In Other Words is a revelation. It is at heart a love story?of a long and sometimes difficult courtship, and a passion that verges on obsession: that of a writer for another language. For Jhumpa Lahiri, that love was for Italian, which first captivated and capsized her during a trip to Florence after college. Although Lahiri studied Italian for many years afterward, true mastery always eluded her. Seeking full immersion, she decides to move to Rome...

A girl who lives in a small town in Italy describes a favorite food and learns about its history.

Dinodoro the dinosaur helps his friend Maia and her mother reclaim their former home from the nasty Cavernosauro. With his beautiful glittering spines, Dinodor is the most spectacular dinosaur ever. When he and his friend Maia the Maiasauras set out on an adventure, they meet a friendly Stegosaurus, a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex, a helpful Apatosauras ... and the terrible Cavernosauro! Will Dinodoro's shining spines save the day?

Presents 1000 entries for terms in Italian and English with corresponding illustrations to show usage.

Pictures labeled in English and Italian are grouped in such familiar categories as "Our House, " "The Four Seasons, " "In the City, " "In the Ocean, " and "Colors." Includes bilingual indexes with pronunciation guide.