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Live Writing

Breathing Life into Your Words

by Ralph Fletcher ...

A practical guide for how to make your writing come alive, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.What is “live writing”? It’s the kind of writing that has a current running through it—energy, electricity, juice. This book is a young writer’s toolbox for bringing writing to life. But instead of awls and hammers, this toolbox contains words, ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

A practical guide for how to make your writing come alive, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.What is “live writing”? It’s the kind of writing that has a current running through it—energy, electricity, juice. This book is a young writer’s toolbox for bringing writing to life. But instead of awls and hammers, this toolbox contains words,
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Easy Learning French Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 books in 1)

Trusted support for learning

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Easy Learning
A handy 3-in-1 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work ... Read more

$7.99 NZD

A handy 3-in-1 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work
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Writer to Writer

From Think to Ink

by Gail Carson Levine ...

Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If ... Read more

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Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If
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Italian - Learn Italian - 100 Adjectives

Learn 100 new Italian words - Adjectives - with Bilingual Text

by Mobile Library ...

Series Book 9 - Learn Italian For Beginners
**amazing = sorprendenteamusing = divertenteDo you understand** these first Italian words?**Yes, you do!How?**Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (here you will learn Italian words) and the othe ... Read more

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**amazing = sorprendenteamusing = divertenteDo you understand** these first Italian words?**Yes, you do!How?**Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (here you will learn Italian words) and the othe
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Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry

How to Write a Poem

by Jack Prelutsky ...

Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents?Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things—and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents?Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things—and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and
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The Elements of Style (Classic Edition)

With Editor's Notes and Study Guide

by William Strunk Jr. ...

This Classic Edition contains the original version of "The Elements of Style" written by Cornell University English professor William Strunk Jr. Generations of college students and writers have learned the basics of grammar from this short primer over the years. It was rated "one of the 100 most influential books written in English" by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as ... Read more

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This Classic Edition contains the original version of "The Elements of Style" written by Cornell University English professor William Strunk Jr. Generations of college students and writers have learned the basics of grammar from this short primer over the years. It was rated "one of the 100 most influential books written in English" by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as
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I'm Learning Japanese!

A Language Adventure for Young People

by Christian Galan ...

Illustrated by Florence Lerot-Calvo ...

This is a fun and entertaining beginner level children's Japanese language book (9 years old and up) that is also appropriate for adults.I'm Learning Japanese! takes a lighthearted approach to the Japanese language by using fun anime-style manga characters to teach Japanese. The book starts out with the main characters, Emily, Nico and Teo sitting on the grass after school, minding their own ... Read more

$23.99 NZD

This is a fun and entertaining beginner level children's Japanese language book (9 years old and up) that is also appropriate for adults.I'm Learning Japanese! takes a lighthearted approach to the Japanese language by using fun anime-style manga characters to teach Japanese. The book starts out with the main characters, Emily, Nico and Teo sitting on the grass after school, minding their own
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In a Pickle

And Other Funny Idioms

by Marvin Terban, Giulio Maestro ...

Illustrated by Giulio Maestro ...

Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.What makes these common sayings so confusing and funny?Hilarious Wordplay: Laugh-out-loud illustrations show what it would really look like to have butterflies in your stomach or to let a cat out of a bag.Vocabulary Builder: Clearly explains the real meanings behind 30 ... Read more

$6.99 NZD

Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.What makes these common sayings so confusing and funny?Hilarious Wordplay: Laugh-out-loud illustrations show what it would really look like to have butterflies in your stomach or to let a cat out of a bag.Vocabulary Builder: Clearly explains the real meanings behind 30
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Our Stories

A Fiction Workshop for Young Authors

by Marion Dane Bauer, James Cross Giblin ...

Presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each, detailing what works well and making suggestions for improvements. ... Read more

$9.99 NZD

Presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each, detailing what works well and making suggestions for improvements.
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Les 40 règles de base de l'orthographe

by Jean-Vincent Voyer ...

« 40 règles orthographiques permettent d’écrire sans faute 80 à 85 % de n’importe quel texte journalistique ou littéraire courant »C'est ce qu'affirmait, en 1903, et après 45 ans d'enseignement, Léonard Massaranti, professeur genevois.JV Voyer, créateur du « Blog Orthographique » et auteur de 75 fables et 25 chansons sur l'orthographe, a entièrement repris le travail de ce professeur. Il a ... Read more

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« 40 règles orthographiques permettent d’écrire sans faute 80 à 85 % de n’importe quel texte journalistique ou littéraire courant »C'est ce qu'affirmait, en 1903, et après 45 ans d'enseignement, Léonard Massaranti, professeur genevois.JV Voyer, créateur du « Blog Orthographique » et auteur de 75 fables et 25 chansons sur l'orthographe, a entièrement repris le travail de ce professeur. Il a
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Forma o figura... ¡hasta en la basura!

by Alonso Núñez Sarrapy ...

