User Interface Design for Virtual Environments

The cutest mice in school are back for third adventure!Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Out-of-control water fountains, classrooms full of crickets and other disasters have convinced the school board that the grand but decrepit old Boone School needs to close its doors.Tuck and Tina learn that the problems are the handiwork of a masked troublemaker intent on closing the school in order to filch dinosaur fossils buried beneath the building.A kidnapped principal, an escaped bear, and a sky high chase with Tuck and Tina piloting a model bi-plane add to the mayhem.Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Winner, 2025 Best Baby Book Prize from the French Ministry of Culture From family trips to ocean dips, experience summer's everyday magic in this sturdy, neon pop-up book. With playful illustrations, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents) will love!Designed especially for little hands, this bright, bold pop-up book brims with the joy of summer in every turn of the page. Perfectly portable and shaped for toddlers' hands, this sturdy board book features six playful pop-up scenes that leap from the pages with high-contrast neon images - the yellow of sunshine and the pink of summer sunsets.Celebrate the magic of summertime, from a busy bee zipping between blossoms to a bumpy ride in the family van, from spreading sunscreen on our faces to enjoying bare feet on a beach, and from diving into sunset seas to counting the stars at night. This book brings all our most-loved summer moments to life in a way that's both familiar and fresh, clever and surprising. Every page

Joining the bestselling Paint by Sticker Kids sticker-activity series is Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic, packed with brightly colored storybook worlds, including five foil sticker images. The Paint by Sticker Kids series has sold more than 10 million copies to date, and the reasons are obvious: stickers, stickers, and more stickers! Plus, it's a craft that delivers hours of screen-free, mess-free fun. Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic is full of brightly-colored scenes from classic storybook tales. Kids will delight in stickering a Snow White's poisoned apple, Rapunzel's tower, Cinderella's glass slipper, the Frog Prince, and more--one sticker at a time. The happily-ever-after edition includes five images that feature foil stickers for an extra touch of magic and fun. Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). The stickers are designed to be easy for small hands to maneuver, and n

It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—featuring bonus material exclusive to this print edition.As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a littletoonormal, a littletoosimple.Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI callsA Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.Carl hates that i

Join Bluey and Bingo for Daddy Drop Off!It’s Dad’s turn to get Bluey and Bingo ready for school and kindy, but the girls aren’t making things easy. Dad tries to keep the morning on track, but their games quickly derail the day. Join the fun in this Daddy Drop Off picture book!"Right, kids. Daddy Dropoff! We are NOT going to be late this time."Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: The ShowBluey: Daddy RobotBluey: ZooBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Cats are renowned for being independent creatures content to do their own thing, in their own time. They can be aloof, distant and independent - yet many of us adore our cats, and wonder if we could do more to make them return our affection and attention.My Cat is Ignoring Me!? answers 50 frequently asked questions about how to choose, care for and live with your cat. Boy or girl? Long haired or short? And when they've taken over the sofa, the kitchen and the bed, is the house their place or yours? Follow these simple steps to ensure you create the best possible lifestyle for your cat, and they'll never ignore you again! Probably...maybe.

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Dogs share our homes and our lives in a much closer way than any other pet. A dog becomes one of the family, included in photographs, outings and stories. In fact, people so often treat their dogs like humans, it is no wonder that they sometimes act like one!Whether they're becoming a picky eater, a couch potato or simply thinks they're the 'man of the house', My Dog Thinks He's Human!? can help. With 50 tips and tricks on all aspects of caring for your dog, from your choosing a puppy to them dragging their bottoms on the floor, this book will show you the best ways to ensure that you and your pampered pooch learn to co-exist contentedly - all while you remain top dog.

