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Sayings and Phrases

The English language is filled with colorful idioms--but what do these phrases really mean? Our ultra-popular Sayings and Phrases series presents dozens of common idioms and explains what they actually mean. Entries show how to use each idiom correctly, through examples and real-world situations. This lively series provides an appealing way for young readers to learn more about these fun, fascinating parts of the English language. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Cover: Ack! There's a Bug in My Ear! (And Other Sayings That Just Aren't True)
Ack! There's a Bug in My Ear! (And Other Sayings That Just Aren't True)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'Put a bug in one's ear.' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.1
  • Copyright 2008
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: Break a Leg! (And Other Odd Things We Say)
Break a Leg! (And Other Odd Things We Say)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such odd idioms as 'Break a leg!' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.2
  • Copyright 2010
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth! (And Other Weird Sayings)
Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth! (And Other Weird Sayings)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such weird idioms as 'Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.6
  • Copyright 2010
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: Go Fly a Kite! (And Other Sayings We Don't Really Mean)
Go Fly a Kite! (And Other Sayings We Don't Really Mean)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally uncover the true meanings behind such odd idioms as 'Oh, go fly a kite.' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.2
  • Copyright 2008
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: Hold Your Horses! (And Other Peculiar Sayings)
Hold Your Horses! (And Other Peculiar Sayings)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'Hold your horses.' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.3
  • Copyright 2011
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: I'm All Thumbs! (And Other Odd Things We Say)
I'm All Thumbs! (And Other Odd Things We Say)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'I'm all thumbs.' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.4
  • Copyright 2011
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: It's a Long Shot! (And Other Strange Sayings)
It's a Long Shot! (And Other Strange Sayings)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'It's a long shot.' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.4
  • Copyright 2011
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: That's the Last Straw! (And Other Weird Things We Say)
That's the Last Straw! (And Other Weird Things We Say)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'That's the last straw.' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.6
  • Copyright 2011
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: You Let the Cat Out of the Bag! (And Other Crazy Animal Sayings)
You Let the Cat Out of the Bag! (And Other Crazy Animal Sayings)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally learn the true meanings behind such peculiar idioms as 'Great! You let the cat out of the bag!' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.3
  • Copyright 2008
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Cover: You're Clean as a Whistle! (And Other Silly Sayings)
You're Clean as a Whistle! (And Other Silly Sayings)
From the Series: Sayings and Phrases

Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such weird idioms as 'You're clean as a whistle!' More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.2
  • Copyright 2008
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8

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