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A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising sports facts.How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? Find 100 quirky and surprising facts about sports, from the science of sports to amazing sporting achievements. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Thi

This engaging introduction to chemistry tackles the key concepts and big ideas in a friendly and accessible way. From atoms to molecules, discover the basic building blocks of the universe and find out how chemists use them to create amazing new medicines, materials and more. Follow step-by-step chemical reactions, explore the periodic table and learn all about chemistry's real-life applications from solving crimes to producing green energy.Chapters in this book include:IntroductionFind out what chemistry is, and the amazing things chemists have learned to do with it over the centruries. What's the world made of?Discover the basic building blocks of EVERYTHING around you, why they're always changing and how they join together. Journey into an atomThe smallest building block - an atom - is itself made of even smaller parts.Keep track of the 118 atoms we know about so far in a handly chart called the periodic table. Making connectionsChemistry is all about what heppens when atoms connect

在地球最深的海域中，會發現什麼驚奇？本書帶領讀者隨兩位科學家乘坐潛水器，下潛至數千公尺深的太平洋海底。沿途可見發光的生物、奇特的海底火山與罕見的生態現象，並揭開深海研究的實際過程。由於環境極端，這裡的生命形式展現了驚人的適應能力。本書以漫畫形式搭配海洋專家審訂，讓深奧的科學知識變得易於理解且充滿探索樂趣。A bright, entertaining exploration of what scientists study in the deepest oceans, told in comic book style.Join two scientists as they climb inside a hi-tech submersible and descend into the darkest depths of the Pacific Ocean.Meet strange-looking creatures thousands of miles below the surface and explore alien landscapes. Discover how experiments are performed at the bottom of the ocean, what happens after a whale dies, and what makes extremophiles so extreme.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from marine biologist Dr. Diva Amon- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... series

50 side-splitting jokes with hilariously funny pictures that will leave you (and your friends) roaring with laughter!Packed with 50 hilarious jokes by Northern Irish stand-up comedian Sean Hegarty, and brilliantly illustrated in colour by Jim Field, this riotously funny first joke book is the perfect gift for budding comedians to read alone or share with friends.With free Stories Aloud audio including advice from Sean on how to deliver the perfect joke

《Secret FACTopia!》收錄400則與「隱藏」相關的趣味知識，從祕密食譜、逃脫高手，到隱藏寶藏與隱形斗篷應有盡有。你會遇見會偷內衣的貓、會發光的鯊魚、偽裝成其他物品的馬桶，以及史上最大規模的捉迷藏比賽。除了知識，書中插圖還藏有十隻小老鼠等你尋找。全書結合幽默插畫與攝影，並經《大英百科全書》專家驗證，將世界上最奇妙的「隱藏」事實生動呈現，是孩子樂於與朋友家人分享的知識寶庫。📖 亮點★ 400則經驗證的隱藏趣聞★ 圖文結合，互動找圖遊戲★ 主題跨足動物、歷史與奇聞Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

A boy and his dog head to the beach and find that appearances can be deceiving in this story of an unexpected hero from former British Children's Laureate Anthony Browne. Danny isn't expecting much excitement when he sets off with his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the shore. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick, who's gone off to be with his friends. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny finds it boring. His mom tells him to keep his eyes open: "You never know what you might see." At the beach, a game of fetch leads to a close examination of sand treasures, until Danny spies an excited crowd waving at the ocean's edge. Is there anything he and Scruff can do to help? In this visually striking picture book, Anthony Browne turns his hyperrealistic lens to a story about an ordinary day that becomes something extraordinary.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of those heroes in a half-shell with this updated edition of the bestsellingTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ultimate Visual History,featuring a wealth of additional content, including new chapters onRise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Last Ronin,andTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual Historyis back and bigger than ever with more than fifty pages of additional content, including a chapter on the latest filmTMNT: Mutant Mayhem,and thirty collectible inserts.Experience the complete 40-year-long saga of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—from their humble beginnings as black-and-white comics created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird to their multimillion-dollar breakout success and remarkable longevity as a true pop culture phenomenon.Featuring interviews with key figures in the Turtles’ evolution,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History:Revised and Expanded Editionpresents the co

【内容簡介】貴族少年道林‧格雷擁有俊俏的容貌和純潔的內心。因受到亨利勳爵教唆，他向好友霍爾渥德為他畫的肖像許願——希望以一己靈魂換取永恆的青春，讓畫像代替自己老去。願望荒唐至極，卻在一夜之間成真。道林自此逐漸迷失方向，終日沉醉於自己的美色，甚至做出喪盡天良的壞事。他走上歧途，不能自拔，直至徹底滅亡。【核心賣點】1 經典文學作品：作為奧斯卡‧王爾德的代表作之一，該小說享有廣泛的知名度和文學價值，吸引着文學愛好者的關注。2 唯美主義思想：小說展現了唯美主義運動的核心思想，追求美的追求和藝術的重要性，吸引著對藝術和美學有興趣的讀者。3 深刻的哲學探討：作品中提出的道德、個人選擇和責任等哲學問題引發了廣泛的討論，對於追求深度思考和心靈探索的讀者具有吸引力。4 人性的描繪：小說通過主角道林·格雷的內心變化和墮落，深入揭示了人性的複雜性和內心的黑暗面，引起讀者對人性和道德的思考。5 社會批判：作品中對上流社會的虛偽和道德腐敗進行了批判，呈現了當時社會現象，引起讀者對社會問題的關注和共鳴。6 精美的裝幀設計：本書以精裝發行，可作禮品書。采用精美的裝幀設計，包括高質量的紙張、精美的插圖和版式等，使得書籍本身成為一種藝術品。這種設計不僅能夠提升讀者的閱讀體驗，還能夠增加書籍的收藏價值。【一句話推薦】中英對照版《道林‧格雷的畫像》融合唯美主義與道德探索，雙語對照提升閱讀能力，經典之作不容錯過。名人推薦Wilde’s brilliantly allusive moral tale of youth, beauty and corruption was greeted with howls of protest on publication.Reread today, however, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a wonderfully entertaining parable of the aesthetic ideal (art for art’s sake), and a sneak preview of the brilliance exhibited in plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest and Lady Windermere’s Fan. What began as an outré

How did lay people in old China save their lives when dealing with acute or chronic health issues? Conventional medicine was costly and might not have been an option for many. Instead, people in villages and towns relied on remedies drawn from a woodblock-printed illustrated booklet called the Seventy-Two Therapies, first published in 1847. The goal of this book is to foster an appreciation of China’s long tradition of folk remedies. Each folk remedy is illustrated by a page from the circa 1860s woodblock edition of the Seventy-Two Therapies which the author used for translation. He also added a historical and interpretive analysis to expand on each therapy and to place it in the context of contemporary thinking, aiming at academics and readers interested in the everyday lives of common people in pre-1950 China, and in the folk medicine wisdom inherited from the past. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The 72 specific disease

