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Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"A linguistically informed look at how our digital world is transforming the English language. Language is humanity's most spectacular open-source project, and the internet is making our language change faster and in more interesting ways than ever before. Internet conversations are structured by the shape of our apps and platforms, from the grammar of status updates to the protocols of comments and @replies. Linguistically inventive online communities...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
6th ed., Completely rev. and updated 2006-2007 ed.
Language
English
Description
"The classic million-copy bestselling handbook on reading aloud to children-revised and updated Recommended by "Dear Abby" upon its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic for more than three decades to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. It has also been a staple in schools of education for new teachers....
Author
Language
English
Description
"Thousands of writers--from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors--have learned from Lisa Mangum's masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she's collected the best of her writing and editing tips in this helpful book that covers the entire writing and querying process, from nurturing a story idea all the way to submitting a polished manuscript"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
""An affecting, singular story...a bracing tale of life on the edge of death."" —Kirkus Reviews
When veteran war reporter Benjamin Hall woke up in Kyiv on the morning of March 14, 2022, he had no idea that, within hours, Russian bombs would nearly end his life. As a journalist for Fox News, Hall had worked in dangerous war zones like Syria and Afghanistan, but with three young daughters at home, life on the edge was
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Language
English
Formats
Description
Wolf considers the future of the reading brain and our capacity for critical thinking, empathy and reflection as we become increasingly dependent upon digital technologies.
A decade ago, Wolf's Proust and the Squid revealed what we know about how the brain learns to read and how reading changes the way we think and feel. Now that we are completely immersed in the internet and digital devices, our ways of processing language have altered dramatically....
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Appears on list
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Description
"Bursting with practical tips and tricks, such as creating actual story-finding maps of your neighborhood, this book will help you build confidence and establish good writing habits as you learn to use a journal to snoop out plots full of action and emotion about yourself, your family, your friends, your neighbors, and your pets. As Jack shows you hot to shape your rough ideas, organize plots, and polish drafts to shiny perfection, he also shares...
Author
Series
Sounds like reading volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Uses repetition, phonics and words that rhyme to introduce young readers to short vowel sounds.
Author
Series
Sounds like reading volume 2
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses repetition, phonics and words that rhyme to introduce young readers to short vowel sounds and consonant blends.
Author
Series
Sounds like reading volume 3
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses repetition, phonics and words that rhyme to introduce young readers to long vowel sounds.
Author
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
This guide by Joseph Devlin offers priceless advice on the basics of grammar and style. For anyone looking to improve his or her mastery of the quirky English language, Devlin's work offers many riches. Letter writing was so much more dignified back when Devlin wrote this book in 1910. He gives great example sentences and lots of tips that are still useful today. Some of the information may be a little outdated, but instead of being useless it just...
Author
Series
Sounds like reading volume 7
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses repetition, phonics and words that rhyme to introduce young readers to inflectional word endings such as -s, -ing, and -ed.
Author
Series
Sounds like reading volume 4
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses repetition, phonics and words that rhyme to introduce young readers to long vowel sounds and consonant blends.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
Journey far beyond our solar system and explore the marvels of interstellar space. A wonder-filled poem and spectacular illustrations bring readers across the observable universe to encounter dwarf planets, black holes, brand-new stars, and other incredible phenomena. Award-winning author Miranda Paul and illustrator Sija Hong present a fresh and fascinating journey to the outer reaches of outer space.
18) The clown in the gown drives the car with the star: a book about diphthongs and r-controlled vowels
Author
Series
Sounds like reading volume 8
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses repetition, phonics and words that rhyme to introduce young readers to r-controlled vowels and diphthongs.
Author
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Formats
Description
Libraries today are more important than ever. More than just book repositories, libraries can become bulwarks against some of the most crucial challenges of our age: unequal access to education, jobs, and information.
In BiblioTech, educator and technology expert John Palfrey argues that anyone seeking to participate in the 21st century needs to understand how to find and use the vast stores of information available online. And libraries,...
In BiblioTech, educator and technology expert John Palfrey argues that anyone seeking to participate in the 21st century needs to understand how to find and use the vast stores of information available online. And libraries,...
Author
Series
Sounds like reading volume 6
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses repetition, phonics and words that rhyme to introduce young readers to long vowel sounds and consonant diagraphs.
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