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Created by a teacher, right from the start Bob Books fosters success, confidence, and a love of books in children that are learning to read.Included in this set:My First Bob Books: Alphabet SetMy First Bob Books: Pre-Reading SkillsBob Books Set 1: Beginning ReadersBob Books Set 2: Advancing BeginnersBob Books Set 3: Word FamiliesBob Books Set 4: Complex WordsBob Books Set 5: Long VowelsBob Books: Animal StoriesBob Books: First StoriesBob Books: Rhyming WordsBob Books: Sightwords: First Grade

Celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Little Robin Red Vest with this deluxe edition of the bestselling picture book classic. One frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests for the chilly nights to come. As the days go by, he comes across lots of cold and shivering animals, and kindly offers them his vests to wear.But - oh no! - on Christmas Eve, Little Robin is cold and all alone with no vests left! That is, until Father Christmas arrives to reward his kindness and generosity with a perfect little red vest . . .which is just how a robin got his red breast! Now 25 years old, this much loved tale about the true meaning of Christmas remains the perfect festive bedtime story. From acclaimed children's author, Jan Fearnley, creator of Mr Wolf's Pancakes. Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® song! Scan the code, hear the song.

樂觀又勇敢的少女亞莎，住在「心願之國」羅薩斯，這裡的願望真的能實現。當家園面臨危機，她向星空許下願望，意外喚來了活力十足的小星星。兩人一起踏上冒險，守護心中珍貴的一切。內附彩頁與電影海報。This deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney Wish—arriving in theaters fall 2023! The book also features a pull-out movie poster and a full-color insert that includes bonus movie content!Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio’s 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: “How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?” The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha—an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of fo

"Investing is a simple activity, which an entire industry strives to make complicated to justify its existence."At a time when a record number of people are investing in the stock market, this book by award-winning financial writer Nicolas Bérubé reveals how any investor can get rich and beat the professionals at their own game by investing less than an hour a year of their time.Admitting that he felt like a 'zero' after his first mistakes as a beginner investor, Nicolas has never stopped trying to understand what separates the winners from the losers. He has observed how the greatest investors around the world think and act, meeting and interviewing many of them, and going on to include the revealing results here.He also uses little-known examples, such as the forgotten theft of the Mona Lisa, Isaac Newton's stock market disaster, and the mistake made by one of the world's greatest investors, to make learning about investing a compelling journey through history, psychology, and financ

Now a New York Times Bestselling series!Secret cults, strange talents, magical lenses -- and one unusual family at the center of it all. All six action-packed volumes of #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson's middle grade fantasy adventure have been collected together for the first time in this boxed set. Alcatraz Smedry and his family and friends must battle a cult of evil Librarians bent on taking over the world through misinformation and suppressing the truth. Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians -- On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets a bag of sand in the mail--his only inheritance from his father and mother. It is quickly stolen by the cult of Evil Librarians. Alcatraz must stop them, using the only weapon he has: an incredible talent for breaking things. The Scriveners Bones -- In his second skirmish against the Evil Librarians who rule the world, Alcatraz and his ragtag crew of freedom fighters track Grandpa Smedry to the ancient and myster

內容簡介:這是一本探討電腦工作原理的經典指南現在大改版了電腦無處不在！最明顯的是我們的筆電和手機，還有我們的汽車、電視、微波爐、鬧鐘、掃地機器人及其他智慧型家電。你可曾想過這些裝置內部發生了什麼，讓我們的生活更輕鬆，但有時也更令人生氣？20多年來，讀者們一直都很喜歡Charles Petzold關於電腦內部秘密的啟發性故事，而現在他為了這個新的電腦時代對其進行了修訂。本書圖文並茂，通俗易懂，是一本解開謎團的書。你將發現手電筒、黑貓、蹺蹺板和保羅·里維爾的半夜騎馬可以教給你哪些關於電腦的知識，以及人類的創造力和我們對交流的衝動，如何塑造我們所使用的每一個電子裝置。第二版更深入地探索了每個智慧型裝置的核心：中央處理單元(central processing unit)之逐位元的(bit-by-bit)、逐邏輯閘(gate-by-gate)的構造，它結合了最簡單的基本操作，完成最複雜的功能。除了新的章節，作者還建立了一個新的網站CodeHiddenLanguage.com，該網站提供的互動式插圖，可以讓電腦更容易理解。從簡單的時鐘滴答聲到網際網路的嗡嗡聲，本書揭示了數位革命的本質。

