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Join lovable rescue dog Arfy—star of the New York Times bestselling picture book Can I Be Your Dog?—in his second Step 1 Comic Reader, perfect for readers ages 4-6. Comic Readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics.Arfy loves his forever home! He has his sweet person and so many toys! Arfy wants to play but what should he play with? A ball! That's it! But there are so many kinds of balls! Some balls are too big, some too heavy, and others are too far away. Will Arfy be able to find the perfect ball for him? Tag along with Arfy on his newest adventure--illustrated with panels and speech balloons for a fun intro to comics!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Series Overview: 2 ARFY SiRs signed up:ARFY AND THE STINKY SMELL: Summer '23ARFY HAS A BALL: Spring '24

Inspired by the author's own childhood, this contemporary graphic novel paints a picture of an aspiring young artist on a mission to prove that the arts are worth fighting for. Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture over and over again: Art will get you nowhere in life. A kid with a creative streak, Dale wants nothing more than to doodle, play video games, and create comics forever--maybe even as a full-time job one day. But between his grandfather pushing him to focus on his studies and a school with zero interest in funding arts programs, Dale feels like his future has already been decided for him. That is, until he comes up with the perfect plan: What if he starts an after-school art club, gathers a team of creative students like himself, and proves all the naysayers--his stubborn vice principal in particular--wrong? This might just work, but if the club isn't financially successful by the end of the semester, the school with shut them down. This may be Dale's only chance to show t

In 2024 explore a magical illustrated new world for children aged 7-9 from the best-selling creator of Amelia Fang!A magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting at Minibeast Academy. She adores everything about the moon and she can’t wait to learn about its magic. But Marnie soon discovers that nobody believes in moon magic anymore!Marnie is determined to get to the bottom of this moon mystery. The little moth and her minibeast friends explore far and wide in their search for the truth. But will they survive a run-in with a rebellious rat or an out-of-this-world trip with the terrifying Early Bird . . . ? One thing is for sure, Marnie is a little bug having a BIG Adventure!

Joyful and colourful reimagining of the American folk song,We're Going on a Bear Hunt.Three children are off on an Easter egg hunt! But first, they've got to get through the flapping hens, hungry bunnies and hopping frogs. And then . . . what a surprise to find TEN big eggs in the garden! And now it's time for the Easter parade!This Easter-themed story has zingy neon ink on the cover and throughout, and is filled with cute characters and fun surprises. Repeated phrases and sound words make this an interactive picture book, great for sharing with the whole family.This is the perfect gift for fans of the classic songWe're Going on a Bear Hunt, made famous by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mr Tractor?, you're on the look out for Mr Farmer, Mrs Combine Harvester, Mrs Sheepdog and Mr Tractor himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers.And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations ar

Spark meaningful discussions about loneliness, friendship, community and coping with loss with this enchantingly illustrated story about a girl who befriends a monster. There’s a Thing on my street. He lives at number 52.I see him sitting in his garden when I walk to school. He was big and lumbering and a wore a tiny top hat perched on top of his rather large head. She didn’t think he had any friends, so she brought him a flower.It wasn’t long before their friendship bloomed… the Thing was gentle and kind and the adventures they went on were the best she could ever imagine. The girl soon discovered that there were many Things, living all over the place… which gave her an idea. She invited them all to a party, and the Things danced till midnight.Thing had never felt so happy. But one day the Thing had to go and their adventures came to an end. All Things have to go sometime… In this poignant story, discover how small acts of kindness can grow into great friendships, and how the co

Features a fantastic selection of famous paintings plus fun, write-in puzzles. Each painting is reproduced in full colour, along with quirky facts and details to spot, and followed by a page of puzzles. These include mazes, matching, colour by numbers, spot the difference, codes, patterns, logic puzzles and more - all you need to get started is a pencil.Published in association with London's National Gallery.

From what to do when you feel like exploding to top tips on staying calm, this thoughtful, carefully-written and beautifully-illustrated book is a must-have resource for children, parents and carers. Relatable scenarios and engaging characters explore why anger happens, what it means and how to cope with it. With expert advice from child psychologist Dr.Sasha Lillie Lyons.

