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From Mount Fuji and hot springs to the bustling city of Tokyo, explore the wonders of Japan. DK Super World: Japan is part of the new DK Super World series for children aged 7-11 to explore the wonders of diverse cultures and landscapes across the globe. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the countries of the world.Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Japan country profile book, specifically tailored for primary school pupilsThis geography book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points. Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that helps encourage reluctant learners. Vocabulary-building content covering a wide range of topics.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and interactive elements provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about the richness of o

The third in a series of shaped Moomin board books, with a brand-new story based on Tove's classic world and characters, and with flaps to lift and things to spot throughout.Come and explore the Observatory in this brand new story based on Tove Jansson's magical world of Moominvalley.Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden are following a trail of green smoke as they serach for a Martian in the Observatory . . . but what will happen when they find him? Join Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden as they find mysterious things happening while they follow the smoke, past Stinky, Little My and some shrunken Moomins and creeps. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find!With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Observatory is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley.Also available: In the Moominhouse and In the Lighthouse

誰說小孩不如大人聰明？這本書教你101種方法反擊──從忍住放屁時不笑、發明超好玩的遊戲，到識破大人說謊的暗號。幽默又機智，讓你在歡笑中偷偷學會觀察、思考與創造，是每位想挑戰世界的小孩必備的生存秘笈！Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

A timely and uplifting picture book about overcoming worries with mindfulness techniques in an accessible and imaginative form for 3+ readers.When a little girl can't sleep because her head is full of worries, she takes a deep breath – a rainbow breath – and travels across all the colours of the rainbow, counting to ten as she breathes. Join her on this vibrant journey and dive into indigo seas, leap into a sparkling blue sky, race with orange tigers before finally settling down to sleep in a red poppy field.The perfect bedtime book for helping little ones calm their fears and help them get to sleep.

Who doesn’t love a butterfly? Set a little one’s heart aflutter with this exploration of the beautiful creatures, led by everyone’s favorite mouse.Join Maisy as she learns all about gorgeous butterflies! This fifth book in the Maisy’s Planet series introduces children to both butterflies and moths, as it investigates everything from caterpillars to cocoons to the insects in flight. Find out about patterns, color, and camouflage, and open out the final scene to marvel at Maisy’s butterfly- and moth-friendly garden!

在一場大雨的倫敦夜晚，Penny 跟爸爸走進了地鐵，在擁擠的地鐵車廂中，Penny似乎發現了一條老虎的尾巴、一隻老虎的爪子，看起來根本就是一隻大老虎在車廂裡，可是不管怎麼跟爸爸說，爸爸只是淡淡的跟她說：就只是有個人帶著虎斑條紋的手套罷了！並笑著說Penny有著很豐富的想像力。這時當地鐵到站，因為小男孩的小兔娃掉到了地上，這時穿著大衣，留著條紋尾巴與帶著虎斑條紋手套的神秘客從座位上用力一躍，就像Penny想的一樣，居然就是一隻大老虎啊！於是Penny跟老虎，一段出乎意料的友情就此展開…透過Philip Ardagh 與 David Melling 以輕巧押韻的文字和活潑的畫風，讓孩子天馬行空，營造出極具魅力的閱讀體驗，非常適合在伴讀時邀請孩子大聲朗讀。By Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winner, Philip Ardagh, and 5-million copy bestselling Hugless Douglas creator, David MellingIs Penny the only one who sees the tiger on the subway train? An imaginative child and her daddy have a very different experience in this tale told in lively verse and bright, expressive illustrations.The train car stopped and, with a seat now free,Penny sat on Daddy’s knee . . .while the tiger, in his neat disguise,watched Penny with his tigery eyes.One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can’t believe what she’s seeing. A tiger’s tail? A tiger’s paw! No, that’

