More Parts

Author: Tedd Arnold
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735230544
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19

Book Description
Give me a hand . . . hold your tongue . . . scream your lungs out . . . what's a kid to do if he wants to keep all his body parts in place? Well, one thing is for sure, he'll have to be creative. Like, if you want to keep your heart from breaking, just make sure it's well padded and protected by tying a pillow around your chest. Want to keep your hands attached? Simple-stick them on with gloves and lots of glue. Just be careful not to laugh your head off!

Incredible Idioms (Fun with English)

Author: Sonia Mehta
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143444879
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Idioms are great! They're funny and sometimes silly, and make language so much more interesting to read and listen to. Get ready to find out all about idioms on different themes like animals, clothes, food and colour. This book is jam-packed with fun activities for you to learn and practice using idioms.

Punching the Clock

Author: Marvin Terban
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780899198651
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Introduces and explains more than 100 expressions which mean something different than the separate words in the group. For example: raise the roof, hold your horses, and beat around the bush.

Fun With Idioms

Author: John B Smithback
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595350771
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
Idioms are the nuts and bolts of English. They add color and zing to make the language more expressive. This book with its humorous illustrations and witty definitions is almost guaranteed to make learning English idioms fun! And as easy as ABC!

Mad as a Wet Hen!

Author: Marvin Terban
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780899194790
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Illustrates and explains over 100 common English idioms, in categories including animals, body parts, and colors.

Fresh as a Daisy

Author: Diane Costa
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951787080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!

Illustrated Book of Idioms

Author: Dr. Saleem
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1638736944
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 687

Book Description
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS -HENRIK IBSEN An idiom is a grammatical expression that forms an important part of written and spoken English that we use in our daily life. There are estimated to be more than 25000 idiomatic expressions which are considered to be the building blocks of English language. Embark upon the journey of learning these expressions with fun. For the readers learning these tricky phrases with its surreptitious meaning will no longer be an arduous task but a cakewalk. This book targets the readership of all age groups with special focus on the school going kids who are interested in learning English for better comprehension and adding spice to their spoken language. Through humorous pictorial representations the book ‘Illustrated book of idioms’ enables its readers to remember and grasp the meaning of each idiom in a much easier way.

The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide

Author: Phil Williams
Publisher: English Lessons Brighton
ISBN: 1913468003
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 115

Book Description
Quickly discover the many uses of the English tenses. How do English speakers use two tenses to mean the same thing? Why do the rules not always apply? This bestselling grammar guide reveals all. Exploring the usage patterns of the 12 key tenses of the English language, this book covers all the rules and patterns for the past, present and future in simple, continuous and perfect forms. As well as seeing how to build the tenses, you'll learn how English speakers really use them. The English Tenses: Practical Grammar Guide is ideal as either an accompaniment to core texts or as a full self-study guide. It introduces the reader to flexible uses of the English tenses, with simple, easy-to-follow explanations, colourful examples and enlightening comparisons. To continue your journey towards mastering English grammar, get The English Tenses now.

Fabulously Funny Idiom Plays

Author: Marci Appelbaum
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
ISBN: 9780545204576
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
This collection of mini-plays makes learning 130 common idioms a breeze! Each short, funny script introduces 7 to 10 idioms in a favorite theme, such as sports, animals, food, and clothing, and provides the context students need to understand the meaning of these idioms. As they read and practice the scripts, students boost their vocabularies and their language-learning skills. Each play includes teaching tips for introducing the featured idioms and extension activities that make the idioms part of students’ oral, written, and reading vocabularies. Also includes a comprehensive glossary of the idioms. For use with Grades 3–6.

Daily Warm-Ups for Common English Idioms

Author: Walch Publishing
Publisher: Daily Warm-Ups English/Languag
ISBN: 9780825151040
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
This book presents a daily paragraph for students to read and correct. It will reinforce skills in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling; sharpens students writing and composition skills.