Finding it difficult to train his new pet because of his huge vocabulary, Theo must find a different way to communicate with Fang if he wants to hang on to his furry feline friend.
Labeled color photographs introduce young readers to vocabulary related to colors, vehicles, bath time, bedtime, mealtime, food, actions, nature, clothing, toys, and animals.
a word-origin dictionary for kids building vocabulary through etymology, definitions & stories
Zafarris, Jess
2020
"The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has [a] story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. 'Once Upon a Word' is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and . . . word-origin stories"--Back cover.
Young readers journey under the sea to learn the names of the creatures that live there and other fun things that can be found in the ocean in this creative vocabulary-building exercise. Colorful illustrations of sea creatures, submarines, and more are labeled clearly so early learners can discover the words for what's found under the sea. Short, clear text breaks down each group of words into categories to keep this learning experience manageable for readers at a variety of levels. Questions are also included that focus on concepts such as colors and numbers.
The world of the dinosaurs is presented in an engaging and educational way as readers learn the names of prehistoric creatures with the help of colorful illustrations. Each delightful image is clearly labeled to allow early learners to practice reading the names of a variety of dinosaurs, and the dinosaurs are grouped into categories that simplify this exercise for beginning readers. Simple sentences guide readers through this exciting learning adventure, which builds vocabulary skills and asks them to answer questions along the way. This introduction to a high-interest topic is one readers are sure to return to again and again!.
"Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde teaches young readers about the joy of learning new words in this Step 1 leveled reader"--Provided by publisher.