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★ 出版界盛讚：當《孤雛淚》(Oliver Twist)的冒險遇上《死木》(Deadwood)的硬派荒野！★ 美國得獎作家 Bobbi Miller 醞釀多年，重塑傳奇歷史的魔幻傑作。在 1870 年代惡名昭彰的舊金山「巴巴里海岸」，規矩是由拳頭與謊言寫成的。11 歲的傑克·倫敦 (Jack London) 是這片混亂之地的生存大師，她身手矯健、機智過人，是一名頂尖的小扒手。但一場意外，讓她捲入了一樁足以撼動整座城市的陰謀。為了拯救生病的夥伴，傑克偷走了一枚純金懷錶，卻沒想到這枚錶的主人竟是全舊金山最有權勢的人。轉瞬間，她成了腐敗警察、地頭蛇幫派以及自封為「巴巴里之王」的頭號獵物。帶著一隻忠誠的流浪狗、一位被綁架的王子，以及一個最不可靠的前任摯友，傑克必須在泥濘與硝煙中，賭上一切展開一場奪回尊嚴的絕命逃亡。這不只是一場關於偷竊與生存的遊戲，這是一個關於「家」與「正義」的史詩傳奇。Eleven-year-old Jack London holds her own among rascals, ruffians, and thieves in this rollicking adventure story set in 1870s San Francisco.Oliver Twist meets Deadwood in this action-packed novel for ages 9 to 12 set against the backdrop of San Francisco's notorious Barbary Coast.No one plays the game like Jack London. Only eleven years old, she can pickpocket and flummox any unsuspecting rube who wanders into the muck of the Barbary Coast.All Jack's skills are tested when one of her own falls ill and she pinches a gold pocketwatch to pay for a doctor. The watch belongs to the richest man in San F

★ 出版界盛讚：當《孤雛淚》(Oliver Twist)的冒險遇上《死木》(Deadwood)的硬派荒野！★ 美國得獎作家 Bobbi Miller 醞釀多年，重塑傳奇歷史的魔幻傑作。在 1870 年代惡名昭彰的舊金山「巴巴里海岸」，規矩是由拳頭與謊言寫成的。11 歲的傑克·倫敦 (Jack London) 是這片混亂之地的生存大師，她身手矯健、機智過人，是一名頂尖的小扒手。但一場意外，讓她捲入了一樁足以撼動整座城市的陰謀。為了拯救生病的夥伴，傑克偷走了一枚純金懷錶，卻沒想到這枚錶的主人竟是全舊金山最有權勢的人。轉瞬間，她成了腐敗警察、地頭蛇幫派以及自封為「巴巴里之王」的頭號獵物。帶著一隻忠誠的流浪狗、一位被綁架的王子，以及一個最不可靠的前任摯友，傑克必須在泥濘與硝煙中，賭上一切展開一場奪回尊嚴的絕命逃亡。這不只是一場關於偷竊與生存的遊戲，這是一個關於「家」與「正義」的史詩傳奇。Eleven-year-old Jack London holds her own among rascals, ruffians, and thieves in this rollicking adventure story set in 1870s San Francisco.Oliver Twist meets Deadwood in this action-packed novel for ages 9 to 12 set against the backdrop of San Francisco's notorious Barbary Coast.No one plays the game like Jack London. Only eleven years old, she can pickpocket and flummox any unsuspecting rube who wanders into the muck of the Barbary Coast.All Jack's skills are tested when one of her own falls ill and she pinches a gold pocketwatch to pay for a doctor. The watch belongs to the richest man in San F

The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.It's time to get dressed! How does Baby know what to wear? She checks the weather--and learns about wind, the water cycle, precipitation, and prediction! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores meteorology and what meteorologists do.Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well!

The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby loves to dig! Maybe she'll discover something deep underground--like a fossil. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores fossils, dinosaurs, and the field of paleontology.Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well!

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies imparts good values through heartwarming and humorous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward.Dog and Dad go camping, and Dog wants s'mores NOW. But Dog has to wait for a bit before he can enjoy his dessert. They are a few things that need to happen, including finding a campsite, setting up the tent, and then assembling the ingredients.This lighthearted board book addresses the need to be patient. Good things await!

Everyday heroes never take the easy way out! The Sunshine Squad learns about responsibility.Before he can play with his friends, Oliver has to finish his chores. . . but there are so many! Sunshine Squad to the rescue! His friends help him finish his homework, clean up, and make his little sister a snack, remembering some of their own jobs along the way. Turn to the back of the book for ideas to help keep track of responsibilities.