¿Qué son las formas geométricas? ¿Cuáles son las más comunes? Las respuestas están en este libro cuadrado.--------------------What are geometrical shapes? Which are the most common? Answers will be found in this square book. ... Read more

$11.49 NZD

¿Qué son las formas geométricas? ¿Cuáles son las más comunes? Las respuestas están en este libro cuadrado.--------------------What are geometrical shapes? Which are the most common? Answers will be found in this square book.
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Sam sien die Son

Little Steps Creativity Book, #1

by Ronell Tempel ...

Series Book 1 - Little Steps Creativity Book
"Sam sien die Son" is the first Little Steps Creativity Book in the Tempels 777 series and is available in Afrikaans.Through gentle words and doodle-style illustrations, Sam discovers the warmth of sunlight and the wonder of new beginnings. Designed to spark imagination and early reading skills, this book invites children to colour, learn, and smile—one little step at a time. ... Read more

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"Sam sien die Son" is the first Little Steps Creativity Book in the Tempels 777 series and is available in Afrikaans.Through gentle words and doodle-style illustrations, Sam discovers the warmth of sunlight and the wonder of new beginnings. Designed to spark imagination and early reading skills, this book invites children to colour, learn, and smile—one little step at a time.
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Übungsdiktate: Gleich und ähnlich klingende Konsonanten. Regeln zur Rechtschreibung mit Beispielen und Wortlisten

Deutsch - ganz praktisch Band 6

by Friedel Schardt ...

Series Book 6 - Deutsch - ganz praktisch
Regeln kennen – Richtig schreiben: Die neue Serie zur Rechtschreibung!Mit diesem eBook lernst du schnell und effektiv alle Regeln zu gleich und ähnlich klingenden Konsonanten kennen und sachgerecht anwenden. Alle Regeln werden ausführlich beschrieben und mit Beispielen verdeutlicht. Außerdem findest du in dem eBook 30 Diktate, mit denen du jeweils die eine oder andere der Regeln gezielt üben ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

Regeln kennen – Richtig schreiben: Die neue Serie zur Rechtschreibung!Mit diesem eBook lernst du schnell und effektiv alle Regeln zu gleich und ähnlich klingenden Konsonanten kennen und sachgerecht anwenden. Alle Regeln werden ausführlich beschrieben und mit Beispielen verdeutlicht. Außerdem findest du in dem eBook 30 Diktate, mit denen du jeweils die eine oder andere der Regeln gezielt üben
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My First Japanese Kanji Book

Learning kanji the fun and easy way! (Audio Recordings Included)

by Eriko Sato, Anna Sato ...

My First Japanese Kanji Book is an inventive and unique introduction to kanji for children.Written by the mother-daughter team of Eriko and Anna Sato, this lovely book introduces 109 kanji characters to children with poems and illustrations. It includes all the Japanese Government-specified first-grade level kanji characters and a sprinkling of simple second to sixth-grade characters.The kanji are ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

My First Japanese Kanji Book is an inventive and unique introduction to kanji for children.Written by the mother-daughter team of Eriko and Anna Sato, this lovely book introduces 109 kanji characters to children with poems and illustrations. It includes all the Japanese Government-specified first-grade level kanji characters and a sprinkling of simple second to sixth-grade characters.The kanji are
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Skin Like Milk, Hair of Silk

What Are Similes and Metaphors?

by Brian P. Cleary ...

Illustrated by Brian Gable ...

Series series Words Are CATegorical ®
Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake!Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, they're as bright as polished pennies! Each simile and metaphor is printed in color for easy ... Read more

$11.99 NZD

Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake!Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, they're as bright as polished pennies! Each simile and metaphor is printed in color for easy
... Read more
Counting by: Tens

by Esther Sarfatti ...

Series series Concepts
Updated for 2020, repetition, simple sentences, and supporting images familiarize the beginning reader with the number ten. ... Read more

$35.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Updated for 2020, repetition, simple sentences, and supporting images familiarize the beginning reader with the number ten.
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Measuring: Pints, Quarts, and Gallons

by Holly Karapetkova ...

Series series Concepts
Simple sentences and illustrated repetitive text will introduce early learners to pints, quarts, and gallons. ... Read more

$31.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Simple sentences and illustrated repetitive text will introduce early learners to pints, quarts, and gallons.
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Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees

What Is Alliteration?

by Brian P. Cleary ...

Series series Words Are CATegorical ®
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!What is alliteration?You'll find the answer inside this book—it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes and Martin Goneau's ingenious illustrations creatively present the co... ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!What is alliteration?You'll find the answer inside this book—it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes and Martin Goneau's ingenious illustrations creatively present the co...
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What Was a Cliche Before It Became One?

by Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson Berne ...

