Heller, Ruth

Verse and realistic paintings explore verbs--the variety of uses and meanings.

Introduces various types of pronouns, explains how and when to use them, and provides whimsical glimpses of what our language would be without them.

Introduces and explains various interjections and conjunctions, including "awesome," "alas," and "yet.".

A pictorial introduction to the animals that lay eggs, including chickens as well as other birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and even a few mammals.

Brief text and lavish illustrations explain plant reproduction and the purpose of a flower and present some plants which don't seem to be flowers but are.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce how adverbs are used from simple forms to more difficult.

Brief text in rhyme and pictures introduce adjectives and their uses.

Rhyming text and pictures demonstrate the camouflage provided by nature for various toads and frogs-some of whose coloring changes completely to match their background.

Introduces and explains various interjections and conjunctions, including "awesome," "alas," and "yet.".

Describes and illustrates how colors combine in printing and how they affect our eyes.