Thing Explainer

Publishing November 24, 2015

From the No. 1 bestselling author of What If? - the man who created xkcd and explained the laws of science with cartoons - comes a series of brilliantly simple diagrams ('blueprints' if you want to be

9786263072350 樹的透視書了解樹的不同部位怎麼分工合作、讓樹持續成長，並探索樹如何以各種方式協助人類與動物。樹太神奇了，快準備好翻開書吧！ 從樹頂到根尖，樹木裡面充滿了驚奇的小祕密！本書運用特殊的透明頁設計，一層一層剖析大樹生態系，帶領讀者認識身邊的樹木，看樹木隨著季節發生的變化，以及如何提供棲所給各種動物。9781474992145 Usborne Book and Jigsaw: Tree of Life (300片拼圖+16頁小書)A beautiful Tree of Life Jigsaw Puzzle accompanied by a 16pp book that explores the whole tree of life from microscopic bacteria to whole rainforest ecosystems, packed with information about how life works, what makes a living thing, and all sorts of the Earth’s amazing plants and animals.300片拼圖+16頁小書拼圖完成尺寸59*40公分

52號住著一位奇怪卻溫柔的「Thing」，大大的身體、頭上戴著小小帽子。女孩每天經過，決定送他一朵花，從此開啟了一段美好的友誼。他們一起冒險、一起分享快樂，後來她還發現，世界上有好多像「Thing」一樣的存在。直到有一天，「Thing」必須離開……《The Thing at 52》以細膩圖像和深情文字，描繪友情的建立與失落，也讓孩子理解告別的溫柔方式。這是一本關於關懷、社群與記憶的繪本，安靜卻充滿力量。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

A playful and chaotic riot of animal naughtiness from picture book master Jeanne Willis. Nigel’s done a naughty thing, and he’s giving it some thought in a quiet spot. But it gets hard to focus as he quickly becomes surrounded by wild, animal naughtiness! Mole has been ruining the lawns, Bull’s been charging around with his horns .. . even Daddy admits it’s hard to be perfect all the time! But can you guess what naughty thing Nigel has done?Each scene gets wilder and wilder as the chaos builds, and Paddy Donnelly's brilliantly engaging pictures provide so much whacky detail to spot.

由屢獲殊榮的繪者Beatrice Alemagna創造的可愛角色Pascaline主演，同時也是《Never, Not Ever!》的主角。小粉蝙蝠帕斯卡琳喜歡去購物！有好多新奇的東西可以買喔，如果媽媽可以買給她就好了……。但有一天，帕斯卡琳跟媽媽走失了，發生了一些非常奇怪的事情——讓她對什麼是真正的最好事情有了全新的看法！A new title featuring Pascaline, the delightful creation of award-winning picture-book maker Beatrice Alemagna and star of Never, Not Ever!Pascaline the little pink bat loves to go shopping! There are so many amazing things to buy, if only her mother would get them for her. But one day, Pascaline has a meltdown that leads to an adventure―and gives her a whole new view of what the best thing ever REALLY is. Illustrated in color throughout.

For fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared, comes a hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone.It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and scary! Good thing her parents are there to help. They tell Claire there's no reason to be afraid. After all, there are plenty of things that are scarier than thunder...like a scorpion named Finn who plays the violin! A snake with big fangs and uneven bangs! And a dragon named Rance with ants in his pants! The hilarious list gets more and more outsized, building on itself in the most outrageous ways possible, until Claire is giggling herself right to sleep.Actor/Director/Writer Ben Falcone delivers a delightfully silly story—brought to bouncy life by Kevin Cornell—that reminds us that sometimes a good belly laugh is just the thing you need.

Frida worries all the time. Big worries, small worries, and all-the-time worries. Her worries feel heavy, just like the pebbles she collects every day.Some days, Frida's worries become the only thing she can think about. But then, one day, her granny teaches her an ingenious way to keep her worries in check-and Frida finally feels the weight of her fears slip away . .. This sensitively written picture book explores how a young girl learns to manage her worries. Jenny Bloomfield's beautifully observed illustrations bring Frida's feelings and experiences vividly to life.

