Thomson, Ruth

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers the basic rules of grammar, explaining how to use nouns, apostrophes, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs.

Introduces six paintings of Christian saints, each with a descriptive essay and a selection of related questions and explorations, as well as another painting on a similar theme to compare and contrast with the first one. Includes general information on saints and their attributes.

Over 1,100 words, grouped under keywords, provide a wide variety of words to make writing more exciting.

Easy text, pictures, and puzzles help to build vocabulary and familiarity with everyday objects, such as articles of clothing.

Shows the many types of toys that children play with, explains how they are made, and provides step-by-step instructions to make your own.