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Adapted from Mother Tongue this book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. In this epic journey through words, rhymes - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue: lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare).

Brought to you by Penguin. Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find light in the deepest, darkest corners of our language. It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find 100 words and phrases that bring people together. There are times when the world feels more divided than ever. But it is important to remember the things that unite rather than divide...

TV personality, actor, and now I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star, Tom Read Wilson, is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story. See how the English language evolved in this...

This self-teaching instruction audiobook (in American English) helps with: spelling vowels (long, short, and vowel groups); spelling consonants (including blends); words with multiple syllables; distinguishing between homophones; examples of tricky proper nouns; and much more. This book avoids technical jargon (like diphthongs and phonemes) so that people of all ages and backgrounds can understand the ideas. This makes it handy for English as a second language (ESL) students, or anyone who isn’t fluent with the technical vocabulary conventionally used to teach spelling and phonics.

ABC Hip Hop Rhymes: Rap Alphabet Kids Book is a unique and engaging way to introduce your children to the wonders of the alphabet. Through the magic of hip hop and rhythm, this book offers an exciting learning experience that will captivate young minds.

Give your toddlers a challenge with "Reverse Alphabet with Rhymes: Critical Thinking for Toddlers." This book offering an engaging twist to traditional alphabet learning. Dive into the world of letters in reverse, accompanied by delightful rhymes, to unlock a host of benefits for your little one. Why should you choose this book? Firstly, it goes beyond the ABCs, boosting your child's cognitive skills. Learning the alphabet backward creates a new and exciting challenge, stimulating their memory, problem-solving, and analytical abilities in a playful and enjoyable way.

From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story. Did you know, for example, that: The word 'astronaut' means 'star...

Are you determined to become the best speller in the class? Are you preparing for the next upcoming spelling bee? Are you looking for a way to challenge your spelling abilities? Perhaps you and your friends are looking to have a spell off! Preparing for the real world can be challenging, however. Knowing how to spell and understanding the vocabulary of each word is imperative for communication, comprehension, and literacy. In this manual, you will discover over 400 comprehensive words for grades four to six with sentences to challenge their spelling.

Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That?, we have curated 202 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved, and how it gained its contemporary use.

How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it’s a science. More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development. Uncover the workings of the brain in processing language stimuli...

This book will increase your child's word power, and you may learn something, too. A love of language is such an important skill, and this book explains the important of picking the right words and broadening your vocabulary with lots of examples. Learn the origins of the words gobbledygook and bop. Learn about compound words, metaphors, riddles, and even creating your own words. You'll also pick up some obscure words along the way from absquatulate to tintinnabulation and learn how lots of different words can describe similar activities.

Que viva la música! es una novela de iniciación. Es la invitación a una fiesta sin sosiego, donde su protagonista dejará que el mundo baje hasta el pozo sin fondo de sus propios excesos. Pero con felicidad. Con absoluta dicha. Hay un pacto secreto con la muerte en esta danza de María del...

Have you ever found yourself "in over your head" wondering why we "call shotgun" for the front passenger seat? Or pondered what "letting the cat out of the bag" truly signifies when it comes to revealing secrets? If these questions pique your curiosity, and you desire some "food for thought," then brace yourself for an enthralling expedition through the captivating world of language with Why Do We Say That? But that's not all, because in the forthcoming sequel, get prepared to confront the "elephant in the room" and learn how to "walk on eggshells" with finesse.

Tom Edison (no, not that Tom Edison) is a hopeful janitor who dreams of becoming a scientist - and Dr Morice is a shy scientist who dreams of making friends. When an accident at the lab sends them back in time to the stone age, Tom and Dr Morice must work together to face down cavemen, saber-tooth tigers and other BC hazards, with only one problem: Tom isn't very good at science and Dr Morice isn't very good with people.

This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favourites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics - from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.

Spelling Four is the fourth book in the Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbooks series, which features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. It makes a great addition to any school or home-school curriculum!

The activities in this audiobook help children build their vocabulary, and better understand simple words - mostly featuring short vowel sounds. The exercises within this audiobook contain letter matching, learning alphabet sounds, practicing handwriting, pronouncing short sentences and paragraphs, identifying missing letters, short vowel digraphs, consonant digraphs, and word scrambles! These phonics audiobooks are extremely helpful to children who are learning English as a second language, and many of these activities are specifically ESL exercises.

Find your voice and own the room, even when your legs are shaking! Do you sometimes feel awkward about speaking in class or meeting new people? Lots of us feel like this sometimes-even people whose job it is to talk! In this audiobook, professional cartoon voice artist Lizzie Waterworth tells...

We live in a world of “fake news”, viral misinformation, and polarised opinions. In all that noise, forming your own perspective can be challenging but The Big Debate is here to help. Written by journalist and broadcaster Mishal Husain, this is a toolkit for the next generation of leaders...