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Are You a Ewe?

Rebecca Felix (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536529

Eve and Grace find homophones on a farm, such as the sight of a horse’s braid and the sound of a donkey that brayed.

The New Gnu Knew

Rebecca Felix (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536543

A fun zoo theme introduces young readers to sets of three homophones, such as to, too, and two, and bye, by, and buy.

Be Safe on the Internet

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536604

A young boy named Aidan teaches his curious puppy how to stay safe online.

Please Take Jake!

Marie Powell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536499

Read the story of Blake, a young boy who always has to take his younger brother Jake along with him, while learning words in the –ake word family.

Get Wet!

Marie Powell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536475

Meet Bret, a young boy who is afraid to get wet, while learning words in the –et word family.

Not a Lot, Robot!

Marie Powell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536482

Meet a girl and her robot Dot who likes to do a lot, while learning words in the –ot word family.

"What Did He Say?"

Tessa Kenan (author) Anthony Lewis (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538318

Trey’s friends keep misinterpreting his story of a new pet, as the characters learn how to correctly use quotation marks in a sentence.

This is Exciting!

Marie Powell (author) Anthony Lewis (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538325

Ahmed and his friend Emma celebrate after making the soccer team and learn how to correctly use exclamation points in a sentence.

We're Going to the Smiths' House

Marie Powell (author) Anthony Lewis (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538332

Mya and Trey search for their friend’s house and help each other learn how to correctly use apostrophes in a sentence.

What Is That?

Marie Powell (author) Anthony Lewis (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538363

Tyson, Emma, and Paul build silly snowmen and play in the snow, while teaching each other how to correctly use question marks in a sentence.

Take a Pause, Paul

Marie Powell (author) Anthony Lewis (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538356

Paul excitedly shows Mya around her new school, while both learn how to correctly use commas in a sentence.

Stop Right There.

Marie Powell (author) Anthony Lewis (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538349

Emma and Jane play together and teach Emma’s dog commands while learning how to correctly use periods in a sentence.

Pronouns

Ann Heinrichs (author), David Moore (illustrator), Dan McGeehan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609730369

I love pronouns. She loves pronouns. He loves pronouns. Do you love pronouns, too? If you don't now, you'll learn to love pronouns as you read this book! Learn how to identify and use pronouns in writing, reading, and speaking. We all love pronouns!

ABC Safari

Karen Lee (author), Karen Lee (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607180159

Lets search for adventure above in the sky. Well scout through the mountains and hills, and then try exploring the forests, the meadows and plains, across the dry desert and through jungle rains. Well trek through a swamp, a puddle, a pond, in lakes and the river, the ocean beyond. But, what are we looking for? Who will we see? Find animals on this Safari with me! Once youve discovered all the animals, turn to the For Creative Minds educational section for sorting cards and animal fun facts.

The Word Wizard's Book of Homonyms

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177889

In this fascinating title, the Word Wizard guides readers through the world of homonyms, homophones, and homographs. Readers learn how to use context clues to help distinguish between words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Supportive definitions make word meanings accessible and memorable.

The Word Wizard's Book of Synonyms and Antonyms

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177919

In this fun-filled book, the Word Wizard helps readers understand synonyms and antonyms. From exploring shades of meaning and making comparisons to using a thesaurus, readers learn how to use synonyms and antonyms to enrich their writing and strengthen their communication skills.

The Word Wizard's Book of Nouns

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177568

A noun is a word that names a person, animal, place, thing, or idea. Vivid photographs and creative text help the Word Wizard introduce readers to different forms and functions of nouns, including plural, proper, and possessive.

The Word Wizard's Book of Pronouns

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177902

What do you and I have in common? They are both pronouns of course! In this engaging book, the Word Wizard introduces readers to the different types and functions of pronouns. From personal and possessive to indefinite and reflexive, this book will help readers put the "pro" in pronouns!

The Word Wizard's Book of Prefixes and Suffixes

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177896

In this enchanting book, readers discover how prefixes and suffixes can change the meanings of words before their eyes! Guided by the Word Wizard, readers learn to create new words by combining root words with prefixes and suffixes. Discover how these spell-binding syllables can help unlock the meanings of new words.

The Word Wizard's Book of Verbs

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177575

In this bewitching title, the Word Wizard gives readers a potion that helps them understand concepts such as verb tense, shades of meaning, and how using strong action verbs can make your words hop, jump, or leap off the page!

The Word Wizard's Book of Adverbs

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177599

The Word Wizard explains that adverbs answer the How? When? and Why? questions in our world. Clearly written text and photographs cast their spell on readers so they understand how adverbs work with other parts of speech, the functions of adverbs, and how to identify adverbs in sentences. Fun, inspired activities encourage readers to use adverbs to add detail and excitement when speaking and writing.

The Word Wizard's Book of Adjectives

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177582

We use adjectives to describe and compare the things in our world. In this spellbinding book, the Word Wizard reveals the secrets of the magical world of adjectives, including synonyms, antonyms, and comparisons. Readers will discover the nuances of language as they look closely at adjectives that vary in intensity and those with closely related meanings. Writing prompts guide readers as they use adjectives to add detail and clarity.

Reading and Learning from Informational Text

Jennifer L. Harner (author), Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312007

Sometimes it can be difficult to find the information you are looking for in a text. Readers of this book will discover tips and tricks for proficiently comprehending informational texts and carefully searching them for the knowledge they need. They will find out how informational texts are organized, how to identify important points and key details, and how to demonstrate understanding of a text using information from both illustrations and text.

R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet

Judy Young (author), Victor Juhasz (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627532051

Bring the magic of poetry to life with R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet. From acrostics and ballads to meter and metaphor, author and poet Judy Young has written a delightful collection of poems to illustrate poetic tools, terms and techniques. Each term or technique is demonstrated in an accompanying poem so readers can see the method at work. Whether haiku or rap, sonnets or cinquain, budding writers of all ages will be inspired to put their imaginations to work crafting their own poems.

S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet

Esther Hershenhorn (author), Zachary Pullen (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781585365982

What is a first draft? What is a narrative? In S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet, author and writing coach Esther Hershenhorn uses the alphabet to help explain, explore, and examine the tools, techniques, and strategies for those hoping to live the literary life. Writing terms and topics are explained using a two-tier format. C is for the Character, every story's star, the one for whom we cheer, we care, with whom we travel far. Specific genres, story elements (setting and plot), and the mechanics of how to write (including editing and revision) are covered, while quotes from famous authors provide examples of the writer's thought process. Budding writers of all ages will be inspired to put pen to paper (or fingers on keyboards)!