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Following the success of 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know, the editors of the American Heritage(R) Dictionaries have developed this new book of 100 words tailored especially to high school freshmen. This second book in the 100 Words series focuses on the kinds of words that a successful middle school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a variety of subjects and that nearly every freshman will encounter over the course of the school year.
The words have been chosen with various criteria in mind. Some represent key concepts in important areas of the curriculum, while others are more familiar in meaning but present challenges of spelling or usage. All are words that students can expect to see regularly in their high school reading and beyond. And each word is fully defined as well as shown in typical contexts with example sentences and quotations, many of which are taken from award-winning authors such as Harper Lee, George Orwell, Katherine Paterson, and John Knowles.
Together, these 100 words represent the increasingly sophisticated and complex vocabulary that freshmen must master as they continue their education at the next level. To learn them is not only to gain useful knowledge -- it is to step into a broader world. |
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| Common questions are answered and unknown facts revealed in this fact-filled, stunningly illustrated volume. Includes photographs of the ship and salvaged artifacts, as well as detailed diagrams and paintings. |
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The 2006 update of this award-winning dictionary for young readers encourages language exploration with accessible definitions and thought-provoking feature notes. Entry words are illustrated throughout with clear, colorful artwork.
- More than 13,000 main entries, fully updated for 2006
- Thousands of sample sentences showing typical usage
- Hundreds of Word History, Language Detective, Vocabulary Builder, Synonym, and Spelling notes
- More than 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings
- Separate thesaurus, phonics and spelling, parts of speech, and geography sections in an appendix |
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| With more than 4,000 main entries and 36,000 synonyms, this easy-to-use thesaurus with thousands of example sentences helps children in the middle grades make the best word choice to suit their meaning and enliven their writing. A new Parts of Speech table explains in simple language how words in the thesaurus are classified according to their function in a sentence. |
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This invaluable resource for students in grades 6-9 has been updated to reflect up-to-the-minute developments in all areas of vocabulary, from Internet technology to current events. Age-appropriate definitions are enhanced by simple etymologies and sample sentences showing words in context.
- More than 65,000 main entry words
- Coverage of important developments in technology and world affairs
- Hundreds of fascinating and informative feature notes
- Attractive full-color design with more than 2,000 photographs, drawings,
and diagrams
- New table that lists entries with Usage and Synonym notes |
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| This is the definitive thesaurus for middle school and high school students seeking to communicate more effectively by means of a broader vocabulary. No other book at this level offers as many synonyms, example sentences, or features. New to this edition is an informative Parts of Speech table. |
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| This guide shows the parts of speech and how they combine to form clauses, phrases and sentences that express complete thoughts. The 4-page laminated guide includes: subjects, verbs & modifiers, objects, words & phrases, clauses, connectors & sentences, commas, colons & semicolons, comma misuses, apostrophes & quotation marks, punctuation and more! |
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| This 6-page laminated guide includes basic algebraic concepts, including information on: number systems, operations, concepts, equations, inequalities, coordinate plane, geometry, and ratio, proportion & percent. |
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The Book of Why
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by Laffon, Martine -
HNA Books, 2006
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Dewey: 031
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$16.95
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Why do we cry? Why is the sky blue? Why must children obey their parents? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this clever road-trip book, in the tradition of the bestseller "The Way Things Work."
In this fact-filled book, difficult questions are broken down and explained in persuasive, fun language that kids will relate to. Great for summer reading and back-seat entertainment, this book tackles the perennial puzzling questions and even provides a few important lessons in the process. Why does fire burn? What is infinity? Can wishes come true? These and 80 other burning questions are thoughtfully answered in this well-researched book. |
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| This is a tremendously fun and surprisingly useful glimpse into another language that can be used by parents and teachers introducing Spanish to English-speaking children or introducing English to Spanish-speaking children. |
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| Following the success of "Cool Stuff and How it Works," this spectacular and brilliantly visual book takes readers on an eye-opening journey through todays most cutting-edge technology. From the engine of a hydrogen-powered car to Sonys PlayStation] Portable, each cool items structure and function is explained in clear, accessible text. |
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| Bursting with adverbs, this selection from the Words Are Categorical series creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for young readers with delightfully playful rhymes and extremely humorous illustrations. For easy identification, adverbs are printed in color and key words are illustrated on each page. Now available in paperback! |
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Do Not Open
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by Farndon, John -
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2007
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Hardcover
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Dewey: 031
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$24.99
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| In the groundbreaking tradition of DKs "New York Times" bestseller "Pick Me Up," this book uses the same irreverent style to explore all the things "they" dont want anyone to know about. From the Mona Lisas hidden past to the history of Area 51, this volume explores lost worlds, unravels secret mysteries, and offers secret clues within the text to provide an extra layer of puzzle-solving fun. |
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You, too, can understand algebra-just ask Dr. Math??
