Spelling is one of five titles in this series of language reference guides to help children of 7-11 master the basics of literacy. It explains the basics of spelling in a way that is easy to understand. It shows you how words are built up, and how you can work out the spelling of difficult words. It will answer your questions about spelling, and give you the help you need to write more confidently and effectively. It is an invaluable resource for both teachers and parents. John Butterworth is the author of several language activity books for children including the other titles in this series: Comprehension, Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Origins, and Using the Oxford School Dictionary and Using the Oxford Primary School Dictionary.