""Thao" seems like a simple enough name. Only four letters--all of them belonging to many other names! And yet Thao had been called everything from "Tail" to "Theo" to "Towel." At one point, completely fed up, she decided it was time to try another name. Something "easy." Something like "Jennifer." But trying to be someone else only works for so long. And eventually "Jennifer" is swayed back to being herself when she opens her lunchbox and finds her...

Word Smart includes over 1,400 words and definitions that will help teenagers and adults build a better and more effective vocabulary. It s perfect for high school students studying for the SAT, GRE, and other standardized tests; college students who want to improve their writing; adults who want to communicate more confidently at work; and anyone who wants to get more out of reading. A perennial best-seller, Word Smart has helped over a million people...

Simple sentences utilize assorted words that begin with the consonant blend "ch" to describe a boy named Chad checking his things. Includes photographs, a word list, an activity, and a note to teachers and caregivers.

"Let's get real--the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in...

Simple sentences utilize assorted words that begin with the consonant blend "sh" to describe a girl named Shelly's experiences buying new shoes. Includes photographs, a word list, an activity, and a note to teachers and caregivers.

Simple sentences utilize assorted words that begin with the consonant blend "gl" to describe reasons to be glad. Includes photographs, a word list, an activity, and a note to teachers and caregivers.