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"A general dictionary of the English language providing meanings, spellings, pronunciations, inflections, first-recorded use dates, and etymologies of words. Includes coverage of idioms, guidance on grammar and usage, and examples of use, including quotations. Illustrated throughout. Tables, expository paragraphs, and curated lists appear at select entries"-- Provided by publisher.

Online sensation Grammar Girl makes grammar fun and easy in this New York Times bestseller Are you stumped by split infinitives? Terrified of using "who" when a "whom" is called for? Do you avoid the words "affect" and "effect" altogether? Grammar Girl is here to help! Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar-but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. A couple of years ago, she created...

"A hare-larious picture book about bunnies features ME bunnies, YOU bunnies, US bunnies, WE bunnies and THEM bunnies. A group of bunnies come together and explore different pronouns"-- Provided by publisher.

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown."

A tour of the English language from the beginning of the alphabet in 4000 BC to modern text messaging and emoticons.

Build a strong foundation in the basics of English! Here the author links together important concepts by clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers. The quickest route to learning a language is through a solid grounding in the basics. So what you won't find in this book is a lot of endless drills. Instead, it features an original, step-by-step approach to learning English based on the way people naturally acquire language. With...

"An updated edition of the Scholastic Children's Dictionary, featuring new words, helpful images, and up-to-date thesaurus"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents information about the state of Massachusetts in an alphabetical arrangement.

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of adjectives, from "hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary" to "tan and tall," "funny, frisky, smooth, and small."

Seven-year-old Stink Moody discovers that he can get free samples by writing letters to candy companies and plans a surprise for his best friend's birthday.