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Books in Explorer Library: Language Arts Explorer series

  • Nouns

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    The ability to recognize and correctly use the different parts of speech is key to demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. In this book, readers will learn about the function nouns have in sentences by following the story of Steve and Judy, who join their father on a trip to the grocery store. The story and activity sidebars help introduce concepts such as abstract nouns, subject-verb agreement, and singular and plural nouns.
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  • How to Write a Biography

    Cecilia Roth Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day--in school, with friends, at home, almost everywhere--and now, the Language Arts Explorer Junior writing series has tips and tricks that will help them become writing experts. Available in reinforced library and paperback bindings.
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  • How to Write a Poem

    Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Offers advice on how to find topics, create a poem, and revise a poem.
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  • Growing Your Own Garden: Save the Planet

    Hirsch Rebecca Eileen

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Teaches young readers how to grow a garden, including choosing the right seeds, weeding, watering, and harvesting.
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  • How to Write an Ad

    Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Discover how to write a persuasive advertisement.
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  • Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Presents tips for how to reduce the amount of garbage thrown away, from buying items that have less packaging at the store to precycling and making art from trash.
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  • Adverbs

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    The ability to recognize and correctly use the different parts of speech is key to demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. In this book, readers will learn about the function adverbs have in sentences by following the story of Lucy and Jon, teammates on a soccer team competing for the local championship. The story and activity sidebars help introduce concepts such as how to use adverbs for description or explanation and how to tell the difference between adjectives and adverbs.
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  • Motion and Forces

    Hirsch Rebecca Eileen

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The focus of the book is on motion and forces. The reader is encouraged to make predictions, perform purpose-driven research, and creatively solve problems presented about motion and forces.
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  • How to Write a Thank-You Letter

    Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day--in school, with friends, at home, almost everywhere--and now, the Language Arts Explorer Junior writing series has tips and tricks that will help them become writing experts. Available in reinforced library and paperback bindings.
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  • How to Write an E-mail

    Cecilia Roth Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2011)
    E-mail is a popular form of communication. People use it to chat with friends and conduct business. The activities in this book will teach readers what it takes to write e-mail for any situation.
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  • How to Write a Play

    Cecilia Roth Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day--in school, with friends, at home, almost everywhere--and now, the Language Arts Explorer Junior writing series has tips and tricks that will help them become writing experts. Available in reinforced library and paperback bindings.
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  • How to Write a Fractured Fairy Tale

    Nel Yomtov

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    This book teaches readers how to plan and write fractured fairy tales. They will discover what a fractured fairy tale is, how to prepare a plot outline, develop characters, revise and edit the story, and write a final draft of the narrative. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the development of characters, clear event sequences, plot elements, and the overall creative writing process.
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