A hilariously funny, read-aloud story with cut-through reveals, from an internationally celebrated author-illustrator.Once there was a mysterious thing. Nobody knew how it got there, it just was. “It’s mine, all MINE!” say Mouse, Frog, Fox and Bear. But is it a piece of fruit, a wheel, a ball, a chair or something else altogether? And who will get to keep it in the end?

A pop-up book of jungle habitats, bursting with character, humour and detail. Vibrantly illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, this enchanting pop-up book takes a peek inside six different jungle habitats. Little ones will love lifting the flaps and opening the gatefolds to make each scene come to life.With short, accessible text and lots to spot on every page, these playful scenes are just the thing to help very young readers understand animal habitats and behaviour.

A water ride like you’ve never experienced before, featuring the cutest drop of water in all of precipitation.Meet Drop. She’s water! And she’s seen a thing or two. Yep, even dinosaurs; she’s four and

This witty picture book explores the loving bond between cats and their humansPrincess has four ladies. Some cats say that’s too many, but there’s no such thing! Taking care of all these ladies can be

It's time for another Rabbit and Bear adventure!SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear’s peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry mon

First in a new series set in Alaska from beloved cozy author Paige Shelton, Thin Ice will chill your bones.Beth Rivers is on the run – she’s doing the only thing she could think of to keep herself saf

Time is a funny thing. Dad talks about it a lot, but I think I know more about time than he does.A child gives his time-starved dad some sage advice about what 'time' really means, and how to make the

For fans of Dragons Love Tacos comes a fresh, funny story that deals with everyone's least favorite thing: a cold.Is your dragon sleepy? Does he have a runny nose? Does he keep sneezing fire? Unfortun

Did You Hear That? Help for Children Who Hear Voices is about five very different children who share one thing in common ― hearing voices and seeing things that are not there.Susie is a 9-year-old who

Industry analysts are in the business of shaping the technological and economic future. They attempt to 'predict' what will become the next big thing; to spot new emerging trends and paradigms; to dec

Fearless Frosty tells the tale of New Zealander Anna Frost and how she chased her dream to become a professional mountain runner."Whatever it is, go after it.Find the thing that makes you fly!Because

Blood Will Spill, Hearts Will Break: With a fierce rivalry raging between two warring families, falling in love is the deadliest thing Sophie could do. An epic debut set outside modern-day Chicago.For

Accused of deserting the Roman army, Spartacus finds himself sold into slavery. When he is forced to join gladiator school, only one thing is on his mind - escape. The remarkable, true story of a slav

You can have a rock-solid business strategy, unlimited resources, and the most talented people on staff. But only one thing is guaranteed in today's hyperconnected society: if your business isn't like

Spread your message instantly and easily—even on a shoestring budget“In a world that seems to be overpopulated with social media experts, Heather is the real thing. Her passion and intuition have made

Gilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire: a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there's one BIG thing missing from his life: a pet. And so beg

When Geronimo Stilton finds out that the Pirate Cats are going back in time to Venice in the year 1517, he knows they must be after one thing: The Mona Lisa! Geronimo and friends must travel to Renais

★ 本書榮獲2022年羅大尼繪本獎！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 學習共享、解難、關愛、等價值觀，高、大、矮、窄等形容詞，以及比較概念等邏輯思維。★ 畫風童趣、色彩豐富、角色可愛、故事明快。四間小屋，一間太窄，一間太高，一間太大，一間太矮。怎樣的屋才是所有人心中完美的家？這裏歡迎任何人，請進！One house is too narrow, one is too high,one is too big and one is too low.What will be the perfect housefor everyone?The important thing is thateveryone is welcome,so come on in!適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

The storybook featured in Super Mario Galaxy has arrived! Our story begins a very, very long time ago with a young girl who spotted a rusted spaceship holding a small star child, Luma. This is the tale of that young girl and that star child going on a great journey together, searching for one thing and finding something else altogether. This is the tale of Rosalina and the Lumas and the secret of their special bond. Featuring the actual art and story from Super Mario Galaxy, this book will be treasured by fans whether they've spent many hours with the game or are brand new to the world of Rosalina and the Lumas.

