Heinrichs, Ann

An illustrated introduction to several kinds of nouns, including common and proper nouns, plurals, compound nouns, and others, which presents examples of each, provides quick tips for identifying noun types, and discusses such topics as tricky plurals.

Explains what an interjection is and provides examples of several kinds, including happy, not-so-happy, and cartoon ones, and includes exercises as well as translations of interjections in Spanish, German, and French.

Explains what adjectives are, describes various kinds, presents examples, and includes quick tips and an exercise.

Describes the invention of the printing press, looks at some of the methods used to print texts prior to 1455, introduces Johannes Guttenburg, the man credited with the creation of movable type, and considers the impact of the invention on society.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, and social life and customs of Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.

Discusses the geography, history, people, and culture of Afghanistan.

Explores the life of a colonial shoemaker and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial barber and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the African country of Ethiopia.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture and people of the state of Vermont.