InvestiGators: All Tide Up is the seventh adventure in the side–splittingly funny comic book series by John Patrick Green – perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman.Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Crime fighting alligators Mango and Brash are back in All Tide Up – the seventh full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers. Did it sink? Was it boat–napped? Are there . . . supernatural forces at play?Mango and Brash can’t risk anyone else falling into the same boat. Can they unravel this madcap mystery before another ship ends up in deep water? Seas the day and sail away on this hilarious adventure to find out!The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers all of ages and covers positive themes like:Fun teamworkNever gi

You can sparkle in a tutu, love any colour, and wear your hair long or short . . . because you''re FABULOUS as you are!A gorgeous board book by award-winning illustrator Sophie Beer.This joyful board book celebrates uniqueness, diversity, and the freedom to express ourselves however we choose! Help your child learn about self-acceptance with simple, motivational text and bright, bold illustrations. Featuring chunky pages and vibrant art, this book perfectly captures the joy of being yourself.Don’t miss Sophie Beer’s other uplifting titles in the It''s Cool to be Kind series, including Love Makes a Family, Change Starts With Us, Kindness Makes Us Strong and How to Say Hello.

在 Castle Grotteskew 的地牢深處，怪博士 Erasmus 曾創造出一個幾近完美的小生物──Stitch Head。但隨著新怪物接連誕生，他漸漸被遺忘，直到一位馬戲團團長上門，邀他成為明星。這是否是踏出古堡、展開冒險人生的契機？還是一場精心設計的陷阱？STITCH HEAD 是一本融合黑色幽默與溫柔情感的奇幻圖像小說，圖像風格怪誕有趣，文字節奏輕快滑稽，角色形象立體可親。適合喜歡 GRIMWOOD、AMELIA FANG 等帶點怪趣又富想像的讀者。The first book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, now brought to almost-life again in this brand-new, monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime. Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, eccentric Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature.His experiments continued, filling the castle with creations so fabulously monstrous that Stitch Head was long forgotten. Until a travelling circus ringmaster knocks at the castle door, promising to make Stitch Head a star. Is this Stitch Head's chance to venture beyond th

Population ageing is a challenge to societies worldwide in terms of healthcare, social support, community infrastructure, and more. With one of the longest life expectancies in the world, Hong Kong will soon see a dramatic increase in the number of older residents together with a decrease in the old age dependency ratio. This book provides a timely examination of the current status and services available for Hong Kong’s ageing population in four key areas: general healthcare needs, such as health promotion and lifestyle modifications; specific healthcare needs, including care of chronic conditions and hip fractures; psychosocial needs for older people with intellectual disabilities and impairments, as well as the needs of their caregivers; and environmental and technological needs in relation to universal design, information and communication technology, and telehealth.Drawing from a wide range of experience in local professional settings combined with international best practices, the

Join Bizzy Bear on the farm in this chunky new board book with sliding counters. Bizzy Bear is helping out on the farm today. He's got lots to do and he needs your help! Visit the chickens, feed the pigs and ride a horse with four easy-to-use moving counters.Learn farm vocabulary with simple first words and helpful text prompts to encourage talking. Then push Bizzy Bear along 4 different tracks with a moving counter on every spread, plus an extra one on the cover! The perfect book for children who love animals, farms and love being in control of the story!Other titles in the series include: On the Building Site, At the Zoo and In Space.

Join Bizzy Bear on the building site in this chunky new board book with sliding counters. Bizzy Bear is helping the builders build a house today. There are lots of jobs to do and he needs your help! Push the rubble, build the walls and get the garden ready with four easy-to-use moving counters.Learn farm vocabulary with simple first words and helpful text prompts to encourage talking. Then push Bizzy Bear along 4 different tracks with a moving counter on every spread, plus an extra one on the cover! The perfect book for children who love things that go, busy building sites and love being in control of the story!Other titles in the series include: On the Farm, At the Zoo and In Space.

