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Elements, Minerals, and Rocks
September 5, 2015
Earth is made of elements, minerals, and rocks. There are many words used to describe different elements and minerals. There are also many words to describe different kinds of rocks and their different sizes.
The Food We Eat
July 21, 2015
Everyday we eat food in order to give our bodies energy to play, work, and do the things we need to do. There are lots of words to describe where our food comes from, what our food tastes like, and the different types of food that we eat.
Stories of Words: Sports
July 15, 2015
Batter up! Whether you play sports or you watch others play sports, chances are some of the everyday words you use came from sports. Want to see which ones they are? Okay, this is the book you’ll want to read. Ready? Get set. Go!
All About Money
June 11, 2015
Every day people use money to buy things that they need and want. There are lots of words that describe money, earning and spending money, and the economy in general.
Stories of Words: Abbreviations
June 1, 2015
Abbreviations help people save time in writing often used words. Take a look at the most common abbreviations and how they are used. C how many U know!
Stories of Words: Movies
June 1, 2015
When things are invented, such as computers, new words are often created to describe them. Also, well-known words sometimes take on new meanings.
Stories of Words: Food
June 1, 2015
Every word has a history. Some of these histories, or origins, are quite surprising. Because people have come to the United States from countries around the world, many English words come from other languages. This is especially true for words about different foods.
The Arts
April 29, 2015
Art is the creation of beauty through different types of materials. Anyone can be an artist. There are lots of core vocabulary words that describe the arts.
Health and the Human Body
March 30, 2015
There are lots of words used to describe humans as organisms, the parts of the body, the brain and the body’s senses, health and nutrition, and the injuries and illnesses the body may experience.
Fashion and Design
March 9, 2015
The various types of clothing and accessories to choose from allow people to create their own sense of style that reflects their unique personality.