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Author
Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
171 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fancy Nancy provides one or more of her favorite fancy words for each letter of the alphabet, defines them, and uses some in sentences that show what they mean to her, such as that she yearns--wants really badly--to visit Paris someday.
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Join Kit as she goes through the steps of making a banana split. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'it' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 sound media player (41 min.) : digital ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. 1 AAA battery.
Language
English
Description
WordGirl chronicles the adventures of Becky Botsford, a mild-mannered fifth grader who, at the call of duty, transforms into WordGirl-caped crusader and definition dynamo! When there is trouble in the big city, this super heroine in-disguise uses vocabulary to defeat outlaws bent on "Word" domination. Follow Becky and her faifthful sidekick, Captain Huggy Face, on their awesome adventures, defeating a quirky cast of misfit bad guys and gals with...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In her own inimitable style, the girl who loves to use fancy words provides tips on how to host the perfect tea party, describing how to behave, food and drinks to serve, games to play, and much more.
11) My big wig
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A child must chase a windblown wig that eventually lands on a pig. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ig' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Nancy is determined to make the cover of her very first book report as fancy as she can, but she spends so much time on it that she has no time to write about the book.
14) One boy
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
A boy creates ten paintings in this counting book that also explores the relationship of words within words.
17) The rag bag
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A bag of rags is the source for numerous projects, including a homemade flag. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ag' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Friends Ned and Ted paint a shed red and put things inside. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ed' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A frog requires the help of a dog to find a favorite log in a dense fog. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'og' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.
20) A cub in the tub
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A bear cub rubs too much dirt on himself and requires a bath. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ub' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.