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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. The Language Rules! series introduces readers to one of the most difficult things they'll ever have to learn--the English language. Using fun examples, helpful hints,...
2) Nouns
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Provides an introduction to the grammar rules and usage of nouns, discussing proper nouns, plural nouns, and compound nouns.
3) Adverbs
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Provides an introduction to the adverb, discussing grammar rules and word usage.
4) Verbs
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Provides an introduction to the grammar rules and word usage of verbs, discussing present tense, irregular verbs, and contractions.
5) Prepositions
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Offers an introduction to prepositions, discussing usage and grammar rules.
6) Conjunctions
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Provides an introduction to the grammer rules and word usage of conjuctions, discussing independent clauses, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.
7) Pronouns
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Offers an introduction to pronouns, discussing grammar rules, possessive pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns.
8) Punctuation
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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. The Language Rules! series introduces readers to one of the most difficult things they'll ever have to learn--the English language. Using fun examples, helpful hints, and hilarious...
9) Adjectives
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Provides an introduction to the adjective, discussing grammar rules and word usage.
10) Interjections
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Wow! A book all about interjections! What is an interjection, anyway? Find out just that as you explore the ways interjections work in reading, writing, and speaking. Interjections will make your sentences more exciting--no kidding! The Language Rules! series introduces readers to one of the most difficult things they'll ever have to learn--the English language. Using fun examples, helpful hints, and hilarious original illustrations, the author demystifies...
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Young writers get tired of using the same old words over and over. By learning to identify synonyms, kids are able to express themselves with greater clarity and creativity. This title also helps students unlock the mystery behind antonyms and illustrates how a few simple letter combinations can transform a word into its complete opposite. The Language Rules! series introduces readers to one of the most difficult things they'll ever have to learn--the...
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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. The Language Rules! series introduces readers to one of the most difficult things they'll ever have to learn--the English language....
13) Sentences
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Sentences can be long and short, simple and complex. Regardless of what form they take, they are crucial to reading comprehension. Kid-friendly text and helpful exercises illustrate the different elements that comprise a sentence, as well as the various types of sentences young readers are bound to encounter as they develop their grammar skills. The Magic of Language series introduces readers to one of the most difficult things they'll ever have to...
14) Spelling rules
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Weekly quizzes or the annual spelling bee can instill a sense of dread in most students. But 'Spelling Rules' makes this often tricky subject easy and fun. Simple strategies and effective examples help kids comprehend when and why words are spelled the way they are. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful photos, a table of contents, sources for further research including websites, information about the author, activities for further...
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