Vocabulary & Spelling

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From the Series First Words and Pictures

Specially created to support early years teaching, this beautiful new words and pictures book is perfect for children learning to read. As young readers turn the pages, they will have lots of Read More →

  • Lexile: 360
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2018

A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This book will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • Dewey: 428'.1
  • Copyright: 2014

A First Look at Dragons

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Fantastic Creatures

Stories about dragons come from around the world. With carefully leveled text and close text-to-image match, this title provides emergent readers with a fun and accessible look at dragons. Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • Dewey: 398.24/54
  • Copyright: 2021

A First Look at Fairies

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Fantastic Creatures

Emergent readers will delight in learning the different stories people have told about fairies throughout history! Carefully leveled text and a close text-to-photo match supports readers as… Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • Dewey: 398/.45
  • Copyright: 2021

A First Look at Mermaids

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Fantastic Creatures

Dive into the world of mermaids through carefully leveled text and appealing images. Emergent readers will learn about stories about mermaids from around the world. Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • Dewey: 398.21
  • Copyright: 2021

A First Look at Monsters

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Fantastic Creatures

Introduce beginning readers to three monsters that have captured the imaginations of humans for centuries: griffins, krakens, and centaurs. Carefully leveled text is paired with images that… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • Dewey: 001.944
  • Copyright: 2021

A First Look at Trolls

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Fantastic Creatures

Beginning readers will be fascinated by trolls and stories about them from around the world. Reading is supported by close text-to-image match and carefully leveled text. Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • Dewey: 398.21
  • Copyright: 2021

A First Look at Unicorns

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Fantastic Creatures

Where do stories about unicorns come from? Emergent readers will love learning about how we imagine unicorns through carefully leveled text and engaging images. Read More →

  • Lexile: 400
  • Dewey: 398.24/54
  • Copyright: 2021

A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime: More about Nouns

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Keep learning with this follow up to A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink! One book couldn't possibly be enough to cover the topic of nouns. The cats are back with their comical examples to drive… Read More →

  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2006

All about Families

From the Series First Words and Pictures

Specially created to support early years teaching, this beautiful new words and pictures book is perfect for children learning to read. As young readers turn the pages, they will have lots of Read More →

  • Lexile: 140
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2018

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What is a noun? It's easier to show than explain—and this book is brimming with examples. Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 1999
Cover: An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
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An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns

Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • Dewey: 372.61
  • Copyright: 2015

A World of Colors

From the Series First Words and Pictures

Specially created to support early years teaching, this beautiful new words and pictures book is perfect for children learning to read. As young readers turn the pages, they will have lots of Read More →

  • Lexile: 230
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2018

Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What are comparatives and superlatives? After reading this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2013

But and For, Yet and Nor: What Is a Conjunction?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What is a conjunction? You'll find the answer inside this book—because it's chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Cleary's playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous but… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 425
  • Copyright: 2010

Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees: What Is Alliteration?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What is alliteration? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes and Martin… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 421'.58
  • Copyright: 2015
Cover: Cool! Whoa! Ah and Oh!: What Is an Interjection?
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Cool! Whoa! Ah and Oh!: What Is an Interjection?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What is an interjection? Oh, my! You’ll find the answer inside this book—it’s packed with interjections. Dear me! Brian P. Cleary’s playful rhymes and Brian Gable’s humorous illustrations… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 2011

Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Adverbs tell us when and how. Like, quickly, do your homework now! Bursting with adverbs, this addition to the Words Are CATegorical® series creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 2003

Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What Are Irregular Plurals?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Foot, feet. Boot. . . beet? What are irregular plurals? You'll find the answer inside this book—full of ponies, teeth, potatoes, and geese! Brian P. Cleary's whimsical rhymes and Brian… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2012
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First Words and Pictures — Hardcover Set

From the Series First Words and Pictures

Specially created to support early childhood teaching, this series is perfect for children learning to read. As young readers turn the pages, they will have lots of opportunities to: make… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2018
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $117.28
  • Your Price: $87.96
  • 4 titles

-Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What Is a Suffix?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense—and nonsense—of words. What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2014
Cover: Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?
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Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Adjectives are words like hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary. Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children expand their vocabularies and gain an appreciation for the rhythm of… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 2000

High and Low: A Sesame Street ® Guessing Game

From the Series Sesame Street ® Directional Words

Words like high and low tell us where something is. Readers will join the Sesame Street friends to explore high and low and then put their knowledge to the test with a fun guessing game.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 320
  • Dewey: 155
  • Copyright: 2024

How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Have fun with language! This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2005