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

Running a bakery is no cakewalk for a tiny dragon with a big sweet tooth! Tummy rumbles turn to belly laughs in this feel-good picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Bakery Dragon.Batter up!Ember is in charge while the baker takes a trip and he's excited to show what he can do! When an opinionated fairy princess swoops in demanding a cake, he eagerly agrees. So what if he's only baked bread before? How hard can it be?The sugar hits the fan when Ember's first attempt is a complete disaster. He tries again and again, but the royal customer is not happy. Everyone told Ember he was such a good baker, so why can't he get this right? If he doesn't figure it out soon, the only thing on the menu will be humble pie.Magic shimmers on every page of this whimsical story about how to bake a cake, make new friends and learn from your mistakes.

Reed Richards is Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm is the Invisible Woman, Ben Grimm is the Thing, and Johnny Storm is the Human Torch! Together they’re the Fantastic Four, the most incredible Super Hero family ever!After the Fantastic Four get a littletoogood at saving the day, Johnny has to tackle a new challenge: a quiet night at home. On a quest to relive their most exciting adventures, Johnny accidentally opens a dangerous portal to another dimension, and the Fantastic Four have to work together to fix his mistake—before it destroys the entire universe!Based on real science concepts presented by best-selling author Stacy McAnulty and full of Matt Kaufenberg’s adorable retro illustrations,Fantastic Four: A Family (Anti)Matteris a must-have for Marvel fans of all ages.

In this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of the bestselling novels of Matt Haig and Gabrielle Zevin.Dok-go lives in Seoul Station. He can’t remember his past, and the only thing he knows for certain is that he could really use a drink. When he finds a lost wallet filled with documents, his life is drastically changed.Mrs. Yeom, a retired history teacher and current owner of her neighborhood’s corner store, is distraught over the loss of her purse, until she receives a mysterious call from the person who found it. To thank this down-on-his-luck stranger, she offers him a free meal from the convenience store. Seeing the joy the food brings him, Mrs. Yeom impulsively invites him to stop by for lunch every day.In a twist of fate, Dok-go saves the store from a robber—a brave ac

9780593487822 Gnome and Rat 1: (A Graphic Novel)9780593487860 Gnome and Rat 2: Time to Party!: (A Graphic Novel)9780593487907 Gnome and Rat 3: First Snow!：(A Graphic Novel)There's snow place like home! Sausage-loving Gnome and pragmatic Rat are BACK and ready to hit the slopes in the third installment of this early graphic novel series.Gnome and Rat can't wait to hang out with Rat's family for Nest Fest! But a blizzard has hit and Gnome wants to enjoy it with snowy activities. Surely, they have enough time to enjoy the snow and arrive on time to the festival... right?Bundle up with these funny friends as they practice their ice dancing skills and break out the Gnomeboggan for a ride to remember. But will they make it to Nest Fest before it's over?One thing is for sure, these two snow exactly how to have a good time on the way: with each other.

There's snow place like home! Sausage-loving Gnome and pragmatic Rat are BACK and ready to hit the slopes in the third installment of this early graphic novel series.Gnome and Rat can't wait to hang out with Rat's family for Nest Fest! But a blizzard has hit and Gnome wants to enjoy it with snowy activities. Surely, they have enough time to enjoy the snow and arrive on time to the festival... right?Bundle up with these funny friends as they practice their ice dancing skills and break out the Gnomeboggan for a ride to remember. But will they make it to Nest Fest before it's over?One thing is for sure, these two snow exactly how to have a good time on the way: with each other.

