english language

Offers a Russian dictionary with Russian to English and English to Russian sections; containing over 500,000 words, phrases, and translations; and including usage, examples, sample letters, correspondences, and resumes.

"Allison and Rebekah offer a broadened definition of analysis for the twenty-first-century classroom. 'Analysis is everywhere,' they argue. 'It's about video games and athletes' seasons, and the latest album, or the new Netflix series.' This new definition of text allows students to tap into their passions -- and learn to write with expertise on topics that matter to them"--Back cover.

Explains what several confusing but common idioms, such as "She let the cat out of the bag," mean, providing examples from real-world situations.

Introduces Christmas traditions through photographs and brief text that uses a word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet.

"This introduction to short vowel sounds is perfect for beginning readers who know and love Pixar films. Beloved characters, familiar stories, and simple text will motivate and inspire early learners to practice sounding out words. This collection...is written specifically to help children learn short vowel sounds. It also includes ... practice activities for sharpening phonics skills"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches phonics through the classic tale of Puss in boots, a cat who tries to improve his owner's life.

Teaches phonics through the tale of Goldilocks surprising a family of bears in their home.

"This . . . dictionary-thesaurus hybrid puts more than 750 high-level . . . wacky words in . . . engaging, and hilarious context"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn to read, say, and understand more than 1,000 common English words with this … illustrated A-Z dictionary"--Back cover.