10隻小鴨搖搖擺擺到處躲迷藏 ⊙⊙睜大眼睛找一找，小鴨躲在哪裡呢？⊙⊙ ★專業錄製中、英文版繪本故事，可掃描QR Code聆聽，雙語情境沉浸式學習。 ★互動式親子共讀繪本，邀請大、小讀者一起推進情節，開啟雙向對話，增進孩子語言發展。 ★幼兒教育專家深入導讀，搭配遊戲頁面延伸學習，親子邊玩邊學，樂趣滿滿。 太陽出來了，又是新的一天。 10隻小鴨出去玩。 The sun is up, it's a brand-new day. Ten little ducklings want to play. 閉眼睛，別偷看， 一起來玩躲迷藏！ So close your eyes, you mustn't peek. Let's play a game of hide-and-seek! 10隻小鴨玩水真涼快， 池塘戲水嘩啦啦。 Ten little ducklings keeping cool, Splishing, splashing in the pool. 看小鴨潛下去、浮上來，游過去、游過來。 是誰躺在泳圈上？ Watch them dive and float and swim. Which one's on a rubber ring? 找到你了，小鴨！ I see you, duckling! 跟著可愛的黃色小鴨一起出發，池塘、農場、叢林、雪地，他們甚至連大海裡都去了呢！實在是好忙碌的一天啊！ 一邊讀故事，一邊按照指示找出小鴨，你都找到了嗎？那麼，再請你數一數，玩了一整天，累得窩在床上睡覺的小鴨，是不是10隻呢？幫小鴨點點名，跟他們說晚安吧！ 親子共讀時，家長不只可以陪著孩子叫出每隻小鴨的名字，並找出每隻小鴨，體驗躲迷藏的趣味，也可以請孩子練習說說看，其他9隻小鴨在做什麼？有沒有發現每隻小鴨的個性都不同？他們有的老是在吃東西，有的老是在調皮搗蛋，有的似乎有點倒楣，還有沿路一直打瞌睡的小鴨呢！當家長和孩子一問一答的閱讀繪本時，就是孩子語言發展最好的時機。 也別忘了掃描書中的QR Code，播放中英雙語故事音檔，和孩子一起動動手指頭，指出小鴨躲在哪裡，並大聲的說：「I see you, duckling!」這也是互動式繪本的有趣之處喔！ 書末特別邀請幼兒教育專家邱瓊慧教授撰寫專業導讀，提供家長更多利用繪本與孩子互動的妙方，以及附QR Code音檔的遊戲頁面，除了讓孩子練

▲ 警語 ▲ 購買此書的讀者，請千萬不要打開這本書！ ★專業錄製中、英文版繪本故事，可掃描QR Code聆聽，雙語情境沉浸式學習。 ★互動式親子共讀繪本，邀請大、小讀者一起推進情節，開啟雙向對話，增進孩子語言發展。 ★幼兒教育專家深入導讀，搭配遊戲頁面延伸學習，親子邊玩邊學，樂趣滿滿。 不！你還是打開了這本書。 現在別動。 如果讓動物發現你，他們會通通跑掉。 No! You opened the book after all. Now just don't move. If the animals discover you, they'll all run away. 哦！不！你動了！ 這下子動物都跑走了！ Oh no, you moved! The animals are jumping away! 拍拍他們的屁股，讓他們停下來。 Tap their bottoms to stop them. 和動物的腦力角逐就此開始！Quickly turn the page, and let's go after it! 這是一本挑戰孩子「不要不要我不要」心態的繪本，充滿好奇心的孩子，會忍不住打開這本書，忍不住跟著書中的指示，一下子拍拍動物的屁股、一下子鼓起腮幫子吹氣、一下子把書倒過來搖一搖……原本黑白毛色的動物竟變成彩色，這都是孩子一陣手忙腳亂的偉大成果啊！ 這樣子的互動式繪本，是不是很有趣呢？讀者可以隨著故事情節，參與故事的發展，彷彿是推著故事進行的一個角色。 父母可以陪著孩子一邊閱讀故事、一邊跟著書中的指示做出動作，也可以掃描書中的QR Code，播放中英雙語故事音檔，和孩子一起動動身體，比比看誰最認真完成任務，也比比看誰會忍不住翻回第一頁，再讀一次故事……像這樣親子共讀的美好時光，就是培養孩子語言發展的最佳時機喔！ 書末特別邀請幼兒教育專家邱瓊慧教授撰寫專業導讀，提供家長更多利用繪本與孩子互動的妙方，以及附QR Code音檔的遊戲頁面，讓孩子輕鬆認識顏色和動物的雙語說法。 ※強力推薦「中英雙語」繪本系列 《按按鈕，好好玩！The Button Book（附中英雙語QR Code音檔）》 《10隻小鴨躲迷藏Ten Little Ducklings（附中英雙語QR Code音檔）》

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse, The Yellow Bus from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Loren Long is a tender and soulful story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way. There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in... Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy. As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her. With stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, The Yellow Bus is a poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer.

