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"Provides definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, part of speech designation, and other appropriate information. Intended for use by students in grades six to eight"-- Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and a simple text introduce readers to adjectives and demonstrate how they are used.

An illustrated dictionary, featuring selected word histories, synonym studies, lists of words with prefixes or suffixes, and spelling tips.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce how adverbs are used from simple forms to more difficult.

When Mr. Wright's students express a dislike for silent letters, the offended letters decide to teach them a lesson by going on strike.

A comprehensive, practical reference guide to the idiosyncrasies of the English language No one knows grammar like Michael Strumpf. For over a quarter of a century, as creator and proprietor of the National Grammar Hot Line, he helped thousands of callers from every corner of the globe tackle the thorniest issues of English grammar. Now, in The Grammar Bible, he has created an eminently useful guide to better speaking and writing. Unlike other...

Explains the rules for using apostrophes and explains why they are necessary, presenting humorous, illustrated examples of meanings that result from incorrect apostrophe use.

"Using the alphabet to introduce its contents, this book includes topic such as abolitionists, cowboys, Harlem Renaissance, and Kwanzaa"--Provided by publisher.

"Alliterative and rhyming words of wisdom surrounded by all new art fill this energetic alphabet book by Dallas Clayton. Bursting with color and life, each spread offers a rhythmic phrase and an abundance of artwork illustrating the featured letter. The message of dreaming big and living life to its fullest permeates every page, inviting readers to "learn some new letters that you can use to make magical words and share big ideas"" -- from publisher's...