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The Everything Guide to Informational Texts, K-2: Best Texts, Best Practices
by Kathy H. Barclay Laura D. Stewart Deborah M. LeeYour resource for best texts and best practices! Kathy Barclay and Laura Stewart have written the book that teachers like you have been pleading for—a resource that delivers the “what I need to know ” to engage kids in a significant amount of informational text reading experiences. No filler, no lofty ideals about college and career readiness, but instead, the information on how to find lesson-worthy texts and create developmentally appropriate instructional plans that truly help young readers comprehend grade-level texts. What you’ll love most: The how-to’s on selecting informational texts High-impact comprehension strategies Model text lessons and lesson plan templates An annotated list of 449 informational texts
The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels
by Mark Ellis Melissa Martin-EllisWatchmen. V for Vendetta. A History of Violence. The Sandman. 300. You've read them, you've loved them, and now you want to write and illustrate them. The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels is your shot at the big time. Whether you want to go as dark as Sin City, as funny as Bone, or as poignant as Maus, this book shows you how to do it all. You'll learn how to: Develop memorable characters; Create intricate storylines; Illustrate, lay out, and design panels that pop; Letter your dialogue; Market and promote your work. It's all here for you. Professional graphic novelists Mark Ellis and Melissa Martin Ellis show you the ropes of the industry and how to make your graphic novel matter. They help you to take the ideas out of your head and put them onto the page. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 drawings, this guide also features full-color examples of Mark Ellis's distinctive graphic style. Dramatic? Humorous? Off-beat? With pen in hand, it's up to you. A whole universe of characters and volumes of stories are waiting to be created-now give them life!
The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels: From superheroes to manga—all you need to start creating your own graphic works
by Mark EllisA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything Guide to Writing Nonfiction: All you need to write and sell exceptional nonfiction books, articles, essays, reviews, and memoirs (Everything® Series)
by Richard D BankEveryone wants to be a published writer. But only a few manage to break into print. In this guide, Richard D. Bank provides expert advice to help you reach your goals of writing and selling articles, essays, and books. Featuring step-by-step instructions covering all aspects of writing, including how to:Master the elements of creative nonfictionConduct interviews and take accurate notesFind your unique voiceDevelop good research and editing skills Write with authority and confidenceSell writing to periodicals and publishersWhether you want to write an intimate memoir, a magazine story, or a scholarly article, you&’ll find all you need to see your bylines in print.
The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel: All the tools you need to write and sell your first novel (Everything® Series)
by Hallie EphronFor an aspiring novelist, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page or computer screen. This step-by-step guide helps you get past that hurdle, start writing, and cross the finish line to first draft in only twenty-six weeks! This guide covers the entire novel-writing process--from polishing an idea to finding an agent and submitting to publishers.This practical guide takes you through the ins and outs of writing and publishing your first book, including how to:Create authentic characters, engaging plotlines, and believable settingsEdit for tone, structure, and pacingFind the right agentMarket and sell your work to publishersBuild a career as a novelist Complete with writing exercises, inspiring examples, and expert advice from bestselling novelists, this book is an excellent starting place for anyone interested in the art, craft, and business of writing fiction.
The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel
by Faye Hughes Christie CraigEvery year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide--written by two awardwinning romance novelists--will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from premise to plot; add a fresh twist to a classic storyline; create compelling characters; write sizzling sex scenes that carry an emotional punch; research agents and markets; write a story that an editor can't reject; and promote themselves and their work. New writers, and even experienced writers, will find the solid howto information here invaluable. This is a musthave for aspiring writers who want to write the perfect love story.
The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel: From writing the perfect love scene to finding the right publisher--All you need to fulfill your dreams
by Christie CraigEvery year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide—written by two awardwinning romance novelists—will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from premise to plot; add a fresh twist to a classic storyline; create compelling characters; write sizzling sex scenes that carry an emotional punch; research agents and markets; write a story that an editor can’t reject; and promote themselves and their work. New writers, and even experienced writers, will find the solid howto information here invaluable. This is a musthave for aspiring writers who want to write the perfect love story.