From Bolivia's bustling markets to the massive and scorching Sahara Desert, see the world with this beautifully illustrated atlas. Children's Illustrated World Atlas is divided into six main sections, each devoted to a continent. Within each continent, a country or a region is explored in detail through stunning maps showcasing cities, towns, rivers, mountain ranges, and other geographical features. Apart from the geography of a region, Children's Illustrated World Atlas also provides interesting information about the people, their traditions, politics, and economics through spectacular images and snippets of facts. Take a trip around the world with Children's Illustrated World Atlas, from the majestic Himalayas to the Carnival of Venice. This colorful and comprehensive book is the perfect addition to every book shelf at home or school.

Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you, I don't know, and toilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying. But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals--like bao, dumplings, and bok choy--she realizes home isn't so far away after all. Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo's breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.

Sketching Hong Kong is a panoramic record of Hong Kong by the Indonesian-Chinese painter Eddie Chau (1945-2020). A testament to geographical history, each painting is a passage in Hong Kong’s story, each stroke a moment in time. It also serves as a retrospective of Chau’s art from his early years in Bandung, his coming-of-age in Guangdong and his final decades in Hong Kong.《慢寫香港》 是畫家鄒源榮的作品集，收錄了他筆下香港地脈全景圖和不同時期的素描速寫。鄒源榮(1945-2020)是印尼華僑後代，1992年由內地移居香港，從業餘作畫到成為全職畫家，一直創作不懈。香港自從上世紀七十年代開始移山填海打造一個國際大都會，地脈及天際線就不斷移動，鄒源榮的畫作可以說是香港地理史的補遺，每一幅都抒寫着這小城的故事。守護香港的方法有很多，「記錄下來」肯定是其中之一，且彌足珍貴。Eddie Chau (1945–2020) was a Chinese painter born in Bandung, Indonesia. When the anti-Chinese riots broke out in 1965, many overseas Chinese returned home. Eventually settling in Hong Kong in 1992, Eddie became known for his panoramic watercolour landscapes of Hong Kong.

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 Fromtheaward-winningcreatorofFloodedandLostcomesathird, colorfulpicturebookaboutthespellbinding magicofdiscoveringaconnectionwithbooksfortheveryfirsttime. School's out, and a young girl is given the unreasonable task of reading a whole book over the summer vacation. A whole book? That's impossible! Books are so boring! Luckily her sister takes her to the library and recommends just the thing. Slowly, the girl is drawn into a world of adventure inside her own imagination, for the very first time. Even the greyscale world starts to fill with color as she is carriedawayinthestory. A little fennec fox leads her to meet fairytale witches and creatures as they find ingredients to cast a special spell at the end of her book. The girl is dismayed to learn that the spell seemingly hasn't changed a thing. However, the little fox points out that she is completely transformed: discovering the powerofherimagination has transformed her forever.

跟著一頭巨大的藍鯨，一起看看牠在海底變成「鯨落」後，如何讓全新的海底世界開始熱鬧起來！藍鯨雖然離開了，但牠的身體會慢慢沉到深海，沿途變成盲鰻、小螃蟹、魚類和許多微小生物的美味大餐與舒適小家。從胖胖大鯨魚到乾淨骨骼，每一階段都孕育新的生命。這本以細緻圖畫呈現的科普繪本，用最溫柔的方式告訴孩子：生命會結束，但也會帶來新的開始。Winner of the Robert F. Sibert MedalFollow a blue whale’s enormous body to the bottom of the ocean, where it sets the stage for a bustling new ecosystem to flourish.All living things must one day die, and Earth’s largest creature, the majestic blue whale, is no exception. But in nature, death is never a true ending. When this whale closes her eyes for the last time in her 90-year life, a process known as whale fall is just beginning. Her body will float to the surface, then slowly sink through the deep; from inflated behemoth to clean-picked skeleton, it will offer food and shelter at each stage to a vast diversity of organisms, over the course of a century and beyond. Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin’s astonishing artwork enriches and amplifies engaging, well-researched text by Bill Nye the Science Guy writer Lynn Brunelle. Youn

