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Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.
Writers are just like everyone else-except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they need a special place to record those reactions....
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Inform and engage young writers with this contemporary, creative breakdown of four creative-writing genres-poetry, nonfiction, drama, and short stories. Clear, concise text introduces and defines key skills while aligning closely to Common Core State Standards. Fun and inspiring writing prompts launch new skills into practice, while author bios and mentor texts provide creative blueprints for budding writers.
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
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A picture book "account of the life of Emily Dickinson: her courage, her faith, and her gift to the world. With Dickinson's own ... poetry woven throughout, this lyrical biography is not just a tale of prodigious talent, but also of the power we have to transform ourselves and to reach one another when we speak from the soul"--Publisher marketing.
268) Quest
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This title examines the role and theme of the quest archetype in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It features four analysis papers that consider the quest theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for...
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Optimized for color tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices. An ideal introduction to dictionaries for children aged 4 and above. The definitions use simple, full sentences that reflect the child's experience of the world, and the colorful illustrations help to make learning easy, memorable and fun. This dictionary helps children in learning the alphabet, English spelling, and the basic meanings...
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Join Ian Eress in "Ian Talks Cultural Anthropology for World Building A-Z" for a journey into the art of world-building. This guide is a goldmine for builders seeking to craft immersive and rich narratives. "Ian Talks Cultural Anthropology for World Building A-Z" caters to beginners, taking them by the hand and leading them through the process of world creation. With Ian Eress as your guide, you'll gain a deep understanding of cultural anthropology...
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Poems can be silly, serious, or fun, just like kids! Whether it's the sing-song rhythm of a limerick, the serendipitous magic of a found poem, the deceptive simplicity of a haiku, or the easy familiarity of an acrostic poem, children are charmed by poetry. And what's more fun than reading poetry? Writing it! In Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects children have fun learning about different forms of poetry while delving into different literary techniques...
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Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything...
277) Writing a Letter
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This title introduces readers to the parts of a letter and encourages them to try writing a letter. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.
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Throughout history, people have picked up their pens and wielded their words-transforming their lives, their communities, and beyond. Now it's your turn! Representing a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, Mightier Than the Sword connects over forty inspiring biographies with life-changing writing activities and tips, showing readers just how much their own words can make a difference. Readers will explore nature with Rachel Carson, experience...
280) This Is My School
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Young readers will learn what to expect from a day at school, including how kids get to school, what subjects teachers teach, and where, students have recess and lunch.
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