The Everything Improve Your Writing Book
by Pamela Rice HahnDo you struggle with research papers for school? Is business writing one of your weak areas? Are you at a loss for what to include in thank-you notes? The Everything Improve Your Writing Book, 2nd Edition can help! With a few simple rules and a little guidance, you, too, can write clearly and concisely.Publishing professional Pamela Rice Hahn outlines simple steps for you to follow for various types of writing, including:Social writing, such as thank-you and get-well notes, congratulatory messages, and invitation responsesJournalism, such as letters to the editor, press releases, and freelance article writingPersonal and biographical essaysBusiness writing, including sales letters, requests for proposals, and press packetsWith this practical guide, you'll learn to choose the appropriate tone, use the correct format, and communicate effectively. Whether for school, for work, or just for fun, writing will be a chore no more!Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of The Everything Writing Well Book and Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours and coauthor of Writing for Profit. Hahn's work has appeared in Glamour, Country Living, Business Venture, Current Notes, and other national publications. She lives in Celina, OH.
The Everything Improve Your Writing Book: Master the written word and communicate clearly
by Pamela Rice HahnDo you struggle with research papers for school? Is business writing one of your weak areas? Are you at a loss for what to include in thank-you notes? The Everything Improve Your Writing Book, 2nd Edition can help! With a few simple rules and a little guidance, you, too, can write clearly and concisely.Publishing professional Pamela Rice Hahn outlines simple steps for you to follow for various types of writing, including:Social writing, such as thank-you and get-well notes, congratulatory messages, and invitation responsesJournalism, such as letters to the editor, press releases, and freelance article writingPersonal and biographical essaysBusiness writing, including sales letters, requests for proposals, and press packetsWith this practical guide, you'll learn to choose the appropriate tone, use the correct format, and communicate effectively. Whether for school, for work, or just for fun, writing will be a chore no more!Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of The Everything Writing Well Book and Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours and coauthor of Writing for Profit. Hahn's work has appeared in Glamour, Country Living, Business Venture, Current Notes, and other national publications. She lives in Celina, OH.
The Everything Kids' Knock Knock Book
by Aileen WeintraubGuaranteed to leave you in stitches! If you can't resist shouting out "Who's there?" on cue, The Everything Kids' Knock Knock Book is for you! Features hilarious sections such as: Once Upon a Knock Knock When Fun Comes a Knockin' Tied Up in Knock Knocks Knock Knock Your Socks Off Who's That Knockin'? Packed full of puzzles, games, and activities, The Everything Kids' Knock Knock Book proves that laughter really is the best medicine!
The Everything Kids' Learning French Book
by Dawn Michelle Baude"The Everything Kids' Learning French Book" offers kids a fun way to learn a second language.It contains nine chapters including: Speaking and spelling first names ("prenoms") and common words; Addressing the family ("ma famille"); and, Popular phrases like please and thank you ("S'il te plait" and "merci").It covers topics like Let's Go Outdoors ("On va dehors"), Asking Questions ("Regler des problemes") and Expressing Feelings ("Exprimer ses sentiments")."The Everything Kids' Learning French Book" helps kids learn French, while testing their knowledge of the language with 30 puzzles and activities.Complete with an English-French Dictionary as well as a list of fun books, "The Everything Kids' Learning French Book", kids will enjoy learning French, just for fun ("Amuse-toi bien")!
The Everything Kids' Spelling Book
by Shelley Galloway SabgaIs it i before e except after c? Or is it the other way around? Let's face it, most children struggle with spelling. But now they have a fun and easy way to learn all the tips and tricks to spell with confidence. With this book, kids will: learn basic spelling rules, like change y to i and add es; understand punctuation, capitalization, and other technical parts of spelling; pick up helpful tricks, like putting words into songs and rhymes; learn fun games and exercises to practice spelling; study spelling lists to master even the toughest words; and more! Along with 30 fun-filled puzzles and activities, this book offers children, parents, and teachers all the tools they need to buzz with spelling success!