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.It's time for the school cooking competition and Izzy and her sister, Bella, are having an argument about the best way to build a cake tower, when Henry the Unicorn arrives with BREAKING NEWS: the TOP FIVE FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES have been kidnapped. Izzy and Henry must use their science skills to track down the princesses in Fairytale Land. Along the way, Izzy learns the secret to an excellent cake tower and, more importantly still, the power of sisterhood.Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.Collect all the books in the series!Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of DoomIzzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling GnomeIzzy the Inventor and the Teeny-Tiny OgresIzzy the Invento

Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds.- Told in lively comic book style- Perfect for school projects

Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks. With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery. Written by Jo Arnold, a trusted voice in children’s books, this immersive guide provides an expert yet accessible look at what lies hidden on the seabed. For example, readers will learn about: *The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries. *The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes. *The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848. *SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River. *. . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters. Each spread features full-bleed artwork and engaging an

The fourth laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town.Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old - annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool.Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen.Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour p

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about baby farm animals and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! Explore farm life in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different farm scenes.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, wh

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about the home and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! It's bedtime in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different rooms in a house.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, which airs

「我不覺得裡面是空的。這句話不只指向墓，也指向路徑、家與關係。」 在紅土覆蓋一切之前，讓我們跟著匠人的家私，重新打開封存的記憶。 擁有兩百年歷史的新竹雞蛋面公墓，因大學開發而全面遷葬，數萬座墓塚在推土機下流失。但失去的，從來不只是墓。 作者以田野行走與家族經驗，寫草海裡的墓、放羊的人、割草的師傅、清明時節的路徑、拆墓與撿骨的技藝，以及匠人手中那把打開家族記憶的鑰匙，也寫火如何改寫死亡，紀錄火化時代下的生死轉折。 在行走與書寫之中，作者也以女性書寫者的視角，看見自己與母親在家族祭祀體系中的位置——在男性主導的墓地與家族制度裡，女性往往經歷失語與斷裂，被排除在承接祖先與記憶之外；而當血緣無法延續時，無主之骨則以「萬善同歸」的方式被重新安放，形成另一種新的連結。 這不只是一本關於遷墓的書，更是一部關於地方、記憶與關係斷裂的深情之作。 在土地開發的斷裂之中，它試圖為逐漸消失的技藝與集體記憶留下最後的餘溫，也是一段關於失去與返家的旅程。 專文推薦 「全書以新竹雞蛋面公墓遷葬為核心，從一處擁有兩百餘年歷史的墓地出發，呈現土地變動下的文化脈絡。透過對撿骨師、造墓匠人及相關勞動者之觀察與記錄，進一步探討公墓於遷葬與開發過程中，所流失之空間記憶與社會關聯。期待透過《失墓紀》，促發更多讀者關注當代持續發生的變動，進而思考自身與土地、歷史之連結，攜手為臺灣藝文的永續發展共同努力。」—國家文化藝術基金會董事長 彭俊亨 更多討論，歡迎收聽「南方家園小客廳」 https://open.firstory.me/user/ckih360qw5fii0826otr104sx/platforms 以民族誌方法細膩記錄兩百年歷史的新竹雞蛋面公墓消失的過程。這不只是一部遷墓紀實，更是一場對「關係」的深刻探尋。作者與撿骨師、造墓匠人、放羊伯同行，也從女性視角看見家族與祭祀制度中的失語與斷裂，揭示墓地不只是死亡之所，而是一個仍在呼吸的生命場，也是一段正在消失的記憶。 本書融合人類學、報導與文學書寫，回應一個當代的提問：當土地與墓地逐漸遠離，我們將如何重新尋找與逝者連結的方式？ 在城市邊緣，與遺忘對抗的生命場； 在生死與開發之間，看見我們一步步走進「失墓時代」。 ★本書由國藝會臺灣書寫專案補助

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.It's Sea City Part II when Mary Anne and Stacey return there as helpers for the Pike family. The girls can't wait to catch some rays, stroll along the boardwalk...and baby-sit, of course!But neither of them expects to meet up with her boyfriend from last summer. And to further complicate things, little Vanessa Pike has a crush on the cashier at Ice-Cream Palace -- only he has a crush on Mallory!Will a summer romance come between Logan and Mary Anne? Will an older boy break Vanessa's heart? Only one thing's for certain: There are too many boys in Sea City!

