Ann Heinrichs

Explains the differences and similarities between similes and metaphors and how to form them.

Explores the geography, history, arts, religions, and everyday life of the Land Down Under, also called the Lucky Country.

Provides an introduction to the grammar rules and usage of nouns, discussing proper nouns, plural nouns, and compound nouns.

"From sightseeing in New York City to visiting Niagara Falls, there's lots to see and do in New York! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New York special"--Publisher's website.

Provides an introduction to the adjective, discussing grammar rules and word usage.

Exclamation points, periods, question marks, and commas--all these are common forms of punctuation, and each has the potential to prove confusing to kids learning grammar. Discover the proper use of punctuation and find out why it's such an important concept to master. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful photos, a table of contents, sources for further research including websites, information about the author, activities for...

"From the squeaky sand of the panhandle to the historic Calle Ocho in Little Havana, there's lots to see and do in Florida! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Florida special."--Publisher's website.

"From Killens Pond State Park to Fenwick Island's Shipwreck Museum, there's lots to see and do in Delaware! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Delaware special"--Publisher's website.

"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning"--Provided by the publisher.

"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"--Publisher's website.