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5) E-mergency!
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Language
English
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The letter E has fallen and injured herself-- which letters will replace her and how will words be spelled without her? It's a real E-mergency!
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"From the creator of the New York Times dialect quiz that ignited conversations about how and why we say the words we say, a stunning and delightful exploration of American language,"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Broadway Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
A personal collection, built up over thirty years as a writer and editor in two countries" and "intended as a quick, concise guide to the problems of English spelling and usage." First published in the 1980s, Bryson's compilation has been updated and re-released, and includes definitions, guides to punctuation and grammar, and helpful conversion tables (Celsius to Fahrenheit; kilometers to miles). In short, it's equal parts The Elements of Style,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Let's get real―the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in...
19) A is for Awesome
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Alliterative and rhyming words of wisdom surrounded by all new art fill this energetic alphabet book by Dallas Clayton. Bursting with color and life, each spread offers a rhythmic phrase and an abundance of artwork illustrating the featured letter. The message of dreaming big and living life to its fullest permeates every page, inviting readers to "learn some new letters that you can use to make magical words and share big ideas".
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