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Books with author Brian Cleary

  • The Action of Subtraction

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2008)
    The author and illustrator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series brings their trademark sense of humor to the subject of subtraction. Rhyming text filled with funny, countable examples shows what it means to take one number away from another. Readers are also introduced to the terminology they'll encounter as they learn to subtract.
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  • A Fraction's Goal ― Parts of a Whole

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2013)
    In this fun-filled look at fractions, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable demonstrate how fractions work by splitting whole objects into parts. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series divide everything from pieces of pizza to groups of people into halves, thirds, tenths, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples take the fear out of fractions.
  • The Mission of Addition

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2007)
    In the first book of the Math Is Categorical® series, readers will become familiar with the concept of addition and its key terms. The author and illustrator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series use their trademark sense of humor to add up the fun!
  • A-B-A-B-A―a Book of Pattern Play

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2012)
    In this playful look at patterns, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable provide many examples of repeating sequences of shapes, colors, objects, and more. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how patterns can be found all around us. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make pattern practice fun!
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  • A Dollar, a Penny, How Much and How Many?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2014)
    In this funny look at money, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable explain the basics of bills and coins. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show young readers how to count and combine pennies, nickels, fives, tens, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples take the mystery out of money.
  • A Second, a Minute, a Week with Days in It: A Book about Time

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2015)
    The zany CATegorical cats introduce the measurement of time, from seconds, minutes, and hours up to decades. Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable bring their winning teamwork to this playful, fun look at learning about time.
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  • How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Brian Cleary and Brian 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.
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  • To Root, to Toot, Parachute: What is a Verb?

    Brian P. Cleary

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Aug. 16, 2001)
    What is a verb? it's easier to show than explain! in this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful, lively examples, the playful rhymes and illustrationsical cartoonbine to highlight key words in the sentences. Verbs like toss and tumble, jump and jam, jog and juggle, jig and leap are printed in color for easy identification. - offering a light-hearted perspective, this title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language. - a flurry of verbs for readers - often presented in humorous juxtaposition - plus a sprinkling of grammatical rules. - reads and looks like fiction so learning is fun. - full-color illustrations. - interest level: grade 2 - grade 5; reading level: grade 3
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  • Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2003)
    In this fun-filled book, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Each preposition in the text, like under, over, by the clover, about, throughout, and next to Rover, is highlighted in color for easy identification. This is the newest addition to the Words Are CATagorical series, which has sold more than 450,000 copies.
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  • How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2007)
    This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding pair of homonyms and homophones is printed in color for easy identification. At the end, readers are challenged to apply what they’ve learned―and they’ll have fun doing so.
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  • A Dollar, a Penny, How Much and How Many?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2014)
    In this funny look at money, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable explain the basics of bills and coins. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show young readers how to count and combine pennies, nickels, fives, tens, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples take the mystery out of money.
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  • I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2012)
    What's a contraction? You'll find the answer inside this book―it's brimming with contractions! Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous illustrations don't shy away from creatively clarifying the concept of contractions. For easy identification, we've printed the contractions in color. You won't want to miss the comical cats that reinforce each idea. I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction? turns traditional grammar lesson on end. Read this book aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.
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