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Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you help Little Bo Peep find her lost sheep with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

★ 人氣成長小說《How to Roller-Skate with One Leg》暖心續作★ 校外教學前進巴黎！艾菲爾鐵塔、馬卡龍與迪士尼的青春冒險★ 結合友情、成長與社群媒體議題的現代青春故事《Maya Bright》系列第二集帶領讀者前往巴黎展開青春冒險。Maya在法國交換旅行中嘗試成為身障生活創作者，卻發現社群媒體與真實生活之間存在巨大落差。當友情出現裂痕，她必須學會誠實面對自己與他人。本書溫暖幽默，討論社群媒體與自我認同，是一部貼近現代青少年的成長故事。Ooh la la! Join Maya Bright and her friends on a school trip to Paris in this funny, uplifting sequel to HOW TO ROLLER-SKATE WITH ONE LEG.Maya's class is going on a French exchange trip to Paris and she can't wait to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, learn how to make macaroons and visit Disneyland. In hopes of becoming a disability influencer, Maya decides to share the trip with her online followers. But things don't go to plan when Maya is matched with Levi, a grumpy boy who isn't even on social media. Sightseeing with a prosthetic leg isn't easy, but Maya doesn't want her followers to know she's struggling.When Maya falls out with her real-life friends over her carefully curated content, can she find the courage to be honest and win them back?

本書以維京兄妹的視角展開，記錄一家人離開熟悉的挪威、準備在海外建立新家的過程。從上船前的盛宴，到與親人道別的時刻，故事以平易的筆法呈現維京人的日常樣貌。祖母傳授符文、分享航海經驗，使孩子在啟程前對世界有了更多期待與理解。隨著船隻駛向未知，他們聽見關於巨怪、幽魂與眾神的傳說，也在旅途中學習如何面對不確定的挑戰。作者 Lan Cook 將歷史背景巧妙融入漫畫節奏，使本書兼具閱讀趣味與文化資訊。A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information and adventure.A Viking family in Norway loads up their ship and enjoys a farewell feast before setting sail to set up home overseas. What dangers might they face at sea? Will the Norse gods protect them on their journey?Meet a brother and sister as they say goodbye to their old home and prepare for adventure. Before they go, there's time for one last lesson in sword fighting, and a final visit to their ancestors at the burial ground. Their grandmother tells them tales of her own seafaring adventures and shows them how to read Norse writing - runes.This comic is filled with details about every aspect of Viking life, interwoven with stories of trolls and vengeful ghosts and lege

Tilt and slide to make cute and colourful bugs race across the page in this fun and interactive slider book.Tilt the book to make the colourful bugs race across the page with this innovative, interactive slider book. Are you ready to join in the fun? Ready . . . steady . . . RACE!From eye-catching beetles and beautiful butterflies to adorable bumblebees, help all the bugs get ready for the Big Bug Race. Who will win this time?Ready, Steady, Race! Bugsis an interactive slider book with a difference, and is sure to keep little ones busy for hours. With bright, bold illustrations from preschool favourite, Teresa Bellón, and a different ending every time depending on how you move the book!If you like this tilt and slide book, look out forReady, Steady, Race! Things That Go!

The Magic School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) develops beginning readers with vocabualry and suitable sentence length through quirky, Science-filled stories. They take the child past pages of colorful illustrations and fun bus rides!01.The Magic School Bus Has a Heart02.The Magic School Bus Gets Crabby03.The Magic School Bus Flies With The Dinosaurs04.The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth05.The Magic School Bus Rides the Wind06.The Magic School Bus Flies From The Nest07.The Magic School Bus Blasts into Space08.The Magic School Bus Weathers the Storm09.The Magic School Bus Sleeps for the Winter10.The Magic School Bus Takes A Moonwalk

本書出自 New York Times 暢銷作家 Sandra Boynton，以她一貫幽默又充滿韻律感的筆觸，講述一隻小兔子的聖誕願望──牠不求禮物，只想在平安夜與聖誕老人共舞。故事改編自 Boynton 聖誕專輯 Cows and Holly 中由 Zooey Deschanel 演唱的歌曲，節奏輕快、插圖表情生動，充滿節慶的溫度與童心。Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton. "Now everybody's rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I'm quietly waiting. I've got to believe. It's not about presents. No, here's the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!" The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton's jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton's Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any litt

Don your vest and get case-cracking with this deluxe boxed-set edition of, InvestiGators: Agents of Suit, the New York Times-bestselling adventure series from John Patrick Green.The Agents of S.U.I.T. always think outside the box when they’re on a mission . . . and now they’re inside a box! Go deep undercover with field agents Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and the rest of the agents on their first three cases! And find out why the Gators aren’t the only game in town. But don’t worry, Mango and Brash are in here, too!Also includes an exclusive poster!

