terms and phrases

Rhyming text and illustrations introduce a variety of collective nouns such as a "drift of swans" and a "clutch of eggs.".

Discusses the origin and meaning of 21 sayings used in American English.

Illustrates and explains over 100 common English idioms, in categories including animals, body parts, and colors.

Defines the mode of comparison known as simile and provides many examples in rhyming text.

Includes basic French phrases for everyday situations. Commonly used words are also defined.

Presents basic German phrases for everyday situations and defines commonly used words.

Thirty common English phrases, such as "a chip off the old block" and "cry over spilled milk" are illustrated and explained.

Text and illustrations provide examples of named groups of animals, people, and things, including a parliament of owls, a crew of sailors, and a fleet of ships.

A little girl pictures the things her parents talk about, such as a chocolate moose, a gorilla war, and shoe trees.

Presents basic Italian phrases for everyday situations and defines commonly used words.