A dictionary of the English language containing definitions, pronunciations, word origins, example phrases, synonyms, biographical and geographical names, abbreviations, foreign words and phrases, signs and symbols, and a handbook of style.

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of adjectives, from "hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary" to "tan and tall," "funny, frisky, smooth, and small."

Describes a birthday celebration in Katroo presided over by the Birthday Bird.

The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...

Presents information about the state of Colorado in an alphabetical arrangement.

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of verbs, from "toss and tumble," "jump and jam," to "whine and whisper," "sleep and slam."

Creatively clarifies the concept of prepositions with easy identification and playful rhymes.

Brief text in rhyme and pictures introduce adjectives and their uses.

Rhyming text and illustrations present numerous examples of adverbs and their functions.

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of pronouns and their functions, from "he" and "she" to "anyone," "neither," and "which.".