An indispensable reference to the development of the Chinese economy—past, present, and future.—DALE W. JORGENSON, Samuel W. Morris University Professor, Harvard University Since China undertook economic reform and opened its economy to the world in the late 1970s, its economy has been growing at an average annual rate of over 9 percent for more than four decades. No other economy in recorded history has grown at such a high rate and for such a long period as China has done. The questions that naturally arise are: Was the Chinese economy a miracle? Or was it a mere bubble? Will the Chinese economy begin to stagnate like the Japanese economy did in the 1990s, and perhaps decline? Will it be able to escape the “middle-income trap”? If it is not a miracle, can the Chinese development experience be replicated elsewhere? This book provides a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the remarkable growth of the Chinese economy over the past decades, by scrutinising the sources of e

「森林裡有狼！」「真的嗎？那牠長什麼樣？吃什麼？會刷牙嗎？」一本充滿問號與笑聲的繪本，陪孩子一起發現「狼」的真面目。Amandine Piu 的畫風明亮可愛，故事節奏輕快，既有想像力又貼近孩子的日常提問。適合親子一起閱讀、邊聽邊笑。・故事語調幽默，貼近孩子思考方式。・可搭配 QR Code 聽故事，提升互動樂趣。・顛覆「大野狼」刻板印象。A woooooolf is prowling in the woods?!But wait—what does a wolf even look like?Does it file its claws? Brush its teeth?And most importantly… what does it eat??With a playful story and bright, cheerful illustrations, kids will gobble up this fun read in no time!HIGHLIGHTS:– A rich, age-appropriate text– Colorful illustrations by the talented Amandine Piu– A QR code to listen to the story– Sturdy, high-quality format perfect for little hands– Designed for shared reading between children and adults– Ethically and responsibly made------------------------Un loup rôôôôôde dans les bois?! Mais à quoi ça ressemble, un loup d’abord?? Est-ce que ça se lime les griffes?? Ça se lave les dents?? Et puis surtout… Ça mange quoi??Avec une histoire amusante et des illustrations aussi fraiches que lumineuses, les enfants ne feront qu’un

A picture book from an award-winning artist that uses vibrant reds and blues to stunningly evoke the intensity of a heatwave and the refreshing relief that comes with an unexpected downpour of a cooling rain.Sweltering. Sweating. It’s 100 degrees… even in the shade.Games are canceled, temperatures reach record highs. The sun is hot.Finally, a wind picks up. One rain drop. Then another. A downpour. The sun sets and the moon rises, Relief at last.Heatwave is a book that vividly evokes a universal feeling--when the air is so hot and heavy you can barely move, when the sun is so bright your eyes play tricks on you. Renowned artist, writer and MacArthur genuis grant recipient, Lauren Redniss’s choice to use just two vibrant and contrasting colors in her artwork and spare text makes for a bold and interesting exploration of extreme weather. Even the book itself is saturated in red as if the book itself is burning up.

School's First Day of School meets Good Night, Gorilla in this irresistible bedtime story about School getting ready to go to sleep! As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the silverware snoring, she makes her moonlit rounds. One by one, the lights are turning off and everyone is turning in. Well, everyone except for the turtle from 2A. Will this escapee make it back to bed on time? Bailey's lusciously lyrical and dreamy story expertly peels back the curtain for the littlest readers who ever wondered what happens to school at night, making Goodnight School the perfect pick for early childhood educators, back-to-school, and, of course, bedtime.

