Roesser, Marie
Summary: "The impact of the Norman Conquest in England can't be overstated. After William of Normandy conquered the Anglo-Saxons in 1066, the very culture of England changed, from the social structure to the written language. This carefully researched and accessible volume explains the Normans' strategy, significant events on and off the battlefield, and the key figures to know about this momentous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 942.02 ROERoesser, Marie
Summary: "We use pronouns every day, usually without recognizing them. With the help of this stimulating volume, readers learn that pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Engaging text helps readers understand why these words are important in their own speech and writing and the wide variety of pronouns in the English language. Vocabulary and concepts are closely related to the colorful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 428.2 ROERoesser, Marie
Summary: "The Middle Ages aren't just an uninteresting period of history trapped between ancient times and the Renaissance, as the name suggests. It's 1,000 years of fascinating historical events, including the Crusades, the Black Death, and the longest war that has ever been fought. This comprehensible book takes young historians on the journey from the beginning of medieval times--with the fall of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.1 ROERoesser, Marie
Summary: "Some of the most exciting words are verbs. Jump! Run! Play! In this accessible book, readers will learn how verbs are used in a sentence and why they are vital to the sentence's structure. Comprehensible, at-level text and vibrant, relatable photographs help readers gain fluency as they learn about this important language arts concept. Questions and an answer key test reinforce their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 428.2 ROERoesser, Marie
Summary: "Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns. They make our sentences more accurate, detailed, and engaging. In a way, they help color our ideas! Readers of this engaging volume will learn why adjectives are so helpful and the many different types, including colors, sizes, and even weather words. Quiz questions throughout the text support important skills of language arts curricula and help readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 428.2 ROERoesser, Marie
Summary: "Adverbs bring a lot to otherwise boring sentences. Adding "swiftly," "boldly," and "frighteningly" to a sentence explains a lot to the reader! Adverbs can really make a difference in both a reader's level of interest in a text and their level of understanding of the text. This enlightening book helps budding linguists identify adverbs in many sentences, aiding them in their mastery of these...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 428.2 ROERoesser, Marie
Summary: "'Renaissance' means 'rebirth' in French. The Renaissance period of European history is aptly named because people had a rebirth, or renewed, interest in the ideas of ancient Greeks and Romans. This led to a new age of science and art. Readers will learn about the many aspects of the Renaissance as well as the prominent figures of this era, including Nicolaus Copernicus, Leonardo da Vinci, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020