101 American English Riddles

Presents popular American riddles, explains the homonym or other idiom on which they are based, and uses the terms in sentences.

"Each card contains an illustration that depicts the literal menaing of the idiom....On the back of each card is a dialogue or short passage that uses the idiom--plus its 醫ranslation'--in a natural context"--Teacher's manual.

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

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An introduction to American colloquialisms through the use of explanatory dialogue or narrative.

An introduction to American colloquialisms through the use of explanatory dialogue or narrative.