The best books for kids
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Hilo doesn’t know where he’s from, why he fell out of the sky, what he’s doing on Earth—or why he can’t go to school in only his underwear. This series by Judd Winick is as funny as it is exciting, and tells the action-packed adventures of the boy robot who cares deeply about his human friends.Ages 5-12.
Who Was? and What Was? series
Think of each volume in this series as a history lesson for a child. The books cover everything from the Constitution to the Colosseum, and Paul Revere to Pele. The already detailed series continues to add titles—your little one can read up on just about any person, place or historical event. Ages 8 and up.
Encyclopedia Brown series
A children’s version of Sherlock Holmes, this series by Donald J. Sobol satisfies curious readers through the stories of a young detective, Leroy Brown. Nicknamed “Encyclopedia“ for his vast range of knowledge, he welcomes neighborhood kids to present their cases in his garage before setting out to solve the mystery.Ages 8-12.
Holes
One of the rare books to win both a Newbery Medal and a National Book Award, the story by Louis Sachar follows Stanley Yelnats as he fights with the curse that has followed his family for generations. The book with a mystery at its core is by turns funny, heartbreaking and deeply thoughtful. Ages 8-12.
1. What kind of book is the one suitable for 6-year-olds?| A．A romance story. | B．A folk tale. |
| C．Science fiction. | D．A horror story. |
| A．Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth | B．Who Was? and What Was? series. |
| C．Encyclopedia Brown series. | D．Holes. |
| A．Judd Winick’s. | B．Donald J. Sobol’s. |
| C．Leroy Brown’s. | D．Louis Sachar’s. |
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【推荐1】Whether you’re hoping to prepare meals, start a diet, or find more peace in your life, learning from the best is a great place to start. The following bestsellers will push you towards your lifestyle goals.
Run Fast. Eat Slow
By world-class marathoner and 4-time Olympian Shalane and chef Elyse, a New York Times bestseller, offers over 100 whole food recipes for runners. With inspiring stories, nutritional wisdom, delicious meals, and snacks made without refined sugar and flour, it shows that fat is essential for flavor and performance, and restrictive dieting does more harm than good. Recipes include Superhero Muffins and Double Chocolate Teff Cookies.
Paperback $26.00 Ebook $12.99
Bobby Flay Fit
In Bobby Flay Fit, Bobby shares juices, breakfast bowls, snacks to fuel workouts, hearty salads, nourishing soups, satisfying dinners and lightened-up desserts. With fitness tips and a look into the chef’s daily healthy routines, this cookbook is for those who want to eat right without sacrificing (牺牲) taste or changing food storage.
Paperback $32.50 A Paperback Version with the Ebook Version for FREE!
Atomic Habits
Over 4 million copies sold!
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
Paperback $27.00 Ebook $12.99
I’ve Been Thinking...
The ideal book for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life. In this book, Maria Shrive shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field—a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion—a place of joy.
Paperback $22.00 Ebook $10.99
1. Which is the cheapest for both paperback and ebook?| A．Run Fast. Eat Slow. | B．Bobby Flay Fit. |
| C．Atomic Habits. | D．I’ve Been Thinking... |
| A．Giving fitness tips. | B．Providing food recipes. |
| C．Presenting insightful thoughts. | D．Offering habit formation strategies. |
| A．To share motivational stories. |
| B．To encourage exploring knowledge. |
| C．To lead people to a healthy lifestyle. |
| D．To instruct people in inner peace. |
【推荐2】Science Books for Kids of All Ages
To help you choose the perfect education al books for your child, we’ve created this handpicked list of the best science books for kids. The titles featured here spark curiosity, encourage leaning, and are lots of fun, too.
About Time: A First Look at Time and Clocks
Author: Bruce Koscielniak; Price: US $8.55
Long ago people used the sun, the moon, and the water to tell time. Soon after we began using our knowledge about the natural world to build clocks and to create calendars made up of months and years. Centuries later, we have clocks and calendars all around us. This book tells the amazing story of how it all happened!
Animalium: Welcome to the Museum
Author: Katie Scott;Price: US $8.99
This book opens the doors of the natural history museum for your child all year round! It features 200 full-color specimens accompanied by lively, informative text and more. Discover the animal kingdom inglorious detail with unique illustrations that combine science and art.
Bang!: How We Came to Be
Author: Michael Rubino; Price: US $16.00
“Bang! And that was it, the beginning of everything.” So begins this beautifully illustrated story of evolution. This book conveys not only the facts but also the excitement of the scientific explanation of our world, from the origin of the universe to the present reality of our planet.
Bedtime Math: The Truth Comes Out
Author: Laura Overdeck; Price: US $10.99
This book makes learning about math as fun as dessert after dinner! It combines math and cool facts for one fun and wild adventure. Now kids can discover the science behind all their favorite things: marshmallows, soda, ice cream, and more. With over 100 math problems on a variety of topics, kids will find math isn’t just fun — it can be found everywhere!
1. What can kids learn in the book About Time?| A．The tough life of ancestors. | B．The origin of the sun and the moon. |
| C．The old ways to measure time. | D．The wildlife in the natural world. |
| A．They are children’s novels. | B．They are popular for cheap price. |
| C．They are collected in the museum. | D．They are illustrated stories for kids. |
| A．Bang. | B．Bedtime Math. | C．Animalium. | D．About Time. |
【推荐3】Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register (登记) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an ID number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. Emails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated (及时了解) about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than 135 countries.
1. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?| A．To explain what they are. | B．To introduce BookCrossing. |
| C．To stress the importance of reading. | D．To encourage readers to share their ideas. |
| A．The book. | B．An adventure. | C．A public place. | D．The ID number. |
| A．Meet other readers to discuss it. | B．Keep it safe in his bookcase. |
| C．Pass it on to another reader. | D．Mail it back to its owner. |
| A．A new reading habit | B．A social activity of exchanging books |
| C．A new trend of online reading | D．A website that connects people through books |
【推荐1】Attractions in Cumbria
In England’s north western corner is Cumbria. This is where modern tourism was born, in the shining lakes and silent mountains whose bright beauty inspired poets and painters to turn nature into art.
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Most famous family home of the celebrated poet William Wordsworth for 46 years. Situated in the Lake District with views of Lake Windermere and Rydal Water. Daffodils, the poet’s most famous poem published here in 1815.
Open: March to October 09:30- 17:00. November to December & February 11:00- 16:00. Closed Monday in winter.
Theatre by the Lake
Theatre by the Lake has a whole view of Derwentwater—no other professional theatre in Britain can match. Each year it stages up to eight of its own productions and has won multistarred reviews from national critics.
Open: 09:30-end of performance, 20:00 on non-performance days.
Cumberland Pencil Museum
Trace the history of pencil making and see how we make pencils today with a museum tour. Helpful tips are provided for emerging artists. Free entry to the Derwent shop with discounts on a range of Derwent Fine Art products.
Open: 09:30- 17:00 all year round.
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Explore a fascinating world where Beatrix Potter’s magical stories are brought to life in 3D. Meet Peter Rabbit and step into Mr McGregor’s garden. With a free activity book for kids, a family friendly cafe and gift shop, everyone can enjoy a bit of Beatrix Potter magic!
Open:7 days. 10:00- 17:30 Summer. 10:00- 16:30 Winter.
1. When is the Rydal Mount & Gardens open on Sunday in July?| A．09:30- 17:00. | B．10:30- 16:00. | C．11:00- 16:00. | D．12:00 16:30. |
| A．It is the most professional theatre. |
| B．It gets reviews from the visitors. |
| C．It performs others’ productions. |
| D．It has a unique location. |
| A．They have the same theme. | B．They both open every day. |
| C．They attract local people. | D．They are full of magic. |
【推荐2】Every year, Barnes & Noble picks the 10 best books of the year, covering all genres and age groups. If you’re looking for an amazing book to grab before the end of 2021, here are some of the best books of the year.
Cloud Cuckoo Land
This novel is both a historical and futuristic science fiction story that connects five characters across hundreds of years through their relationship to a book: “Cloud Cuckoo Land.” The book they find is about a shepherd named Aethon, who longs to be turned into a bird, so he can live a carefree life forever. As each character finds this book, from a l5th century kid to a young teen on a futuristic interstellar ship, their stories meet in this complex yet fascinating read.
Crying in H Mart
When Michelle Zauner was 25, her mother s cancer changed her life forever and forced her to accept her Korean American identity in a desperate attempt to stay connected to her mother. As a talented musician, Michelle had previously been divorced from her cultural roots, but quickly turned to food to keep her mother's memory alive in this powerful and heartbreaking memoir.
Pony
It is a historical, middle-grade adventure novel intended for adolescents. It talks about a 12-year-old boy named Silas who is woken in the middle of the night to see his father being taken away by three horsemen. With only his horse named Pony by his side, Silas sets off on a life-changing mission to find his father.
You Will Get Through This Night
It is a nonfiction read about mental health that offers both a personal and professional outlook on how to survive the hardest mental health days. Dividing the book into three chapters — This Night, Tomorrow, and The Days After — Daniel Howell wants readers to not just survive the hard nights but properly care for our mental health.
1. What do Cloud Cuckoo Land and Pony have in common?| A．Plot. | B．Literary form. | C．Characters. | D．Writing background. |
| A．Cloud Cuckoo Land. | B．Crying in H Mart. |
| C．Pony. | D．You Will Get Through This Night. |
| A．It is about psychological health. | B．It helps cure physical disabilities. |
| C．It is a collection of personal stories. | D．It mainly solves sleeping problems. |
【推荐3】The summer vacation is drawing near. Here we have prepared a visual feast for our boys and girls. Let’s feast our eyes first.
Jurassic World Dominion
It is the final film in the second trilogy of dino-movies, and it’s the first one which really deserves to be called “Jurassic World” rather than “Jurassic Park”. Yes, prehistoric dinosaurs are out and about in the wild this time, rather than being stuck in a theme park.
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Official Competition
Cruz and Banderas have been two of Spanish cinema’s famous superstars for decades, and yet have only rarely acted on the screen together. Now, once again, that wrong has been righted by Official Competition. Cruz is an art-house director who is adapting a Nobel-Prize-winning novel in the film. Banderas plays a dull Hollywood action hero who is hired to star in it.
Director: Mariano Cohn & Gaston Duprat
Brian and Charles
Not a typical science-fiction movie, Brian and Charles is a low-budget, low-key British comedy starring and co-written by David Earl, a regular in Ricky Gervais’s sitcoms. “Brian and Charles is this year’s sweetest film by a country mile,” says Cory. “It’s like Edgar Wright’s The Mighty Boosh project thrown into a cotton-candy machine, and it is also one of the most surprising films about being a parent, even when your son is a 7-feet-tall robot who loves cabbages.”
Director: Jim Archer
Lightyear
After four Toy Story films, everyone’s favourite space ranger action figure, Buzz Lightyear, gets to leave Woody and friends behind, and go off on an adventure on his own. Or so you might assume so. In fact, the latest Pixar cartoon isn’t about the toy.
Director: Angus MacLane
1. Which of the following is right about Jurassic World Dominion?| A．It is the same with other ones about “Jurassic Park”. |
| B．Dinosaurs in the film live in the nature. |
| C．Dinosaurs are in danger in the film. |
| D．It is the last film of the series films. |
| A．A famous superstar. | B．An action hero. | C．A director. | D．A novelist. |
| A．Jurassic World Dominion. | B．Official Competition. |
| C．Brian and Charles. | D．Lightyear. |