A first novelty book telling the story of the Nativity, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib.The perfect gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds, they will love playing with the easy-to-handle mechanisms in this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and magical illustrations by Emily Bolam.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Keep little ones busy with more festive favourites, like Busy Christmas and Can You Find Santa?.

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost, in a big concrete city. He politely asks the city folk for help but everyone is much too busy and impatient to help the newcomer. He finds himself travelling on the subway only to be noticed, finally by a little girl.The girl takes the homesick bear by the paw and under her innocent wing. Under the nose of her seemingly unaware mum, she feeds him dinner, gives him a bath and they read stories together. When the polar bear wistfully looks at a poster of the North Pole on her bedroom wall, the little girl realises that her friend needs help to get home. This is a story about the power friendship has to help you feel found, and even to transport you home.

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 multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap? What happens once he’s inside?Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for earnest deadpan humour and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art honour this timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling a child’s fanciful explanations, this latest collaboration by a bestselling team will find a secure spot among family Christmas traditions.

A tribute to the unsung heroes of firefighting that takes readers along on a high-stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters. A lone figure stands on a tower, watching and waiting. Lightning strikes. Tree bark sparks. A wisp of white smoke rises in the distance. It is time to act. Frightening images of raging wildfires top the daily news. On the ground, smoke fills the air as people prepare to flee their homes ahead of encroaching flames. Who helps to get this crisis under control? And what do these heroes do? They hold the line. They Hold the Line delivers a dramatic inside look at the work of the highly trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires. From hotshot handcrews to those who support them, wildland firefighters serve as stewards of the land, managing the health of our forests and the safety of our communities. Powerfully written by Dan Paley and brought vividly to life by artist Molly Mendoza, this compelling and informative book explo

Here's Santa as you've never seen him before -- get ready for a hilariously, fintastic underwater holiday story, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!Jingle shells, Jingle shells, jingle all the waves! Oh, what fun it is to dive in a sea horse-driven sleigh!While humans may count the days until Santa Claus arrives, deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark prepares for the arrival of Santa Shark! But Lotta, his sidekick crab pal, is not as convinced. Still, Lotta helps Edgar get his home ready. In a race against time they prepare a tasty snack for Santa, write Christmas cods to their friends, and sing Christmas corals! Will Edgar find a way to make sure everything is just right for Santa Shark’s big night?With laugh-out-loud humor, puns galore, and tons of holiday spirit, this story is sure to become an instant classic, beloved by parents and children for many holidays to come! So put up your Christmas reef and get ready to celebrate a Great White (Shark) Chr

It’s WARRIORS—but with pandas! In the third installment of our newest series by bestselling author Erin Hunter, the panda siblings must set out on an arduous journey to save the Bamboo Kingdom from the corrupt Dragon Speaker.The triplets of the Bamboo Kingdom are ready to step into their roles as Dragon Speakers.But in order to fulfill their destiny, they first need to find each other. With Ghost stuck performing as wicked Sunset’s right-hand man and Rain and Leaf separated across far-flung corners of the land, a reunion feels impossible.Sunset’s plans to rule the Bamboo Kingdom are only becoming more nefarious. With the monkeys on his side, Ghost has no chance of stopping him all on his own. And though Leaf and Rain are doing everything in their power to find their lost sibling, they are held back by treacherous journeys, sneaky enemies, and even doubtful fellow pandas.If they’re going to make it all the way across the Bamboo Kingdom to the Dragon Mountain, they’re going to need to fa

