In this informative book, readers will focus on figurative language and using all the senses to create vivid details. Students will also use brainstorming techniques to choose exciting topics More →

Haiku is a form of short poem that features a set number of syllables. This engaging book describes how to create haiku focusing on setting, seasonal words, and making every word count. As… More →

This lively book shows readers how repetition and word sounds contribute to a limerick's impact. Students will discover methods they can use to find appropriate rhymes, then use them to… More →

List poetry includes a number of forms that rely on parallel structure, repetition, and line breaks. This fascinating book gives readers useful instructions for writing a variety of list… More →

This easy-to-understand book introduces young readers to poems that tell stories. Students will explore story elements in poem form. They will also learn how to break poetry into lines and… More →

In this entertaining title, readers will learn about Mother Goose, rhyme schemes, and metered verse. They will look for the logic in nonsense words and be guided through the process of… More →

Discover the most amazing places on the planet! Find… • which volcano erupts more than any other; • where the coldest place on Earth is; • which lake is up so high, it's in the mountains! More →

What is composting? Where should you put your garbage? Why do we need to recycle? Recycling gets children thinking about why recycling is important and what they can do to help, and how they… More →

Before you throw anything away, you should always think about whether you could reduce the waste you make. Reduce and Reuse explores ways for readers to turn old things into new things,… More →

Betsy helps out at Aunt Essie's Downtown Diner. Supplies, such as straws, are packed in groups of ten. Betsy breaks up tens and make tens as she helps set up and clean up. Read about the… More →