A witty and anarchic tale from master storyteller Didier Lévy. The hippopotamus is feeling worried. Is his bottom too big? All the other animals have an opinion, but nobody can agree and things soon start to get out of hand.Is there a way to sort out the mess? Didier Lévy’s subversive story is accompanied by Marc Boutavant’s glorious illustrations, which perfectly capture the characters’ idiosyncrasies, mannerisms and hilarious reactions. Hippobottomus will reassure all young readers beset by body insecurity, and remind them above all that in life, keeping a sense of proportion is key.

這是一本能「一起玩」的繪本！喜歡 Hervé Tullet《Press Here》那類互動書的孩子，一定也會愛上這本充滿想像力的小書。翻頁之間，小讀者可以跟著指示「做菜」——數一數水果、認顏色、說出名稱，就像真的在廚房裡動手玩。書中巧妙結合遊戲與學習，讓孩子在笑聲中培養觀察力與專注力。A bright and funny board book like an interactive game for the fans of Press Here, by Hervé Tullet who will enjoy cooking the very book they’re holding.From counting, practicing colors or learning fruits name to deepening toddler’s interest in cooking – and introducing new fruits to them: a fun learning journey.

★中英對照 全彩圖文 故事隨身聽 親子教育最佳教材觸動心靈的寓言故事小時候，故事書經常是陪伴我們長大的忠實良伴，在成長的過程中引領著我們。好的故事會觸動心靈，並且啟發我們要讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好。故事，也會形塑我們的價值觀，而我們最終成為什麼樣的人將取決於這些價值觀。星雲大師著《星雲說喻 中英對照版》一共六冊，讓讀者透過閱讀生動有趣的故事，探索並領悟佛陀深奧的教法和人間佛教理念。故事圍繞著佛教的「六度波羅蜜」開展，也就是菩薩道的「六度」精神：布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定和般若。每篇故事以一則智慧法語作為總結，引導讀者省思個中寓意。這些故事如同一面明鏡，帶著我們檢視生活，思維如何將那永恆不朽的佛法應用在生活。第二冊收錄十五篇以六度波羅蜜中的「持戒」為主題的短篇故事。這是一套適合所有年齡層讀者的故事選集，本套書亦提供中英詞彙表，雙語讀者能更好理解每則故事的精髓。期許《星雲說喻 中英對照版》能帶領讀者探索故事中無窮的慈悲、智慧與布施精神，照亮生命的道路。Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become.Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles

From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny snowy companion picture book that teaches kids about winter, adapting to change, and the seasons.Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears. Is there a snow thief on the loose?With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of winter is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a snow thief on the loose, or is something else going on in Squirrel's forest? A perfect exploration of change―both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the seasons. Poised to be a new fall classic.Pick up The Snow Thief if you are looking for:*A classic read for ages 4 and up*Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!*

Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman!To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances, and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit—only the strongest will make it.Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, has finally reached the Eyrie. But with a forged bond to a wild unicorn, she is alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction…As suspicions grow and dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide where his loyalties lie. How far is he willing to go—for Kenna, and for the Eyrie?

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature. For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have animal encyclopedia.

From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street comes this moving picture book about the perils of perfectionism.Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad’s old work truck stalls in front of the school. The electricity is out when he gets home, and he doesn’t even have time to show his mom his report (on which he received a perfect score) before she rushes off to her night job.That night, Lucas dreams of a strange light, which he follows down the fire escape, into the alleyway, clear out of his neighborhood, all the way to the place where the perfect people live. Everything there is more beautiful than he could have imagined. But is it possible things aren’t as perfect as they seem?This lyrical, richly illustrated picture book highlights the beauty to be found in even the humblest of homes and in a family that may not be materially rich but is rich in love.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Internment comes a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. After her dad abruptly abandons her family and her mom moves them a million miles from their Chicago home, Noor Khan is forced to start the last quarter of her senior year at a new school, away from everything and everyone she knows and loves. Reeling from being uprooted and deserted, Noor is certain the key to survival is to keep her head down and make it to graduation. But things aren't so simple. At school, Noor discovers hundreds of books have been labeled "obscene" or "pornographic" and are being removed from the library in accordance with a new school board policy. Even worse, virtually all the banned books are by queer and BIPOC authors. Noor can't sit back and do nothing, because that goes against everything she believes in, but challenging the status quo just might put a target on her back. Can she effect