Getting ready to take your first algebra class? Don't panic. Making the leap from the concrete world of numbers and real objects to the abstract world of letters and symbols doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. Dr. Math??-the popular online math resource for students, parents, and teachers-is here to help
Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at The Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. MathO Gets You Ready for Algebra, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic math concepts in a typical pre-algebra class. You'll learn all about basic algebraic operations and their connections to the real world. Pretty soon, everything from integers to single-variable equations will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with tricky problems.
You won't find a better introduction to the world and language of algebra anywhere |
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| Young and young-at-heart sticklers, unite Lynne Truss and illustrator Bonnie Timmons provide hilarious proof that punctuation really does matter. Illuminating the comical confusion the lowly comma can cause, this new edition of "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" uses lively, subversive illustrations to show how misplacing or leaving out a comma can change the meaning of a sentence completely. This picture book is sure to elicit gales of laughterand better punctuationfrom all who read it. |
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| This collection of original riddles is unlike any other because the main words in each answer sound exactly alike, but have different meanings. Zany illustrations add to the fun and provide clues to the solutions. And the newly designed full-color cover makes the package even more appealing. So dig in--and see why you should play with your words (not with your food)! |
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| The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The books mantramake every word tellis still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint on how to make a turn of phrase clearer, or a reminder on how to enliven prose with the active voice. Kalmans exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear. "The Elements of Style Illustrated" will come to be known as the definitive, must-have edition. |
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| Why do Americans love corn dogs? Do watermelons remove freckles? Kids can find the answers to all these questions and lots more fascinating trivia, superstitions, records, and inventions, along with recipes and activities, in this essential resource. Full color. |
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| Just as the use of commas was hilariously demystified in "Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference ," now Lynne Truss and Bonnie Timmons put their talents together to do the same for apostrophes. Everyone needs to know where to put an apostrophe to make a word plural or possessive (Are those sticky things your brothers or your brothers?) and leaving one out of a contraction can give someone the completely wrong impression (Were here to help you). Full of silly scenes that show how apostrophes make a difference, too, this is another picture book that will elicit bales of laughter and better punctuation from all who read it. |
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A double back-spin on a motorcycle...ane elephant with a wooden leg...an apple the size of your head...it's just another year at the Guinness World Records
It's another year of amazing record breakers from Guinness World Records(TM) 2008. Now the world's most popular book offers more diversity than ever, from epic endeavors in science and technology, entertainment, and sports to the exceptional wonders of the natural and man-made world. Discover the incredible facts of life on Earth--and beyond--as never before. Did you know...
At 114 years 24 days, Yoneko Minagawa of Japan is the world's oldest living person, following the death of the USA's Emma Faust Tillman in 2007.
The largest commercially available burger is 78lb. 8 oz., available at Bob's BBQ and Grill at Pattaya Beach in Chonbur, Thailand. It costs $23.95 and anyone who can finish it within three hours receives a refund, their name on a plaque, and a gift certificate for a future visit. To date, the fastest finishing is eight hours.
The longest swim under ice with breath held goes to Win Hof of the Netherlands. Wearing only bathing trunks and goggles, Hof swam 188 ft. 7in. under ice in just 1 minute 1 second. To do so, he endured a water temperature of 21.2 degrees F (-6C).
And that's just a taste of what's inside this extraordinary book, filled with stunning photos, exclusive interviews--and information about how to become a record breaker yourself.... |
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| Guinness World Records, the world's leading authority on record-breaking achievement, is launching the ultimate annual compendium of videogaming achievements. Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008 brings you record-breaking computer- and video-game accomplishments from around the world, including high scores, biggest tournaments, largest cash prizes and most successful games. In addition to thousands of high scores and records, the book features a round-up of the key events of the video-gaming year???including reviews of new releases, new consoles and the major tournaments???along with detailed game strategies, interviews with the professionals, tips and cheats to improve your play, tabulated information, full-color photography and illustrations, league tables, bizarre facts and amazing trivia. |
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| Fantastic! Awesome! Amazing! Dangerous! This Guinness World Records Reader Bind-Up features 40 of the most incredible records of all time. How high can you go in a glider? What's the largest fish in the ocean? Which bird the smartest? Read these Guinness World Records Readers to find out! |
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| The best-selling Words Are Categorical series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language. Adjectives are easier to show than explain! Author Brian P. Cleary encourages children to discover dozens of colorful adjectives in his lighthearted book of rhyming verse. Adjectives like frilly, silly, polka-dotted, fizzy, and spunky are printed in color, and all the words will tickle you pink! |
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| The eighth title in this bestselling series takes a lighthearted look at homonyms and homophones with playful rhymes and comical cartoon cats. Spirited verses with key words printed in color encourage children to discover dozens of colorful homonyms and homophones, in this lively look at words. Full color. |
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