本書是 Barry Timms 與插畫家 Mike Byrne 合作的「Sums with Bums」系列第三部，以俏皮的韻文數數遊戲結合聖誕主題。故事裡，一群調皮的馴鹿溜出馬廄，駕著聖誕老人的雪橇，還吃掉太多抱子甘藍！書中押韻的句子節奏明快，搭配熱鬧插圖，充滿細節可供孩子觀察。隨頁附有數字線與加法練習，讓孩子在歡笑中認識數字，增添學習樂趣。最後更有特別的摺頁驚喜，適合親子共讀，在節慶夜晚留下歡樂回憶。A third title in the laugh-out-loud rhyming counting series, featuring a cheeky gang of Christmas reindeer, and offering a festive twist on number learning.Count down from 10 with the cheeky little reindeer and do your 'sums with bums'! Ten Christmas Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a festive twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.At the North Pole, a gang of mischievous little reindeer sneak out of their stalls, fly off with Santa's sleigh and munch their way through far too many sprouts! With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for festive bedtime giggles and storytime fun.Learn & play!A number line to count up to 10 and back down againA page of simple adding up for early maths skill

本書描寫一段發生在冬日風雪後的鄰里故事。Olivia 住在有著小紅門的房子裡，而 Mouse 則生活在屋後那棵老橡樹中。暴風雪來襲，橡樹倒下，Mouse 失去了原本的住處。Olivia 看在眼裡，接連為他找尋不同的房子，希望能讓他重新安頓下來，但每一個空間似乎都無法真正取代原本的家。直到 Mouse 走進小紅門後的屋子，兩個原本各自生活的角色，才在同一個空間中找到新的安定。插畫家 Grace Easton 以細膩的角色神情與層層堆疊的手繪場景，呈現災後的孤單與陪伴。書中設計 22 個挖洞翻頁，讓讀者隨著翻閱，看見家的樣貌逐漸成形。・描寫風雪後的安頓與陪伴・展現「家」從空間到關係的轉變・22 個挖洞翻頁，藏著細節與變化What makes a house a home? This sweet story, with jaw-dropping illustrations, is the perfect cosy tale for bedtime.Olivia lives in a house with a little red door. Mouse lives in an oak tree behind the house. When a storm blows the oak tree down, Olivia tries her best to find a new house for her neighbour, but are any of the houses the right home?When Mouse loses his old oak tree home in a snowstorm, his neighbour Olivia offers many different options for a new house, but none are quite right. It is only when she offers a place in her own house with the little red door that it becomes a home for both of them.Illustrator Grace Easton brings her expressive character illustration and

A girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants.A girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Now, readers can celebrate the importance of both inclusivity and accessibility in this new companion that is full of new friends to love.

CAN YOU CATCH THE TRAITOR BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE? STEP INSIDE THE ICONIC WORLD OF THE TRAITORS AND PUT YOUR INNER-DETECTIVE TO THE TEST WITH THIS ESSENTIAL, BESTSELLING SEARCH-AND-FIND BOOK.Replicating the addictive gameplay of The Traitors, with a brand-new narrative to solvePacked with tricky searches, puzzles, games and clues to spot on every pageSharpen your search skills, or share and play the book with friends and familyWelcome back to the most iconic and talked-about reality show on the planet. Based on the global TV phenomenon The Traitors, this thrilling search-and-find adventure invites you to play The Traitors, by uncovering hidden clues and finding the cloaked betrayers lurking in plain sight. Perfect for fans of the TV show and puzzle lovers alike, this immersive book will test your observational skills and challenge your inner detective. Filled with drama, suspense and iconic moments, Search and Find: The Traitors is a must-have for any superfan or truth-seeker.LOOK OUT FOR

Celebrate beloved felines, Eric Carle's favorite animals, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond between cat lovers and their cats. This keepsake is the perfect way to celebrate cherished pets, so give the gift of love with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle's charming illustrations.

Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you do the actions to Pat-a-Cake with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

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

Learn by Sticker: Word Study combines the most powerful features of two best-selling series (Paint by Sticker Kids® and Brain Quest®) into one, fun curriculum-based resource. This activity-packed sticker book for children ages 7 and up provides phonics, vocabulary, and grammar practice while creating images of ten dazzling mythical creatures. In Learn by Sticker: Word Study, kids apply third grade-level phonics and language arts concepts (including prefixes and suffixes, contractions, plural nouns, synonyms and antonyms, and more) to complete, write, or find words.They then use the answers to determine where to place each sticker to create images of ten mythical creatures. Plus, the back of each sticker page contains fun, critical thinking-based word study activities like word searches, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more.

