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This is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, sentence construction, and other writing essentials. In brief and concise terms, author William Strunk, Jr., identifies the principal requirements of proper American English style and concentrates on the most often violated rules of composition.
3) Adverbs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Each book in the series provides hints, examples, and funny illustrations that help readers master a different part of speech.
4) Nouns
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides an introduction to the grammar rules and usage of nouns, discussing proper nouns, plural nouns, and compound nouns.
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English
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The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...
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English
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"Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the phonics-based learn-to-read set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills. Bob Books Advancing Beginners builds on the skills learned in the Bob Books Stage 1 sets. These twelve stories are slightly longer while still using three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This develops...
8) Prepositions
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about prepositions that are words that connect different parts of sentences together and see how they are used in examples.
9) Verbs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What are some of your favorite action-packed verbs? Verbs are words that show action in a sentence. In this book, you will learn how to use verbs. This book is part of the Language Rules series. Each book in this series provides hints, examples, and funny illustrations to help readers master a different part of speech.
10) Adjectives
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the adjective, discussing grammar rules and word usage.
14) I wish you more
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English
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In simple text and pictures, the author and illustrator create a compendium of small daily moments.
15) Quiet, loud
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Candlewick Press
Language
English
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Whether you read it quietly or loudly, learning about opposites has never been more fun - or funny - than with this winning book.
Sniffles are quiet, but sneezes are loud. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited book, QUIET LOUD, stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.
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English
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"Vastly informative and vastly entertaining...A scholarly and fascinating book." —Los Angeles Times
With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.
From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the
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Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay. Clever rhymes and humorous illustrations bring these collective nouns to life in funny ways, making it easy to remember which terms and animals go together. A glossary in the back matter offers further explanation of words used as collective...
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Bob books volume 1
Language
English
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"A sturdy hardcover bind-up of the twelve mini Bob Books that started it all! This iconic phonics-based collection of learn-to-read books has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, "I read the whole book!""--
20) Pronouns
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers an introduction to pronouns, discussing grammar rules, possessive pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns.