Organized around kid-friendly themes, this series provides a basic introduction to using and understanding words with prefixes and suffixes; forms of featured base words are used in simple sentences and then in a poem. Sidebars provide affix meanings, additional (sometimes obscure) forms of the base word, and occasional spelling rules. Cheesy staged photos enact the text. "Match it up!" assessments are appended. Glos.

SCHEUNEMANN, Pam . At the Party: Word Building with Prefixes and Suffixes . ISBN 978-1-61714-968-9 ; ISBN 978-1-61480-116-0 . LC 2010054485. SCHEUNEMANN, Pam . Caring for Pets: Word Building with Prefixes and Suffixes . ISBN 978-1-61714-970-2 ; ISBN 978-1-61480-117-7 . LC 2010054481. SCHEUNEMANN, Pam . In the Garden: Word Building with Prefixes and Suffixes . ISBN 978-1-61714-967-2 ; ISBN 978-1-61480-118-4 . LC 2010054483. SCHEUNEMANN, Pam . In the Kitchen: Word Building with Prefixes and Suffixes . ISBN 978-1-61714-966-5 ; ISBN 978-1-61480-119-1 . LC 2010054480. SCHEUNEMANN, Pam . Playing Sports: Word Building with Prefixes and Suffixes . ISBN 978-1-61714-971-9 ; ISBN 978-1-61480-120-7 . LC 2010054484. ea vol: 24p. (Word Building Series). photos. glossary. CIP. ABDO . 2012. PLB $25.65; ebook $25.65. PreS-K Multiple examples and ways to use new words make this series a strong selection. Each volume opens by defining "word building," "prefix," and "suffix" and then moves into constructing words. For example, a spread in School shows how "health" can become "unhealthy" and "healthiest." Sample sentences appear along alongside color stock photographs. A bright sidebar explains each prefix and suffix as well as grammar rules or more words. A concluding story provides further context for the new language. "Match It Up!" quizzes deliver opportunities for readers to fill (but not write) in the blanks with the correct word choices. Because the same suffixes and prefixes are used in most of the books, picking and choosing individual volumes might be a more economic choice.