Deze serie duikt in de fascinerende wereld van talen en hun evolutie. Het biedt inzichten in de geschiedenis, structuur en diversiteit van menselijke communicatie. Elk deel verkent unieke aspecten van de taalkunde, van oude schriften tot moderne dialecten. Het is een boeiende lectuur voor iedereen die nieuwsgierig is naar hoe woorden onze gedachten en culturen vormen.
Through clever, rhyming text and boldly colorful illustrations, students and language lovers of all ages will enjoy exploring Ruth Heller's world of prepositions. "To say that Heller has a way with words is to understate a multifaceted talent."-- Publishers Weekly "Rhyming text...provides many examples of prepositions as well as some rules of usage. Large, colorful drawings illustrate the words imaginatively." -- Booklist
What's a pronoun? How do you use it? Do you say "These candies are for him and me"--or "he and I?" In this addition to her acclaimed language series, Ruth Heller uses rhythmic verse and stunningly rich illustrations to show young readers how playful language can really be.<P>"Bold, handsome illustrations accompanied by a jaunty, rhymed text demonstrate the importance of pronouns with panache." --<i>The Horn Book</i><P>* A Picture Puffin<br>* Full-color illustrations<br>* 48 pages<br>* Ages 3-8