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Perfect for introductory grammar lessons! What is a verb? Explore language and discover how to identify verbs and their many forms from the imperative mood to active vs. passive voice to verb phrases. “Heller’s… concept book explicates and celebrates verbs of all kinds, in ebullient verses which themselves sail and soar.”—Publishers Weekly“Graphic play and world play make this an ingenious lesson that no classroom grammarian should miss.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Children will find it a painless and concise grammar lesson as well as a visual treat… A boon for language arts teachers as well as for all children and adults who love to play with language.”—School Library Journal About the Explore! series: Dedicated to helping children learn a variety of nonfiction subjects, the Explore series uses pitch-perfect rhyming text and brilliantly illustrated images to make learning fun.
Age Range: 5 - 8 years
Series: Explore!
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Puffin Books; Reissue edition (February 23, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0698113896
ISBN-13: 978-0698113893
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.1 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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Most students are visual learners and when it comes to opening the eyes and minds of students to the study of grammar (parts of speech), Ruth Heller's books are the key to this learning style. My high school students beg to see the pictures, pass around the books, show that picture again! After show and tell, they also learn and in a fun way. I have shared Heller's books with colleagues at workshops and at school. We have enjoyed seeing students actually like this skill they often dread so very much. The colors and drawings capture the eye and the information floats painlessly into the student's brain. These books are "a good thing."
This book is a fun way to introduce or review verbs in the classroom or at home. The fun rhyming text and intresting illustrations make this book fun to read aloud. Great book for children of all ages.
Yeaaa My set is now complete. I use these books to introduce these words in grammar lessons to my students. The picutes are gorgeous . My students actually go to them as a reference sometimes. Well worth it:-)
Kites Sail High is a "teaching" book. Within its pages are examples of the different types of verbs put into a rhyming story format. As a read aloud it is wordy and boring. However I can see this being useful when used in a classroom setting to help teach the different types of verbs and give students examples.
then get this book verbs and how we use them. Heller also has beautifully drawn books about interjections, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and more. Each one presents the purpose of the part of speech in left brain and filled-with-wonder drawings that will not bore the average child or adult. study them and your language and your writing will improve.
One of my favorites for reading to my granddaughter. She lights up when we read the Ruth Heller books, I will work at getting the whole collection. Great for all kids. I remember reading these to my kids, they loved them
We have the language series by Ruth Heller, and love it. The illustrations are incredible, and really help make learning language fun. Plus, we use the books for our homeschool art classes too! They are a tremendous inspiration for the girls when painting.
Wonderful books. Your children will gain a deep understanding of the English language. The illustrations are wonderful and the dry subject of grammar comes alive. There will be no more fretting about grammar after reading these books. Enjoy!
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