"Dig the skinny on the whole slang thang."
When a school assignment on slang leads to internet research, an astonishing thing happens. Two peculiar characters begin walking across the screen to help out with the homework problem. Meet Lexie and Edmund, the slang experts.
These wise guys begin with a rundown of the types of slang, and a look-see at how slang goes way back. In fact, many slang words once seen as coarse and low class are now an official part of our language.
In the chapters that follow, Lexie and Edmund explore slang terms under different categories, including food ("Care for moo juice in your cup of joe?"), sports ("Who's the bush league southpaw in the bull pen?"), and popular culture ("Dig that wimp on the boob tube!"). They even demonstrate how slang spills over from one meaning to another: take the term "double-header." Originally coined by railroad workers to refer to a train pulled by two engines, today it's slang for back-to-back baseball games. Other slang like "cool" and "hip" originate in the musical stylings of jazz and bebop.
In all, Lexie and Edmund explore over 500 slang words and phrases. With playful writing and funky illustrations, Slangalicious is a lingo tango that brings language to life.
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Gillian O'Reilly is a supercool freelance writer and children's literature magazine editor who lives in Toronto. This is her first book for children.
Krista Johnson, the groovy cat who did the illustrations, is an accomplished illustrator. Slangalicious is her children's book debut.
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Book Description Condition: Good. Johnson, Krista (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2674304-75
Book Description Condition: Good. Johnson, Krista (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2674304-75