Words are categorical

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A lime, a mime, a pool of slime

more about nouns
2006
Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, including specific types of nouns such as proper and abstract.

Feet and puppies, thieves and guppies

what are irregular plurals?
2012
Contains illustrated rhymes that are designed to explain the concept of irregular plurals.

Thumbtacks, earwax, lipstick, dipstick

what is a compound word?
2011
Animal students explore the uses and function of compound words in different scenarios, from classrooms to mountain climbing.

Slide and slurp, scratch and burp

more about verbs
2007
Provides examples and illustrations of action and linking verbs.

I'm and won't, they're and don't

what's a contraction?
2010
Defines exactly what contractions are and discusses how to form a contraction by combining two words. Includes examples and full-color illustrations throughout.

Pre- and re-, mis- and dis-

what is a prefix?
2013
Illustrated verse explores the concept of prefixes and introduces many examples.

I and you and don't forget who

what is a pronoun?
2004
Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of pronouns and their functions, from "he" and "she" to "anyone", "neither", and "which.".

How much can a bare bear bear?

what are homonyms and homophones?
2005
Presents a short study for early learners that teaches how to recognize and understand the difference between homonyms and homophones.

But and for, yet and nor

what is a conjunction?
2010
Clarifies the concept of conjunctions using comical cats to reinforce each idea.

Skin like milk, hair of silk

what are similes and metaphors?
2009
Comical cats explain the differences between similes and metaphors.

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