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An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital?specifically, in the psychiatric ward.Despite the bandages on his wrists, he's positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here?and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought.?With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.? ?Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I've Never Known and Love Lies Beneath?Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.? ?Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club?Makes a powerful emotional impact.? ?Publishers Weekly (starred review)?Jeff's wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.? ?School Library Journal

Do you want to learn the world's most spoken language? This easy-to-use beginner's e-guide and audio app will get you speaking basic Mandarin in no time.With useful tips, practice exercises, and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, Easy Peasy Chinese teaches you how to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese step by step. The accompanying audio app covers all the vocabulary in the book, helping you perfect your pronunciation and quickly get to grips with the Mandarin tones. Aimed at children aged 8+, but of appeal to beginners of all ages, it will teach you all the words and phrases you'll need to get by in China, so you can introduce yourself, read and write numbers, and chat about the weather, food, and interests. What's more, you can give yourself a Chinese name, haggle over shop prices, and learn all about the national culture. The ebook covers Pinyin, the system used to spell out Chinese characters using Roman letters, and introduces the Chinese writing system, identifying more than 200 of the most frequently used Chinese characters. Bold illustrations and photographs, and a compact, super-stylish design help make the process of learning fun and accessible. There is no Great Wall stopping you from learning now.

Learn the incredible battle secrets of amazing LEGO mechs and compare your favourites. From Lloyd's Titan Mech to Spiderman's Spider Mech, discover all the most fearsome LEGO mechs and what gives them the edge in battle. Find out how many mechs Batman has, and read about all the battle features of LEGO Jurassic World's Dino-Mech. See awesome mechs go head-to-head, plus read how you can up-spec your mech. With amazing photography that shows off each mech in stunning detail, plus fact-packed data boxes so you can compare each mech, this book is perfect for any fan of LEGO mechs. 2021 The LEGO Group.

The Bible is the most widely read book in the western world. Now people of all ages can embrace and understand the key stories and teachings with this beautifully illustrated edition aimed at children aged 9+. More than 130 stories are retold with chapter references, providing a valuable resource for Bible studies. Each one is supported with extra information, such as definitions of terms, life in Biblical times for context, artefacts, maps, and quotations. Short passages at the end of each story explain the meaning and significance of the Bible text, enhancing a child's learning.With charming artwork, clear layout, and engaging style, this appealing ebook is a lovely keepsake for a key event in a child's religious life - one that they will want to read and treasure.

Includes all the core curriculum topics, this physics ebook for kids 12+ is the perfect support for home and school learning.Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to astronomy and forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated, to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life. For key ideas, a "e;How it works"e; panel explains the theory with the help of bright, simple graphics. And for revision, a handy "e;Key facts"e; box provides a simple summary you can check back on later.With clear, concise coverage of all the core physics topics, Super Simple Physics is the perfect accessible e-guide to science for children, will support classwork, and make studying for exams the easiest it's ever been.

In this clever and literal play on words, OK is turned on its side, upside down, and right side up to show that being OK can really be quite great. Whether OK personifies an OK skipper, an OK climber, an OK lightning bug catcher, or an OK whatever there is to experience, ok is an OK place to be. And being OK just may lead to the discovery of what makes one great. With spare yet comforting illustrations and text, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld celebrate the real skills and talents children possess, encouraging and empowering them to discover their own individual strengths and personalities. All ages

“i don’t care if i have to lose my position as loggervian royalty.” An ominous shadow falls over Rit and Red as they try their best to enjoy their new lives—the unscrupulous Fire Mage Dir, who still holds a grudge against them for thwarting his attempt to betray the Hero’s party, has made his way to Zoltan. Jealous of their happiness, he’s sure to do all that he can to ruin their lives. But just what is he plotting...?!

“WHAT IF I’M ABANDONED YET AGAIN?” Thanks to the boisterous Carsein and her new imperial bodyguards, Aristia is able to put her desperation aside and find her smile again. But when the dreaded invitation to the crown prince’s coming-of-age ceremony arrives before her father can return from the border regions, she’s overwhelmed with the daunting prospect of announcing her plans for the future to the emperor all by herself. If only there were just one person, one friend she could trust, to whom she could tell her story…

Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! Shrink down to a microscopic size to explore all the systems that make up the human body. With fun facts and a mix of illustrations and photos - it''s the human body as you''ve never experienced it before.

Featuring the stunning illustrations of James Gulliver Hancock, Lonely Planet Kids' How Everything Works will take a close-up look at the world around us to examine well-known, everyday environments and reveal how all the various objects and machines found there operate. Lift-the-flaps to discover how the ordinary can become extraordinary!

A beautifully illustrated gift book, with five pop-up scenes.

A story inspired by a letter from a father to his daughter about wildfire, loss, and learning that we carry our homes inside us wherever we goIn the shade of ancient redwood trees, by a creek, not far from the ocean, a father builds a house for his newborn daughter, where she grows up wild and strong in their coastal canyon home. When a wildfire takes back their beloved house, a father writes his now-grown daughter a letter telling her itΓÇÖs gone. Inspired by the real letter the author wrote his daughter, this poignant storyΓÇöwritten together by father and daughterΓÇöjoyfully declares that a home is more than just wood and stone; it is made of love and can never be taken away. You carry home with you wherever you go.

Gross has never been so tasty with this illustrated children¿s cookbook from Topps and the Garbage Pail Kids brand, featuring more than 35 zany, kid-friendly recipes and an introduction by R.L. Stine Learn to cook and eat like a real Garbage Pail Kid with more than 35 delicious¿and mostly healthy¿recipes from Elisabeth Weinberg, a New York City¿based chef and Chopped champion, and her husband, Matt Stine. Young chefs will have fun making and eating recipes from Nasty Nick's Garlic Snots to Rob Slob's Garbage Pail Slaw and Adam Bomb's Blender Blasters! This easy-to-follow book also features a section of science experiments, an introduction by R.L. Stine, full-color illustrations by celebrated Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko, and plenty of outrageous humor that is guaranteed to appeal to every generation of Garbage Pail Kids fans.

A historical graphic novel inspired by the life of Harlem's legendary mobster, Stephanie Saint-ClairQueenie follows the life of Stephanie Saint-Clair¿the infamous criminal who made herself a legend in Harlem in the 1930s. Born on a plantation in the French colony of Martinique, Saint-Clair left the island in 1912 and headed for the United States, eager to make a new life for herself. In New York she found success, rising up through poverty and battling extreme racism to become the ruthless queen of Harlem¿s mafia and a fierce defender of the Black community. A racketeer and a bootlegger, Saint-Clair dedicated her wealth and compassion to the struggling masses of Harlem, giving loans and paying debts to those around her. But with Prohibition ending, and under threat by Italian mobsters seeking to take control of her operation, she launched a merciless war to save her territory and her skin. In an America still swollen by depression and segregation, Saint-Clair understood that her image was a tool she could use to establish her power and wield as a weapon against her opponents. Author Aurelie Levy and illustrator Elizabeth Colombäs meticulous details¿in both story and art¿bring Saint-Clair¿s story to life in a tense narrative, against a sometimes bloody backdrop of jazz and voodoo. The story tackles the themes of colonization, corruption, police violence, and racial identity, but above all, Queenie celebrates the genius of a woman forgotten by history.

Working late at his desk in his office one night,the man raised his head as the space filled with light. Moonbeams and memories flooded the roomas did his longing of owning the moon . Soon the moon is nearly within the man's grasp - but someone else wants it too.