Help Your Kids with Language Arts

This simple, visual guide helps parents and their children to understand and use the English language, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and communication skills.Carol Vorderman combines pictures, diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions and examples to cover all the important areas, so you can approach even the most complex English concepts with confidence. Whether you are a kid who wants to structure and write the perfect essay, a parent confused by the words "disinterested" and "uninterested", or a teacher who needs a refresher course in using commas, Help Your Kids With Language Arts can help. It also includes color-coded cross-references on every spread to show links between language ideas, as well as a comprehensive glossary of key terms at the back of the book.This clear and accessible book aims to reduce the stress of studying English and helps your child with their classroom projects and homework. It is the perfect guide for every frustrated parent and desperate child who wants to understand English and put what they've learned into practice. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.