Everyday heroes are always open to new experiences! The Sunshine Squad learns about trying new things.Mia is so good at basketball, but how about trying new things? Not so much. When a new girl, Amelia, shows up to play, Mia sticks with the team she knows--but it turns out that Amelia has a thing or two to teach Mia. Not only is Amelia a good basketball player, she also makes crazy-cool inventions! She'll fit right in with the Sunshine Squad as their resident inventor. The back of the book includes info how children can be open to new ideas and new people.

A universal ode to babies and their milestones that celebrates all the joys in a baby’s first year.Join three babies, encouraged by their families, as they grow more and more active with each day―crying, smiling, eating, teething, rolling, crawling, walking, and talking―culminating in a birthday celebration for all the kids.With rhythmic, rhyming text and sweet, soft illustrations, this is the perfect repeat read for babies’―and parents’―first year.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies combines sweet stories with humorous lessons to bring out little one’s best behavior!Jaguar likes to go fast, but Sloth likes to go slow; Jaguar and Sloth both try out each other’s speeds, and learn something new about themselves and one another.We accept one another’s differences when we understand that we come from different walks of life, and some walks are just slower than others.Series Overview: Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies books impart life lessons, which warm the heart with heaping spoonfuls of good humor.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies combines sweet stories with humorous lessons to bring out little one’s best behavior!Two baby penguins fight and fuss over the iceberg slide, and then try sharing by taking turns. Can they figure out how to share a cuddle with Daddy, too?

Snuggly, fun, bouncy, and playful--who isn't smitten with kittens? A simple, rhyming story perfect for kitty loving kiddos everywhere!Get smitten with kittens in this rhyming picture book perfect for read-alouds. There's so much to love about kittens--from their cute little mews to their unstoppable mischief-making! Turn to the back of the book for fascinating facts about cat behavior and care.

Words tumble, leap, and fly in this clever shape poem about a resilient dandelion.The inspiring story of a dandelion that survives against all odds, ingeniously told through shape poems (also called concrete poems) full of visual surprises. When it rains, letters fall from the sky; and when seeds scatter, words FLY!Each playful page will have readers looking twice. The back of the book includes more information about the life cycle of the humble, incredible dandelion.

Big, brainy science for the littlest listenersWhile celebrating Chinese New Year, Baby discovers the science behind lunar phases! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this

A circle of children ask others to join in their play and soon find out that inclusion is irresistible From the author of I'm New Here and Someone New comes an inspiring new story of inclusion. One child in a park waves over a second child. Two children then wave over a third. Counting from one to ten, a growing circle of children see new faces outside the group and invite them over. Children of different abilities, ages, genders, and races demonstrate how easy it can be to expand your group, extend yourself, and welcome new friends.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies combines sweet stories with humorous lessons to bring out little one's best behavior Little Cat forgets his manners and demands cheese from Mama, but he's missing the magic word. After an outrageous meltdown, he sees Mouse receive cheese after asking politely and remembers to ask for what he wants using his best manners.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies combines sweet stories with humorous lessons to bring out little one's best behavior All the animals at the playground like to share--just like the characters in their favorite book. All except Cat, that is. Why won't Cat share the seesaw? Maybe he can be convinced to give it a try? Maybe sharing can be even MORE fun than being top dog--er, cat?

Hanna and Andreas will do anything to leave oppressive East Germany behind. There's one escape route open to them, but can they survive it?Hanna and Andreas have always been friends. When they're expe

Aspiring astronomers can learn what black holes are, what causes them, how scientists first discovered them, and more in this informative science book that includes space paintings, real telescopic images, funny doodles, and speech bubbles. Full color.

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby discovers the science behind spinning a dreidel on Hanukkah! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board boo

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby discovers the science behind Christmas lights! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores ele

Babies who love science can be anything! Move over Wonder Woman and Superman--here come Aerospace Engineer and Particle Physicist! Now available in board book! Baby loves to explore the world of scien

Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award! A debut novel for fans of The Fault in Our Stars that thoughtfully and humorously depicts teen Ricky Bloom's struggles with a recent chronic illness diagnosi

“Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs.”—Miranda Paul, author of One Plastic Bag and Wat

The origin story of the Frisbee soars with unexpected twists and turns.Fred Morrison is credited as the inventor of the Frisbee, but for centuries folks have been flipping for flying discs. Ancient Gr

Everyone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it’s time to discover animals that sleep all summer long!All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which color

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which color

Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here!Too often, Native American hist

A new addition to the beloved and bestselling Baby Loves Political Science series This cute and clever introduction to political science and the US government is accurate and simple enough for baby. B

A new addition to the beloved and bestselling Baby Loves Political Science series This cute and clever introduction to political science and the US government is accurate and simple enough for baby. A