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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
Brian P. Cleary, Andy Rowland
eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2015)What do you get when you combine a poem and a joke? A limerick! These five-line rhyming poems are funny, silly, and sly. Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how limericks work—and shows how these little poems can trigger big laughs. Something Sure Smells Around Here is packed with hilarious poems to make you chuckle and chortle. And when you've finished reading, you can try your hand at writing your own limericks!
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