"I'm more than a little bit grateful, it's true, for the good things I've learned just because you are you." Tell Mom you're more than a little bit grateful for her--for the person she is and the growth she's inspired. Created by the team behind the bestselling More Than a Little, this picture book is filled with joyful rhymes to highlight the ways she's shaped your world for the better. Each page features adorable illustrated vignettes of an elephant and her calf to celebrate the everyday moments that make up a lifetime of love. Share it with Mom for a birthday, Mother's Day, the holiday season, or just because! Features a foiled-stamped, die-cut hardcover.

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Snowball Bandit, a sneaky snowball thrower is ruining all the fun at the Winter Fair. The way they throw, hide, and run makes it seem like they have superpowers. Could this be a supervillain? It's up to Kitty to track them down and find out.

The complete collection of Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling Amulet series!After tragedy strikes their family, Emily and Navin move with their mother into the old, mysterious home of their great-grandfather. On their first night in the strange house, Emily and Navin's mom is kidnapped by a tentacled creature. Determined to rescue her, Emily and Navin are led into a world of robots, talking animals, flying ships, new friends... and enemies. Emily learns that she is a Stonekeeper and essential to the survival of this world, and that her incredible story is only just beginning.

From the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes an empowering story about a little hippo who discovers that success often requires a little patience, and simply TRYING can bring its own unexpected rewards . . ."It's not that you CAN'T DO IT . . .. . .You just can't do it YET."Horace the hippo and his sister Hope love going to the lake every day with their granny. But the long walk has become a little too long for Granny. So Horace and Hope make a plan to bring the lake to her instead.But little Horace can't carry as much water as his sister, and he always comes back with an empty bucket. Can Granny help him to see that, with every little splash and spill, an even more wonderful gift is growing?An empowering new picture book about growth mindset and the 'power of yet' from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance. Giraffes Can't Dance is a beloved favourite that has found its way into the hearts, and on to the bookshelves, of a whole generatio

Two brothers fight to save their grandmother's land from developers in the third "fun, fast-paced, crisp caper" (School Library Journal) of the Wilder Boys series. When a run-in with the local bully means the boys risk losing their beloved dog, Cody, they hatch a plan to keep him safe. They'll take him to live with their grandmother in the Sierra Nevada mountains. He'll be safe there, and Grandma--who lives off the grid--will benefit from the companionship. But first they've got to figure out exactly where in the mountains she is. Following clues left in postcards and pictures and using their keen senses of deduction and survival, they finally find her tract of land. But when they get there, they discover that a group of ill-intentioned developers is trying to bully her off her property. Do the boys have what it takes to outsmart the developers and save their grandmother's beloved home?

The fifth magical adventure in the USA Today bestselling Pages & Co. series, starring Milo, the book smuggler. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Mr. Lemoncello's Library! Milo Bolt is ready to be the hero of his own story. With Uncle Horatio trapped in an enchanted sleep by the power-hungry Alchemist, he sets off with his new friend Alessia to find a cure. As they search for clues, the pair find themselves at the magical treehouse--home of the Botanist, the Alchemist's sworn enemy. In their hunt for the cure, Milo and Alessia must forage in the Secret Garden, challenge Robin Hood, and confront the mighty Jabberwock. Will they find the cure and help Uncle Horatio before it's too late? Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers A USA Today Bestseller!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick! "Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!" --Chris Grabenstei

