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,...

A household of unusual creatures help beginning readers recognize common "household" words.

Nancy is about to lose her first tooth, but if she can prevent it from falling out until she arrives at school she will get a special necklace from the nurse.

"In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit when a prized possession goes missing at school"--

In this book, the sound of the consonant team wh is found in each word.

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the phonics-based learn-to-read set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills. Bob Books Advancing Beginners builds on the skills learned in the Bob Books Stage 1 sets. These twelve stories are slightly longer while still using three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This develops...

Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, decides to make an homage to her little sister's pet goldfish as her project for the 100th Day of School.

It's time to learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun themed pages exploring amazing creatures around the world. Join Maisy as she investigates intriguing insects, birds, mammals, and fish. Each spread focuses on a different habitat - desert, arctic, mountain, savanna, ocean, jungle, and farm - and depicts some of the animals that can be found there. Bright, colorful, clearly labeled illustrations help build young children's...

From Moana's island of Motunui to Cinderella's castle and beyond, explore the worlds of your favorite Disney Princesses in this beautifully illustrated, fun-filled storybook! Step into the Disney Princesses' most magical, memorable places and discover surprises and colorful details on every page. Featuring charming scenes from twelve different worlds, this is the perfect book for every Princess fan! And w ith numerous speech bubbles and words labeled...