From the author of the book that became the iconic The Social Network movie, here is the definitive take on one of the wildest stories ever -- the David-vs.-Goliath GameStop short squeeze, a tale of fortunes won and lost overnight, marking an unforgettable event in financial history. Bestselling author Ben Mezrich offers a gripping, beat-by-beat account of how a loosely affiliated group of private investors and internet trolls on a subreddit called WallStreetBets took down one of the biggest hedge funds on Wall Street, firing the first shot in a revolution that threatens to upend the establishment. It's the story of financial titans like Gabe Plotkin of hedge fund Melvin Capital, one of the most respected and staid funds on the Street, billionaires like Elon Musk, Steve Cohen, Mark Cuban, Robinhood co-CEOs Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and Ken Griffin of Citadel Securities. Over the course of four incredible days, each in their own way must reckon with a formidable force they barely unde

Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop.Through strange coincidence, they meet a man who is eager to help them find the treasure: John, a sailor who knows all about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past--and the gold that is hidde

本書收錄《Charlie Thorne》前三冊，結合歷史、科學與懸疑冒險。十二歲的Charlie Thorne，行動力驚人、思維敏捷，總是在壓力與危機中突破難關。從愛因斯坦的終極方程式、達爾文的秘密，到克麗奧佩脫拉的力量來源，每一冊都引領讀者穿梭世界名城與歷史線索之間。書中節奏明快，謎題設計巧妙，既有緊張刺激的追逐，也有對知識的細膩探究。喜歡解謎、歷史懸疑、或是想看到女性主角展現智慧與勇氣的讀者，都能在本書中找到閱讀的樂趣。The Charlie Thorne series--which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein called "a real page-burner"--is now available in a paperback boxed set! Charlie Thorne is a genius. Charlie Thorne is a thief. Charlie Thorne isn't old enough to drive. And now it's up to her to save the world. Charlie Thorne is not your average twelve-year-old. Brilliant, adventurous, and defiant, she has been forced to help track down and protect the greatest hidden secrets of mankind: an incredibly dangerous equation devised by Einstein, an astonishing discovery by Darwin, and the mysterious source of Cleopatra's power. To find each one, Charlie must travel the world, facing danger at every turn, cracking codes, solving mysteries, and struggling to stay ahead of the formidable lineup of

Join The Bad Guys on their next escapade, coming to Netflix in 2023!In this novelization of the events of The Bad Guys holiday special, there’s nothing The Bad Guys love more than Christmas morning – because while everyone is home opening presents, it's the perfect time to execute a city-wide holiday heist. It’s the crew’s favorite yearly tradition! But when Christmas is unexpectedly canceled, The Bad Guys must do the unthinkable: reignite the city's holiday spirit by giving instead of taking. Based on the bestselling series by Aaron Blabey!

本書為《Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban》MinaLima設計插畫特別版，完整保留J.K. Rowling原始文本，並於書中幾乎每頁加入全彩插圖，搭配八項立體機關設計──包括騎士公車、預言課中的黑犬幻象、旋轉的時光器，以及活靈活現的活米地地圖。設計團隊MinaLima為哈利波特電影打造視覺風格，將書中魔法場景以互動方式具象呈現，讓讀者更深入故事氛圍。此版本兼具收藏價值與重讀樂趣。The third book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant full color by MinaLima and featuring eight exclusive interactive elements, including the Marauder’s Map and more!Return to Hogwarts in this stunning edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by full-color illustrations on nearly every page and eight paper-engineered interactive elements: Readers will explore the Knight Bus, reveal the Grim in a teacup, spin the Time-Turner, and more.Designed and illustrated by MinaLima — the award-winning studio behind the graphic style of the Harry Potter films — this keepsake edition is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf, and an enchantin

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award finalist and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw!Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect -- a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout.But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine -- Stacey's New York best friend -- and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were they truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple series is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, the true meaning of the Dharma must be preserved in order to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha.