Series series Why Do We Say That?
An engaging way to introduce young readers to parts of speech, particularly idioms and cliches. Explains the differences, and how best to use and not use said parts of speech. Fulfills Common Core standard for literature. ... Read more

$41.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

An engaging way to introduce young readers to parts of speech, particularly idioms and cliches. Explains the differences, and how best to use and not use said parts of speech. Fulfills Common Core standard for literature.
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Let's Learn Mandarin Chinese Ebook

64 Basic Mandarin Chinese Words and Their Uses-For Children Ages 4 and Up (Downloadable Audio Included)

by Li Yu ...

Let's Learn Mandarin Chinese Kit is a complete language learning tool specially designed to introduce young children to the basic sounds, words, characters and phrases of Mandarin Chinese in a fun and interactive way.This ebook is perfect for use in a classroom setting, for home schooling, on vacation, or anywhere else that learning takes place. It is intended for learners who have little or no ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

Let's Learn Mandarin Chinese Kit is a complete language learning tool specially designed to introduce young children to the basic sounds, words, characters and phrases of Mandarin Chinese in a fun and interactive way.This ebook is perfect for use in a classroom setting, for home schooling, on vacation, or anywhere else that learning takes place. It is intended for learners who have little or no
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A Mouthful of Onomatopoeia

by Bette Blaisdell ...

Series series Words I Know
CHOMP! CRUNCH! GULP! Bite into this exciting introduction to onomatopoeia. These fun-filled words copy the sound they are describing, like FIZZ, BEEP, or QUACK! With full-color photographs and humorous, rhyming text, pre-readers and early readers will delight in discovering concepts of language and parts of speech. ... Read more

$41.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

CHOMP! CRUNCH! GULP! Bite into this exciting introduction to onomatopoeia. These fun-filled words copy the sound they are describing, like FIZZ, BEEP, or QUACK! With full-color photographs and humorous, rhyming text, pre-readers and early readers will delight in discovering concepts of language and parts of speech.
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The Middle School Grammar Toolkit

Using Mentor Texts to Teach Standards-Based Language and Grammar in Grades 6–8

by Sean Ruday ...

Teaching grammar can be overwhelming and is often an overlooked part of effective instruction. The Middle School Grammar Toolkit to the rescue! Now in its second edition, this comprehensive guide makes grammar instruction fun and meaningful.You will learn how to:Teach grammar in a practical and applicable way by presenting each grammar rule as a useful writing tool for students.Use mentor texts ... Read more

$72.99 NZD

Teaching grammar can be overwhelming and is often an overlooked part of effective instruction. The Middle School Grammar Toolkit to the rescue! Now in its second edition, this comprehensive guide makes grammar instruction fun and meaningful.You will learn how to:Teach grammar in a practical and applicable way by presenting each grammar rule as a useful writing tool for students.Use mentor texts
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Le mystère Herbecq

Roman FLES

by Olivier Hecquet ...

Illustrated by Frédéric Thiry ...

Series series Texte + dossier
Ce roman répond spécifiquement aux besoins des adolescents primo-arrivants, qui apprennent le français langue étrangère, et favorise leur intégration scolaire. Il convient également à l'enseignement différencié. Accompagné d'exercices ludiques !L’écriture de ce roman évolue de chapitre en chapitre, au rythme de l’apprentissage en classe.- Chaque chapitre aborde un point de grammaire particulier ou ... Read more

$24.99 NZD

Ce roman répond spécifiquement aux besoins des adolescents primo-arrivants, qui apprennent le français langue étrangère, et favorise leur intégration scolaire. Il convient également à l'enseignement différencié. Accompagné d'exercices ludiques !L’écriture de ce roman évolue de chapitre en chapitre, au rythme de l’apprentissage en classe.- Chaque chapitre aborde un point de grammaire particulier ou
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The Superlative A. Lincoln

Poems About Our 16th President

by Eileen R. Meyer ...

Illustrated by DAVE SZALAY ...

Tallest, wisest, most studious--Lincoln was simply superlative!Get to know the personal side of Honest Abe (his LEAST FAVORITE nickname) through fresh and funny poems expressing his superlative nature.Abraham Lincoln is famous for many extremes: he was the TALLEST president, who gave the GREATEST SPEECH and had the STRONGEST conviction. But did you know that he was also the MOST DISTRACTED farmer, ... Read more

$15.74 NZD

Tallest, wisest, most studious--Lincoln was simply superlative!Get to know the personal side of Honest Abe (his LEAST FAVORITE nickname) through fresh and funny poems expressing his superlative nature.Abraham Lincoln is famous for many extremes: he was the TALLEST president, who gave the GREATEST SPEECH and had the STRONGEST conviction. But did you know that he was also the MOST DISTRACTED farmer,
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