CNN、輕量化CNN、Vision Transformer Backbone模型、ResNet和MobileViT YOLOv5、YOLOX、NanoDet和YOLOv5 Lite演算法 車輛檢測、行人檢測、交通標識牌檢測和交通信號燈檢測實作 語義分割、STDC、TopFormer輕量化、Cityscapes資料集 UNet演算法、Line Anchor的LaneATT演算法、CULane資料集 多目標追蹤、SORT、DeepSORT、ByteTrack、ReID的相關知識 OpenCV、CUDA、TensorRT、ONNX、NCNN進行NanoDet的部署 本書是一本系統講解自動駕駛感知技術的圖書，書中展示了具體的實踐案例及自動駕駛感知技術的實作部署方案，從理論到實踐層面講解與自動駕駛感知相關的技術，可讓讀者全面、深入、透徹地理解所講解的演算法。 電腦視覺技術的不斷發展，在自動駕駛感知領域獲得了廣泛應用，如交通標識牌檢測、車輛檢測、行人檢測、3D雷射點雲物件辨識、可行駛區域劃分、車道線檢測，以及多目標追蹤等感知功能都用到了電腦視覺技術。多初學者或想要進入自動駕駛感知領域的人很難系統地學習自動駕駛感知技術，本書正好可以滿足這個需求。作者是自動駕駛行業的深度開發者，有豐富的業內經驗，可以幫助讀者進入自動駕駛領域，同時加快自動駕駛的實作與發展。

Psychopathology: An Empathic Representational Approach retraces the foundations of classical phenomenological psychopathology and integrates them with modern ideas drawn from anthropology, cognitive neuroscience, computational science, and evolutionary biology to synthesize a comprehensive framework and provide fresh insights.This book explores how the scientific concepts of ‘information and representation’ can be used to understand subjective mental phenomena and integrate them in empathic clinical dialogues during interactions with patients. It explores key issues in clinical psychopathology coherently and systematically, illustrates advanced topics in an accessible manner using clinical case examples, metaphors and clarifying diagrams, and directly links advanced conceptual frameworks with pragmatic skills in the clinical dialogue process.This volume is aimed at a broad audience of mental health professionals, researchers, and students in psychiatry, psychology, and social work. Its

★ 爆笑動物漫畫《The Racc Pack》系列開場作★ 《InvestiGators》✕《The Great Pet Heist》讀者必看★ 垃圾桶、浣熊與超狂「垃圾搶劫任務」垃圾桶家族是一群以翻垃圾維生的浣熊團隊。當他們發現一家高級超市每天丟掉大量完好食物時，決定策劃一場大膽的垃圾搶劫計畫，希望囤積食物度過冬天。然而討厭動物的CEO與高科技防禦系統讓任務困難重重。這場潛入行動或許還需要一位神祕貓咪竊賊的幫助。Live life in the trash lane with this first entry in a hilarious middle grade graphic novel series about a family of sneaky raccoons from graphic novel superstars Stephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner! Meet the Bin family, a trio of raccoons in the risky business of dumpster diving for all their needs. With Dusty's brains, ReRe's muscle, and Scraps's gadgets (please don't tell him he's almost definitely an opossum), the Binses are determined to leave no garbage bin unturned in their pursuit of the tastiest, most delicious trash they can find. When the family discovers a new upscale grocery store that's throwing away their perfectly good food at the end of each day, the Binses hatch a heist so daring it'll have them rolling in garbage all winter long. But a critter-despising CEO, Jef

A middle-grade mystery series that's spooky, creepy, and filled with gothic twists!Meet the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who solve mysteries at increasingly bizarre summer vacation destinations in the hopes of being reunited with their parents—or at the very least finally finding a good churro.“An absolute delight. If I have to die in a waterpark, I want to die in this one.”—Holly Black, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Cruel Prince"Wickedly weird. . . . Will appeal to anyone who loved A Series of Unfortunate Events."—The New York TimesMeet the Sinister-Winterbottoms: brave Theo, her timid twin, Alexander, and their older sister, Wil. They’re stuck for the summer with their Aunt Saffronia, who doesn’t know how often children need to eat and can’t use a smartphone, and whose feet never quite seem to touch the floor when she glides—er—walks.When Aunt Saffronia suggests a week pass to the Fathoms of Fun Waterpark, they hastily agree. But the park is even stranger than Aunt Saffron

