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Explores through rhyming text the subject of prepositions and how they're used.

In 1918, William Strunk Jr., a lecturer in English at Cornell University, wrote a short guide to style for his students. He aimed to show them how to write crispt, concise text that would inform readers as swiftly and clearly as possible. Strunk outlined eight "elementary rules of usage," just ten "elementary principles of composition," and "a few matters of form." The book has been in print ever since.

Presents a short study for early learners that teaches how to recognize and understand the difference between homonyms and homophones.

Humorous comparative illustrations show that the meaning of a sentence can depend upon the placement of a comma.

Rhyming text and illustrations present numerous examples of adverbs and their functions.

"Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children understand adjectives in the 20th anniversary edition of this lighthearted book of verse. Updated with new back matter, a fresh design, and Try It! features"-- Provided by publisher.

A brief story in which characters representing the short "e" sound and the long "e" sound look for these vowels in different words.

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

Combining scholarly authority with a new awareness of today's communication demands, Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus is the simple, reliable way to find the perfect word for your needs. It features an easy-to-use dictionary format plus a revolutionary Concept Index that arranges words by idea, thus enhancing the user's process of association and leading to scores of additional selections. The inclusion of a wide spectrum of words and phrases with...