To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What is a Verb? Contributor(s): Cleary, Brian P. (Author), Prosmitsky, Jenya (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1575054183 ISBN-13: 9781575054186 Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm) OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2000 Annotation: The best-selling Words Are Categorical series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Language Arts - Grammar - Juvenile Nonfiction | Language Arts - Vocabulary & Spelling |
Dewey: 428.2 |
LCCN: 98049569 |
Lexile Measure: 740 |
Series: Words Are CATegorical |
Physical Information: 0.19" H x 6.98" W x 9.09" (0.21 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 49300 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful, lively examples, the playful rhymes and illustrations of comical cartoon cats combine to hightlight key words in the sentences. Verbs like toss and tumble, jump and jam, jog and juggle, and jig and leap are printed in color for easy identification. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cleary, Brian P.: - Brian P. Cleary is the author of the Words Are CATegorical(R), Math Is CATegorical(R), Food Is CATegorical(TM), and Animal Groups Are CATegorical(TM) series, as well as several picture books. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Prosmitsky, Jenya: -Jenya was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and lived most of her childhood and teen years in Kishinev, Moldavia (former U.S.S.R.). |