Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour: Funny cartoons and comic strips

Book SynopsisBeneath the waves of the Caribbean, Tintin and his friends follow a series of clues in search of the lost treasure of pirate Rachlan the Reid. Their quest leads them to a desert island and a sunken wreck and a chest which promises plenty of treasure but only if they can understand one final riddle.

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Book SynopsisJoin Minnie for this next adventure in Beanotown, along with Dennis and Gnasher!Bash Street have made it through to the knockout stages of Super Epic Turbo Cricket European Tour of Mischief for the first time in forever, and due to a case of mistaken identity owing to a rogue Gnasher racing onto the pitch, Minnie has just been made team captain! This should be amazing news, except Minnie's parents don't seem to be happy for her . . . In fact, now that Minnie thinks about it, they haven't been happy in a long while.Join Minnie on her mission to cheer up her parents again the best way she knows how: with a Super Epic Turbo PRANK.Will it work, or will it unearth what's really going on?Perfect for kids with parents who are splitting up or just want to read a mega-funny story!Trade Review"Great to see Minnie in her own adventure full of fun and feels – keep on Minxing Minnie, you're an icon for we Minxes everywhere!" – Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? “Full of comedy, capers and reassuring messages to children whose parents are splitting up, this marvellous Minnie mission is joyous fun from start to finish.” – Lancashire Evening Post “Channelling all the mischief and mayhem of the Beano, this is jam-packed with jokes, cartoons and, well, beans, all sure to delight fans of the comic. As an added treat, there are comic-style instructions at the very back to encourage readers to produce their own boomic. Great fun for all.” – December Book of the Month in LoveReading4Kids “Minnie is just as much fun as she always was and young readers will love her anarchic behaviour – either alone, or with cousin Dennis – but the story is not all fun and games. When Minnie realises that her parents’ relationship is in trouble, she faces a future that is not what she anticipated – something that many young readers will empathise with and which is tackled very well here. Added into the mix to balance this out though are plenty of fart gags and some brilliant illustrations from Laura Howell to bring the plot to life wonderfully well, creating a great read for Year 3 upwards that will be just as popular in Year 6.” – World’s Smallest Library “It really is hilarious – and features the biggest prank in Bean-o history – but also balances sensitivity around parental separation. This particular story, along with Minnie’s aspirations around her artwork, adds another layer of depth to Minnie and her friends so bravo Beano for making these loveable characters more multi-faceted. A brilliant addition to the Beano world, you’ll love Minnie even more after this latest escapade!” – Check ‘Em Out Books

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Book SynopsisA super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate’s long running, much-loved comic strip, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.Trade Review"Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, and BIG NATE ranks as a comics classic. Year in and year out, Big Nate is among the best comics on the funny page."Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.

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Book SynopsisJoin Dennis, Minnie and the Bash Street Kids in this collection for the ages.Celebrate 70 years of Dennis with this collection of favourite comic strips. Packed with over 50 comics full of mischief and mayhem from the weekly comics, this collection is filled with rib-tickling tales for every reader. And there's more! To celebrate the 70th anniversary, Dennis finally reveals the secret of his striped jumper in The Epic Yarn of Awesomeness.

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Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed creator of Superbat, Spyder and Rhinocorn Rules comes an epic adventures series that proves that superheroes come in ALL shapes and sizes.WINNER! Children''s Literature Festival Book Awards 2024Originating from the trunk of the magical everlasting oak tree, Captain Looroll is super strong, endlessly long, and brimming with courage.However, stuck in the deadly dull surrounds of the downstairs toilet, heroic adventures could not be further away. All that changes, though, when along comes a very stinky villain named ToileTROLL.Together with her band of trusty sidekicks, Captain Looroll must use her 3-ply powers to save the world from imminent and extremely messy destruction Perfect for fans of Superpoop, Supertato, The Dragon With the Blazing Bottom and I Need a New Bum!Trade Review“This is a brilliant book to read out loud, with puns-a-plenty and all the hilariously named bathroom items coming alive before your eyes.” – BookTrust “A hilarious read aloud that will have children wriggling on their bottoms in delight” – Jill Bennett, RedReadingHub blog

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Book SynopsisJoin Dennis, Gnasher and all of the Beanotown kids, and discover what it?s like to become a Bash Street Kid on the best school day ever!It?s your first day at Bash Street School and there?s something strange going on. No, it?s not the boy in a red-and-black jumper carrying a dog as if it were a backpack. Where are the teachers?!In this epic new Beanotown adventure, YOU are the main character. Choose which direction you?d like the story to go in and discover what it truly means to become a Bash Street Kid.Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams

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Book SynopsisIn the most hotly-anticipated children''s book release of the year, the globally-bestselling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is back, in this hilarious audio edition, read by Dan Russell.Greg Heffley''s on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg''s life destined to be just another hard-luck story?Trade ReviewThe world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series * Sun *Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet * Independent *The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid * The Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisBook 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney.In Wrecking Ball, an unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn''t all it''s cracked up to be. When things get rough, will the Heffleys be able to stay . . . or will they be forced to move?And don''t miss Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal - the instant #1 bestseller, told from Rowley''s perspective!

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Book SynopsisYo, what's up, Fuzznut? Sing along with the viral TikTok song Bad Hair Day in this riotous journey through the world's worst bad hair day EVER!  You won't be able to stop laughing, or dancing, along to this extraordinary tale. Have you ever woken up with hair that looks like the back end of a chicken? Well, let our hilarious chicken sidekick lead you through the WORST bad hair day, from hair that turns GREEN, to dreaded SCHOOL PHOTOS! Both hilarious and heart-warming, Bad Hair Day pairs a story everyone can enjoy with the iconic 'Bad Hair Day' song lyrics and dance moves so that you can either read, dance or sing along with this only too relatable tale! You can even scan the QR code on the back to sing and dance along with the accompanying lyric video. Mousse ain't stickin', water ain't slickin',<

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Book SynopsisFootball School Season 2 is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers. This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads and it''s all about football. What is a vomitory? When do footballers wee? Where do goalkeepers let in chickens? When did women start playing football? You''ll find the answers to these questions and more in chapters on subjects such as biology, maths and history. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons and filled with laugh-out-loud gags this is the perfect book for any boy or girl who loves football. We love this book series! Match of the Day Weekly Intelligent, inspiring, funny Head Trade Review"Innovative, entertaining [...]" * The Bookseller * "Packed with even more amazing football facts, cartoons, jokes and real-life stories to intrigue and entertain." * The Week Junior * "We love this book series!" * Match of the Day Weekly * "The hilarious follow-up to the first Football School book I packed with even more amazing football facts, cartoons, jokes and real-life stories to intrigue and entertain." * The Week Junior * "A mix of cheeky text and fun cartoons [...] Perfect for getting kids to not just pick up a book but get hooked on subjects the might find a bore in class." * The Irish Sun *

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Book SynopsisA nerdy gay teenager jumps headfirst into the bro-y world of high school baseball in this semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel.Ninth-grader Jonah is not a jock. On the contrary, he loves history class and nerdy movies, and his athletic ineptitude verges on tragic. So, what’s he doing signing up for the baseball team? Could it have something to do with the cute shortstop, Elliot? For the rest of high school, Jonah faces challenges on and off the baseball field, from heteronormative social pressure to thrilling romance. Realizing who his real friends are, he figures out what really matters and finally recognizes and embraces his gay identity. Based on debut author-illustrator Jonah Newman’s coming-of-age experiences, Out of Left Field is a big-hearted and funny YA graphic novel about learning to be yourself.“Brilliantly written and illustrated high school story that deftly showcases the triumphs and regrets of frien

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Book SynopsisComic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun! Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic. Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.Table of Contents 1: What is biology? 1: Classification 1: Extreme recycling : Plant eaters 1: The deadly effects of staying up late: Predators 1: Don’t come out of your shell! : Protection from predators 1: Camels get the hump: Animals need water 1: Swimming in fish wee : Salty water 1: The massive march of a baby bear: Mammal life cycles 1: The strange journey of a baby tree frog: Amphibian life cycles 1: Four steps to being a butterfly: Insect life cycles 1: The unsuitable bedroom of a baby guillemot: Bird life cyles 1: Dinnertime in the ocean: Food chains 1: Buried alive! How plants grow 1: The (plant) world’s biggest stinker: What flowers are for 1: A pollen facial for birds: Pollen distribution 1: The adventurous journey of a coconut spreading seeds: The tough life of a shepherd tree roots 1: The tree shrew and its helpful poo plant nutrition 1: Plants and the planet: The greenhouse effect 1: A changing world: Changing habitats and their effect 1: The fat controller: The brain 1: The difference between a human and a jellyfish: Bones and the skeleton 1: How to become a world arm-wrestling champion: Muscles 1: The complicated story of a simple sneeze: Diseases and the lungs 1: A close encounter of the cobra kind: heart and the circulatory system 1: The life and times of a red blood cell: Functions of the blood 1: The dreadful journey of a potato chip: Digestion 1: Eating well: Diet and nutrition 1: Timeline of a human: human development 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHow do owls become so wise? They go to Science School! Join Professor Hoot's class to learn everything you ever wanted to know about high-interest science topics.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth hardcover collection of the Eisner Award-winning comic series as the final year of Uni begins!Besties Susan, Esther, and Daisy are the big women on campus as they start their final year at Sheffield University. Between excelling academically and personally, it seems like they’ve finally got the hang of the student life. Daisy works as a resident mentor to the new crop of first years, while Susan and McGraw work on being real adults with real adult neighbors, and Esther is working on repairing her friendship with Ed Gemmel after a drunken mishap last year left them both feeling awkward. Esther’s sure she wants to stay just friends with Ed, though. That is, unless she isn’t…? Written by John Allison (Wicked Things, Steeple) and illustrated by Max Sarin (Harley Quinn: The Animated Series The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour), volume 6 collects the next eight issues of the Eisner Award-winning and Harvey Award-nominated series, along with the 2018 holiday special–all in a deluxe hardcover! Collects Giant Days #41-48.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what would happen if Marvel's greatest super heroes existed in the real world? Could Spider-Man climb skyscrapers? What's the science behind Wakanda's vibranium? This book explains the scientific principles behind the Marvel universe in a fun and engaging way, perfect for all young Marvel fanatics!This one-of-a-kind, official Marvel Comics book jumps into the science behind Marvel's greatest super heroes and their awesome superpowers. Could Iron Man's armour be replicated? How does Wolverine's regenerative ability allow him to heal miraculously? And how strong is Wakanda's vibranium?Including The Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel and more, each super hero's powers are explored and accompanied by stunning Marvel Comics art to bring the information to life. Marvel The Science of Super Heroes is the perfect book for any young aspiring Tony Starks!© 2023 MARVEL.

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Book Synopsis Perfect for fans of Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series! 'Highly recommend for reluctant readers' SCHOOL READING LIST 'A big-hearted, comic-style adventure full of thrills, spills and laughter' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST Finn loves drawing comic strips featuring his two cartoon heroes, Arley and Tapper. But after being teased at school, he finds he can't draw them any more - and is shocked to see them climbing out of his sketchbook for real! With the help of his friend Isha, Finn needs to find a way to draw them back to their comic world - and quickly ... A brilliant action-packed comic series for readers aged 8-12, illustrated by Phil Corbett! A big-hearted adventure about celebrating individuality, friendship and true loyalty. Deals with children’s insecurities, worries and the debilitating effect of anxiety with a lightness of touch. Author Tom Ellen is the co-author of three books for teens, including Lobsters, shortlisted for the YA Book Prize.

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Book SynopsisJoin your favourite characters from Animal Crossing™: New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga! What do the residents of Animal Crossing™: New Horizons get up to when you’re not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! It’s time to work for Paradise Planning to create vacation homes! What sort of home will amuse and delight the client?

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Book SynopsisA super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate's long running, much-loved comic strip.Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.Check out this first compilation of classic Big Nate comic strips, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com.Trade Review"Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, and BIG NATE ranks as a comics classic. Year in and year out, Big Nate is among the best comics on the funny page." Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.

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Book SynopsisCan Dennis, Gnasher and the crew catch Bea in time before Dennis’s parents get home and find out she’s missing?Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams

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Book SynopsisIt''s scribbling time! Get creative with Duggee and the Squirrel Club in this adorable collection of activities for playful and artistic young minds. Scribble and Stick is packed with fun ideas for pictures to complete and puzzles to solve, and also comes with a full spread of stickers to add the finishing touches to your masterpieces!

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Book SynopsisGet ready, Book 12 in the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is coming! Join Greg on a family holiday he''ll never forget!To escape the stress of the holidays, the Heffleys decide to get out of town and go to a resort instead of celebrating Christmas at home. But what''s billed as a stress-free vacation becomes a holiday nightmare. The funniest books you''ll EVER read.Praise for Jeff Kinney:''The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney''s Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - Sun''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet'' - Independent''The most hotly anticipated children''s book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - Big Issue''Hilarious'' - Telegraph

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Book Synopsis“They say you can’t go home again. But that’s because they haven’t discovered Crabgrass. (Yet.) Every strip is like a visit from your best friend in grade school. The one who always got you in trouble for laughing too loud.” –Brad Guigar, Creator of Evil IncThrough its heartwarming, wry, and relatable comic episodes, Crabgrass explores the timeless subject of friendship between two boys growing up in the 1980s. For best friends Kevin and Miles, each day is filled with adventure. When they aren't chasing the ice cream truck on their bikes or braving the coyote-filled woods armed with only a potato launcher, Kevin and Miles stretch out on a dock or beneath the shade of a tree, avoiding chores and watching the world go by. The two also help each other navigate adversity at school, avoiding bullies, falsifying disastrous report cards, and trying not to embarrass themselves too much in front of a crush. Through its heartwarming, wry, and relatable comic episodes set in the 1980s, Crabgrass explores the timeless subjects of friendship, imagination, and what it means to be a kid. The humor, warmth, and innocence of Crabgrass will appeal to fans of classic comic strips like Calvin and Hobbes and Peanuts as well as readers of bestselling middle grade series like Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Big Nate.Trade ReviewOpening this book is a risk.Readers of this collection of comic strips may find that they can’t stop quoting the funniest lines. For example: “I think complicated is just a word adults use when they don’t get it either.” Or: “Squirrels are like little super heroes, huh?” The squirrel joke, admittedly, makes more sense when it’s accompanied by drawings of a squirrel soaring aerodynamically between a power line and a tree. The premise of the strip is simple: Miles is an only child in one of the few Black families on Crabgrass Drive. Kevin is White and the middle child in a large family. The two of them become instant best friends. Some elements may feel familiar to fans of comics. Linus has his security blanket, and Kevin used to tote around a toy rabbit named Crumbs. More important, the characters are always playing tricks on each other, much like Lucy pulling away the football just before Charlie Brown kicks it. One incident involves firecrackers inside a peanut butter–and-jelly sandwich. Bondia also has some of Bill Watterson’s gift for dynamic movement and expressions. And a few moments are as poignant and bittersweet as scenes from “Calvin and Hobbes” and “Peanuts.” When Kevin’s distant father leaves his family, Miles asks, “Is it bad that I didn’t notice?” And Kevin responds, “Nah. Hardly anyone did.”The author has learned exactly the right lessons from the history of comics. (Graphic humor. 8-12) (Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus Reviews)When Miles moves in next door to Kevin they immediately become best friends. Though they do tons of stuff as a duo (building a hideout, becoming superheroes, doing daredevil stunts, burning up with atomic jawbreakers) they also play tricks on each other pretty relentlessly along with telling tall tales, having sleepovers and enjoying summer. Miles is a smart Black kid; Kevin is a poor white kid with poor grades. It doesn’t matter. Bondia’s illustrations are full-color, done in cartoon, comic-book style that cannot be beat for action or facial expression. This one is not to be missed.For sheer fun and laughs, this can’t be beat. Kevin and Miles play off one another like Calvin and Hobbes so if there is anyone out there missing C&H, give Crabgrass a try. (Youth Services Book Review, Youth Services Book Review STARRED REVIEW)there is also a book filled with the adventurous episodes of two buddies. Friendship books about two boys are somewhat rare in the MG world. This collection begins to fill that void.Miles is the more cautious of the two, but match him up with Kevin and there is sure to be fireworks (or a firecracker in this story). There are also blow up swimming pools, Atomic Fireball candy, and challenging bike stunts.The parents also provide comic moments and brief heartwarming scenes always lead to more adventures. Perfect for travel or to escape the present. Crabgrass Comic Adventures will for sure bring a smile or even a laugh to your day. (Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle)Friendship...with all of its amazing moments and not so amazing ones...bursts through with adventure, discovery, and humor pure, reminding readers how unforgettably wonderful it truly is. The author begins with a quick foreword, which grounds this series back into the 1980's and exposes the main thrust behind these pages: friendship and every remarkable (and unexpected_ moment that means for a pair of boys in middle school. So, while this one is definitely set for middle grade readers, adults will quickly find themselves smirking and snorting as they relive moments from the childhood, too. The humor crosses that generation threshold and promises laughs from all ages. Kevin and Miles are quite the pair and have the entire world neighborhood as their playground. Their adventurous spirit, never-ending ideas, and imagination bring endless possibilities...even when most don't end up quite the way they'd hoped. Most of the 'adventures' are super short and sweet, hitting only a page or two, and leaving with a snort or laugh, and tons of heart-warming nods. It's a read to pick up, put down, and grab up again, never knowing what the two will do next. The illustrations are bright, bold, and let the twists of reality versus expectation hit full force with a tad bit more to make the humor sit. The characters' expressions meet at the right times to jab in the last needed impact, and make them seem like the kid next door. Fans of Big Nate will want to take a peek into Crabgrass, too, because if these two ever came together...yeah, that'd be every boy's dream and parent's nightmare. (Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids)

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Book SynopsisStop the presses: The news crew at BCN is back for more adventures and laughs!Join Elvis, Puck, Lupin, Tommy, Beatrix, and the whole team for spooky tales around the space heater, daring hairstyles, not-so-hilarious sweaters, an Easter egg hunt disaster, new cat foods, “Heck on the Deck!”, something called a papasan, and the first ever celebration of St. Catty’s Day! Tune into a ghostly broadcast when Puck makes a harrowing journey to the attic and gets in over his head. . . . Can Elvis and Tabitha work together to save him?Learn how to make your own bookmark, your own little book, and a reading fort!

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Book SynopsisFrom classroom crushes and sibling squabbles to ill-advised bike stunts and pro wrestling capers, best friends Miles and Kevin are back for more adventures in this exciting collection of Crabgrass comics by Tauhid Bondia.Appearing in hundreds of newspapers across the United States and with an enthusiastic online following, Tauhid Bondia’s daily comic “Crabgrass” has become an instant classic. This collection includes the highly entertaining escapades of best friends Kevin and Miles, whose curiosity and sense of mischief will be relatable to today’s kids while reminding adults of their own childhood misadventures. Join the pair as they navigate school crushes, sibling rivalries, snowball fights, and a whole series of questionable decisions that make for a hilarious and heartwarming reading experience.Crabgrass explores the same youthful themes of friendship and adventure as Calvin and Hobbes, and the humor, warmth, and innocence will appeal to readers of bestselling middle grade series like Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Big Nate.

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Book SynopsisTai is mad about animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper when he grows up. Today is his chance to access all areas and explore what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo for the day. In this story you'll discover what it's like to handle a giant snake, how the zoo prepares for the arrival of a new animal and what happens when an animal goes missing. See some cutting-edge science in action, and find out how zoos work to protect endangered species, and what they do with all that dung.Written in collaboration with experts at Chester Zoo.

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Book SynopsisLearn to read with Marvel''s Black Panther!Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading. Explore Black Panther''s mighty Kingdom of Wakanda, the most advanced country on Earth! Meet Black Panther''s friends and allies, including his brainy sister Shuri, and his brave bodyguards - the Dora Milaje.Discover who they are, learn about their skills and abilities, and see how they protect Wakanda and the world.Step into the exciting world of Black Panther with this Level 2 DK Reader. 2020 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisA second super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate's long running, much-loved comic strip, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com.Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.Check out the second compilation of classic Big Nate comic strips, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com.Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, and BIG NATE ranks as a comics classic. Year in and year out, Big Nate is among the best comics on the funny page. Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.Trade Review"Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, and BIG NATE ranks as a comics classic. Year in and year out, Big Nate is among the best comics on the funny page." Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.

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Book SynopsisGrab a pencil and draw your very own Beano comic book with this amazing guide!Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams

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Book SynopsisAll Super Heroes need a monster to fight, or a monstrous sidekick to help them. Some are even monsters themselves. This comprehensive field guide to Marvel flora, fauna, and beasts great and small shows off claws, teeth, tails, and wings in sumptuous, never-seen-before detail.From tyrannosaurus rexes from alternative worlds and genetically modified deinonychuses from the future, to purple cat-sized dragons and swamp monsters, the Marvel multiverse is brimming with creatures both heroic and villainous. Explore swamps and the Savage Lands and more. Discover aerial beasts, artificially created creatures, and even monster team ups. This anthology is a beautifully curated guide to the best and the worst and ensures you will never get Fin Fang Foom and Tim Boom Ba mixed up again! 2021 MARVELTrade ReviewA monster manual of epic proportions * Starburst online *A feast of scientific folly, vicarious carnage and funky names * Total Film *

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Book SynopsisMeet the World''s Mightiest Super Hero Team: The Avengers!This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth''s mightiest Super Hero team features in-depth profiles on every Avenger - their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes. Features fan-favourites including Iron-Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther and Captain Marvel.These are Marvel''s mighty Avengers. 2021 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisHow did a teenager become an extraordinary Super Hero?Meet Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, an amazing Super Hero who can stretch and bend in any shape she likes!Join Kamala and her allies as she battles the enemies who threaten Jersey City, New York.Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 3 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading. 2022 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Puffin.In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick''s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn''t realize what he''s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ''n'' roll lifestyle.Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick''s band be a diper överlöde? Jeff Kinney 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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Book SynopsisIn this easy-to-read graphic novel from an award-winning creator, join four funny animal friends on their wacky adventures—'A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics' (Booklist). Baloney and friends are reaching for the stars—but not without some funny obstacles along the way! Whether they're creating a masterpiece, destroying a birthday cake, or debating online comments about themselves, these lovable characters know how to dream big! This new collection of mini-tales and three mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn how to make their own minibook by following clear step-by-step instructions.'Greg Pizzoli does it again! These delightfully funny friends will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories.' —Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants seriesDon't miss the other books in the series:Baloney & Friends Baloney & Friends: Going Up!

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Book SynopsisA new handy-sized edition of this highly original interpretation of the BibleTable of ContentsContents THE OLD TESTAMENTThe story of creation 3The story of Noah 18The story of Abraham 23The story of Isaac 30The story of Joseph 44The story of Moses 54The story of Joshua 75The story of Gideon 81The story of Samson 84The story of Ruth 88The story of Job 91The story of Samuel 94The story of Saul 98The story of David 103The story of Solomon 116The story of Elijah 123The fall of Israel and Judah 135The story of Jonah 142The story of Ezekiel 144The story of Daniel 147The story of Esther 152The story of Ezra and Nehemiah 154 THE NEW TESTAMENTThe life of Jesus 159Jesus is born 165Jesus is baptized and tempted 171Jesus teaches and heals 176Jesus goes to Jerusalem 210Jesus is arrested and put to death 217Jesus lives again 227The early church 231Visions of the future 251

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Book SynopsisJess Bradley is an award-winning author, illustrator and character designer based in the UK. She writes and illustrates Squid Bits for The Phoenix and also writes for the UK's longest-running weekly children's comic, The Beano. In 2021 she won an award for Best Book of Facts for The Blue Peter Book Awards.

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Book SynopsisAn out-of-this world guide to the wonders of physics for children aged 8 and up - as told by scientific sleuth Sherlock Ohms and his rodent sidekicks.Following The Element in the Room and That's Life!, this fun and beautiful book will have young scientists unlocking the world of Physics, seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home. Covering motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy and much more, this engaging and accessible guide includes comic strips to bring the stories of great scientists and their discoveries to life and hands-on experiments to have fun with at home. Get ready for an adventure as Sherlock Ohms and friends reveal the rules that run the universe!'This book's engaging approach makes learning about the forces that govern our universe an unforgettable adventure for kids of all ages'. - Nwabata Nnani, American Scientist

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how a telephone works? or what it sounds like in outer space?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about sound in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a labrador with golden hearing, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.Table of Contents 1: Dogs Do Sound 2: Labrador's Amazing Ears 3: Barks in the Park 4: Dogs in Space 5: Staffie and the Storm 6: Akita and the Speaker 7: Back in Time 8: Vizsla Discovers Volume 9: Terrier is Terrified 10: Spot the Spaniel's Sound Wave Maze 11: All Ears 12: The Bark that Bounced Back 13: Professor Pooch's Sound Round-up 14: Poodle's Pop Quiz 15: Answers, Further Information and Index

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Book Synopsis___________________________________What do you want to be when you grow up?Discover the new daring tales of inspiration from over fifty iconic British icons today, who have each harnessed their curiosity and ambition and turned it into their own superhero power.With a special introduction by Stormzy!Every inspirational figure has something that makes them special, just like you. Just look at:· Princess K, who went from tapping her foot under the desk at school, to dancing centre stage at Glastonbury· Dina Asher Smith, who started out crawling at lightning speed and became the fastest British woman in history· Reggie Yates, who used his power of empathy to connect instantly both in person and through the TV· Riz Ahmed, whose ability to code-switch between cultures and creative outlets let him excel as a scholar, actor, activist, and rapper· Liam Charles, who followed his childhood passion in the kitchen to become a Bake Off masterThis is a book filled with inspiring journeys, to encourage and empower you to harness your power, and become your own superhero. 8% of the RRP for all print sales in the UK of Superheroes will be donated to MERKY FOUNDATION LIMITED (Registered Charity No. 1186891)

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Book SynopsisFrom the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of THE DARKEST MINDS comes an extraordinary graphic novel about magic, friendship and discovering your power.Extraordinary things don't happen to fourteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabil, a talented weaver who dreams about life outside of her tiny village. But that all changes when a mysterious young wizard named Wayland North appears and asks for Sydelle's help. He's got a shocking secret that could stop a war between kingdoms ... if he can reach the capital with the news in time. As Sydelle and Wayland race against the clock to deliver their message, they must contend with wild weather and a dark wizard who will do anything to stop them. But the sudden earthquakes and freak snowstorms may not be a coincidence. And as Sydelle discovers more about North's past and her own strange abilities, she realises that the fate of the kingdom may rest in her fingertips.

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Book SynopsisThere’s a new Spider-Man in town! And he’s got a lot to learn about being a hero!An awkward teenager puts on Spider-Man’s suit, but quickly learns being a hero isn’t all photo ops and social media likes.Yu’s new high school is kind of awful. He’s failing his classes and striking out socially. Everything changes when he finds one of Spider-Man’s costumes abandoned in an alleyway. At first, it’s fun to put on the costume and play hero, but when powerful enemies appear, Yu quickly realizes he’s out of his element. Still, with the real Spider-Man nowhere to be found, the city needs someone to save it…Trade Review"A perfect Spider-Man story." ?Screen Rant

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Book SynopsisCreate simple seasonal and holiday doodles using multicolored pens!Want to draw a jack-o'-lantern with a toothy smile? How about a silly Santa out cruising in his sleigh? How to Doodle Year-Round helps you create these sweet and sensational designs—no previous artistic training required!Kamo provides hundreds of examples, unlocking the simple secrets to drawing freewheeling, lively and amusing doodles. Unlike fine-art or manga, there are no rules and no art-school techniques to master. All you need is a free hand and a free spirit.This book encourages doodlers to pick up a pen and start artfully scribbling whenever and wherever they are. Doodles can be dashed off on a piece of scrap paper or permanently enshrined on a T-shirt, bookmark, invitation or gift.*Recommended for artists 16 & up*Trade Review"…the doodling steps are whimsical and fun, and with all the fun colors of the doodles, kids will love grabbing a sheet of blank paper to try their hand at a toothy jack o'lantern, a tree decked out for Christmas or even flowery and stylish spring clothing for the fashionista your child will learn how to draw." --Inspired by Savannah blog

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated biography of the life of Benjamin Franklin.Classics Illustrated tells the extraordinary life tale of Benjamin Franklin in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a timeline of events surrounding Franklin's life and study questions, which can be used both in the cla

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Puffin.You''ve never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before - an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney!From the imagination of Wimpy Kid''s Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions! Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland''s mum from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson''s Awesome Friendly Adventure! And don''t miss Rowley Jefferson''s first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal. Trade ReviewPraise for Jeff Kinney -- -Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet -- IndependentThe books contain meaty themes to do with family and friendship . . . more please -- The TelegraphNo-one does the straight to camera narrative style of the diary better than Kinney ... This is as authentic and funny as the original Wimpy Kid books and makes just as irresistible reading -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisMelanie Scott has written and contributed to a range of comic book related publications, including Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy, Marvel's Greatest Comics, DC Ultimate Character Guide, Marvel Ultimate Fact Book, DC: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, and Ultimate Marvel.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the adventures in the 4-book hit graphic novel series Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel. This popular graphic novel series is an adaptation of the best-selling Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series. Readers will reconnect once again with their favorite characters in a familiar Minecraft world and embark on new, heart-pounding adventures. This set contains: An OP Alliance: Runt is not a village boy like all the others. Growing carrots doesn’t really interest him and selling them interests him even less. All he wants is to be a warrior! One day, he meets a zombie who dreams of being a human, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey. An Ominous Threat: Runt and his unusual crew—a friendly zombie, a loyal wolf, and a clumsy human—embark on a quest to defeat the Ender Dragon. But if that wasn’t a big enough challenge, along the way the gang learns of an even more mysterious enemy lurking just around the corner. Battle for the Dragon: As Runt and his crew prepare for the epic battle against the evil incarnate of Minecraftia: Herobrine, they know they'll be stronger together, but first this unlikely bunch will have to get the baby dragon Sweetpea on their side. Do they stand a chance of defeating Herobrine without losing all their friends? Into the Nether: Runt, Blurp, and their wolf, Mobslayer, are off on a new adventure together when a great warrior named Maggie suggests they take a magic portal to the ominous Nether. They will have to go there if they ever want to face the Ender Dragon. Will Runt and Blurp be brave enough to venture into the Nether? Runt is not a village boy like all the others. Growing carrots doesn’t really interest him and selling them interests him even less. All he wants is to be a warrior! One day, he gathers up all his courage and decides to head off on a journey. He meets a zombie who dreams of being a human, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey. Follow these two unlikely friends as they trek across the Minecraft universe in search of excitement and a little bit of danger—now in graphic novel format.

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