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ReferenceThere's more than meets the eye to many English words. But did you know that some of them used to start with an extra letter? Which one? H! And in Why Hring No Longer Rings A Bell: A Guide To The Origins Of English Words... See More
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When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for people to name all the signers of the Declaration of Independence, one truth is self-evident: most people can't. But it doesn't have to be that way! In YOU CAN... See More
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In A PLATYPUS' PRESIDENTS' DAY POEM, a zoo's platypuses are perturbed by noisy tourists on a Monday in February. Upon learning that his friends are unaware of Presidents' Day, a poetic platypus recites a poem with all... See More
Believe it or not, a Froggenwroggen is a sonnet, and like a Shakespearean sonnet, it has fourteen lines made up of three quatrains and a couplet. But unlike the Shakespearean sonnet, the Froggenwroggen has only one syllable... See More
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The IDITAROD is a race. But did you know that the IDITAROD RACE is named after none other than the IDITAROD TRAIL? Well, whether you knew that or not, if you're looking for one of the most interesting, unique, and concise... See More
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There have been 45 U.S. presidents. That's a lot! But do you know what there aren't a lot of? People who have memorized all the presidents of the United States! But if you like U.S. presidents facts and want to be one of the... See More
Foreign LanguagesIn THE AMBITIOUS MILLIPEDE'S FATHER'S DAY GIFT, a millipede, on his way to a Father's Day party, crosses paths with a friend of his, a spider. But when the spider learns that the millipede's gift is merely a hug and kind... See More
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Groundhog Day is a strange but interesting kind of holiday. Perhaps that's why there are a number of Groundhog Day books. Do you like groundhogs? Do you like groundhog books? Are you looking for an funny Groundhog Day book... See More
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ESL books for adults are a great place to find ESL materials. But students and teachers who have searched many ESL books know that it's often hard to find all the answers to their questions. They also know that ESL grammar... See More
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Presidents books for kids are plentiful. People who peruse the popular books for a primer on the presidents for kids have a lot to pick from. But a presidents book that both kids and parents can enjoy isn't common. That... See More
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Have you always wanted to memorize all the state capitals in the USA? Have you ever tried to? If so, did you end up in a state of despair? Probably! For it's an understatement to say that memorizing all the state capitals... See More
Children's eBooksCan you name all fifty states off the top of your head? Can you name them in alphabetical order? Not many people can. But if you've been looking for a fast and fun way to learn the states on a map, there's good news! Take a... See More
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Have you always wanted to memorize all the states and capitals in the USA? Have you ever tried to? If so, did you end up in a state of despair? Probably! For it's an understatement to say that memorizing all the states and... See More
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The word do, along with does and did, appears in many English sentences. Why? Well, the answer is usually a mystery to many ESL/EFL students; it's usually a mystery to more than a few ESL/EFL teachers too. But believe it or... See More
Politics & Social SciencesSupreme Court chief justices have been on the U.S. Supreme Court from the very beginning. From Chief Justice John Jay to Chief Justice John Roberts, there has been a total of seventeen. Is that a lot? So far, there have been... See More
Humor & EntertainmentA Froggenwroggen is a Shakespearean sonnet, but in this case, the apple has fallen far from the tree. For a Froggenwroggen is made up of only 14, not lines, but syllables. Only 14? Are you stumped? Don't be! Are you shaking... See More
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In short, a Froggenwroggen is a 14-syllable Shakespearean sonnet. That's the long and short of it. But don't give them short shrift. For they're nothing short of droll, and they'll win over even the most incredulous in short... See More
PoetryA sonneteer has 14 lines to work with in a Shakespearean sonnet. But in a Froggenwroggen, there are only 14 syllables available! How can one not lay an egg when attempting to put together such a poem? In EASTER... See More
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In WHOSE CHRISTMAS WISH WAS IT?, a Christmas wish wanders near a dog's doghouse and hides. On the next morning, a gift sprouts from the spot. And over time, the gift grows. But on Christmas morning, a name and an address... See More
Foreign Languages
Christmas Books For Kids & Parents, that is, Christmas stories that attempt to appeal to almost everyone, are as delightful as well-arranged Christmas lights or well-decorated Christmas trees or well-chosen Christmas gifts... See More
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In AN OKAPI'S ODE TO THE WINTER OLYMPICS, an okapi recites an ode. But it won't leave you cold. No way! For it's both useful and unique. Do you have all the Winter Olympic sports down cold? If not, you're not alone. Few... See More
Literature & FictionApril fools' day books are understandably amusing. After all, April fools' day is all about humor. But if you're looking for a unique April fools' gift, don't think about the same old pranks! Why not consider a book of... See More
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The transition to Daylight Saving Time (or Daylight Savings Time) happens every year, and yet among all the books of poetry for kids, and there are lots and lots of them, where can one find a fun rhyming children's book on... See More
Children's eBooksIn ONCE UPON THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME, a rattlesnake needs help in winding his clock back one hour. So he sets out to search the desert for a helper. But there's a problem. Because he's too impatient, he spoils one... See More
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The Mayflower Compact is a famous agreement that the pilgrims wrote aboard the Mayflower before setting foot on land. Forty-one signers agreed to it. But not many people know their names. Nevertheless, don't let that take... See More
Children's eBooksIn A PLATYPUS' FOURTH OF JULY POEM, a zoo's little platypus is perplexed after hearing about a day on which people light fireworks for some reason. Because his zoo has a very brainy platypus, he is able to learn about the... See More
Children's eBooksIn AN OKAPI'S ODE TO THE WINTER OLYMPIC SITES, an okapi recites an ode. But please don't say oh dear! For it's actually out of sight. Have you ever wondered about when and where the Winter Olympics have taken place? How many... See More
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In THE CLUELESS VULTURE'S VALENTINE'S DAY, a vulture tries to sell Valentine's Day gifts in order to make a bundle off the holiday. However, things don't turn out very well at all. For the clueless vulture's merchandise, all... See More
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In HAPPY THANKSBIRTHGIVINGDAY, a little boy, irked at having to share his birthday with Thanksgiving, spurns merrymaking in favor of moping about his shabby shindig. All his guests asleep after the big holiday meal, he has... See More
In THE AMBITIOUS MILLIPEDE'S MOTHER'S DAY GIFT, an ambitious but forgetful millipede realizes what day it is at the last minute, which means that he doesn't have a gift. His siblings don't see a problem, advising him to give... See More