Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Phrases, clauses and conjunctions Phrases, clauses and conjunctions Ann Riggs "An examination of the rules behind English grammar, focusing on the components known as phrases, clauses, and conjunctions, which are groups of words that comprise and connect all parts of a sentenc… OL16162051W
As Silly As Bees Knees, As Busy As Bees As Silly As Bees Knees, As Busy As Bees Norton Juster Defines the mode of comparison known as simile and provides many examples in rhyming text. OL1636244W
In a pickle, and other funny idioms In a pickle, and other funny idioms Marvin Terban Thirty common English phrases, such as "a chip off the old block" and "cry over spilled milk" are illustrated and explained. OL166709W
Scholastic dictionary of idioms Scholastic dictionary of idioms Marvin Terban An alphabetical listing of common figures of speech, along with their definitions and origins. OL166720W
The Macmillan dictionary of contemporary phrase & fable The Macmillan dictionary of contemporary phrase & fable Howard, Philip,Market House Books Ltd. Staff "Parts of this work previous;y published as Brewer's Dictionary of 20th century phrase and fable"--T.p. verso. OL18270665W
I and you and don't forget who I and you and don't forget who Brian P. Cleary Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of pronouns and their functions, from "he" and "she" to "anyone", "neither", and "which." OL1934298W
A cache of jewels and other collective nouns A cache of jewels and other collective nouns Ruth Heller Rhyming text and illustrations introduce a variety of collective nouns such as a "drift of swans" and a "clutch of eggs." OL1950129W
Monsters can mosey Monsters can mosey Gillia M. Olson "Introduces the concept of shades of word meanings through the telling of an original story"--Provided by publisher. Through the telling of an original story, this book introduces the concept of sha… OL19995921W
Herds of words Herds of words Patricia MacCarthy Text and illustrations provide examples of named groups of animals, people, and things, including a parliament of owls, a crew of sailors, and a fleet of ships. OL4462761W
More similes More similes Joan Hanson A collection of similes accompanied by pictures that illustrate their meaning. OL6579934W