Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.
Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.
Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.
Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.
Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.
Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.
Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.
Explains the basics of how parentheses are used in text, their purpose, and the rules for their use.
Explains the basics of how the period is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use.
Explains the basics of how the question mark is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use.
Explains the basics of how quotation marks are used in text, their purpose, and the rules for their use.
Explains the basics of how the colon is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use.
Explains the basics of how the exclamation point is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use.
Explains the basics of how the apostrophe is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use.
Explains the basics of how the comma is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use.
The key to making literacy more exciting is finding ways to liven up the written word. Students will be amazed to see how certain figures of speech can add creativity to the simplest of sentences. Discover how similes and metaphors can paint vivid pictures that are sure to make both reading and writing more pleasurable.
Learn about the sound of the letter S, as Sara and her mother go to the store to buy sandals, but end up buying surprises for the entire family.
Learn about the sound of the letter R, as Roy and his horse Big Red and dog Rascal have adventures on their ranch.
Exclamation points, periods, question marks, and commas--all these are common forms of punctuation, and each has the potential to prove confusing to kids learning grammar. Discover the proper use of punctuation and find out why it's such an important concept to master.
Where can you find prepositions? Are they under a rock? Around the corner? Over a hill? The easiest place to find them is right here in this book! Young readers will learn all about prepositions and how to use them.
When learning to read, kids are often intimidated by 'bigger' words. This title teaches younger audiences how to break such words apart and introduces them to the concept of roots. Reading becomes easy and fun once it's clear how various letter combinations can change a word's meaning.
A book about nouns? How could you have a book without them? Nouns make up the world around us, and they make up most of our writing and speaking, too. With this book, young readers will learn how to identify and use different kinds of nouns.
Learn about the sound of the letter K, as Kella gets a new kitten Kippy and learns to love him.
Learn about the sound of the letter L, as Lilly gets up late, loses her left shoes, and can't find her lunch.
Learn about the sound of the letter J, as Jeff wants to have a fun job, just as his brother Jake and sister Jasmine do.
