An absolute treat for both Maisy fans and those new to Maisy: busy, bold, bright, full of life and colour – just like the city.Maisy and Charley are visiting the city for the weekend – how exciting! They are met at the coach station by their friend Dotty, who shows them around... What noisy traffic! What giant buildings! So many flashing lights! And everywhere is so crowded – even the park. As Maisy and Charley explore, they go down into the underground, up an escalator in a department store – where for a moment Maisy even gets a bit lost – and see all the colourful sights in the wonderful bustling city. Readers who live in the city will love seeing the details of their homes, and kids who are unfamiliar with it get to experience the excitement.For readers aged: 3+
Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are indestructible, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, there are so many minibeasts out there it's impossible to know everything about all of them . . .So, let's uncover the truth! From incredible insect architects to eating spiders in your sleep, discover how everything you think you know about creepy-crawlies is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book with debunks many common myths about all kinds of minibeasts. With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback gift book with an stunning tactile cover will impress insect fans of any age.Also available in thi
Aa is for always-that's how long I'll love you for. Bb is for bear hug,to show I love you more. Discover all the ways we can say we love one another with this beautiful ABC board book.Gentle rhyming text and adorable animal characters introduce little learners to the concept of love and the many ways we can show it. From making others feel like they fit in and belong, to sharing special moments, there are so many little acts of kindness that can make others feel loved. With chunky pages and soothing pastel colours, this is the perfect book to read with your little one before bed.A delicate first-concepts book about learning the alphabet and learning to be kind. From the author and illustrator of ABC of Kindness, 123 of Thankfulness, Friendship is Forever and Happiness is a Rainbow.
Based on true stories about TCM/ Oriental Medicine and spirituality. You will be astonished at how much TCM can achieve.◎本書初衷原於作者對她孩子們講述針灸原理，最終以說故事方式呈現中醫療癒身心的臨床經驗，作者很清楚我們都擁有與生俱來的自癒能力。如何保持整體健康是個人的責任。The book originated from the author’s intention to introduce the principle of acupuncture to her children. In describing the true stories of clinical experiences of healing the body and mind by practicing TCM, it becomes clear to the author that we all possess innate healing power within. How to retain holistic health is a personal responsibility.◎生老病死，面對生命常態，我們不斷學會覺察、適應與轉變，縱有片刻黑暗苦難，生命依舊自然優雅。You will learn to adapt and transform while observing the natural cycle of life - Birth, aging, sickness, and death so that you may live in elegance even through darkness and suffering.◎書中不僅包含中醫傳統的針灸、刮痧、拔罐等臨床療癒故事外，進而闡述宇宙氣候醫學、能量醫學與靈性療癒等多樣化的自我療癒真實故事。This book also contains true stories about clinical cases of TCM healing methods such as acupuncture, moxibustion, scraping, cupping, and many of self-healing
Welcome to the world of Leaflings, the secret guardians of the trees.Among the branches and roots of some of our planet's most important inhabitants, live the leaflings. These tiny creatures protect trees and help manage their interactions, their cycles and tell their stories. In A Field Guide to Leaflings, meet leaflings from all over the world and the trees they live with. Travel from an ancient holly tree in Ireland, to a cherry blossom in Japan, and climb to the highest branches of a giant redwood in California. The leaflings will show you how trees breathe, make food, support many forms of life and what they mean to people all around the world.
In order to recover the tickets blown away by the wind, no matter how many obstacles he faces, the driver does all he can to get them back. The ending is not only unexpected, but also heart-warming.