The Everything Kids' Spelling Book
by Shelley Galloway SabgaIs it i before e except after c? Or is it the other way around? Let's face it, most children struggle with spelling. But now they have a fun and easy way to learn all the tips and tricks to spell with confidence. With this book, kids will: learn basic spelling rules, like change y to i and add es; understand punctuation, capitalization, and other technical parts of spelling; pick up helpful tricks, like putting words into songs and rhymes; learn fun games and exercises to practice spelling; study spelling lists to master even the toughest words; and more! Along with 30 fun-filled puzzles and activities, this book offers children, parents, and teachers all the tools they need to buzz with spelling success!
The Everything Movie Word Search Book
by Jennifer EdmondsonFamous lines, glamorous stars, and unforgettable characters! Movie buffs will love the latestEverythingword search book. Great film moments, characters, and locations are incorporated into 150 fun movie-based puzzles. Each jam-packed puzzle is based on a popular movie, including: Gone with the Wind Napoleon Dynamite To Kill a Mockingbird The Graduate P. S. I Love You Million-Dollar Baby Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Gamers of all ability levels will relive their favorite movies in this wordsearch book. This entertaining collection provides hours of fun for puzzlers young and old!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA, Grades K-5: Understand the New English Standards to Help Your Child Learn and Succeed
by Felicia DurdenTake the mystery out of Common Core ELA!Designed to be a set of national educational standards, the Common Core has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you're accustomed to traditional English courses, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why.With easy-to-understand examples, comprehension tips, and practice exercises, this complete guide help you understand:The reasoning behind the Common Core English Language Arts standardsWhat your child will be learning at each grade levelThe types of books and passages your child will be readingThe new requirements on nonfiction texts and the rationale behind themThe focus on finding evidence and formulating argumentsThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA: Grades K–5 will give you the confidence you need to help your children meet the new ELA expectations for their grade level and excel at school.
The Everything Shakespeare Book
by Cork MilnerWithout question, William Shakespeare is the most celebrated and quoted writer of all time. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his writing, The Everything Shakespeare Book, 2nd Edition will help you fully appreciate and understand Shakespeare's works. In everyday language, this book covers everything from All's Well that Ends Well to The Winter's Tale-and every play and sonnet in between, featuring:Famous quotationsBackground information on Shakespeare's life and timesAn in-depth look at the controversy over the authorship of the worksAn Elizabethan English lessonWhether you're doing research for a school paper or simply building your literary knowledge, this book is the perfect introduction to the world and works of "The Bard of Avon."Cork Millner is a Shakespeare scholar, playwright, and author of several books, including To Be or Not To Be Shakespeare. He teaches writing at the University of California and Santa Barbara City College and has been on the literary staff for the prestigious Santa Barbara Writer's Conference for 20 years. He lives in Carpinteria, CA.
The Everything Shakespeare Book (The Everything®)
by Cork MilnerWithout question, William Shakespeare is the most celebrated and quoted writer of all time. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his writing, The Everything Shakespeare Book, 2nd Edition will help you fully appreciate and understand Shakespeare's works. In everyday language, this book covers everything from All's Well that Ends Well to The Winter's Tale-and every play and sonnet in between, featuring:Famous quotationsBackground information on Shakespeare's life and timesAn in-depth look at the controversy over the authorship of the worksAn Elizabethan English lessonWhether you're doing research for a school paper or simply building your literary knowledge, this book is the perfect introduction to the world and works of "The Bard of Avon."Cork Millner is a Shakespeare scholar, playwright, and author of several books, including To Be or Not To Be Shakespeare. He teaches writing at the University of California and Santa Barbara City College and has been on the literary staff for the prestigious Santa Barbara Writer's Conference for 20 years. He lives in Carpinteria, CA.
The Everything Sign Language Book: American Sign Language Made Easy... All new photos! (Everything®)
by Irene DukeThe appeal of American Sign Language (ASL) has extended beyond the Deaf community into the mainstream—it’s even popular as a class in high school and college. You are guided through the basics of ASL with clear instruction and more than 300 illustrations. With a minimum of time and effort, you will learn to sign: the ASL alphabet; questions and common expressions; numbers, money, and time. With info on signing etiquette, communicating with people in the Deaf community, and using ASL to aid child development, this book makes signing fun for the entire family.