主角 Kung Pow Chicken 與 Egg Drop、Beak Girl 組成「禽類英雄小隊」，在城市 Fowladelphia 展開一連串又搞笑又驚險的冒險。五冊平裝＋五張 CD，搭配 Storyplus，學習資源完整Branches 系列：專為培養獨立閱讀力設計全彩插圖、漫畫式表現，降低閱讀門檻情節幽默緊湊，結合超級英雄、冒險與時空穿越Kung Pow Chicken #01-#05 Box Set (5平裝+5 CD+Storyplus)Everyone's favorite crime-fighting superhero chicken is back!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 the fifth installment of this action-packed full-color series, heroes Kung Pow Chicken, Egg Drop, and Beak Girl go back in time to save the future! A mishap in Professor Quack's lab sends the team to dino times, where they encounter an evil chicken who wants to bring dinosaurs back to the future -- and take over Fowladelphia! With help from a new dinosaur friend, the heroes get to work

The Eerie Elementary series follows Sam Graves, a student who discovers his school is actually a living monster! As the newly appointed "Hall Monitor," Sam and his friends must uncover the school’s secrets and protect their classmates. This box set includes the 10 books with bonus CD narration and StoryPlus features to support reading and listening skills.This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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!

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a fresh approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Full of fun facts, colorful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of terrific topics, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more. This children's encyclopedia about the world offers: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner. - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil.- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst readi

"Perdomo's heartwarming artwork makes this simple story sing with its childlike style and charm. . . . This winning combination will give children the confidence to tap into the power they hold within themselves." --Booklist (starred review) I love listening to music, especially samba!It feels like my heart follows the beat. Meet a young girl who loves her cozy home. It smells like cinnamon tea and feels like warm pajamas. But even when she's away from home, and everything is different, she finds a way to become her own home, where she feels calm. At night, when it's too dark and her feet are cold, her room can be a little scary. But she creates her own light when she closes her eyes and thinks of the sun. With friendliness and charm, author-illustrator Juliana Perdomo shows young readers how to find comfort and confidence within. Her heartwarming picture book reassures children that sometimes, everything we need--courage, joy, peace, and love--is already inside us.

Cozy up and relax with this miniature feline desktop collectible, theDesktop Cat Nap!UniqueCollectible:Features a 3-inchcat tree hammock on a flocked base with two miniature molded catsSpecial Sound Effect:Hear the soothing purrs of sleepy cats at the touch of a buttonMini Book Included:Also includes an illustrated, 32-page book with tips and advice from a cat on how to relaxAn IrresistibleGift:Cat lovers will love displayingthis one-of-a-kind item at home and workRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

From the creator of @lousydrawingsforgoodpeoplecomes an introvert's guide to getting through a people-packed day mentally intact, or as mentally intact as possible.Does the outside world seem overly scary? Do social situations make you want to run for the hills? Is solitaire the only game you ever play?Ainsley Drew is one of you, which is why she created this ode to the enjoyment of your own company.Perfect for introverts and those who love them,How to Meet No Oneis the ultimate survival guideto everyday interactions,with tips that include how to:sidestep small talkflake on family gatheringscircumvent creepsshut down a chatty commuteavoid bringing a vibe to the functionAinsley knows that it's hard tostep out of your comfort zone. With her hard-won advice inHow to Meet No One, you might not ever have to.

A fun-filled new interactive novelty board book series with sliders to wobble!Do you lovebooks? Do you lovewobbling? Then you’lllovethis fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers!Who’s got a wobbly bottom?Kitten does! Do YOU?If you’ve got a wobbly bottom,There’s so much you can do …Join Kitten and friends for a colourful, fun and hilarious rhyming adventure – canyoufollow the actions and do the Wobbly Bottom dance?!A brand-new novelty series with a different moving element on each page. Reading has NEVER been so much fun!