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It’s report card day at Bear County School–a day Brother Bear has been dreading. He’s received horrible marks in all of his classes, except gym. If only his grades were based on how many strike-outs h
一本全方位探索人類善意的百科繪本。從作者自身經歷到知名歷史人物與事件，良善不分大小，也不只幫助到他人，更能讓我們自己活得更健康、擁有更好的生活。這本美麗、滿載知識歷史的良善之書，將啟發讀者…Let’s Be Kind！Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals and communities, read many inspirational stories from around the world. Over the whole history of humankind, kindness has been key to the survival of our species and to making our world a better place.Learn about Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic, which sends doctors trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The Linda Lindas, a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for the rights of others Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free haircuts to the homeless, and many others. The joyous and awe-inspiring stories in this book will encourage young readers to be kind to others. And being kind, ev
Amazing Pop Ups for the youngest readers. Bear cubs and baby squirrels, fawns and kittens... and so many other cute little animals! How many eggs does a hen lay? Do you know that little bear cubs are
Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come true? With gorgeous pictures by three wonderful illustrators, The KIND Activity Book is a timely, inspiring activity book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome. The book is endorsed by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler Fifty pence from the sale of each printed copy will go to the Three Peas charity, which gives vital help to refugees from war-torn countries. The illustrators of the book are from Germany, Greece and Syria - working together to make a beautifully kind, fun and inclusive book
This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated introduction to trees and the important role they play is part of the essential Nature All Around series. The book first explores the parts of trees, their life cycles, the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees, leaf types and the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Then it takes readers through a year in the life cycle of trees, describing what happens during each of the four seasons. Readers will discover the many ways trees are vital to the environment and how various animals can share one tree as a home.A two-page spread contains a map of forest regions across the United States and Canada. And there's even a section for "budding" tree-watchers, with fun questions to help identify trees in their neighborhoods.Combine bestselling author Pamela Hickman's child-friendly, informative text with Carolyn Gavin's whimsical, painterly illustrations and you get both a complete reference tool and a book that children will be dr
你認識「樂器之王」──管風琴嗎？關於管風琴的各種祕密，不只說給你聽，更畫給你看！高雄的衛武營國家藝術文化中心裡有著一台亞洲最大又最特別的管風琴。裡面到底有多少支音管呢？一位演奏家如何獨自彈奏如此巨大的樂器？管風琴是在哪裡製造？又是如何製造呢？所有關於管風琴有趣的小知識，都將在本書透過活潑生動的繪圖來呈現。獻給想要了解更多關於「管風琴知識」的小朋友與家長。◆本書與衛武營國家藝術文化中心合作出版The pipe organ is called the “King of Instruments”. The organ in the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuyiing) in Kaohsiung is the biggest in Asia and is very special. How many pipes does it have, how can one man play such a big instrument alone, where and how was it built? All these and many more interesting things are talked about in this book, with the help of vivid and informative pictures.For all children and their parents who want to learn more about the organ.
Colin and Lee are different in every way. Colin is a tall, orange carrot, and Lee is a small round pea. Despite their many differences, can they still be friends? This delightful story about diversity and friendship is now in a board book edition.Colin is tall. He’s orange. He's a carrot! He’s nothing like Lee, a round green pea. He can’t do any of the things Lee and his pea pals can do. How can Colin and Lee ever be friends? A charming celebration of embracing differences and standing out in a crowd.
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil' Bill GatesIs flying dangerous? How much do the world's cows weigh? And what makes people happy?From earth's nations and inhabitants, through the fuels and foods that energize them, to the transportation and inventions of our modern world - and how all of this affects the planet itself - in Numbers Don't Lie, Professor Vaclav Smil takes us on a fact-finding adventure, using surprising statistics and illuminating graphs to challenge lazy thinking. Packed with 'Well-I-never-knew-that' information and with fascinating and unusual examples throughout, we find out how many people it took to build the Great Pyramid, that vaccination yields the best return on investment, and why electric cars aren't as great as we think (yet). There's a wonderful mix of science, history and wit, all in bite-sized chapters on a broad range of topics.Urgent and essential, Numbers Don't Lie inspires readers to interrogate what they take to b
坐穩了！從獨木舟到雙輪戰車，全彩插圖搭配詳盡介紹，讓喜愛交通工具的大小讀者一目了然 ：世界各地，從古到今，這些代步工具是如何載著人類往未來推進，同時一步步形塑了如今世界。祝旅途愉快！A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children’s author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .
Have you ever wondered how a dinosaur would measure up against the Great Pyramids of Giza, if a hummingbird could outfly a jet plane, or how many atoms could fit inside a grain of sand? These are just
About MigrationsDiscover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world.This beautifully-illustrated book details the movement of people and cultures around the world - from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements and migrations.Through striking photographs, evocative illustrations, and intimate first hand accounts, Migrations explores famous (and infamous) movements in history, from the Middle Passage and Trail of Tears to the California Gold Rush and the Windrush generation.While many traditional world histories focus on (mainly European) "exploration" and "discovery", Migrations explores the story of each continent and focuses on cultures rather than conquest. Migrations highlights the human story and the positives: what has survived, not just what was destroyed.With a foreword by award-winning historian, broadcaster, and filmmaker, David Olusoga OBE, Migrations is a history book with a fresh perspective, focusing on
George loves summer nights in the country—that's where he does his best stargazing. When his friend Bill says that nobody knows how many stars there are, George is determined to count! But how w
Deborah Zemke has shown many would-be artists how to make fun, easy, and personality-filled doodles with her books D Is for Doodle, Doodle a Zoodle, 2 Is for Toucan, and Doodles to Go. Now children ca
