Ruth Heller

In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth centuryB.C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen.

In this version of Cinderella set in ancient Korea, Pear Blossom, a stepchild, eventually comes to be chosen by the magistrate to be his wife.

Illustrations and a simple text introduce readers to adjectivesand demonstrate how they are used.

A pictorial introduction to the animals that lay eggs, including chickens as well as other birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and even a few mammals.

Brief text and lavish illustrations explain adverbs and their uses.

Describes, using rhyming text, how various sea animals change color to blend in with their surroundings.

Introduces and explains various interjections and conjunctions, including "awesome," "alas," and "yet."