It's warm-up time in the bestselling Brinkley Yearbook graphic novel series! Will Alexandra make the cut and help the historicallyboysbaseball team defend their nine-year championship streak?“A thoughtful celebration of teamwork, told with heart and humor. This book is a gem!”—Lincoln Peirce, author ofBig NateandMax & the MidnightsAlexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it’s the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team—a team that has always been boys-only.Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can’t seem to get along, will their se

BEST OF THE YEARSchool Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • The Horn Book • Boston Globe • New York Public Library • Chicago Public Library • Kirkus • Cooperative Children's Book Council Dynamic Duo Lesléa Newman and Susan Gal invite readers on a neighborhood stroll and everyone is invited - including YOU! Especially YOU!From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and communityWhat a happy day!Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name.But — not yet! — his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until… At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it?A truly JOYFUL mo

An ALSC's 2025 Día Booklist for Birth to Pre-KA Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2024A 2025 ALSC Notable Children’s BookA Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2024A New York Public Library Best Book of 2024American Booksellers Association May/June 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List PickCSMCL Best Books of 2024Common Sense Media’s Best Books of 2024A Bank Street Best Book of 2025From Sibert honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joys of moving back to their ancestral lands. Today is a day of excitement--it's time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city she's called home her whole life, she readies herself for an upcoming road trip. While her mother drives, she draws in her sketchbook the changing landscape outside her window. She looks forward to the end of their journey, where she'll eat the feast her extended family prepared, play in t

This book explores the possibility of building the resilience of the UNESCO cultural landscapes, both using theoretical conceptions and practical strategies and actions. Two case studies have been selected, one in Italy and one in China, which have then been explored for the first time in such a comparative way. Different notions of landscape, as well as the driving force of changes affecting these landscapes, are examined and compared.Moreover, the perceptions of the local communities regarding these landscapes are examined, using online questionnaires with over 400 participants. This research highlights the need for an integrated management system, building stronger rural communities able to manage change and continuity. Five pillars to build the resilience of these landscapes have been provided, with schemes and figures, requiring a people-centered approach in their management.This book demonstrates strong connections between identity and landscape resilience, especially in inlandar

From the globally-bestselling, critically-acclaimed picture book legend, Anthony Browne, comes a picture book for each and every grandad. A celebration of grandads everywhere!Grandads - all different and all a little bit the same... We love our grandads and they love us!Award-winning author and illustrator and former Children's Laureate Anthony Browne shares a warm look at the relationship between grandad and grandchild.

See the world through Paul Cézanne's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Paul Cézanne meet the famous French painter.Follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

In The New Politics of Beijing–Hong Kong Relations, Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo looks at the diverging changes to the ideologies from both Beijing and Hong Kong, and the ideological conflicts as taken in the form of factional political struggles between 2012 and the present. This book examines the paternalistic authoritarianism that can be seen in Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong since the promulgation of the national security law in late June 2020. Lo analyzes the ideological shift from liberal nationalism to conservative nationalism in mainland China, which has taken place since late 2012. The increasingly radical localism in Hong Kong after 2014 transformed Beijing–Hong Kong relations into a conflict-ridden situation characterized by factional struggles. While the imposition of the national security law into Hong Kong since late June 2020 has stabilized the city politically, Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong is now guided by the principles of protecting its national security and m

