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    Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?
    Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?
    Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?
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    Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?

    By Brian P. Cleary and Martin Goneau

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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateJan 1, 2014
    ISBN9781467743402
    Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?
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    Brian P. Cleary

    Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, poet, and author. He is best known for his books written for grade-school children that explore grammar, math and poetry in humorous ways. In his role in the digital division of American Greetings, he's put words in the mouths of Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, Meghan Trainor and more. The multi-million selling author has performed poetry workshops in 500 elementary schools across the county. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

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