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What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present the concept of prefixes for young listeners. Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this book and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

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 creatively clarify the concept of conjunctions for young listeners. While you listen to this book, share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

Listen or read along with three-time Paralympian swimmer, medal-winner and disability advocate Sarah Rose as she reads this this big-hearted guide to disability, full of words to know and questions to ask about life with disability. ABC Disability is an A to Z of celebrating what makes each of...

What is an adjective? Is it hot? Crunchy? Purple? Or sweet? It's all of these things and more. Take a peek!

Poetry is more than rhyming words on a page. A poem is crafted by carefully selecting each word and rhythm. But how does a poet get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as looking at a picture.

What has a spine, a table, and a cover? A book, of course! Listen to learn about the parts of a book.

If words describe a feeling or some words rhyme, you're listening to a poem. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the beauty of poetry.

You can tell listeners how much an elephant eats. You can reveal key moments in Babe Ruth’s life. You can list facts about Mars, airplanes, or Halloween. You can write excellent reports!

You can make listeners smile. You can give them goosebumps or the giggles. You can even make them cry. You can show listeners the world the way you see it. You can write cool poetry!

Chomp! Crunch! Gulp! Bite into this exciting introduction to onomatopoeia. These fun-filled words copy the sound they are describing, like fizz, beep, or quack!

To make a book, you first start with an idea. What comes next? Listen to find out how books are made.

En un mundo delirante que parece haber salido de la imaginación de los Monty Python, un asesino ruso harto de su trabajo planea un golpe contra su jefe. Sin embargo, tendrá que enfrentarse a un justiciero empeñado en frustrar los planes de todos los criminales sobre la faz de la tierra, que no son pocos. Una novela a velocidad de vértigo sobre el amor, el desamor, la venganza y los patitos de goma.

Antología de cuentos de Aixa de la Cruz, una de las autoras emergentes más interesantes del panorama español actual. En ella, la autora explora el lado más siniestro de la realidad cotidiana, coquetea con lo fantástico y lo perverso que anida detrás de nuestras convenciones sociales. Un viaje a veces onírico y a veces reflexivo, pero siempre demoledor.

"Nueve semanas" es el tipo de obra que hace avanzar el estado de la cuestión literaria, el tipo de novela que eleva la literatura a un nuevo nivel nunca visto antes... aunque sea a puñetazos. La historia de un escritor nacido con estrella y al mismo tiempo estrellado, un canalla que vierte hasta la última gota de su ser en las hojas en blanco, un perdedor con encanto que descubre un nuevo estilo literario al que tendrá que enfrentarse con todas sus consecuencias. Una novela para los que no se conforman con la misma historia de siempre.

Una audaz novela con trasfondo histórico que su autor, Jorge Ordaz, vuelve a convertir en un festival de erudición y diversión, en una trama frenética a la vez que profunda. La historia sigue las aventuras y desventuras de Dimas Pons, un magnetista e hipnotizador de principios del S. XIX, y su periplo por media Europa entre la ciencia y la magia.

Una road movie alucinada y fantástica a través de una Galicia que nunca existió y que al mismo tiempo está tan viva como todas las leyendas que encierra. Un escritor recibe el encargo de realizar un libro sobre faros galleros, aunque en su viaje por la tierra de su familia le esperan pulpos, escarabajos, crustáceos, golpistas, ninjas, vacas y orujo, mucho orujo. Una novela tan divertida como escalofriante; el trabajo de un maestro.

Media is everywhere. Even the youngest listeners need to know how to interact with it. Give listeners the tools they need to evaluate and understand media.

Even the youngest listeners need to learn the difference between fact and opinion. Give listeners the tools they need to evaluate and understand the media literacy concept of fact and opinion.

Street signs, menus, game directions - words are everywhere! Where else do you put your reading skills to use? Listen to this book to find out.

What is a noun? Is it a monkey? A zoo? A banana or Aunt Lulu? It's all of these things and more. Take a peek!