Ann Heinrichs

Explains the differences and similarities between similes and metaphors and how to form them.

"From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special."--Amazon.com.

Each book in the series provides hints, examples, and funny illustrations that help readers master a different part of speech.

Provides an introduction to the adjective, discussing grammar rules and word usage.

Exclamation points, periods, question marks, and commas--all these are common forms of punctuation, and each has the potential to prove confusing to kids learning grammar. Discover the proper use of punctuation and find out why it's such an important concept to master. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful photos, a table of contents, sources for further research including websites, information about the author, activities for...

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, culture, and people of Brazil.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Egypt.

Provides an introduction to conjunctions, discussing grammar rules and word usage.

"From exploring historic Philadelphia to hiking in Pine Creek Gorge, there's lots to see and do in Pennsylvania! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Pennsylvania special"--Publisher's website.

The second Sunday in May is a time to celebrate mothers and all those who are like mothers. This book discusses the origins of Mother's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for mothers, stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, and sisters.