Writing For Children

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, composer, essayist, and adventure writer. "The Silverado Squatters" is a travelogue of his honeymoon in the Napa Valley. "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" (1879), one of his earliest published works, is considered a milestone of outdoor literature. The short story "A Lodging for the Night" (1877) was Stevenson's first published fiction, at the age of 27, while Kidnapped (1886) is an historical novel set in 18th-century Scotland, about the Appin Murder.

Use these audiobooks for independent study in homeschool, freeing you up to work with another child, do the dishes, work, or for a quiet cup of tea. Now that more schools are leaving out spelling, many are left with the inability to read well and think. It is our hope that this audiobook will help your child to not only experience more success in language arts but also in their ability to analyze and problem-solve throughout their lives, giving them a sense of confidence and independence that sloppy thinking just can’t.

Rechtschreibung leicht gemacht: Mit kinderleichten Erklärungen und effektiven Übungen im Handumdrehen zum Rechtschreib-König werden. "Deutsche Sprache, schwere Sprache" seufzt man nicht ganz ohne Grund, denn die Sprache der Dichter und Denker kennt tatsächlich ein paar Tücken. Die gute Nachricht ist allerdings: Sie folgt auch herrlich klaren Regeln und wie Ihr Nachwuchs diese ganz einfach verinnerlichen und sicher anwenden kann, das zeigt Ihnen dieser kompetente Rechtschreibtrainer.

Join beloved bunny brothers Hunny and Sunny on another giggle-filled journey—the delightful companion to Hunny and Sunny Learn About Idioms! Meet Berty the Wordy Butterfly as he introduces twelve hilariously peculiar English words, exploring why “kerfuffle” sounds silly or what makes “discombobulated” fun to say.

Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That?, we have curated 202 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved, and how it gained its contemporary use.

Hello kids and parents. Are you looking for an interactive book to help your child with spelling? You have come to the right place. The lessons attached include more than 460 five-letter words and sentences that will help sharpen your child’s thinking skills and help you and your child have some fun together. They are broken up into six different chapters. Words to do with sports, words with an N in them, words to do with work, words with an A in them, and two chapters of miscellaneous five-letter words.

Rhymes and Writings is a short selection of poems and ramblings - some written in the 1970s, some written in 2016, almost 45 years later. Raw, sad, dark, and sometimes funny, this collection provides a very personal insight into the mind of a playful author. Rhymes and Writings will have you feeling every emotion you have and some emotions you didn't know existed.

Have you ever found yourself "in over your head" wondering why we "call shotgun" for the front passenger seat? Or pondered what "letting the cat out of the bag" truly signifies when it comes to revealing secrets? If these questions pique your curiosity, and you desire some "food for thought," then brace yourself for an enthralling expedition through the captivating world of language with Why Do We Say That? But that's not all, because in the forthcoming sequel, get prepared to confront the "elephant in the room" and learn how to "walk on eggshells" with finesse.

Are you worried about your English skills? Do you want to sound like a native speaker each time you open your mouth? Overcoming your accent and mastering the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation can be challenging, depending on your native tongue. Listening and practicing vocally are the best ways to perfect new language skills, regardless of your current level.

A principis del segle XX, una dona jove viu una passió prohibida, un enardiment que no havia sentit mai abans i que la trasbalsa tota. On la conduirà aquest amor? Quan la seva vida fa un gir inesperat, haurà de ser valenta per tirar endavant. Religió, sexe, sentiment i dolor marquen l’existència de Caterina en una època que les emocions es callaven i els pecats mataven. Una precisió mesurada, una elegància literària única i una tècnica narrativa sorprenent ens demostren que ens trobem davant d’una jove promesa en català.

The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history - with damage so profound that few people believed the city could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with careful research, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting and dramatic narrative, ultimately revealing how the human spirit triumphed even in a time of deepest despair and the people of Chicago found the courage and strength to build their city once again.

Embark on a historical journey by learning how to read with the greatest adventures from American history. Spend time with the noblest heroes of America like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, follow Sacagawea as she blazes new trails on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and more!

BEARY BEAR and his friends love to have fun! Today BEARY BEAR & CHIP take a walk in the snow. During their walk, they become tangled in word meanings. This makes their simple walk confusing but even more fun! Being best friends, BEARY BEAR & CHIP figure out the words and their meanings, of course! *Communication Mission Achieved! * The Beary Bear & Friends Book Series teaches common and uncommon homophones, homographs, and homonyms through stories. The books are designed to support "exceptional learners," specifically neurodivergent and bi/multilingual students.

Twenty literary luminaries, ranging from Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare to Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain, are profiled in this entertaining and informative collection. Winner of A School Library Journal's Book of the Year Award, Lives of the Writers is both an indispensable reference tool and an exhilarating gossipfest. Author Kathleen Krull makes learning fun, painting realistic portraits of Hans Christian Andersen, Edgar Allan Poe, Frances Hodgson Burnett, the Brontë sisters, Emily Dickinson, E.B. White, Jack London, Murasaki Shikibu, Miguel de Cervantes, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jane Austen, and more. Krull serves up an outstanding introduction to the classics of literature for the whole family, while telling us all the real stories behind their writers.

Hätte ich damals zuerst an meiner Lesegeschwindigkeit gearbeitet und dann noch die super Methoden zur Hand gehabt, die ich in diesem Buch vorstelle, hätte ich mir manchen Stress, Ärger und sogar Tränen ersparen können. Damit es dir (oder Ihrem Kind) besser gelingt, schneller zu lesen und zu lernen, habe ich sehr gute Methoden zu den beiden wichtigen Themen in einem Buch zusammengefasst! Mit ungeeigneten Methoden wirst Du immer unter deinen Möglichkeiten bleiben. Mit den im Buch vorgestellten Techniken erlernst Du, deine Lesegeschwindigkeit mindestens zu verdoppeln.

Escucha de los labios de la propia pintora cómo el arte le salvó la vida. Tal vez su historia te inspire la próxima vez que te dé un ataque de risas anaranjadas o te encuentres soñando en rosado. ¡Pinta y deja volar tu imaginación!

Creativity is a gift shared by all, yet most of us have been led to believe that if we are not starving artists, musicians, or writers, then creative thinking is not something we are capable of. This just isn't true and to prove it I've brought together some of the best methods to trigger and retain that creative spark within.

In this audiobook, author/illustrator Mike Artell shares "real world" information about children's book publishing. This is not a "how to write children's books" book. This is a book about how to dramatically improve your chances of getting published. This audiobook is for the absolute beginner who doesn't know anything about the business. Mike answers questions about whether or not you need an illustrator, what publishers are looking for and what to do to dramatically improve your chances of catching an editor's attention.

Georg-Anne Cunningham lives in Marion, Ohio, with her husband, Marshall. She has four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren, whose interest in the feral cats of Lakeside inspired this book.

Do you ever feel shaky or nervous when you're about to run a race? Any kind of competition can be a little scary. Sometimes your stomach may start to feel funny or your hands get sweaty. Wouldn't it be nice to have a superhero cheer for you as you got ready to start? Check out how Super DJ swoops in on Field Day to encourage the children as they compete in their events, learning to do their best regardless of the outcome. You can feel encouraged too when you face your next competition.