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view | A Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers Beginning writers need a resource, a way to find the correct spelling without driving mother nuts with questions. This handbook provides the solution! The 1,400 words most frequently used by kindergarten through second graders are included, which accounts for 90% of their writing needs. Many of those words are not phonetically decodable (does, one, are). A mini-thesaurus section is included to help your budding writer find a better choice than the words good, said, and other commonly overused words. Words are also grouped according to subject, such as numbers, colors, weather, and family. Independence feels good to a child! Paperback, 50 pages, for ages 6-10 years.
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view | Poems for Memorization I've been looking for a book like this for a long time! Divided into grade levels, from first to tenth grade, there are over 200 poems especially for Christian children to enjoy and memorize. The poems for younger grades are in larger print, making them easier to read. Poetry themes include nature, good character, and faith in God. The poem "Speak Gently" was worth the price of the book for me! Paperback, 200 pages.
Speak Gently
by David Bates
Speak gently! It is better far
To rule by love, than fear
Speak gently,let not harsh words mar
The good we might do here!
Speak gently to the little child!
Its love be sure to gain;
Teach it in accents soft and mild:
It may not long remain.
Speak gently to the young, for they
Will have enough to bear
Pass through this life as best they may,
'Tis full of anxious care!
Speak gently to the aged one,
Grieve not the care-worn heart;
The sands of life are nearly run,
Let such in peace depart!
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view | Webster's 1828 Edition of the American Dictionary Noah Webster considered "education useless without the Bible." That is why this unique dictionary defines every word in the original language and it's biblical meaning. Try looking up such words as "education" or "marriage," and you'll be amazed at how diluted the meanings have become in our modern dictionaries. An excellent resource for the homeschool. 2000 pages, hardcover, all ages.
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view | The Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Thesaurus 65% OffHandy pocket size and an enormous choice of synonyms and antonyms makes this great for finding just the right word for good writers. Paperback, pocket sized, 159 pages for ages 10 and up.
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view | Writing With Style Make your writing stand out! Learn to organize ideas, choose good grammar, make punchy paragraphs, polish a presentation, and proofread for mistakes. Actual selections from kids' writing helps you understand the concept. Great index helps you find help fast. A Scholastic reference guide for ages 10 and up. Paperback, 142 pages.
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view | Mad as A Wet Hen I think learning idioms is at least as important as learning vocabulary words. They help you to be culturally literate! How can your children know what it is to feel "mad as a wet hen" or to be "walking on air" or "in the doghouse" unless you teach them? This charming cartoon- illustrated book is just right for ages 8 to 12, containing 136 common idioms (with their historical background) to make your children conversation smart! Paperback, 64 pages.
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