《新來的女孩》——一堂溫暖的友誼與同理心課📖 《教室後排的男孩》暢銷作家 Onjali Q. Raúf 首部繪本作品，攜手 獲獎插畫家 Pippa Curnick，以動人故事幫助孩子理解戰爭與難民議題。👧 當新來的女孩沉默不語，我決定用我的方式讓她感到溫暖……透過幽默與真摯的筆觸，本書傳遞 友誼、善良與包容的力量，為孩子打開同理心的大門，讓愛與理解跨越語言與國界。✨ 一本讓孩子從小學會關懷世界的感動之作！Told with heart and humour, this story of friendship and kindness provides an early conversation starter to the topic of refugees.From Onjali Q. Rauf, the bestselling and award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, and award-winning illustrator Pippa Curnick, comes a moving picture book that helps young children understand and empathise with the refugee crisis, and shows the power that friendship, kindness and generosity can have.There's a new girl in my class. She has eyes as wide and as golden as a tiger's, skin as pale as a glass of milk, and hair as shiny as a mirror. I'd like to be her friend. But she never plays with me in the playground or makes sandcastles in the sandpit. She's doesn't even like Story Time.The cleverest people I know say that the new girl is sad

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no re

Peppa and her friends are having a swimming lesson! They practise with floats, play with inflatables and even blow bubbles.Lift the flaps and join Peppa’s swimming lesson with Miss Rabbit!Splish! Splash! Splosh!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Vehicle Adventure: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's First Day at School: A Lift-the-Flap Picture BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Gold MedalPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

Join young Anakin Skywalker for his first awesome adventures on Tatooine!Use the LEGO® pieces provided to build your Anakin minifigure, plus his pit droid and repair station, before playing along with the fun comics and puzzles.Strap in for a cosmic ride!

Learn everything there is to know about the basketball master of the 3-point shot from the Golden State Warriors inThe Totally Awesome World of Steph Curry!Are you a basketball superfan? Do you want to dive into the life of one of the greatest players? From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Steph Curry’s career on and off the basketball court. Play-by-plays of Curry’s athletic achievements, his masterful entrepreneurship, and extensive philanthropy, plus fun facts, quizzes, and trivia, are accompanied by plenty of graphics and illustrations capturing the life of this iconic athlete.Steph Curry is a beloved basketball player in the NBA; along with being the number #1 top-selling jersey, he is a four-time NBA champion, a multiple-time MVP, winner of multiple ESPY and BET awards, and more. His talent is undeniable—same as his generosity. His positive influence extends beyond the basketball court with his foundation Eat.

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no re

台灣推理小説的發展，具有與台灣文學史相同共存的現代性特質。台灣的推理小説，從日治時期開始至今，不論是理論或創作，都深受日本的影響，尤其是關於「本格」的探索。關於台灣推理小説的發展和流派，陳國偉教授屢有論述。為這一專輯而寫的導言，簡要概述之外，推陳出新，提出台灣推理小説作爲「文學現代性的起點」的新觀點，將上世紀六〇年代台灣現代主義風潮，提前到日治時期引進偵探小説的19世紀後半，當台灣第一部偵探小説於1898年1月7日首次出現之時。The development of Taiwan’s mystery novels shares modernist characteristics and co-exists with the mainstream history of Tai-wan literature. Taiwan’s mystery novels, from the Japanese colonial period to the present, have been deeply influenced by Japan, both in theory and creation, especially in the exploration of so-called “original style.” Professor Kuo-wei Chen has discussed the development and genre of mystery novels in Taiwan in different fora. The introduction written for this issue, in addition to including a brief overview, breaks new ground and puts forward a new perspective on Taiwanese mystery novels as “the starting point of literary modernity.” He argues that the origins of Taiwanese modernism should be found not in the 1960s but with the introduction of detect

跟著這本可重複使用的魔法水畫書，走進熱鬧的倫敦街頭！只要用水輕輕一刷，色彩和細節就會神奇地浮現。紅色巴士、鴿子、皇家衛兵、聖保羅大教堂等熟悉場景全都看得到。畫面乾了還能再畫，搭配木質水畫筆，適合小手練習，也讓孩子在輕鬆塗畫中發現倫敦的魅力。Keep little ones busy with London Magic Painting. Colour in fun-filled London scenes by just adding water, for mess-free fun!Come on a journey around busy London town, from fish and chips on the South Bank to sunny Hyde Park . . . featuring red buses, the crown jewels, pigeons, beefeaters, St Pauls cathedral and much more! Join in the fun with this brilliant reusable magic painting activity book, with colourful artwork by Marion Billet and details to spot on every page.Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appearWipe off excess water, then turn the pageLeave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a wooden paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle, this colourful activity book is the perfect gift for little tourists out and about or at home.

