Readers use the alphabet to learn about some of the more unusual mammals of the world.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the characteristics of various birds, alphabetically arranged from Atlantic Puffin to zillions of Zebra Finches.

Presents words associated with a trip to the dentist, such as appointment, cavity, X-ray, and plaque.

Different qualities and aspects of dogs are illustrated by each letter of the alphabet, explaining the characteristics that make them so lovable and valuable to society.

"Let's get real--the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in...

See how the Roman alphabet began and how it has changed through the years.

Rhyming text and illustrations follow a mischievous old black fly through the alphabet as he has a very busy bad day landing where he should not be. A big bad fly wreaks alphabetical havoc on a household in lilting rhyme that brings readers to a resounding "Swat!" on the very last page. A solid refrain invites partial participation, but the whole sordid story, accompanied by Gammell's energetic vision of this watercolor pest, is easy to remember and...

An alphabet book presenting unusual facts about a variety of jet planes, from the Airocomet to the Zephyr.

An alphabet book about words used by the United States military.

"Describes endangered insects of the world by assigning a species or insects-related term to each letter of the alphabet"--