Books with author Clara Murray

ONE BOY: Mickey has a problem. His world revolves around the new Avro Arrow plane and the soon-to-be-installed Iroquois engines. Word is they’ll make it the fastest plane in the world, except… they’re loud enough to kill! Has anyone thought of the ground crew? And what will Mickey say when he writes about the Arrow in his sixth-grade speech? ONE SMALL TOWN: Grace Station is home to many families working on the Arrow project like Mickey McCool’s and Anastasia Rainer’s. But it’s home to other people too, like farmer Sid with the great tobogganing hill and Roly Pelletier who runs the grocery store and has a little problem driving in winter – even Bugs Beeton with the purple exploding face. AND THE AVRO ARROW: As Canada’s greatest test pilots pull more and more speed from the Arrow, her place in the history books is assured – especially when the Iroquois-fitted planes are scheduled to fly in March. It’s a success story in the making… or is it? Wingman is the story of one boy’s adventure as he learns that following a dream sometimes means disappointment, often requires letting go, and always needs the help of good friends.

ONE BOY: Mickey has a problem. His world revolves around the new Avro Arrow plane and the soon-to-be-installed Iroquois engines. Word is they'll make it the fastest plane in the world, except... they're loud enough to kill! Has anyone thought of the ground crew? And what will Mickey say when he writes about the Arrow in his sixth-grade speech? ONE SMALL TOWN: Grace Station is home to many families working on the Arrow project like Mickey McCool's and Anastasia Rainer's. But it's home to other people too, like farmer Sid with the great tobogganing hill and Roly Pelletier who runs the grocery store and has a little problem driving in winter - even Bugs Beeton with the purple exploding face. AND THE AVRO ARROW: As Canada's greatest test pilots pull more and more speed from the Arrow, her place in the history books is assured - especially when the Iroquois-fitted planes are scheduled to fly in March. It's a success story in the making... or is it? Wingman is the story of one boy's adventure as he learns that following a dream sometimes means disappointment, often requires letting go, and always needs the help of good friends.

Learning how to use capitalization and punctuation is an important, if sometimes perplexing, part of learning how to write correctly. This guide covers basic punctuation, such as periods, question marks, commas, and apostrophes. It also explains how capitalization is used at the start of a sentence, in a letter, and with proper nouns. Useful and easy to understand and directly correlated to Common Core Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2, 2a, 2b, 2c, and 3. Sample exercises, with explanations in an answer key at the back of the book, help to hone skills.

We live in a fast-paced world. Time is tighter than ever, and were always looking for shortcutseven in writing! Language students will learn all about abbreviations: why we use them, how we use them, and when and where theyre appropriate. The text covers a variety of abbreviations, from date and time to places and names. Internet and texting abbreviations are covered, too, but with a friendly reminder of when they should be used. This title features a quiz question on every spread, with answers found at the end of the book. Fun graphic organizers and eye-catching images round out the text, which is also supplemented with a glossary and index.

The eight parts of speech are the building blocks of language. Young language students will learn the ins-and-outs of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and more through this age-appropriate text. Each chapter is devoted to one part of speech, covering how, when, and why they’re used. A unique “Figure It Out” quiz featured on every spread prompts readers to actively engage with the material, while bright images and informative graphic organizers hold readers’ attention. A glossary and index provide opportunities for additional learning.

Provide young learners with a straightforward explanation of verb tenses and a kid-friendly introduction to irregular verb forms. Theyll also learn about the advantages of picking the perfect verb and get tips for figuring out the meaning of verbs from context, affixes, and root words. Figure It Out questions on each spread let readers test themselves on the content. A great, sorely needed resource! Tied to the Common Core Grade 3 Language Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1, 1a, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2, 2e, 3, 4.

Similes and metaphors are a complex yet fundamental concept for readers of any age. The world of figurative language is decoded through age-appropriate text and relatable, easy-to-understand examples of both similes and metaphors. This text will help young readers build their reading comprehension, and along the way, unlock a world of core language skills that will make their own writing fuller and richer. A quiz question on each spread prompts readers to critically think about the concepts presented in the text. Engaging visuals, a glossary, and index provide opportunities for additional learning.

Similes and metaphors are a complex yet fundamental concept for readers of any age. The world of figurative language is decoded through age-appropriate text and relatable, easy-to-understand examples of both similes and metaphors. This text will help young readers build their reading comprehension, and along the way, unlock a world of core language skills that will make their own writing fuller and richer. A quiz question on each spread prompts readers to critically think about the concepts presented in the text. Engaging visuals, a glossary, and index provide opportunities for additional learning.

Teach young readers what simple and complex sentences are, and help them understand the uses of each. Age-appropriate examples make concepts clearer. While the books subject comes from the Common Core Language Standards, its table of contents, glossary, index, captions, and more make it a useful tool for teaching the Common Core Reading Standards for Informational Text, too. Includes simple review questions with an answer key at the back of the book. Addresses standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1, 1f, 1h, 1i, 2, 3.

Teach young readers what simple and complex sentences are, and help them understand the uses of each. Age-appropriate examples make concepts clearer. While the books subject comes from the Common Core Language Standards, its table of contents, glossary, index, captions, and more make it a useful tool for teaching the Common Core Reading Standards for Informational Text, too. Includes simple review questions with an answer key at the back of the book. Addresses standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1, 1f, 1h, 1i, 2, 3.

Big and small. Wet and dry. Up and down. These are just a few opposite pairs familiar to most people. Now theyll understand the meaning behind these words through this text, which explores all aspects of antonyms. The text also covers synonyms, teaching how shades of meaning can change writing for the better. The text presents these core language concepts through age-appropriate text, engaging charts and graphic organizers, and eye-catching images. This title also features a quiz question on every spread to reinforce concepts. A glossary and index provide opportunities for additional learning.