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Why Flamingos Are Pink

...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

By: Valeri R. Helterbran

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Why Flamingos Are Pink

...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

By: Valeri R. Helterbran

Ever wonder why and how cats purr? Do you sit there looking clueless when a child asks you where hiccups come from? Have you ever wanted to know the derivation of the word "pundit"? If the answer to these questions is yes, then this book is for you. Divided into seven categories-nature, human body, language, holidays and special occasions, humanities and culture, cuisine, and geography-this book will turn you into a veritable fount of knowledge on all manner of subjects, whether it's the invention of the zipper or the origin of the word "posh.

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240

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Taylor Trade Publishing

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ISBN 10

146173374X

ISBN 13

9781461733744

Why Rattlesnakes Rattle

...And 250 Other Things You Should Know

By: Valeri R. Helterbran

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Why Rattlesnakes Rattle

...And 250 Other Things You Should Know

By: Valeri R. Helterbran

A follow-up to Helterbran's popular Why Flamingos Are Pink: ...and 250 other Things You Should Know, this entertaining volume identifies more of the surprising explanations for the facts, tales, and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Organized into seven categories, this book tells you why birds perched on power lines aren't electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly;" and the science behind such phenomena as ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow. More than a mere compendium of trivia, this book is a springboard for learners of all ages.

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253

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Taylor Trade Publications

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1589796489

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9781589796485

Exploring Idioms

A Critical-thinking Resource for Grades 4-8

By: Valeri R. Helterbran

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Exploring Idioms

A Critical-thinking Resource for Grades 4-8

By: Valeri R. Helterbran

Idioms are everywhere whether you break a leg, make a mountain out of a molehill, or let the cat out of the bag and they spice up English in the most delightful way. Mastery of idioms promotes fluency and lively, colorful self-expression. And now, with Exploring Idioms, you can use them to develop your students¿ critical-thinking skills, too. In Exploring Idioms, Valeri Helterbran provides opportunities for middle-grade students to actively work with and connect to 120 common American idioms, as well as more than 300 related idiomatic phrases students can investigate on their own. The critical-thinking activities in Exploring Idioms give you an easy and effective way to begin or end the day, to prepare students to respond to questions about idioms on state assessments, and to help ELL students master this difficult English-language concept while having fun at the same time. Have your students put on their thinking caps and explore the creative world of idioms.

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146

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Maupin House Publishing, Inc.

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1934338141

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9781934338148

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