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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.
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Language
English
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One of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and pronunciations, as well as the name's meaning, history, etymology, and derivations.
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Language
English
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60,001+ Names "222 Lists " Your Trusted Resource -- 60,001 Best Baby Names is the essential resource you need to find the perfect name for your baby. This invaluable book includes not only Hollywood's latest picks (think Monroe and Bear) and modern trends in baby naming, but also thousands of classic and traditional names that even Grandma will like. Creative lists, indispensable information, and thousands of options will help you choose the right...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Presents over 40,000 baby names for boys and girls, arranged alphabetically, each with country of origin, meaning, and variations; and includes seventy-five entertaining lists, including ethnic, celebrity, and popular names, as well as baby-naming tips.
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
A history of names and naming drawn from social and literary accounts, psychology, and anthropology, discussing how names can define class structure, ethnic and religous practices, manners, and everyday life, and argues that one's name is inextricably bound to personality, character, and role.
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Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Discover your mutt's family tree with this extensive guide to mixed breeds. Understanding which breeds are part of your dog's mix will help you to better appreciate its special nature. With The Dog Decoder, you'll learn how to identify physical traits that can be used to decipher your dog's ancestry. Extensive descriptions of various characteristics, full-color photographs, and dozens of "dog-nosis" examples that analyze a mutt's features make this...
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