※請確定您所選購之期刊正確無誤，本期為2026年5月號　NO.129※※因雜誌到貨日期不一，請於下單時在備註欄填上您欲購買之期號(過期雜誌恕不接受訂購)※※本期號上架時間至2026/05/30※房子不只是過去的容器，更承載著記憶與生活的溫度。本期從「#步登式老公寓」出發，打開時間的門，看看老屋如何在熟悉與陌生之間，生成新風貌。▎COVER STORY - 溫古知新 老公寓異想〔 城市記憶 〕步登公寓裡的細節風景 ● 專訪本事空間製作所謝欣曄，提煉老屋設計語彙〔 在公寓裡書寫 〕老屋的光陰故事 ● 走進圖文作家米力的工作室 ● 打開行銷公關Vicky和化妝師Shifty的家〔 全球觀察 〕老寓新生 ❍ 台灣台中 ❍ 巴西聖保羅 ❍ 捷克布拉格 ❍ 日本東京 ❍ 西班牙馬德里▎INSIGHT - 與老屋共好：老公寓的翻修實戰透過台北市都更處趙駿豪股長點出老公寓現況，並由元設計創辦人王采元設計師帶路，解析老屋改造的實務細節與實戰守則。▎PEOPLE - 邵唯晏：理性的骨骼 感性的靈魂深入竹工凡木設計研究室創辦人邵唯晏的設計思維，看見在理性架構下蘊藏的感性生活哲學。▎DESIGN WAVE - 法國跨領域設計師 Arnaud Lapierre走進 Arnaud Lapierre 的視角，探索其橫跨工業設計與公共藝術創作的美學世界。

蟑螂版福爾摩斯出任務！《Sherlock Roach》：讓孩子愛上閱讀的第一本「偵探橋樑書」（如果不怕蟑螂的話）消失的餅乾屑，只有他能找回來！當「蟲蟲市」最偉大的偵探 Sherlock Roach 遇上他最忠誠的搭檔 Dr. Wormston，一場發生在地下世界的美味謎團就此展開。面對神祕失蹤的酥脆餅乾屑，這對好友必須穿梭在昆蟲界的暗處尋找線索。他們能在所有餅乾屑被吃光前破案嗎？如果您正在尋找一本能讓孩子放下平板、主動拾起書本的作品，《Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb》就是那個完美的鉤子。它不只是一個偵探故事，更是培養孩子邏輯推理、觀察力與閱讀耐心的最佳起點。Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding.In this quirky animal mystery, Bugopolis's greatest detective takes on his tastiest case yet--the hunt for a missing crumb!Sherlock Roach and his loyal partner Dr. Wormston are more than just a detective duo--they're friends who always stick together. When a very important crumb vanishes without a trace, the pair hunts for clues throughout the insect underworld in a mystery that's easy to follow, fun to read,

For fans of the Warrior Cats franchise, this action-packed sequel follows Zephyr, a tank-bred axolotl newly freed into the lake whose rebel faction is intent on destroying the Immortal Code. Zephyr isn't out to make friends. After a grueling escape from an axolotl breeding facility all he cares about is being reunited with his sister Luna. He places his trust in Neptune, a wise tiger salamander, who promises to look for her. But the search is fraught, and Neptune refuses to venture above in the dark. Feeling betrayed, Zephyr sets off on his own and soon encounters Jasper, an ambitious axolotl hungry for power. Zephyr quickly finds himself embroiled in a fight between axolotls who believe regeneration is the key to survival and others who want to evolve and roam free. The struggle for power is vicious, and there are many more dangers waiting for them both above and below the surface of the lake. This thrilling adventure is complete with legendary battles, incredible alliances, and a mov

From theNew York Timesbestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series comes a renegade thriller, about a teenager elected President of the United States, sparking a global revolution of young leaders—until one of them is murdered and he’s the prime suspect.**The first edition ofYoung Worldis presented in brilliant neon color, with over 150 nuke-orange visuals, fizzy orange-and-blue stained edges, full-color designed endpapers, and a neon-orange cover case.**"This book is a damn revolution." —Nic Stone, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofDear MartinAmerica is on the brink of collapse, and the youth have lost all faith in their leaders. As a pivotal election approaches, Benton Young, a high school senior trying to impress a girl, impulsively uploads a video, daring everyone to interfere with the vote and write him in for President. The video explodes online, igniting election chaos and a national revolt, until the Supreme Court intervenes to put Benton in the White House. Gal

Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself--and his entire species--in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, he is cast off into the depths of a perilous waterway. Ace is wary to trust others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food, all while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that with training axolotls can develop an incredible power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist. This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace

Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings! Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! Did you know that the Egyptians invented toothpaste? Or that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building on Earth for almost 3,800 years? Discover fascinating facts about Egypt's amazing monuments, powerful pharaohs, and more in this Junior Genius Guide filled with neat illustrations, cool trivia, and fun activities.