This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common-they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude and enthusiasm to help others. Let Our Overcomers inspire you to tackle obstacles with perseverance!This book features:• Farida Bedwei‧Ogino Ginko‧Temple Grandin• Stephen Hawking‧Joshua Miele‧Alfred Nobel• Tsuneko Okazaki‧Srinivasa Ramanujan‧Gitanjali Rao• Kamala Sohonie‧Helen Taussig‧B. VijayalakshmiCome explore the World of Science Heroes, featuring heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-br

A girl's community joins hands to fight intolerance and antisemitism in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers. Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L'dor V'dor! From one generation to the next! But when Leila's synagogue gets vandalized, she isn't sure she wants to be Jewish. It makes her feel different. She doesn't want to stand out if it means people won't like her. Then Leila's classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different--and that's a beautiful thing. Lyrical text and gorgeous, textured collage art by award-winning illustrator Selina Alko make a powerful statement in this uplifting story based on an event from the author's childhood. Back matter, including a glossary and an author's note, provide a

In award-winning author/illustrator Mike Maihack's action-packed and hilarious third graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Spider-Man is thrust into space and must team up with the rebellious Guardians of the Galaxy! Spider-Man has ventured into space to return Silver Surfer's surfboard to the space-faring hero. But what starts as a simple mission quickly evolves into a new mystery involving a collection of rare talismans that can give the owner great and potentially dangerous cosmic power. Before he can return home, Spider-Man must discover where all the talismans are and just what their purpose is in order to ensure they don't fall into the wrong hands. Good thing Spidey has joined forces with the perfect Super Hero team--the Guardians of the Galaxy--to see this mission through! With the help of Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Gamora, and Drax, can Spider-Man save the day and secure his way home? Or is he fated to be lost in space forever? A Mighty Marvel Team-Up serie

The first book in a laugh-out-loud early graphic novel series perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! Quiet-loving Moose's life is turned upside down by free-wheeling Duck. The two will need to put their differences aside if they're ever going to be neighbors...or friends!Moose loves peace and quiet, relaxing, living alone, and spring! He can't wait for the arrival of sun, flowers, and...a new neighbor?! Duck just landed himself a new home. He loves parties, karaoke, and living with—and on—Moose's head. Moose tries everything he can to send Duck away, but he soon finds that this persistent neighbor might just be the best thing spring could bring.Filled with zany hijinks and slapstick humor, Kirk Reedstrom's Duck and Moose series showcases unlikely friendships and the power of compromise.

Once Upon A Tim (Book 1-4)Join New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs in this first book in a hilarious, highly illustrated new middle grade series about a peasant boy who wants to be a knight, perfect for fans of Max & the Midknights.Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants more out of life than to grow up to be a woodsman like his father. Unfortunately, the only route to success in the kingdom of Wyld is to be born a prince. Still, Tim is determined. He is brave and clever and always tries to do the right thing—even though he rarely gets the credit for it.Then news spreads that Princess Grace of the neighboring kingdom has been abducted by the evil Stinx and Prince Ruprecht needs a legion of knights to join him on his quest to rescue her. Tim finally has the lucky break he’s been waiting for, the opportunity to change his station in life. And even though he doesn’t know how to ride a horse or wield anything more deadly than a water bucket, he’s going to do whate

Cosmos meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this new illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative I know what you're thinking. What makes an average 11-year-old kid qualified to tell you anything about the universe? Am I famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius at everything? Not really.Oliver has a lot going on starting his first year of middle school: new friends, new classes, new everything. But at least there's one thing that still makes sense: science! Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns--like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs, and most important, how the Big Bang is basically just like a fart in the school hallway. (Also, there are time-bending black holes, exploding supernova stars, and aliens! Well, there could be aliens.). Oliver finally feels like he's starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principa

All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers, in this vibrant picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes.Bobby Beacon’s got fire flowing through his veins. And now he’s psyched to attend a new school that’ll help him get a better grip on his powers. But right off the bat, his new teacher is not too welcoming. That causes Bobby’s hot temper to land him in the principal’s office. It ain’t easy to stay calm when people don’t seem to understand you and are always pushing you to the edge. Good thing Bobby gets moved to a class with an understanding teacher who clues him in on ways to calm himself and shows him that caring for others is its own kind of superpower. With her help—and some cool new friends—he just might be on his way to becoming the best version of himself possible.