The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs

The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2007
Genre: Proverbs, English
ISBN: 0816066736

Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend
Author: Anthony S. Mercatante
Publisher: Facts on File
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780816073115

Provides an extensive survey of myths, legends, and folklore. Explores the folkways and beliefs of ancient, medieval, and modern cultures from around the world.

The Facts on File Companion to the British Short Story

The Facts on File Companion to the British Short Story
Author: Andrew Maunder
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2007
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0816074968

A comprehensive reference to short fiction from Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Commonwealth. With approximately 450 entries, this A-to-Z guide explores the literary contributions of such writers as Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, D H Lawrence, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Katherine Mansfield, Martin Amis, and others.

The Facts on File Guide to Good Writing

The Facts on File Guide to Good Writing
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: English language
ISBN: 1438110391

Provides exercises and examples on style, usage, grammar, and punctuation for becoming a better writer.

The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions

The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions
Author: Sylvia Cole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2000-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780816040575

Explains more than 1,500 words and expressions from literature, art, history, politics, sports, film, and popular culture, which have transcended their original meanings to refer to other attributes or circumstances.

Animal Anatomy on File

Animal Anatomy on File
Author: Diagram Group
Publisher: Facts on File
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780816051021

Diagrams depict the anatomy of various animals, from the lower groups such as the sponge and flatworm to birds and mammals.

20 Fun Facts About the Presidency

20 Fun Facts About the Presidency
Author: Janey Levy
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433991918

Which president had the shortest term, and which was the first to be born in the United States? Which president was the tallest? Who was the shortest? These are just a few of the fun facts readers will find the answers to inside this book. The at-level text is specially designed to make learning about the presidency engaging and fun as well as informative. The fascinating text is augmented with historical images, helpful graphic organizers, and full-color photographs.

20 Fun Facts About Fossils

20 Fun Facts About Fossils
Author: Janey Levy
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538211815

In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the past few years. Fossils are truly some of the most exciting things science has to offer, especially to young readers. This volume is jam-packed with the most up-to-date unearthings, all complemented by colorful art that brings these creatures to life. A detailed graphic organizer provides visual reinforcement to summarize fascinating new discoveries.