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Wigglesbottom Primary.Billy LOVES football! He wants to play as well as his football hero... But in the first match of the season, Billy's game does NOT go to plan. The Mini Monsters are worried, too. Does Billy love football more than them? Maybe it's time for the Mini Monsters to start playing football... What could possibly go wrong?

◎代理經銷 白象文化這是一本自閉症兒童繪畫與成長的歷程，記錄著身為母親，從確診開始，在各不同成長階段，一路身、心的陪伴與照顧的過程。This is a book about the painting and growth process of autistic children. It records the process of being a mother, starting from the diagnosis, and accompanying and caring for you physically and mentally at different stages of growth.

Elephant and Piggie stick together like only best friends can! This fun-filled sticker-scene book features favorite Elephant & Piggie adventures along with special guest appearances from a cast of pals including Snake, Bat, Whale, and Ice Cream Penguin. Dance with Gerald, play ball with Snake, make slop with Piggie, go for a drivey-drive-drive, and so much more!

A cute and colourful slider book from bestselling preschool author Camilla Reid – tilt the book to spot the spots!What spots can you and Dot spot?Tilt the book to spot lots of colourful spots with Dot! Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this interactive hide-and-seek book is filled with brightly coloured spots that appear and disappear as the book is tilted left and right. Spot spots with Dot as you go through the book – with a special mirror surprise at the end!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with delightful read-aloud tongue-twister text plus distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Dot Spots Lots of Spots is perfect for toddlers.Look out for Is Dot in the House?, Is Dot in the Tree? and Is Dot in the Hay?

※請確定您所選購之期刊正確無誤，本期為2026年4月號　NO.156※※因雜誌到貨日期不一，請於下單時在備註欄填上您欲購買之期號(過期雜誌恕不接受訂購)※※本期號上架時間至2026/06/17※找回靈感大作戰Inspiration Reboot3 條散步路線・6 本靈感日記・10+ 私房選店・20+ 找靈感練習靈感作為創意的燃料，難免有枯竭的時候。此時若能有一場計畫之外的旅程、一本記錄雜亂思緒的手帳、一間能讓人放空的咖啡店，甚至是路上一塊斑駁的老招牌，都可能成為重新找回靈感的契機。本期封面故事邀集超過 30 位設計師、音樂人、藝術家們現身說法，並收斂成溫暖又實用的大腦重啟指南。我們一同從內而外探尋，從心理覺察、星盤解讀、散步地圖到身體力行的行動練習，一步步在日常中累積有意識的觀察、採集與歸檔，將散落在城市角落與生活縫隙中的訊號，轉化為創作養分，迎接與靈感再次相遇的時刻。

偶像、網紅、吸血鬼……特別的世界與情境。收錄〈Cry for the Moon〉、〈Pink for Tear〉、〈和那女孩變熟的方法〉、〈不當偶像後想做的事〉、〈不要叫我王子殿下〉、〈白妙大人，要保密喔〉、〈藍天與白色緞帶（雙人部屋）〉、〈明天醒來後（雙人部屋）〉等八篇百合作品。 ©2024 YUKIKO╱GENTOSHA COMICS INC. ★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品） ★雪子的「百合」作品集，收錄未公開新稿。

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted and illustrated by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra!Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff.Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook -- and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club -- for good?

