Houghton Mifflin Company

A dictionary for use in grades six through nine with an entry list derived from printed materials used in schools. Includes a section on how to use the dictionary.

An ivory gull carved by Ezra Brown in 1832 brings luck to four generations of his family as they travel on the seas and in the air.

A collection of amusing verses by a variety of poets, including Emily Dickinson, Spike Milligan, Shakespeare, and others less well known.

Precise, easy to understand definitions that are free of unnecessary technical jargon; abbreviations and acronyms defined and explained; informative tables and illustrations and extensive cross-references that connect related concepts.