World Book B.2

B is the second letter of our alphabet. It was also the second letter in the alphabet used by the Semites, who once lived in Syria and Palestine. They called it beth, their word for house. Historians believe the word came from an Egyptian hieroglyphic (word picture) for a house. The Greeks borrowed the letter from the Phoeni- cians and called it beta. Our word alphabet comes from the names of t…

WORLD BOOK T.19

T is the 20th letter of our alphabet. It was also a letter in the alphabet of the Semites, who once lived in Syria and Palestine. They called the letter taw, their word for mark. They used a cross-shaped mark they may have bor- rowed from an Egyptian hieroglyphic (picture symbol) used as a check mark. The Greeks borrowed the letter from the Phoenicians. However, when the Greeks adopt- ed the le…

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WORLD BOOK REASERCH GUIDE INDEX.22

Learning to be an effective writer is an important part of ed- ucation. Schoolwork involves a steady stream of writing assign- ments, and many jobs require the writing of effective letters, mem- os, and reports. Writing also plays a role in personal life, when peo- ple fill in forms or write e-mails or letters to friends and relatives.

World Book L.12

L is the 12th letter of our alphabet. It was also a letter in the alphabet used by the Semites, who once lived in Syria and Palestine. They named it lamed, their word for goad, or crooked staff. They adapted an Egyptian hiero- glyphic (picture symbol) meaning goad to represent the letter. The ancient Greeks took the letter into their alpha- bet and called it lambda. Later, the Romans borrowed i…

World Book E.6

E is the fifth letter of our alphabet. It was also the fifth letter in the alphabet used by the Semites, who once lived in Syria and Palestine. The Semites named the let- ter he and adapted an Egyptian hieroglyphic (picture symbol) of a man rejoicing. They did this perhaps be- cause the sound of he, which resembles our h, began a shout of hallelujah. The ancient Greeks gave the symbol the sound…

WORLD BOOK W.X.Y.Z.21

W is the 23rd letter of our alphabet. the latter devel-oped from a symbol used by the semites, who once lived in syria and palestina. they named it waw, mean- ing hook, and adapted an egpytian hieroglyphic. the romans, who took it form the greeks, gave it a V shape.

WORLD BOOK H 9

H is the eighth letter of our alphabet. It was also a letter in the alphabet used by the Semites, who once lived in Syria and Palestine. The Semites named the letter cheth, and adapted an Egyptian hieroglyphic (picture symbol) for a twisted hank of rope to represent the letter. The an- cient Greeks later took the letter into their alphabet and named it eta. They gave it the sound of long e. The…

World Book Ci-Cz.4

CIA. See Central Intelligence Agency. Ciardi, chee AHR dee, John (1916-1986), was an Ameri- can poet. Unlike the work of many modern poets, Ciar- di's poetry usually is not difficult or surprising. Critics have praised his verse for its musical grace and ease. According to Ciardi, style should serve the purposes of the subject rather than express the individuality of the writer. Critics som…

World Book C-Ch.3

C is the third letter of our alphabet. It was also the third letter in the alphabet used by the Semites, who once lived in Syria and Palestine. Ccomes from the same let- ter as our Gor g. The Semites named it gimel, their word for a throwing stick. The sign is possibly adapted from an Egyptian hieroglyphic (picture symbol) for a boomerang. The Romans gave the letter its capital C form, and used…