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series!“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big NateOof! After solving the case of the Royal Rumpus, Olive Cobin Zang and her elite team of underdogs are on top of the world. As the awkward, crime-fighting Misfits, they’re acing every mission thrown at them from NOCK (aka No One Can Know, the covert agency they work for).But when their classmate Zeke starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits are stumped. They’re no strangers to danger, but this case is a total head-scratcher. Who would target kind, friendly Zeke . . . unless he’s not what he seems to be?At the same time, unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco just as priceless a

Jump-start your preschooler's exposure to vocabulary using this adorable book featuring 100+ foundational words for their favourite animals!Help your preschooler learn their first words faster with this beautifully illustrated board book featuring 100+ foundational words for their favorite animals—designed by a licensed speech therapist to support early speech development.Perfect for babies and toddlers, this engaging book introduces 100 foundational first words through charming watercolor illustrations of animals your child already loves.Why Parents Love It:• Builds early vocabulary for babies & toddlers• Supports language development with functional, everyday animal words• Designed for little hands with a durable, easy-to-hold board book format• Created by a certified speech therapist for trusted learningExplore a World of Animals:Farm, jungle, ocean, forest, pets, bugs, and more—making it one of the most engaging animal books for boys and girls.Interactive “Seek & Find” Lear

Solitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. When her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor. At first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn't so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.This allegorical story from Spanish author Nia Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.Illustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of The Visit was selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundaci

針對一般消防行政警察(外軌)、消防行政警察、消防設備士等考生，考前衝刺準備與考科科目符合，重點整理針對考試內容概要編輯出版。本書主要作為消防考試用書，本書已第五次改版本次火災學導論改版重點，以原有架構更加深入研究探討作為改版的主軸，主要改版重心分布在各章節。具體而言，包含各章節內容、部分名詞定義的調整與補充、增加最新版的NFPA 原文意義、三元可燃性圖（Ternary Flammability Diagram）、LOC 工業用途上的應用、惰化設計（Inerting Design）方式、電動車與儲能系統火災、危害性化學品範圍、項目及危害風險標示、NFPA30（2024 Edition）有關Boil-Over、Slop-Over、Froth-Over 最新定義等等。此外，對於部分內容錯誤，此次均予以修正，習題部分亦增加近二年的選擇題及申論題題型並附上答案解說，供讀者參考。

**NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON DISNEY+ AND HULU**THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - JOINT WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZEIn this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred?The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?‘Gripping’ Guardian‘Powerful’ The Times‘Urgent, moving and as tense as any thriller’ Mail on Sunday

Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.In this action-packed Bricktivity book, you can use your minifigure on the page, completing the puzzles and joining in with the imaginative play ideas.Find out all about Jay’s life in the Ninjago world, before colouring in pictures, spotting differences and making your way through mazes. Help Jay piece together his fuzzy memories, complete a game of Galamorph X-Post, design your own dragon mask and loads more. There’s even a story to complete, two comics t

The first book in a fast-paced, funny adventure series for kids 8+ from number 1 bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons and packed with illustrations from Miguel Díaz Rivas!When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-spy, Professor Goodspeed, they don't expect an entire world of villains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for the MI6's most famous - and dangerous - invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.It's going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robot-shark shield and, the deadliest of weapons . . . a glitter glue grenade - along with A LOT of luck to defeat the bad guys and stop them taking over the world.At least the Summer holidays won't be boring . . .Explore more titles from David Solomons:*My Brother is a Superhero*My Evil Twin is a Super Villain*A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy

When you press the sound button on each page of this delightful book, you'll hear different instruments getting ready for the big concert... until they all play together at the end. With charming illustrations full of humorous details to talk about, and a sprinkling of facts about the orchestra, this is a perfect introduction to the magic of classical music.

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door – RAT-A-TAT-TAT – and let’s see what’s inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you’ll make your way through the mixed-up room (where elephants say baa!), down into the spooky cellar (look out for the ghost!), through the super-quiet secret passageway (shhh, whispering only!) . . . and if you’re feeling brave, you could even try opening that grrrrrowling cupboard. A noisy adventure with a quiet bedtime ending that encourages little ones to play along. Also by Sally Nicholls and Gosia Herba: The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book

Lift the flaps to animate some enormous animals. Watch a tiger pounce at its prey, help an elephant pull down a tree, discover the power of a hippo's jaws, and more. This exciting, sturdy flap book, filled with incredible facts and astounding illustrations, is sure to become a firm favourite for shared reading and independent play alike.