The eighth title in this bestselling series takes a lighthearted look at homonyms and homophones with playful rhymes and comical cartoon cats. Spirited verses with key words printed in color encourage children to discover dozens of colorful homonyms and homophones, in this lively look at words. Full color.

In this fun-filled guide, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Illustrations.

Bursting with adverbs, this selection from the Words Are Categorical series creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for young readers with delightfully playful rhymes and extremely humorous illustrations. For easy identification, adverbs are printed in color and key words are illustrated on each page. Now available in paperback!

Cleary and Gable bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of measuring length. A rhyming text filled with funny examples explains how to use and compare metric and U.S. customary units of length. Readers are also introduced to the tools they need to measure length--rulers, metersticks, and more. Full color.

What is an adverb? It's hard to explain but easy to show--and that's just what this book does, in rhyming, comical verse that will have readers giggling as they learn. Full color.

Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps youre as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, theyre as bright as polished pennies! Each simile and metaphor is printed in color for easy identification in this gem of a book. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a conjunction? Youll find the answer inside this book - because its chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Clearys playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gables humorous but helpful illustrations creatively clarify the concept of conjunctions for young readers. Key conjunctions appear in color for easy identification, and comical cats reinforce each idea. While you read this book aloud, share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.