Discover animals of various colors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this rainbow-shaped book with colored edges, young readers will experience animals of certain shades on each spread. Spot the gray koala, the orange tiger, and more in this appealing board book featuring everyone's favorite caterpillar!

Ann Martin's phenomenal Newbery Honor book, now in paperback.The summer Hattie turns 12, her predictable small-town life is turned on end when her uncle Adam returns home for the first time in over 10 years. Hattie has never met him, never known about him. He's been institutionalized; his condition involves schizophrenia and autism.Hattie, a shy girl who prefers the company of adults, takes immediately to her excitable uncle, even when the rest of the family -- her parents and grandparents -- have trouble dealing with his intense way of seeing the world. And Adam, too, sees that Hattie is special, that her quiet, shy ways are not a disability.

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.

Introduce your little ones to the excitement ofthings that gowith this funpull-tab board bookfromClever's Push and Pull series! Perfect forbabiesandtoddlers, the sturdypush and pull mechanismson every page promotefine motor skillsand provide deeper interaction with the text. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, toddlers will delight in learning about life in thecity. Watch their faces light up as they pull a tab to make atrainleave the station, spin a wheel to discover who delivers packages, and push abuttonto moveboatsacross the water. Plus, each page featuresseek-and-find activitiesthat help identify and name things in thecity. This engaging book offers endlessfunand learning for young readers!

Learn about sharks, whales, dolphins, jellyfish, sea turtles, and more in this exciting book that features 101 sea creatures!This book is packed with exciting information about 100 of the ocean's most interesting creatures! Get to know seahorses, sea otters, penguins, seals, crabs, sharks, octopuses, whales, dolphins, manatees, and even narwhals in this wonderful book for ocean and animal lovers of all ages.

歡迎回到墨水世界，一個文字能召喚角色、故事能改變命運的奇幻國度。《墨水心》三部曲講述梅琪與父親莫，因莫的朗讀能力捲入書中世界，面對邪惡勢力與生死抉擇的旅程。在《墨水魔咒》中，他們被吸入墨水世界；《墨水死亡》則揭示與死亡的危險交易；最新續作《復仇之色》描繪達斯特指與新一代角色對抗詛咒畫像的挑戰。系列全球銷量超過六百萬冊。Return to the Inkworld—a place where words bring characters to life and stories can alter fate. Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart trilogy follows Meggie and her father Mo, whose magical reading voice unleashes heroes and villains alike. In Inkspell, they are drawn into the book’s world; Inkdeath raises the stakes with a pact with death itself. The new standalone sequel, The Colour of Revenge, sees Dustfinger and a new generation battle cursed portraits that threaten to erase them from existence. With over 6 million copies sold worldwide and a major film adaptation by the team behind The Lord of the Rings, this internationally celebrated series is a timeless tribute to the power of books and imagination.

Learn about the amazing trees all around us with this inspiring illustrated guide. The perfect companion for budding nature lovers, it covers over 100 different trees that can be spotted everywhere from town parks to wild mountainsides. Use the beautifully detailed illustrations of bark, leaves, flowers and fruit to help you identify the trees you see.

Discover more of the smelliest stories from our pongy past, in the hilarious gross-out guide to history for 7+ readers, by TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge.What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STILL STINKS!Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH?From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the snottiest, wee-tastic tales from our pongy past, get ready to be dunked into the foulest corners of history.

More than just a book—a world of choices awaits! This big hearted interactive adventure lets young readers shape the story.Fred can't make a decision aboutanything-his parents always tell him what to do, from what to eat every day to which secondary school to choose.That's how Fred has found himself a pupil at the high-pressure, strict Gains School, when he'd much rather be going to Browtree, with its brilliant art department and kind teachers.As Fred waits for the bus to his new school, he sees the bus for Browtree pull up - and a wild, thrilling, thought strikes him. Should he jump on this bus and pretend he's a new student at Browtree?Will he be brave enough to follow a different path for once?You, the reader, will stand in Fred's shoes and make decisions alongside him throughout this story. You'll help him stand-up for what he believes in, learn what he truly loves to do, make good friends and face choices about whether to swerve or walk into drama.YOU are in charge ofThe Boy With

Babies will love moving the sliders and following the finger trails in this engaging board book. See three baby dinosaurs hatching from their eggs, pterosaurs flying high in the sky and a hungry T. rex snapping at his supper.Brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination, this is a delightful book to share with a baby.

From a snorting pig to a crowing cockerel, every animal on the farm thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!

First Pip and Posy felt flap fun for babies!This board book's bright illustrations of cows, sheep, pips, chicks and, of course, tractors, along with its sturdy, flat flaps that can withstand even the toughest of tugs and pulls, will delight babies everywhere. Pip and Posy are playing hide-and-seek on the farm. Can you help find Posy find her best friend? Is he in the pigsty? Perhaps he's in the field behind the hay bales? Peek behind the soft, coloured flaps to find out!There are lots more Pip and Posy felt flaps titles to collect: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At the Party, At the Park and At Bedtime.

Packed with action scenes of different types of sharks hunting, leaping and cruising among coral reefs, kelp forests and open oceans. Spot baby sharks emerging from their eggs, and a small and sneaky epaulette shark creeping up a beach! Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant paints magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

《宗教小史》帶領讀者回顧人類從古至今對信仰的探索，從早期神話到世界主要宗教的發展，包括猶太教、基督宗教、伊斯蘭教、佛教、印度教等。作者理查・哈洛威用平實溫和的語調，介紹宗教如何回應我們對生命意義的提問，也鼓勵讀者在理解他人信仰的同時，更認識自己。無論有無宗教背景，都能從這本書中找到思考與共鳴的起點。A rich and inclusive history of belief, from humanity's earliest days to our own timesReligion is distinctly human. We can’t help wondering about where we come from and why we are here. Did some all-powerful being make the universe? When we die, is there anything else to come? And what will it be like? Questions like these have occupied human minds across the ages. In our search for answers, we have come up with different stories.Richard Holloway tells the history of the major religions from the dawn of belief to the twenty-first century. Ranging far beyond Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism, he writes for those with faith and those without, and for those who might be making up their minds.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds----------------------“Holloway’s account is brimful of arresting facts.”—Ian Tho

From the award-winning author of The Every and the illustrator behind the beloved picture book Her Right Foot comes an endearing and beautifully illustrated story of a dog who unwittingly becomes a hero to a park full of animals.Johannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes—to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park’s elders, three ancient Bison. His friends—a seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelican—work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure the Equilibrium is in balance. But changes are afoot. More humans, including Trouble Travelers, arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats—an actual boatload of goats—who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes’s view of the world.A story about friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast, The

The second full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). Perfect for attracting new readers and satisfying the legions of Warriors fans!Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want. Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that might be better left hidden. In the heat of a blazing summer, Fireheart struggles to handle sinister omens, an apprentice with a shocking secret, and a devastated Clan leader who is a shell of her former self. And as the forest gets hotter and hotter, every cat braces for the coming storm....Ever since the first

Carl and Princess Donut refuse to be prey on this level in the USA Today bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman--now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition! Attention. Attention. The gates are down. The hunters are loose.Run, Run, Run.A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed "The Butcher's Masquerade." But that's not all. Just when Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, think they've seen it all as they compete to survive in the galaxy's most popular game show, the latest dungeon level introduces a terrible new threat. The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, outside tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career. But her p