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A dictionary of the English language containing 165,000 entries with definitions, pronunciations, word origins, example phrases, synonyms, biographical and geographical names, abbreviations, foreign words and phrases, signs and symbols, and a handbook of style. Includes a searchable CD.
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In 1918, William Strunk Jr., a lecturer in English at Cornell University, wrote a short guide to style for his students. He aimed to show them how to write crispt, concise text that would inform readers as swiftly and clearly as possible. Strunk outlined eight "elementary rules of usage," just ten "elementary principles of composition," and "a few matters of form." The book has been in print ever since.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
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English
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"Playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. This 20th anniversary edition includes brand-new design details, fun back matter, and hands-on Try It! features"--
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We all know the basics of punctuation. Or do we? A look at most neighborhood signage tells a different story. Through sloppy usage and low standards on the internet, in email, and now text messages, we have made proper punctuation an endangered species. In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss dares to say, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to look at our commas and semicolons and see them as the wonderful...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
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English
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"Verbs are easier to show than explain! Luckily, this 20th anniversary edition is chock-full of them. Updated design elements, Try It! features, and brand-new back matter make this a must-have for readers learning about verbs"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
970L
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English
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"Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children understand adjectives in the 20th anniversary edition of this lighthearted book of verse. Updated with new back matter, a fresh design, and Try It! features"--
13) My "m" sound box
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
330L
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English
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"Little m has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as mice, muddy monkeys, and a magic moon machine. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--
15) E-mergency!
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English
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The letter "e," injured in a fall, can only recover if everyone will stop using her, but things are just not the same when "o" offers to fill in.
18) My "k" Sound Box
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
380L
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English
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"Little k has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as kittens, kingbirds, a koala, and kids in a kindergarten. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--
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The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...
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"The American Heritage® Children's Dictionary has been completely revised, updated, and redesigned for a brand-new edition, ensuring that this title remains fresh and current while providing the visual appeal needed to captivate young readers. For this brand-new edition, every definition has been reviewed, and hundreds of new senses and new words and definitionsranging from android to veganhave been added. This edition includes a brand-new feature,...
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