This series delves into the captivating world of languages and their evolution. It offers insights into the history, structure, and diversity of human communication. Each volume explores unique aspects of linguistics, from ancient scripts to modern dialects. It's an engaging read for anyone curious about how words shape our thoughts and cultures.
Through clever, rhyming text and boldly colorful illustrations, students and language lovers of all ages will enjoy exploring Ruth Heller's world of prepositions. "To say that Heller has a way with words is to understate a multifaceted talent."-- Publishers Weekly "Rhyming text...provides many examples of prepositions as well as some rules of usage. Large, colorful drawings illustrate the words imaginatively." -- Booklist
What's a pronoun? How do you use it? Do you say "These candies are for him and me"--or "he and I?" In this addition to her acclaimed language series, Ruth Heller uses rhythmic verse and stunningly rich illustrations to show young readers how playful language can really be.<P>"Bold, handsome illustrations accompanied by a jaunty, rhymed text demonstrate the importance of pronouns with panache." --<i>The Horn Book</i><P>* A Picture Puffin<br>* Full-color illustrations<br>* 48 pages<br>* Ages 3-8