Food - A Dictionary of Literal and Nonliteral Terms
Each of the more than seven hundred entries in the dictionary contains a description of the historical background of each of the two types of language, literal and nonliteral, and provides an explanation for the relationship between them. Wherever possible, dates of first record in English are provided, along with the bibliographical sources of these dates; and all of the works that record those terms and expressions are given in coded form as listed in the Key to Works Cited.
This book is packed with games and puzzles featuring the plants, animals and reptiles of the rainforests. From Komodo dragons to sloths and lemurs, to orchids and monster flowers, to butterflies, this book is filled with friends to help solve these puzzles. As an added treat, you can color the pages when you're through. If you need more help, the solutions appear at the end of the book, starting on page 39.
The Little Gold Grammar Book: Mastering the Rules That Unlock the Power of Writing
For Grammar Aficionados From All Walks of Life! THE LITTLE GOLD GRAMMAR BOOK is based on a simple but powerful observation: Individuals who develop outstanding grammar skills do so primarily by mastering a limited number of the most important grammar rules, which they use over and over again. What are these recurring rules? The answer to this question is the basis of this book.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THAT WORKS: From Research to Results
What does research tell us about the effects of school leadership on student achievement? What specific leadership practices make a real difference in school effectiveness? How should school leaders use these practices in their day-to-day management of schools and during the stressful times that accompany major change initiatives? Robert J. Marzano, Timothy Waters, and Brian A. McNulty provide answers to these and other questions in School Leadership That Works.
Read and Understand Fairy Tales & Folktales, Grades 1-2
These stories have been handed down through many generations, sometimes by word of mouth and other times in writing. Peopled by talking animals, witches, giants, trolls, and other fantastic creatures, the appeal they hold for young readers makes them ideal focal points for learning and discussion.
This volume features 23 one-to-three-page stories, each followed by three to four pages of activities that build reading skills. These stories, borrowed from diverse cultures, vary in reading difficulty from first through beginning third grade to meet a range of needs.
