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Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun? (Words Are CATegorical)
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035176
ISBN
9781575054179
Grade 2-5
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Description
A fun book that illustrates and explains nouns—words that name a person, animal, place, or thing.
Publisher's Description of Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun? (Words Are CATegorical)
What is a noun?
It’s easier to show than explain—and this book is brimming with examples. Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.
Category Description for Words Are Categorical
Brightly illustrated with comical cats and humorous rhyming text, this series explains the English language in a way that children will understand! Focusing on one concept, each title offers a brief definition of the term, then begins the fun and fantastical explanation and examples. Perfect complement to any language arts curriculum. Free activity pages at https://brianpcleary.com.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Millbrook |
| Grades: | 2-5 |
| ISBN: | 9781575054179 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.0625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
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