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Be a Speech Detective

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118738

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine speeches as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.

Be a Photograph Detective

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118721

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine photographs as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.

Be an Artifact Detective

Kylie Burns (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118707

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they learn about artifacts as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.

Be a Diary Detective

Kylie Burns (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118714

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine letters and diaries as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.

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.