Spend a day on the road with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Let’s take a ride with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! What will you find? From planes high in the sky to big trucks on the ground, discover all kinds of ways to travel in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling on their menus – and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to rescue little horses in Mongolia! Perfect for chapter book readers.The wind started to blow. . . and a new magical journey unfolds when the tree house lands in Mongolia! Jack and Annie can hear the drum beat of horses hoofs. The little horses of Mongolia are returning from near extinction and the kids get to meet the people who take care of them. But the horses are still in danger when wolves show up nearby. . . Can Jack and Annie protect the last of the little horses? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: Relive the original adventures brought to life with art by Kelly & Nichole MatthewsIf you're lo

An interactive board book adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic—featuring 12 different sounds! A perfect choice for celebrating Pop on Father's Day and all year long!This interactive adaptation of the classic bestseller will have babies and toddlers giggling with glee! Featuring simple rhymed text that teaches the basics of word construction, combined with wacky illustrations that help decode the words, children can press the matching buttons and listen to sounds that bring the story to life.

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.

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!

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

《數學小史》用親切易懂的語言，帶領讀者走進數學的歷史長河，從古埃及與巴比倫時期，一路走到現代密碼學與數學理論的發展。書中不只介紹牛頓、帕斯卡等熟悉的名字，也細細描寫中國、阿拉伯、日本等地的數學成就，更特別介紹女性數學家的貢獻。這是一本融合人文與科學的溫暖數學故事書，適合對數字與知識充滿好奇的你。A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globeMathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from?In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. Like literature, music, or philosophy, mathematics has a rich history of breakthroughs, creativity and experimentation. And its story is a global one. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines. La

The riveting investigative account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO In March 2024, following the revelation that ChatGPT had trained on Nvidia’s microchips, and twenty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the third most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by establishing a monopoly on AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its ic

Return to Hogwarts with this magical activity book.Young Harry Potter™ fans will love this magical collection of activities.Put together your own Luna Lovegood™ minifigure and Thestral mini-build, before setting off on an incredible Hogwarts™ adventure.Complete the puzzles, read the fun facts and use your LEGO® pieces to play along with the story ideas.Let’s explore the wizarding world™!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.Publishing Rights © JKR.

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the "incredible" sales. What could be more BORING than that?!And everyone knows Daisy doesn't handle boring very well. It always leads to TROUBLE...This very funny fiction series is perfect for boosting reading confidence. And if you love this one, you'll also love DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SPACE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH LONDON!

Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare play a game of I-spy, with a mirror surprise at the end!Join Little Nutbrown Hare as he explores the world around him, with a mirror surprise on the last page! A new title for the 30th anniversary ofGuess How Much I Love You, featuring original words by Sam McBratney, and the first new artwork from Anita Jeram sinceWill You Be My Friend?Guess How Much I Love Youhas sold more than 60 million copies worldwide, in 57 languages, and has become an iconic way of describing love that is too big for words.

This rich and enjoyable book recounts the tangled, dynamic encounters through which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries'A rich history… Harding writes with energy and insight, wearing a tremendous amount of learning lightly' - Rana Mitter, Financial TimesThis rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encountersFrom the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast distances and an uneasy sense of unknowable empires fantastically far away. By the twentieth century much of Asia might have come under Western rule after centuries of warfare, but its intellectual, artistic and spiritual influence was fighting back.The Light of Asia is a wonderfully varied and entertaining history of the many ways in

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of MrBeast!With over 215 million subscribers, MrBeast has the second most-subscribed channel on YouTube, and he is constantly going viral for his attention-grabbing stunts.Packed with fun facts and quick quizzes about the YouTube sensation, as well as bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any MrBeast fan.

The Truly Terrible History of the Toilet is full of horrible facts about the loo. Read all about how the ancient Romans used sponges on sticks to wipe each other down, and who invented the first flushing toilet. This book is the bog standard guide to loos, flush with facts! fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.

Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday (or your own—or a fellow Wizarding World fan's) with this one-of-a-kind gift set featuring the boy wizard’s birthday cake from Hagrid, that plays the immortal line “You’re a Wizard, Harry.” Specifications: Includes figure of Rubeus Hagrid holding his iconic pink-with-green-icing birthday cake for Harry; including base, figure is 2-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 2-3/4 inchesActual audio of Hagrid: Cake plays actual audio of Rubeus Hagrid (played by Robbie Coltrane) saying the famous line “You’re a Wizard, Harry”Book included: Companion book includes movie quotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and more, complete with full-color photosPerfect Present: This is an ideal gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fansOfficially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included)