When and Why Did the Horse Fly?
Knowing and Using Question Words
Part of the Language on the Loose series
Look at this goofy thing! WHAT is it? WHO built it and WHY? HOW do you find the answers to these questions? WHERE do you go? Flip open this book. WHEN? Now!
The BIG Problem (and the Squirrel Who Eventually Solved It)
Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs
Part of the Language on the Loose series
The squirrels have a problem. A BIG, POLKA-DOTTED problem. And they're watching NERVOUSLY, CURIOUSLY to see what it will do next. This goofy little story, complemented by informational back matter, teaches readers the differences between adjectives and adverbs.
The Duckster Ducklings Go to Mars
Understanding Capitalization
Part of the Language on the Loose series
On normal Fridays, the Ducksters fly to France to visit Grandpa Fred. But on Friday, June 13, the Duckster ducklings find themselves aboard the Mars Express, zooming into space WITHOUT Mom and Dad! Paired with back matter that supports a better understanding of the featured grammar concept, this wild adventure story explains when and where to use capitalization.
Frog. Frog? Frog!
Understanding Sentence Types
Part of the Language on the Loose series
It wasn't an ordinary family picnic. What happened? I'll tell you! Hop into this book to hear the story, and meet four special members of the Sentence family along the way.
Whatever says mark
Knowing and Using Punctuation
Part of the Language on the Loose series
Mark doesn't say much. And he never uses punctuation. He just doesn't see the need. Will he ever ask a question? Shout? Or pause? His new teacher, Mrs. Weatherspoon, knows!
Sasha Sings
Understanding Parts of a Sentence
Part of the Language on the Loose series
Sasha sings. Sasha sings loudly. Shimmering Sasha sings loudly and softly to her fans. The charming story of Sasha, a flamboyant opera-singing hippo, illustrates sentence construction, starting with a simple subject and predicate and building to include a variety of other parts of speech. Back matter provides a more in-depth look at grammar concepts.
Monsters Can Mosey
Understanding Shades of Meaning
Part of the Language on the Loose series
All monsters need a good walk. At least that's what Frankie's mom says. But why walk when you can LURCH or MARCH? CLOMP or STOMP? With so many kinds of walks, which will Frankie choose?
They're Up to Something in There
Understanding There, Their, and They're
Part of the Language on the Loose series
Inventors Oscar and Frank know THEIR rivals are up to something. And THEY'RE sure that whatever lies behind the fence, in THERE, is going to give them a run for THEIR money in tomorrow's pancake contest. Illustrated in a graphic-novel-like format, this delightful story pairs with back matter that clearly illustrates when to use the homophones "there," "their," and "they're."