This fourth edition of Contract Law in Hong Kong is a comprehensive contemporary textbook on Hong Kong contract law written primarily for law students. The sixteen chapters of the book cover all basic contract concepts in a reader-friendly style and make ample use of case illustrations, including over 200 new cases in this new edition. The book deals with all the core areas of contract law. New legislative rules, notably the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance, have also been covered.The first two chapters introduce the major themes and explain the multiple sources of law in Hong Kong. The subsequent thirteen chapters cover the formation of a valid contract, its contents, “vitiating” elements, the consequences of illegality, the termination of contracts, and remedies for breach of contract. The book concludes with an explanation of the doctrine of privity and the legislative reform of the operation of privity in Hong Kong. Particular attention is given to what makes

最有童心的創作雙人組　賴曉妍ｘ賴馬　聯手推出創意圖像讀本「山雨小學」系列打破制式學習框架，讓每個與眾不同的孩子，跟著經典繪本角色快樂上學去！歡迎小朋友和生氣王子一起大冒險，提升情緒力、知識力、圖文閱讀理解力！★☆★山雨小學招生中★☆★你是哪一種小朋友？特別愛哭的、特別愛生氣的、特別會噴火的、特別會游泳的、特別會讀書的、特別乖的，還是特別古怪的？這裡歡迎每一個「特別」的孩子，校長說了，有哪個孩子不是特別的呢？！ALL are welcome!「山雨小學」系列特色：1.經典繪本角色攜手共創新故事--愛哭公主+生氣王子+噴火龍阿古力大集合！2.不一樣的學校，擁抱多元價值--在這裡，什麼學生／老師都有！發生什麼事都不奇怪！3.結合最新閱讀趨勢，不只讀文字，也讀圖像，全面提升閱讀理解力4.融合SEL（Social and Emotional Learning, 社會情緒學習）理念，跟角色一起培養各種情緒力當生氣王子遇上瘋狂植物，究竟誰輸誰贏？！艾迪王子是個一板一眼的模範生，每天在固定的時間做固定的事，生活只要有一丁點不如意就會火冒三丈、氣得鼻子打結，沒想到他陰錯陽差跟著山雨小學的學生來到了瘋狂植物園，與大家一起探險、逃亡、解謎。他該如何逃離各種植物怪獸的追趕？王子的理性和感性，是否能在關鍵時刻發揮作用？關於內容=>結合社會情緒學習（SEL, Social and Emotional Learning）●看生氣王子學會「自我管理」—當他不再是眾人的目光焦點時，生氣好像也沒有用？！●看生氣王子學會「社會覺察」—當植物發狂時，很難不注意到它們的「心情」●看生氣王子學著跟其他同學互動、表達內心感受，即「溝通技巧」—小珍珠手寫卡片表達感謝關於形式=>結合最新閱讀趨勢，安排多重圖文敘事●多元類型的敘事：驚險懸疑動作片內容＋故事圖解＋分格漫畫＝＞培養圖文閱讀理解力●PLUS遊戲：跟著角色一起找找看＝＞練習觀察力●PLUS知識：艾迪王子小知識（認識火車、名人等）＝＞提升知識力「山雨小學」QA時間：Q1：要進入這所學校有什麼必要條件？Ａ：山雨小學是古怪國國王特許的實驗學校，起初學生以古怪國當地的孩子為主，後來因為招生不足，所以後來漸漸變成只要有點古怪的孩子都能申請入學。Q2：什麼樣的學生才能入學？Ａ：古怪國的學校，當然要特別的學生才收啊！可以是特別愛哭的、特別愛生氣的、特別會噴火的

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who's ever longed for an old friend or a new journey. Dan is the owner of a caf? living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once. Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu's evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.

“Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion.” —The Horn Book"With compassion, the story teaches the benefits of embracing one’s identity... A worthy addition to any middle or high school library." —School Library JournalFrom the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters—one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it—who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn’t be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture. Whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior c