Writing For Children

You just read a wonderful book! Are you ready to share what you learned? How can you tell your friends what you loved about the story? This book will tell you all about writing and sharing a book report.

Since Fidel Castro staged a coup and assumed power of Cuba in 1959, the United States has been obsessed with this small island nation, only 90 miles south of the Florida Keys. But because of the country's isolation, the island and its people have remained a mystery. This revised edition of Cuba takes listeners through the country's storied history, its people, and what the future holds for this island nation.

How can you find out things you don't know? What is a just-right question? What are sources? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this book about how to find, gather, and present information.

Which websites are fun and safe for kids? What is cyberbullying? What information is dangerous to share with strangers online? Find out how to protect yourself in this book about using online resources safely.

Songs that teach German and Italian! Learn more than 200 new words in both German and Italian!

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary's wacky sentences make phonics fun!

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary's wacky sentences make phonics fun!

It isn't as though Moxy isn't grateful for all her Christmas presents. She's just not so thrilled that she has to write 12 thank-you notes. Not to mention that she promised her mother they'd all be done by today. And if they're not - well, there will be "consequences". Namely, Moxy won't get to leave tomorrow for the vacation of a lifetime. (A trip to California to attend a Star-Studded Hollywood Bash with the father she hasn't seen in three years.) Moxy's wild schemes to get her thank-you notes done in time are clever, poignant, and always hilarious.

In this audiobook, author/illustrator Mike Artell shares "real world" information about children's book publishing. This is not a "how to write children's books" book. This is a book about how to dramatically improve your chances of getting published. This audiobook is for the absolute beginner who doesn't know anything about the business. Mike answers questions about whether or not you need an illustrator, what publishers are looking for and what to do to dramatically improve your chances of catching an editor's attention.

Texte schreiben für Schüler: Mit effektiven Übungen und gezielten Strategien ganz einfach zum Satzakrobaten werden. Deutsch-Schulaufgaben sorgen bei Ihrem Nachwuchs regelmäßig für Sorgenfalten? Ob Inhaltsangabe, Nacherzählung oder Essay, die Kunst der schönen Worte gleicht eher einem Kampf? Und eigentlich herrscht vor allem Unklarheit darüber, worauf es im Text wirklich ankommt? Dann ist dieses Buch die lang ersehnte Rettung für die nächste Klassenarbeit.

Welcome to the ultimate spelling audiobook for kids in grades four and five! With over 600 English words to practice, your child will become a spelling superstar in no time. This interactive audiobook provides a clear and effective approach to spelling practice.

This is the third of a series of second-grade spelling books. Research studies have shown that writing makes your brain process information in a more detailed way and optimizes memory. Sight Words for 2nd Graders books are broken down into smaller segments to build self-confidence in your child. Your child will gain confidence by completing the whole book and will be motivated to continue learning.

See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary exploration of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it! Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition. Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language.

Hätte ich damals zuerst an meiner Lesegeschwindigkeit gearbeitet und dann noch die super Methoden zur Hand gehabt, die ich in diesem Buch vorstelle, hätte ich mir manchen Stress, Ärger und sogar Tränen ersparen können. Damit es dir (oder Ihrem Kind) besser gelingt, schneller zu lesen und zu lernen, habe ich sehr gute Methoden zu den beiden wichtigen Themen in einem Buch zusammengefasst! Mit ungeeigneten Methoden wirst Du immer unter deinen Möglichkeiten bleiben. Mit den im Buch vorgestellten Techniken erlernst Du, deine Lesegeschwindigkeit mindestens zu verdoppeln.

Escucha de los labios de la propia pintora cómo el arte le salvó la vida. Tal vez su historia te inspire la próxima vez que te dé un ataque de risas anaranjadas o te encuentres soñando en rosado. ¡Pinta y deja volar tu imaginación!

In Gus Finds A Way, Linda Nelson takes listeners on a thrilling adventure as the squirrels of a peaceful neighborhood face a daunting threat. Hunted by a relentless man with a net, the squirrels are in danger of losing their home. With determination and courage, Gus steps up to protect his friends, devising a plan to keep them united and safe.

Spelling can be very challenging for kids, especially when more videos are being watched than books are being read these days. Luckily, spelling and reading comprehension are two things that can still be taught in a fun and interactive way that people of all ages can enjoy.

Hyperbole (HIGH-purr-buh-lee) are groups of words that exaggerate to make a point. If you say I have a ton of work, you don’t really have 2,000 pounds of work. You overstate to make the point that you have lots of work to do. See if you can guess the meaning of these hyperbole before you listen for possible answers. There can be many other possible answers for them that are not stated.

Can you walk and talk at the same time? How about Jabber Walk? Can you write and draw and walk and journal all at the same time? If not, you're in luck: exuberant, blue-cheesy cilantro man Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States, is here to teach you everything he knows about being a real-life, bonified, jabberwalking poet! Jabberwalkers write and speak for themselves and others no matter where their feet may take them - to jabberwalk is to be a poet on the move.

One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! The crazy and zany cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of synonyms to make writing superb or terrific. Brian P. Cleary's playful, rollicking verse turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this book and share the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.