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Pre- and re-, mis- and dis- : what is a prefix? / by Brian P. Cleary ; Illustrated by Martin Goneau.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Cleary, Brian P., Words are categorical ; Publisher: Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, 2013Description: 31 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780761390312 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
  • 0761390316 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
Other title:
  • What is a prefix
Subject(s): Summary: Uses humorous rhyming text and colorful illustrations to explain the concept of prefixes and show how they affect words and their meanings.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 425.92 C623 Available 33111008090462
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Have fun learning language!

What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of prefixes for young readers. For easy identification, key prefixes appear in color and comical cats reinforce each idea.

Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense--and nonsense--of words.

Uses humorous rhyming text and colorful illustrations to explain the concept of prefixes and show how they affect words and their meanings.

Ages: 7-11

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