Explains how to use punctuation and capitalization properly in a sentence, covering such topics as dates and days, commas in a series, apostrophes with contractions, and possessives.
Explains what adjectives and adverbs are to young readers and how they work in a sentence, and also challenges readers to use their knowledge by answering grammar questions.
Explains how to use nouns and pronouns properly in a sentence, covering such topics as singular and plural nouns, noun-verb agreement, possessives, and compound nouns.
Explains what verbs are to young readers, including why they are central to a sentence, and what the difference between regular and irregular verbs are.
In this second set of our successful Core Language Skills series, these highly accessible guides help students acquire an understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
Rhyming is one of the best ways to teach young students about language. Students will learn why rhyming is a core language skill, and how it also makes words and ideas easy to remember. This book feat
Similes and metaphors are a complex yet fundamental concept for readers of any age. The world of figurative language is decoded through age-appropriate text and relatable, easy-to-understand examples
Big and small. Wet and dry. Up and down. These are just a few opposite pairs familiar to most people. Now they’ll understand the meaning behind these words through this text, which explores all aspect
We live in a fast-paced world. Time is tighter than ever, and we’re always looking for shortcuts—even in writing! Language students will learn all about abbreviations: why we use them, how we use them
The eight parts of speech are the building blocks of language. Young language students will learn the ins-and-outs of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and more through this age-appropriate text. Each chap
Prefixes and suffixes are the building blocks of more complex words that young readers begin to encounter as they move up in grade level. This age-appropriate text teaches readers how to recognize wor
"Monograph (in four volumes) on New York-based architecture firm FXFOWLE. Each of the four volumes is built around an individual theme: Reveal (projects in the landscape), Filter (interaction with cul
