A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink
Title | A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink PDF eBook |
Author | Brian P. Cleary |
Publisher | Millbrook Press ™ |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1467743143 |
What is a noun? It's easier to show than explain—and this book is brimming with examples. Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink
Title | A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink PDF eBook |
Author | Brian P. Cleary |
Publisher | Millbrook Press |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 1999-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1575055473 |
Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown."
A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime
Title | A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime PDF eBook |
Author | Brian P. Cleary |
Publisher | Millbrook Press ™ |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1467743127 |
One book couldn't possibly be enough to cover the topic of nouns. The cats are back with their comical examples to drive home to readers just what a noun is. Specific types of nouns—such as abstract nouns and proper nouns—are also introduced in this giggle-a-page expansion on the topic.
Merry-Go-Round
Title | Merry-Go-Round PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth Heller |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1998-02-23 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0698116429 |
Perfect for introductory grammar lessons! What is a noun? Explore language and discover the uses of nouns and their many grammatical forms from proper nouns to common nouns to abstract nouns. “Heller explores types of nouns: common, proper, abstract, concrete, compound, collective, singular, plural, and possessive... Its lush, exuberant full-color artwork will grab kids' attention.”—Booklist “With humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammar. ... A treasure.”—Kirkus Reviews “To say that Heller has a way with words is to understate a multifaceted talent... The rhymed text of this book is as witty and smooth as its predecessors ... Rarely does a book offer children so much to look at, listen to and learn.”—Publishers Weekly “Striking graphic design with large clear objects in bold colors overflowing each double-page spread make the book a visual treat. The use of bold type for all the nouns is particularly pleasing and will make for easy reading aloud... Those who have found the others in the series successful will want this one.”—School Library Journal About the Explore! series: Dedicated to helping children learn a variety of nonfiction subjects, the Explore series uses pitch-perfect rhyming text and brilliantly illustrated images to make learning fun. Books in the series: Explore Language! 1. Behind the Mask: A Book About Prepositions 2. Cache of Jewels: And Other Collective Nouns 3. Fantastic! Wow! and Unreal!: A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions 4. Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs 5. Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives 6. Mine, All Mine!: A Book About Pronouns 7. Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns 8. Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs Explore Nature! 1. Animals Born Alive and Well: A Book About Mammals and Their Young 2. Chickens Aren't the Only Ones: A Book About Animals Who Lay Eggs 3. The Reason for a Flower: A Book About Flowers, Pollen, and Seeds 4. Plants that Never Ever Bloom: A Book About Fungi, Ferns, and Other Plants Without Flowers
If You Were a Noun
Title | If You Were a Noun PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Dahl |
Publisher | Picture Window Books |
Total Pages | 14 |
Release | |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1479553875 |
Life as a word can be wild and a lot of work. Discover how these lexicons live and how they help build sentences. Provides an introduction to nouns and proper nouns. Includes an activity.
If You Were a Verb
Title | If You Were a Verb PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Dahl |
Publisher | Capstone Classroom |
Total Pages | 14 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1404819819 |
Teaches readers to recognize and use verbs.
Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp
Title | Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp PDF eBook |
Author | Brian P. Cleary |
Publisher | Millbrook Press ™ |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1467743577 |
One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse and Brian Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each verb is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.