Meet the Word Snoop. She's dashing and daring and witty as can be - and no one knows more about the evolution of the English language than she does. Luckily, she's spilling her secrets in this gem of a book. From the first alphabet in 4000 BC, to anagrams, palindromes, and modern-day text messages, readers will learn all about the fascinating twists and turns our fair language has taken to become what it is today. With playful black-and-white illustrations, riddles to solve, and codes to break, The Word Snoop is definitive proof that words can spark the imagination and are anything but dull. This is a book for every aspiring writer, and every true reader.
Easy & Engaging ESL Activities and Mini-Books for Every Classroom
Not sure how to teach a student who speaks only a little English or none at all? This quick and easy guide can help with tips for preparing for your new student, assessing the child’s needs and abilities, communicating with the student’s family, and much more. For use with Grades 1-4.
Congratulations, parents-to-be! You're about to embark on a momentous journey. Even more exciting, you're the first generation of parents who-thanks to 3D and conventional ultrasound-can actually “see” your child before he or she is born. This wonderful, one-of-a-kind guide, written by two Harvard professors, takes you through every stage of your baby's development, from conception to delivery-with more than 200 images and drawings to illustrate each glorious moment.
DK First Steps addresses potentially jittery first time events of children. The new series will expand to cover several social activities young children approach with nervousness, and with reward stickers in each book, children will have an increased sense of self confidence every time they repeat an event.
Perfect Phrases for Motivating and Rewarding Employees, Second Edition
The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time Keeping employees motivated is crucial to your company's performance. This comprehensive, quick-reference guide for managers offers you hundreds of ready-to-use phrases at your fingertips. No matter what the situation--whether you're giving a pep talk or inspiring a direct report in a one-on-one meeting--Perfect Phrases for Motivating & Rewarding Employees will provide you with the right words at right time.
