Lynne Truss, a self-proclaimed stickler, presents a humorous look at the history of punctuation, discussing the use and misuse of commas, apostrophes, semi-colons, and other punctuation marks.

From the bestselling creators of Duck! Rabbit!, an exciting tale of self-discovery!He stood out here. He stood out there. He tried everything to be more like them. It's not easy being seen. Especially when you're NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is YOU.Sometimes we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until -- ! -- a friend shows the way to endless possibilities. In this bold and highly visual book, an emphatic...

A New Yorker copy veteran presents laugh-out-loud descriptions of some of the most common and vexing errors in language and usage, drawing on examples from classic literature and pop culture while sharing anecdotes from her work with celebrated writers.

All aboard! Join a family of giraffes on their journey to Punctuation Station. As the train chugs along, you'll learn the ins and outs of using periods, commas, apostrophes, question marks, hyphens, quotation marks, and exclamation points! Playful rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and colorful illustrations from Joanne Lew-Vriethoff make learning about punctuation fun. So hop on board - this is one train ride you don't want to miss!

"Periods are busy. They don't mess around. They have very important jobs! Periods say, "STOP". They tell us when a sentence ends, and they help us shorten words. Follow along and learn all about hardworking periods."--Page [4] of cover.

"Snails & Monkey Tails is a show-stopping guide to the punctuation marks and symbols used in the English language. Perfect for bibliophiles, writers, grammarians, graphic designers, typography freaks, logophiles, and anyone with a passion for the writtenword, this rollicking linguistic ride by award-winning graphic designer Michael Arndt is a beautifully designed volume-with more than 75 uniquely designed eye-catching red, white, and black spreads-that...

Explains the basics of how the period is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use. This fun set of books turns punctuation marks into superheroes who save the day in the town of Punctuation Junction. Each book explains the basics of how the punctuation mark is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use. A quick quiz and fun story line are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a fast facts section,...

"Few people can write on the English language with the authority of Bryan A. Garner. The author of The Chicago Manual of Style's "Grammar and Usage" chapter, Garner explains the vagaries of English with absolute precision and utmost clarity. With The Chicago Guide to Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation, he has written the definitive guide for writers who want their prose to be both memorable and correct. Throughout the book Garner describes standard literary...

"Introduces five of the most common types of punctuation -- apostrophe, comma, exclamation point, period, question mark -- through the telling of an original story"--