket) will soon lead this little man on the wild and raucous rodeo ride he's always dreamed of! Nosy neighbors, astonished firemen, a puzzled policeman, and the ever-doting Watsons return for a tongue-in-snout adventure about Kate DiCamillo's delightfully single-minded pig.Mercy Watson Thinks Like a P