New Releases by Nancy Loewen

"Introduces adjectives and adverbs as parts of speech through the telling of an original story"--

We eat food to nourish our bodies, to honor traditions, and to celebrate special occasions! With simple, rhyming text and vibrant photographs, this book supports Common Core standards while celebrating our global heritage.

"Introduces the concept of capitalization through the telling of an original story"--

Want to write an outstanding opinion piece? From start to finish, this book takes you through the steps of writing a commentary, a letter to the editor, or a review. Learn how to select a topic and gather supporting facts for your viewpoints. Then organize your thoughts with an outline or a writing map. And after you''ve written a rough draft, check out tips for revising your work and making it shine. You''ll also be guided by helpful writing exercises and insights from popular opinion writers. No matter what type of opinion piece you''d like to write, this book will help you make your opinions heard.

This book takes you through the steps of writing a persuasive piece from beginning to end.

"Provides tween-girl-specific information about friendships in a question-answer format"--

"Provides tween-girl-specific information about school in a question-answer format"--

"Provides tween-girl-specific information about family life in a question-answer format"--

You''ve got tons of questions about all sorts of stuff, but who do you ask? The girls of Girl Talk have been through it and they''re SO ready to share their advice with you! Tried and true answers to more than 40 questions about parents, siblings, and extended families will help you sort it all out. Book jacket.

"Provides girl-specific information about family life, friends, growing up, and school in a question-answer format"--

"Introduces the concept of point of view through Helen of Troy''s retelling of the classic Greek myth ''The Wooden Horse''"--

"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - ''Cinderella,'' ''Jack and the Beanstalk,'' ''The Little Mermaid,'' ''Goldilocks and the Three Bears,'' and ''Little Red Riding Hood'' - by the stories'' supporting characters"--

OF COURSE you think I needed a kiss from a beautiful princess to end my "e;toadally"e; awful curse. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you ...

"Introduces the concept of point of view through Pandora''s retelling of the classic Greek myth ''Pandora''s Vase''"--

"Introduces the concept of point of view through the Cyclops Polyphemus'' retelling of the classic Greek myth ''Odysseus''"--

OF COURSE you think I was a lousy, no good guy for breaking the Little Mermaid''s heart. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you. This fractured fairy tale provides a fresh perspective on a well-known tale.

"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - ''Beauty and the Beast,'' ''Snow White,'' ''Rapunzel,'' ''Sleeping Beauty,'' and ''The Frog Prince'' - by the stories'' supporting characters"

"Introduces the four basic types of sentences -- declarative, exclamatory, imperative, interrogative -- through the telling of an original story"--

OF COURSE you think I was a filthy, nasty beast, terrorizing poor Beauty and her father. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you ...

The dwarf known as Seven explains how Snow White''s terrible memory was the cause of many problems, including her long sleep, and exactly how she was rescued by a prince.

"When a pet dies, it can feel like you lost your best friend. What do you do? Whether you had a guinea pig, dog, cat, or fish, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]

Baby Bear, who wants to be called Sam, tells the true story of what happened when he and his parents went for a walk while their porridge cooled.

As she prepares for her graduation ceremony, a first grader-to-be remembers her enjoyable year in kindergarten.

Here''s a BRIGHT IDEA: read this book. It''s a PIECE OF CAKE. And trust us; no one will call you A TURKEY. For more metaphors, look inside.

Feeling under the weather? Don''t throw in the towel. Chin up! This book is your dream come true. For more cliches, look inside.

A collection of tongue twisters, along with an explanation of what sounds in the piece make it difficult to repeat.

Ready to build a play? First, you''ll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer''s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you''ll be setting the stage like a pro!

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Ready to build a research report? First, you''ll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer''s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you''ll be collecting and organizing facts like a pro

Ready to build a fairy tale? First, you''ll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer''s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you''ll be writing magical adventures like a pro!