Basher Basics: Punctuation created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Mary Budzik: With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using punctuation marks correctly. Each mark is each represented by its own character - from unassuming Semicolon to loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark - who explain in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. "Do's and "Don't"s provide practical advice to help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language.

This fun book shows young readers how to create concrete poems in which the text creates a shape that mimics its subject. Tips help readers choose workable topics, arrange words on the page, and make the most of white space. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Line poetry includes a number of forms that rely on parallel structure, repetition, and line breaks. This fascinating book gives readers useful instructions for writing a variety of list poems, including acrostics, biopoems, and riddle poems. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Provides an in-depth explanation of haikus, including writing a sound haiku, writing a weather haiku, and writing a question haiku. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

In this delightful book, readers will learn how to write poems in a five-line poetic form called a cinquain. Examples help show budding poets how to write their own cinquains with tips about using concrete language and imagery. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Detailed maps provide young children an exciting look at our world and its people, places and wildlife! Revised and updated. This gorgeous new edition of Scholastic Canada Children's Atlas of the World provides an exciting look at our world and its people, places and wildlife, perfect for the whole family! With updated information on population statistics, geopolitical changes, flags, information on climate change and more · Accurate, state-of-the-art maps created using digital mapping techniques. · Full of colour photographs and fascinating facts on Canada and other major countries and regions around the world. · Features full-colour photographs and fascinating facts on every spread. · Includes a listing national flags, capital cities and populations for every country. · Introduces global topics such as climate, conservation and the environment. An ideal reference for Canadian homes and classrooms!

Expand your vocabulary as you experience the world in vivid colour! Covering a wide array of subjects, ranging from new technologies to the animal kingdom and space, this compelling reference links words to illustrations that provide true-to-life visual definitions. For this new updated edition, entries have been revised to reflect recent technological advancements and recent scientific discoveries. With more than 12,000 words and 2,000 illustrations and photos, this is a must-have resource for ages 9 and up!

An updated edition of the comprehensive dictionary created with kids in mind, featuring more than 500 new or revised entries and learning tools. Scholastic's trusted dictionary is back and filled with up-to-date information on technological, scientific, and cultural terms, hundreds of new words, and in-depth sidebars featuring new, colorful images. In addition to a kid-friendly pronunciation guide and sample sentences, the Scholastic Children's Dictionary includes a thesaurus, as well as guides to grammar, idioms, geography, and US presidents. The perfect reference guide for kids and ENL learners of all ages.

Packed with beautifully designed and detailed maps, this world atlas is the perfect companion for geography students. First published in 1988 and now in its 9th edition, Student World Atlas has been fully revised and updated. With 290 maps in total, it combines larger, traditional reference maps with smaller topic maps. These topics include industry, farming, climate, population, and the environment. Each theme will engage students, expanding their understanding of Earth and also making possible comparisons between different regions. For example, this student atlas not only displays an impressive map of the Caribbean, but highlights the hurricanes that continually threaten these islands and the people who live there. Then move to the New Zealand map and learn about its diverse population of Polynesians, European settlers, and many other immigrants that make up this multicultural nation. On every page, you will discover more and more fascinating facts about each country's landscape and its inhabitants. In addition to maps, this clear and accessible children's atlas also includes up-to-date statistics and flags for every country. It distills the huge mass of information available about our world down to the essential facts needed for the effective and successful study of our ever-changing planet.

"Verbs are easier to show than explain! Luckily, this 20th anniversary edition is chock-full of them. Updated design elements, Try It! features, and brand-new back matter make this a must-have for readers learning about verbs"--

"Playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. This 20th anniversary edition includes brand-new design details, fun back matter, and hands-on Try It! features"--

This appealing title helps children identify and understand the meaning of metaphors. Examples familiar to children are used to help them learn how to decode this often tricky figurative language form and distinguish it from a simile. Understanding metaphors will expand children's reading comprehension and give them skills to add creativity to their writing. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.