Vocabulary Building

"In a world where freedom is a forgotten word, and individuality is sacrificed for stability, humanity has traded its soul for comfort and control. Genetic engineering determines your fate, and the soothing grip of 'soma' keeps you blissfully compliant. But what happens when a man from outside this perfect society begins to question its foundations? Through the eyes of 'John the Savage,' Aldous Huxley explores a chilling dystopia where progress and happiness come at the ultimate cost: our humanity. Brave New World is a haunting vision of the future that forces us to confront the price of utopia."

A scientist and mathematician explores the mystery and complexity of human thought processes from an interdisciplinary point of view

Slaughterhouse-Five is a satirical novel by Kurt Vonnegut about World War II experiences and journeys through time of a chaplain's assistant named Billy Pilgrim. It is generally recognized as Vonnegut's most influential and popular work. Vonnegut's use of the firebombing of Dresden as a central event makes the novel semiautobiographical, because h...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?s Sherlock Holmes tales are rightly ranked among the seminal works of mystery and detective fiction. The handsome packaging and splendid illustrations in this limited edition collection more than befit that classic status. Included are all four fulllength Holmes novels and more than forty short masterpieces?from The Adventur...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Grimdark, Fantasy, Fiction lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

Two kids. One mysterious doorway to the Civil War.Michael and Derek don?t expect the adventure of a lifetime while visiting a Civil War museum with their grandmother. But when the mysterious museum keeper invites them to play a special history game, they suddenly find themselves walking through a door into a very realistic depiction of 1862.It?s on...

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday afternoons, he and his friends are sumo wrestlers! They tie on makeshift mawashi belts, practice drills like teppo, and compete in their homemade dohyo ring. They even observe sumo's ultimate rule: no girls allowed! But when Sumo Joe's little sister wants t...

From a Caldecottwinning author comes a lushly illustrated picture book about the fight for women's rights that makes for perfect for President's Day reading!Caldecott medalist Emily Arnold McCully delivers the inspiring story of a young girl named Cordelia whose relationship with her neighbor, the great suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, inspires ...

The Ghost Writer introduces Nathan Zuckerman in the 1950s, a budding writer infatuated with the Great Books, discovering the contradictory claims of literature and experience while an overnight guest in the secluded New England farmhouse of his idol, E. I. Lonoff.At Lonoff's, Zuckerman meets Amy Bellette, a haunting young woman of indeterminate for...

How many people (and animals!) will it take to pull up the massive turnip from the garden A humorous retelling of the wellloved Russian tale, this cumulative counting tale celebrates cooperation, teamwork and the joys of gardening. Book with audio includes story read by Imelda Staunton....

When young Trisha finds out her class at the new school is known as The Junkyard, she is devastated. She moved from her old town so she wouldn't be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the quirky and invincible Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of students each with his or her own unique talent. And ...

Thesaurus Rex's misadventurous day is described in a variety of synonyms....

Read Your World: A Guide to Multicultural Children's Books for Parents and Educators brings together booklists from blogging and author contributors who have participated in Multicultural Children's Book Day. Each list is created around a topic or theme. Themes include Diversity as Everyday, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Asia, Middle East,South Am...

The reallife, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age.Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, b...

Do you always use the right word Can you pronounce it and spell it correctly Do you know how to avoid illiterate expressions Do you speak grammatically without embarrassing mistakes If you could improve in any of these areas, you need Word Power Made Easy.Written by one of the most respected experts in the field of grammar, Word Power Made Easy...

As a mom, dedicated kidlit reader, author, and cofounder of the nonprofit Multicultural Children's Book Day, Mia Wenjen has been on a decadelong journey to discover the best diversity books in children?s literature. With a determination to change the world, one book at a time, Wenjen created BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN?S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversit...

Did you know that 70% of all kids quit organized sports by the age of 13, with girls quitting at 6x the rate of boys Alison Foley, Boston College?s Women?s Head Soccer Coach, and Mia Wenjen, parenting blogger at PragmaticMom.com, help coaches both parent volunteer and professional crack the code of how to keep girls in sports. As a mother of...

The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130yearold giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130yrold giant tortoise named Mzee (MmZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tireles...

A fun, playful, energetic story starring two stegosauruses and one stegothesaurus about familyand synonyms!for the young word lover in your home, residence, or abode!Stegothesaurus's love of language has always put him at odds with his stegosaurus brothers. So when he makes a friendan allothesauruswho is just as verbose as he, he is happy,...

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K?12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word...

From the dazzling duo of Jane O?Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, welcome Fancy Nancy! This is the bestseller that launched the beloved Fancy Nancy series.Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or tw...

The indemand followup to the New York Times bestseller, OWEN & MZEE, the friendship that has touched millions around the world.In this exciting followup to OWEN & MZEE, the New York Times bestselling story about an orphaned baby hippo named Owen and the 130yearold giant turtle, Mzee, Craig Hatkoff explores the language of love, friendship, and...

The Apology of Socrates by Plato, presents the selfdefence speech that Socrates made at his trial for impiety and corruption in 399 BC specifically against the charges of "corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel" (24b)....

When Yunmi's class plans a picnic in Central Park, her Korean grandmother, Halmoni, agrees to chaperone. But Yunmi worries that the other children will make fun of Halmoni's traditional Korean dress and unfamiliar food....

Presents over 3,500 words, phrases and expressions in context so students know how and when to use them....

It?s time for a family reunion! when tricia?s aunts, uncles, and cousins arrive at her house for an annual family reunion, the fun really begins. And this year, gramma has promised to teach the children something wonderful?how to catch ?lightning? in a jar. with so many people and so much love, this family reunion will certainly prove to be the mos...

This book uses a powerful mnemonic technique, the keyword method, to lock 1413 SAT and GRE words into the reader's memory quickly and easily. Dramatic improvements can be made in vocabulary size, reading comprehension, and scores on verbal exams. Since standard intelligence tests have significant verbal components, a major increase in vocabulary su...

Mirette was always fascinated by the strange and interesting people who stayed in her mother's boardinghouse. But no one excited her as much as Bellini, who walks the clothesline with the grace and ease of a bird. When Mirette discovers that fear has kept him from performing for years, she knows she must repay him for the kindness he has shown her ...

In just 30 days you will learn How to make words your slaves How to add words to your vocabulary while you are at the movies, listening to the radio, or reading How to find the words to sell your ideas How to use words to impress others without being a showoff How to find the right words to say exactly what you mean How to avoid the embarrassment...

The alphabet never looked this way before. These letters have drippy noses, scratchy hair, and green teeth. They belch and drool, and stick out their tongues. Zany art gives each letter a spectacular new personality, and the humorous, alliterative text is sure to stretch young readers? vocabularies....

For those looking to go to college on a sports scholarship, the recruiting process can be both daunting and overwhelming. The Elusive Full Ride Scholarship: An Insider's Guide breaks down the process stepbystep to help parents and athletes navigate the system and find the right college fit. Inside the pages of this book, readers will discover the...