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English
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Conventional wisdom suggests English is going to the dogs, that bad grammar, slang, and illogical constructions signal a decline in standards of usage - to say nothing of the corruption wrought by email and text messages. But English is a complicated, marvelous language. Far from being a language in decline, English is the product of surprisingly varied linguistic forces, some of which have only recently come to light. And these forces continue
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Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"Explores how English authors altered and transformed the English language and forms of writing. Describes prominent authors' works and how those works were influenced by, and in turn influenced, historical contexts and literary contexts"--
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English
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Emma and her family are Christians and they are celebrating a very important holiday, called Easter. It is a day filled with food and fun, and going to church where they are reminded why they celebrate this day. It is celebrated in remembrance of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is God's son that he sent to save the world from their sin so that they can eventually live with Him. This is what Jesus preached about himself when he lived on earth,...
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Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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Harriet Tubman, quien naci̤ esclavizada, se convirti̤ en una de las conductoras m̀s exitosas, m̀s decidida y conocida del Ferrocarril Subterr̀neo. Con el amor de su familia firmemente plantado en su coraz̤n, Harriet mir̤ a la Estrella del Norte en busca de orientaci̤n para escapar, y su luz la ayud̤ a salir de la esclavitud. Su coraje le permiti̤ ayudar a muchos otros a llegar tambǐn a tierra de libertad. En este chapter book biogr̀fico...
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2021.
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English
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When twelve-year-old Waka’s parents suspect she can’t understand the basic Japanese they speak to her, they make a drastic decision to send her to Tokyo to live for several months with her strict grandmother. Forced to say goodbye to her friends and what would have been her summer vacation, Waka is plucked from her straight-A-student life in rural Kansas and flown across the globe, where she faces the culture shock of a lifetime. In Japan, Waka...
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No Starch Press
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English
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Python for Kids brings Python to life and brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Author Jason R. Briggs guides readers through the basics, experimenting with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored, dissected, and explained; and quirky, full-color illustrations keep things fun and engaging throughout....
9) El tiempo
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Español
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Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow.
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[2005]
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English
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Is your baby hungry or tired? Does she have a tummy ache or does he just need a diaper change? It's easy to know when you and your baby learn to sign together. Studies show that babies who sign develop increased vocabularies, experience less frustration, and begin to speak earlier. These short stories, playful pictures, and clear instructions are practical for parents and fun for older siblings. Let's Sign! is designed to help you more fully enjoy...
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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Humans' use of language is one of our distinguishing features. Language allows us to communicate what we think, what we want, what we feel, and what we have learned. Some 100,000 years ago, humans began speaking. Since then, we have developed nearly 7000 languages. Languages are living things; they evolve and change over time. Discover fascinating facts about communication in all its forms, from around the world and over time."
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Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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How did language come to be? Why can we speak, while cats and dogs can't? When, how, and where did our 7,000 world languages come from? Isabella looks at languages-- spoken, written and signed-- to find out where they came from and how they're changing.
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