No Worries shows how anyone can live a stress-free financial life and build wealth for the long term.This is not about millions of tiny decisions that drain the joy from life, like skipping daily coffee to save a few bucks. And it's not simply about having more money.The secret lies in adopting the right attitude to money and getting a small number of big things right.In his unique style, drawing on decades of expertise, finance expert Jared Dillian gives us the essential facts about personal finance that will help you see things as you never have before.Jared reveals:-how the right kind of abundance mindset works wonders-how to purge the urge to splurge (without making life a drag)-the most effective ways to use credit cards that no one tells you about-the smart ways to buy big-ticket items, from houses to cars-what's gone wrong with student loans and how to use them sensibly-how to ace investing with the set-and-forget Awesome Portfolio.No matter where you're at, Jared can help you g

Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this "fresh game of cat and mouse" (Kirkus Reviews) that's the riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated third book in the middle grade The Beast and the Bethany series in which Bethany and Ebenezer find themselves with a surprising new roommate: the beast itself. After being vanquished in spectacular fashion that included an umbrella with human-puddling capabilities and a darn good show, the beast is transferred to a hidden island and placed in an impenetrable cage where it can no longer hurt anyone or carry out its dastardly plan to make Bethany its next meal. Meaning Bethany and Ebenezer's lives are finally beast free and they can pursue their do-gooding activities in peace--even if the "gooding" part is questionable. But when it's revealed that the beast has lost its memory and D.0.R.R.I.S. declares that it's no longer dangerous, the beast is delivered back where it came from: Ebenezer and Bethany's house. Can the beast really b

The entertaining third installment of this delightful graphic chapter series is bound to get children giggling. Perfect for kids ages 5-8!The Marshmallow Martians have a contest to win on Planet Moop! They need to find the best, biggest, and most unexpected item. They know they can win with something unusual from their favorite planet--Earth! Where do Earthlings keep all of their biggest and coolest items? A museum, of course!This silly graphic chapter book with its ensemble of adorable martians will have kids laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.Read all the books in the series!Marshmallow Martians: Show and SmellMarshmallow Martians: Earth SchoolMarshmallow Martians: Museum Sleepover

Energetic little readers will be sent to the land of nod after reading this fun picture book by award-winning illustrator Guilherme Karsten. Are you all set for SLEEPOVER TIME? Monster has your scary pyjamas ready and UNDER the bed is looking perfectly yucky and monstrous. Wait, what do you mean you sleep ON THE BED? Are you not a monster? ALL monsters sleep under the bed! Can you persuade Monster to sleep on the horribly soft bed with a disgustingly fluffy teddy?This soothing book helps little ones fall asleep. From Guilherme Karsten, the creator of the popular Are You a Monster? book (winner of the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2024)Direct and engaging approach, getting kids excited to fall asleepThe go-to book for bedtime to relax kids, quickly becoming a favouriteMonster is a fun and relatable figure for kids who don’t want to fall asleep at bedtime Children will love playing along with the book as this lovable monster invites them to wear ragged pyjamas, crawl under the bed and a

This jam-packed collection of fun and simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or home. Stir up some sticky slime, build a solar system with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Activity Lab, which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists. Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, this stunning book includes 28 brilliant science projects using simple step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients that can be found around the house, and amazing photography to guide you from start to finish. Each experiment describes the science behind the project, highlighting STEM facts with STEM icons pointing out the key science, technology, engineering, and math learning involved in each project. "Take it further" panels encourage young readers to experiment and take their projects to the next level, developing their independence, initiative, and creative thinking skills. Perfect for budding scientist

An anthology of vibrant new stories woven into the larger tapestry of the hit Netflix series! Discover the hidden stories from Hawkins, Indiana.On the surface, Hawkins, Indiana seems like the kind of town where nothing too out of the ordinary ever happens, but in the fall of ’83 two hunters head out into the woods with their rifles and a six-pack, and find themselves the prey of a nightmarish beast. When Barb Holland goes missing, Murray Bauman is on the case if only he can look past his own suspicious mind to solve the case. Robin Buckley’s school film project gives her a chance to work with her secret crush, but does it only make it harder to come to terms with her feelings? And when pumpkins start inexplicably rotting, the feud between two farm families reaches a boiling point.Joining Houser on her visit to Hawkins are artist Caio Filipe (Stranger Things: Summer Special, Nightwing), Sunando C (End After End), Giorgia Gio Esposito (Lunar Room, Dr. Who) colorist Dan Jackson (The Strai

