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Spelling Four is the fourth book in the Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbooks series, which features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. It makes a great addition to any school or home-school curriculum!

With Guided Reading Levels at A-B, Read and Rhyme: Level 1 has been designed as the first level in a three-part approach to learning word families.

What are your favorite things? This fun series encourages young listeners to explore familiar things—and to identify some of their favorites!

It’s time to read and rhyme! This series introduces young listeners to decodables through a fun and quirky rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words from the same word family to reinforce the sound combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern to help early book explorers get the practice they need.

Zwei witzige Geschichten von Bestsellerautorin Ursula Poznanski, die zur spielerischen Beschäftigung mit Buchstaben und Zahlen einladen Nach einem Sturm im Dschungel sammelt der kleine Affe viele lustig geformte Dinge ein: »Das sind Buchstaben«, weiß der schlaue Papagei. »Die hat bestimmt...

Have you ever found yourself "in over your head" wondering why we "call shotgun" for the front passenger seat? Or pondered what "letting the cat out of the bag" truly signifies when it comes to revealing secrets? If these questions pique your curiosity, and you desire some "food for thought," then brace yourself for an enthralling expedition through the captivating world of language with Why Do We Say That? But that's not all, because in the forthcoming sequel, get prepared to confront the "elephant in the room" and learn how to "walk on eggshells" with finesse.

The alphabet in rhyme – A is for Actor/who's learning his part; /B is for Baker/who's baking a tart.

Discover the story of young James Baldwin in this ode to the legendary writer and the power of the written word—with exquisite prose from acclaimed poet Quartez Harris. The first time Jimmy read a book the words clung to him like glitter... Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist...

Stunning poetry introduce a new generation to the beloved literary icon Toni Morrison, by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and Caldecott Honor winner Daniel Minter. From imaginative child to visionary storyteller, Toni Morrison was a fiercely inspiring writer that helped...

Schnick und Schnuck – Kleine Gedichte für kleine Menschen. Schnick und Schnuck sind kleine Tulpenbrüder, die in einem wunderschönen Garten leben und viele Blumenfreunde haben. Mit ihnen haben sie viel Spaß und feiern auch gerne Feste. Vorab gibt es eine kleine Geschichte, gefolgt von liebevollen, kindgerechten Gedichten, die teilweise mit Geräuschen, wie zum Beispiel das Summen einer Biene untermalt sind. Gedichte spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entwicklung von Kindern. Sie lernen Rhythmus und Reim kennen und können so ihre Sprache und Sprechfähigkeiten erweitern.

Discover ancient language and decipher secret codes on a journey through time, and learn about all the different ways we can send, or receive, a message. With Perky, the expert tour guide, explore the beginnings of language, the first hieroglyphic 'emojis' and even communication in the animal kingdom! Interspersed throughout the journey are Messaging Milestones: fascinating timelines of inventions that changed the world, and Rose's Superstars: a celebration of inspirational heroes, both past and present, from the deaf world - including movie star Millicent Simmonds and stuntwoman Kitty O'Neil.

TV personality, actor, and now I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star, Tom Read Wilson, is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story. See how the English language evolved in this...

God has a purpose for you. But maybe what you’re meant to be is still a mystery. So where do you start? Jess Connolly will help you get answers to this question and more, no matter where you are in your journey. Glory Girl will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter...

Vowel Adventures decodable books introduce beginning learners to phonics and the functions of vowels with fun, narrative stories. Each title focuses on a different vowel, its various sounds, and the roles they play in everyday words. With a focus on tightly controlled vocabulary, repetitive text patterns, and sounds, these books provide a supportive educational fiction reading experience that will enhance imagination and reinforce language arts, decodables, and phonics concepts for early learners.

When Woody Rawls read The Call of the Wild, a classic novel about a stolen mistreated dog and a kindly man, his life was forever changed. Maybe it was because he loved his own dog, or maybe it was because the story reached deep into his heart and stayed there. From then on, Woody was determined to learn to write and become a teller of tales. Woody didn't care that he couldn’t afford pen and paper. He would use a stick in the sand if he had to. Woody trusted his heart and used his imagination to create his stories, which he shared with Rowdy, his trusty hound. 

La apasionante historia de un joven morisco en los convulsos días del ocaso del reino nazarí de Granada. Said, un joven morisco hijo de un cristiano renegado y una musulmana, es el protagonista de esta memorable novela histórica en la que narra de primera mano cómo transcurría la vida cotidiana de Granada a mediados del siglo XV, en las postrimerías del rutilante reino nazarí.

Brought to you by Penguin. Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find 100 words and phrases that bring people together. There are times when the world feels more divided than ever. But it is important to remember the things that unite rather than divide...

Una historia a modo de homenaje de la Edad de Oro de la fotografía, sus cámaras y sus fotógrafos. Xulio Ricardo Trigo nos ofrece una trama policiaca basada en la historia de la fotógrafa Erika Ernemann. Su protagonista Erika Ernemann, aprendiz en la fábrica de cámaras Contax, es...

Veloces pasan los años y a nuestra espalda dejan infinidad de hechos, de personas valiosas o despreciables, extremas en el odio, en el amor o en la ambición, que hoy juzgamos desde el distanciamiento que permite una mirada irónica. » Estas fábulas son tanto episodios históricos como...

En esta novela hablan por primera vez y en primera persona algunas de las mujeres que amaron al emperador Carlos V: su madre Juana de Castilla; sus tías Margarita de Austria y Catalina de Aragón; sus hermanas Leonor, Isabel, María y Catalina; su mujer Isabel de Portugal; sus amantes Germana...