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Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions: the alphabet. The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled "biographies" of letters A through Z, each one identifying the letter's particular...
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"This book investigates the nature of the alphabet as a medium of communication. The general thesis is that writing is not a merely transparent or empty item like air or glass; rather, the alphabet is both modifier and enabler of meaning itself. The book investigates the general implications of this thesis."--Jacket.
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ABC Earth-Friendly Me presents 26 things-from Action to Zero waste and everything in between-that eco-conscious kids and their families can do to help care for the earth. Pairing aspects of eco-friendly living with each letter of the alphabet, ABC Earth-Friendly Me is not only perfect for teaching young children their ABCs, but also for encouraging them to be aware of the impact they have on the environment. The content empowers young children, showing...
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"An Urban ABC. From the A of a construction sawhorse to the Z of a tenement fire escape, this truly unique alphabet book is guaranteed to satisfy the eye and the imagination. Using New York as an inspiration, the author has captured each letter of the alphabet as it occurs naturally in city surroundings. The artwork is stunningly realistic and the letters-some strikingly clear and others more elusive - weill encourage readers, young and old alike,...
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