ECPA BESTSELLER - Now in paperback! First they found themselves On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. Now they must make their way North! Or Be Eaten . . . NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES: Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they're really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them. In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. First, however, they have to escape the monsters of Glipwood Forest, the thieving Stranders of the East Ben, and the dreaded Fork Factory. But even more dangerous are the jealousies and bitterness that threaten to tear them apart. Janne

A very unlucky kid must create a booth for his school carnival while avoiding disaster in the second book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret--even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's carnival time at school, which means games, food, and fun rides! Not only that, but every student has to come up with a booth and [REDACTED] simply has to win and be gifted the ultimate prize...a LUCKY BRACELET! But first, he needs to come up a winning booth idea, deal with a creepy sad clown, and compete against his best friends. What could go wrong except everything?! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

An explosive revelation and a familiar face heighten the mystery for Cruz and friends in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series.Still reeling from the life-changing discovery he found buried in the mysterious Archive, Cruz Coronado grapples with an important secret as the gang heads to China in search of the second-to-last piece of the cipher. Under the watchful eye of a new adviser, life on the ship returns to almost normal ... almost.Just as things seem to be going smoothly, a familiar face shocks Cruz back into reality, and the final piece in this life-and-death scavenger hunt veers toward a dead end.The paperback edition includes the same great content and back matter as the original hardcover.Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text; vibrant illustrations; elem

A heart-pounding final showdown changes the life of Cruz Coronado forever in the seventh and final book in this thrilling fact-based fiction series. Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica to the bone-dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz Coronado is scrambling to complete the last piece of the cipher. With Nebula agents and the elusive explorer spy still out there, his opportunity to recover his mother's world-changing formula is slipping away. But as Cruz has learned from his time aboard Orion, true explorers must never give up. Even after completing dozens of high-risk missions and traveling to all seven continents, Cruz could never prepare himself for one ultimate surprise. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text;

A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret--even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

If you meet a sea creature,It’s best to be polite.Otherwise, don’t be surprisedIf they give you a fright! Don’t make an enemy (or should that be ‘anemone’…) of any of these super sea dwellers and you’ll have a whale of a time with this fin-tastically fishy pop-up book! From a jumpy octopus and a pinchy crab to some cheeky clownfish and a hungry shark, there’s a whole host of underwater animals to meet.Little ones will adore the clever pop-ups on each page as well as the witty, silly text. This is the perfect book to encourage your child to read along to.

A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori.Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum. What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to 'march like a tortoise'? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this complete guide to life in the Roman army. Filled with fascinating facts and grisly detail, you'll uncover what life was like in the army camp, how soldiers planned a siege and even why they catapulted creepy-crawlies at the enemy!With silver foil on the cover and quirky colour illustrations on every page by award-winning artist Tom Froese, children aged 6+ will love learning about one of ancient Rome's most grisly and gripping subjects.The fantastic follow-up to British Museum: Mummies Unwrapped! ("Perfect for mid-primary aged children" - BookTrust)

★Oi Frog作者Kes Gray與Nick Sharratt一同打造★一翻開就嘴角失守的爆笑章節讀本系列★獻給是宇宙狂熱份子的小讀者Daisy這位搞怪女孩又來了，這次她與同學在課堂上談論了許多關於星星與月球之後，全部變成了「宇宙狂熱份子」，老師決定在這一週全部都要學習關於宇宙的知識！這也太宇宙了吧！不過有個很大的問題，Daisy回到家後發現要把房間佈置成宇宙感不是件這麼容易的事，要用強力膠貼一堆發亮的星星，甚至還需要妳最好的朋友來幫忙，最後Daisy可以順利的將房間佈置成她要的樣子嗎？又會發生哪些超爆笑的事情呢？Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!

A beautifully illustrated series that grows with your baby.Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year.9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight.Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.