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3) Spell check
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Mastering the ability to spell English words correctly can be a difficult and frustrating task for young students. DK's new Spell Check gives kids a fun way to practice spelling. From homophones and contractions to how to use a dictionary, Spell Check covers all the spelling rules and exceptions your child needs to know, with loads of tips and tricks to help them spell correctly. Learn the tough words like "elephant" and "telephone," and remember...
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With a brand new design, 1,000 additional words, and new fun sections, this updated dictionary is an ideal spelling resource for students. It offers more than 150 memory tricks to correct commonly misspelled words, and clearly explains general spelling rules (and their exceptions).
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Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat...
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Join Brad, Susan, and friends discover words presented in context and in ways that help reading for meaning. Humor and entertainment keep kids focused, and fun activities engages learners. Bonus features boost spelling skills. Covers 68 words including all Dolch primer words and many words from Fry's list. Kindergarten to first grade level.
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Inspired by the author's tenure at "The New Yorker," a collection of whimsical, revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English includes entries ranging from "exit Jesus" and "doggy-dog world" to "for all intensive purposes" and "dairy airs." These misunderstandings are illustrative of the linguistic errors known as mondegreens and eggcorns.
12) E-mergency!
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The letter E has fallen and injured herself-- which letters will replace her and how will words be spelled without her? It's a real E-mergency!
14) Splendid speller
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Nancy, who loves to use fancy words, and her friend Bree are proud to be the best spellers in their class, but when a spelling quiz proves tougher than Nancy thought, Nancy is faced with a difficult decision.
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English can certainly be a confusing language, whether you're a native speaker or learning it as a second language. The Right Word is the essential reference to help anyone master its subtleties and avoid the most common mistakes. Divided into three sections, The Right Word first examines homophones, those tricky words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Entries are organized alphabetically, with meanings and examples (including colloquial...
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You can't believe everything you hear! Did you know that a single word can have many different meanings? Sometimes two words that sound alike can be spelled completely differently! Ptolemy the Pterodactyl is back to show us all how absurd and fun language can be when homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuation are at play.
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