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Animal idiomsPerdew, Laura.
Summary: "Eagle-eyed" often describes an individual who is sharp-sighted with an eye for detail. Eagle-Eyed dives into eagle characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J598.942 PEREdwards, Nicola
Summary: Have you ever wondered why we talk about "buttering someone up" or where the phrase "raining cats and dogs" actually comes from? What does it mean "to comb the giraffe" in France or "to wear a cat on your head" in Japan? This beautifully illustrated collection of curious phrases from around the world is a voyage of cultural discovery and a treasure trove of fascinating facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 418 EDWCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Words EdwardsEdwards, Nicola
Summary: "Have you ever wished there was a name for a person who asks too many questions? Or a word for the way you hesitate when you've forgotten someone's name? This handpicked collection of untranslatable words from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original artwork and fascinating facts about each word and the culture it comes from"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2018