The SUNDAY TIMES and #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerTHE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER‘One for Philip Pullman fans’THE TIMES‘This one is an automatic buy’GLAMOUR‘Ambitious, sweeping and epic’EVENING STANDARD‘Razor-sharp’DAILY MAIL‘An ingenious fantasy about empire’GUARDIANTraduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.Oxford, 1836.The city of dreaming spires.It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world.And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows.Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift.Until it became a prison…But can a student stand against an empire?An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance.'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of e

年末最爆笑、最完美的聖誕小說禮物！全球百萬暢銷作家 David Baddiel 最新力作！曾經，聖誕節是一年中最「美好」的時刻。然而多年來，聖誕節已被「冬極企業（Winterzone）」全面接管。過往那些讓節慶充滿溫度的元素，像是家人朋友間的互動、代代相傳的聖誕吊飾、甚至那些聖誕冷笑話....通通不見了。現在的聖誕節由機器人管理，以名為「聖誕投影人（Santavatars）」的 3D 全息聖誕老人負責監控各位小朋友乖不乖；而在平安夜裡，禮物也不是由馴鹿送達，而是由無人機（ZoneDrones)取代....就在這個冰冷無趣的節日世界裡，11 歲的艾塔（Etta）和好友蒙提（Monty）偶然發現了一條神祕線索，意外捲入一場「拯救聖誕節」的大戰。他們必須在時間耗盡、與冬極企業（Winterzone） 的強大勢力對抗之前，找出真正的聖誕老人，否則聖誕節的真正意義將永遠消失……The HILARIOUS new novel and the year’s most perfect festive gift – from million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel It used to be the most WONDERFUL time of the year, but for years Christmas has been taken over by Winterzone. All the things that made Christmas special are gone: the human connection, the baubles passed down through generations, even the rubbish cracker jokes. Instead, Christmas is run by robots, while 3D holograms of Santa Claus called Santavatars check if you’ve been naughty or nice – and on Christmas Eve, all of the presents are delivered by ZoneDrones instead of Santa’s reindeer! But

In this colorful graphic novel, the Fry Guys--a team of three French fries--must do whatever it takes to defend their home against an invasion of evil UFO-nion Rings. ZZZAT! Ketchup blast. Ah, good grease. Waffle has always dreamed about adventure outside her small town of Spudtown, Idaho. But as it turns out, adventure was dreaming of her, too. One day, Waffle's hometown is invaded by evil UFO-nion Rings. They're big. They're greasy. And they're ready to take all the fries back to their lair. It's up to Waffle and her best buddies, Curly and Sweets, to put an end to the UFO-nion Rings' rampage. That is . . . if they can! This graphic novel is fun for everyone--unless you're an evil UFO-nion Ring, of course. With hilarious text by #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Geron and adorable art by Jannie Ho, it's perfect for young graphic novel readers and enthusiasts alike!

Life's too short to play it safe... Since her sister's death, twenty-year-old Paisley Donovan has been treated like delicate glass by her parents. She may share her sister's heart condition, but nothing will stop her from completing her Bucket List, even if it kills her. And it almost does, until Jagger Bateman pulls her from the ocean and breathes more than air into her lungs--he sets her soul on fire. Jagger is enrolled in the country's toughest flight school. He's wickedly hot, reckless, and perfect for a girl looking to live life to the fullest. Except that Paisley is the commanding general's daughter, and her boyfriend is Jagger's biggest rival. Now Paisley must decide just how much to risk for a guy who makes her heart pound a little too hard. They're flying through dangerous territory--and one wrong move could make them crash and burn... The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order: Book #1 Full MeasuresBook #2 Eyes Turned SkywardBook #3 Beyond What is Gi

The third exciting entry in Rick Riordan's best-selling Heroes of Olympus series is now a graphic novel!In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Half-Blood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven?With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians is now a hit series on Disney+!

Multiple-time New York Times–bestselling sewer surfing super-sleuths Mango & Brash are back in the seventh volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series!Unsinkable detectives Mango and Brash are back in InvestiGators: All Tide Up, a high seas adventure that takes the hit series by John Patrick Green to uncharted waters!When a cruise captain is found drifting at sea and delirious, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play? And can the InvestiGators unravel this maritime mystery before a second cruise befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this new nautical adventure!

These decodable Black and White More Storybooks for Yellow are for teachers to send home to help children practise reading stories they have been learning in school. Each book contains the same story as its corresponding colour More Storybook, but includes detailed and clear guidance for parents. The books are designed to go home with children once they have read the colour More Storybook three times in class.Reading a familiar text allows them to build confidence with reading at home. The books include parent-friendly notes to support the activities at the start and end of the books, including practise of the Speed Sounds, Green Words and Red Words before reading. There is also guidance for the questions at the end of the story to develop children's comprehension.The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards

The second book in the laugh-out-loud fart-themed adventure series by acclaimed author Aaron ReynoldsAfter vanquishing the evil lamia and earning the praise of The Great and Powerful Kevin, Pan, Moxie, and Fart are feeling great. Their hero cred is at an all-time high and they are starting to feel like seasoned adventurers.But that all changes when Kevin summons them for a new quest. Their goal: find a rare and monstrous creature of truly horrific power: a bedazzler. And bring back . . . its barf.But finding a bedazzler is no easy task. Luckily, Kevin has a lead to point the fledgling heroes in the right direction. Rumor tells of a pirate captain that may be the only living soul to know the location of a beholder.Can Fart and the gang win over this ruthless Pirate King and his crew? And if they finally make it to the dreaded bedazzler, how the heck are they going to get its barf?

PURA BELPRÉ AWARD WINNER FOR ILLUSTRATIONFor fans ofLast Stop on Market Street, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment.Some people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day.And little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish—to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don’t always come to pass?Marcelo Verdad’s poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.

An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times. ★ "An exemplary tribute to an extraordinary hero. The stupendous achievements here are many: a synergistic literary success; a historic record of twentieth-century Taiwan; the remarkable account of a boy's life; and a triumph of translation." --Booklist (starred) Part One: Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy born in Qingshui, recounts a carefree childhood despite the Japanese occupation: growing up happily with the company of nursery rhymes and picture books on Qingshui Street. As war emerges Tsai's memories shift to military parades, air raids, and watching others face conscription into the army. It seems no one can escape. After the war, the book-loving teenager tries hard to learn Mandarin and believes he is finally stepping towards a comfo

In this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection andNew York Timesbestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of theNew York Timesbestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power—which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbre

Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat!Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z!Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats flying around their neighborhood after sunset. Nature is so cool! But then they hear an unnatural sound in Abbi's home. Is it a ghost? Or something scarier? With help from her trusty dog Barkley, Abbi and her friends will shine a light on the truth!Don't miss the first book in this series: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas.Did you know there's an original A to Z Mysteries series that has been beloved by kids for generations? Check out all 40 books in the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!

★美國紐約時報暢銷畫家Pete Oswald繪本作品★適合與孩子大聲朗讀的超爆笑繪本★體驗不同生活中所帶來的樂趣軟軟貓牠打從一出生的身體就是軟，完全不用擔心被冰淇淋車輾過去，也不怕配打瞌睡的麵包師傅用鬆餅機壓到，甚至被當成家裡外面的地毯也樂在其中，牠為如此的生活感到驕傲，直到有天不小心掉到洗衣機，並且拿去烘乾機烘完之後才發現，大事不喵......From Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9, comes Flat Cat, the story of a cool cat who learns that sometimes life is about finding the best of both worlds. Flat Cat was born flat. He wasn't squashed by an out-of-control ice cream truck, or smushed in a waffle iron. He was just flat. This slick, sly cat could stray and roam anywhere he pleased, keen and unseen. And wouldn't you know it, Flat Cat liked it just like that. That is until one day, when Flat Cat accidentally fell splish splosh right in the wash. And when he emerged from the dryer, Flat Cat wasn't flat at all. He was adorably puffy and downright fluffy! From acclaimed author Tara Lazar and brought to life by New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald, this

In a feel-good concept book, the Geisel Award–winning illustrator of See the Cat gives young children a vocabulary for naming—and managing—their emotions.From delight to disgust, excitement to fear, worry to confidence, boredom to curiosity, feelings can shift in a heartbeat. Mike Wohnoutka’s simple words and tender, nuanced illustrations follow three young children as they traverse emotional highs and lows over the course of a school day. The wide spectrum of emotions covered—far beyond happy and sad—invites readers to share their own contradictory, unpredictable, ever-present feelings. Vetted by an expert in the science of children’s emotions, this day in the inner life of three kids encourages first steps toward emotional literacy and is a satisfying narrative that ends with the adorable trio converging after school in the park—ready for play!

The original biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, now in its 62nd year. The simple, two-week-to-view layout features detailed planting, tending and harvesting information to help both seasoned biodynamic farmers and beginner gardeners maximise the yield and vitality of crops and plants. Trusted by generations of growers, the ultimate biodynamic features:-- An easy-to-view layout making it simpler to plan what to do and when-- Space to add your own notes-- Clear headings and sections for fast look-ups-- NEW! A lay-flat spine means it's easy to consult the Calendar, keep your place and make notes-- Information on solar and lunar events and planetary aspects-- A pull-out wallchart that can be pinned up in a barn, shed or greenhouse as a handy quick reference-- Eco-friendly printing with recycled FSC paper using plant-based inks

Fingers become wiggly ghost arms in this interactive rhyming story.Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms of two friendly but easily scared little ghosts who go trick or treating on Halloween night. There are surprises along the way as they float through the spooky forest towards a creepy little house which is surrounded by pumpkins, broomsticks, bats and cats...A gentle and engaging introduction to Halloween for little children.Rhyming text is fun to read out loud.Helps children develop fine motor skills as they interact with the die-cut pages.

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away. Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings can you see?Join the adorable ghostlings on another lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest. There's so much to see as Mamma Ghost and her ghostlings float through a pumpkin patch, play peek-a-boo in a misty wood and explore a haunted house.Along the way, they meet all kinds of friendly animals. But wait - the ghostlings are disappearing one by one... Whatever are they up to? Lift the flaps to find the ghostlings and discover a fantastic surprise ending.Perfect for fans of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Based on the nursery rhyme 'Five Little Ducks', the third title in an all-new lift-the-flap series is perfect for sharing in Autumn. Also available:Five Little ChicksFive Little Penguins

A gorgeous board book collection of much-loved nursery rhymes illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the bestselling team of The Gruffalo and Zog. Climb up the waterspout with Incy Wincy, help the king's men try to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, dance along with the cat playing his fiddle and so much more! Brought to life with Axel Scheffler's stunning illustrations, this collection of beloved nursery rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle and Mary Had a Little Lamb, is the perfect bedtime read for the whole family to enjoy. A collection of children's nursery rhymes illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler This lovely board book format is perfect for little hands to turn pages without tearing them Part of the new series of fairy tale and traditional stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - check out Puss in Boots, Hare and the Hedgehog, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf in lovely gifty hardbacks.

Join Stick Man on a flip-the-flap adventure! Lift the colourful, chunky card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands. With a gentle opposites theme, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Story based on the bestselling book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and Zog Stick Man is also a fabulous BBC TV production with superstars Martin Freeman and Hugh Bonneville Learn about opposites with fun, sturdy & interactive flaps Look out forJonty Gentoo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's latest picture book

Read the story, lift the flaps and pull the tabs in this gift edition of the much-loved classic story.An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise!There's room on the broom for the witch's cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog . . . and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life.From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story and is sure to delight parents and children alike.