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Author
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
"Restoring three-dimensionality to more than fifty of these American sayings, Tippecanoe and Tyler Too turns cliches back into history by telling the life stories of the words that have served as our most powerful battle cries, rallying points, laments, and inspirations." "In individual entries on slogans and catchphrases from the early seventeenth to the late twentieth century, Jan R. Van Meter reveals that each one is a living, malleable entity...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're an animal lover or a grammer geek, illustrator Matt Sewellhas the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns sued to describe droups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discvoer the secret behind a 'sleuth of bears,' keep your eyes open for a 'watch of nightingales,' and learn something...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Introduce your toddler to 26 national parks found in the United States with this colorful alphabet primer, from the creators of BabyLit. An engaging collection of illustrations showing amazing features of 26 national parks across the United States. Features of each park include popular animals, landmarks, and scenic views. Have fun reading with your child as you come across letters such as: G for Grand Canyon National Park, L for Lava, O for Old...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind! The ABCs of Science introduces babies (and grownups!) to a new scientific abbreviation for every letter of the alphabet--from alpha and beta to gamma and more. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists"--
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Terms and phrases lifted from the works of Shakespeare and displayed on pages split into three to allow users to create multi-word combinations that approximate Shakespearean insults.
"Tired of the common F-word? Give your foul language a literary twist! Some occasions call for a tart-tongued insult, but why resort to commonplace modern-day words? If you must be offensive, hearken back to the Elizabethan days for more salacious and outrageous word...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Various objects, places, people, and animals associated with the state of Missouri are presented in short rhymes with added commentary and are used to illustrate the alphabet.
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