The Everything Spanish Phrase Book (The Everything®)
by Cari LunaWith the increase in travel to Spanish-speaking countries as well as the rise in the Latino population in the United States, a growing number of people are in need of a quick reference to help them communicate. Sadly, most Spanish reference books contain outdated phrases organized in a manner that make it difficult to find the right words for the right situation. The Everything Spanish Phrase Book remedies these shortcomings with a practical, real-world approach to language learning that is both quick and easy to use.From ordering dinner and asking for directions to working and communicating in Latino communities, this handy guide provides readers with all they need as ellos hablan español in any setting.Organized by situation, The Everything Spanish Phrase Book contains the right words for:Traveling and making reservationsDining and shoppingSpeaking Spanish in a business settingWorking with the Latino communityFully indexed and complete with a pronunciation guide and helpful dictionaries, The Everything Spanish Phrase Book is the ideal resource for business or pleasure.
The Everything® Build Your Vocabulary Book
by Valentine Dmitriev- A smart companion for the successful Everything games and puzzle books - Features exercises and games to make improving vocabulary fun - Specially priced at $9. 95! With exercises, puzzles, and games, The Everything Build Your Vocabulary Book makes improving vocabulary and enhancing communication skills fun. Includes: - Words you need every day - Commonly misused words and phrases - Medical, scientific, business, and legal terms - Interchangeable words - Words to use in place of idioms, cliches, and slang This easy-to-follow book painlessly teaches readers those words that everyone should know to sound composed and professional--today!
The Everything® Giant Book Of Sports Word Searches
by Charles TimmermanLove the fast-paced thrill of a high-energy basketball game? Addicted to the quiet intensity of a championship golf tournament? Dig the reckless speed of auto racing? No matter your favorite, this book will satisfy your every sports-related passion. Puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman's latest collection combines the fun of word searches with the exhilaration of popular sports for the ultimate puzzling experience! This gigantic collection features hundreds of entertaining puzzles based on the world of sports, including: Basketball Football Baseball Motor sports Hockey Golf Relive your favorite sports moments while working on these popular and addictive puzzles. With more than 300 major-league word searches, it's the next best thing to the Superbowl!
The Everything® Giant Book Of Word Searches Volume 3
by Charles TimmermanEverything® puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman has put together an inspired new collection! This book is packed with more than 300 word searches. Our most popular puzzle, word searches help improve vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. But most of all--they're just tons of fun! There's something to satisfy every interest with hundreds of puzzles and diverse themes, including: •Literature (Shakespeare, Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh) •Geography (Mount Everest, Boston, the Amazon River) •Movies (Charlie Chaplin, Slumdog Millionaire, Universal Studios) •History (Thomas Jefferson, the Renaissance, the Oregon Trail) •Popular culture (Wii, Sailor Moon, reality TV) •Nature (birdwatching, environmentalism, butterflies) •Music (Kiss, Jay-Z, Beethoven) If you can't get enough of these fun and engaging puzzles, this enormous collection is the perfect companion for you!
The Everything® Guide To Writing A Book Proposal
by Meg Schneider Barbara DoyenWhether you're writing self-help, memoir, or the Great American novel, you'll need a professionally prepared book proposal to sell it. In The Everything Guide to Writing a Book Proposal, author Meg Schneider and literary agent Barbara Doyen team up to provide the inside scoop on getting your name in print.
The Everything® Guide To Writing A Romance Novel
by Faye Hughes Christie CraigEvery year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide-written by two awardwinning romance novelists-will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from premise to plot; add a fresh twist to a classic storyline; create compelling characters; write sizzling sex scenes that carry an emotional punch; research agents and markets; write a story that an editor can't reject; and promote themselves and their work. New writers, and even experienced writers, will find the solid howto information here invaluable. This is a musthave for aspiring writers who want to write the perfect love story.
The Everything® Guide To Writing Children's Books
by Lesley BoltonThe Everything® Guide to Writing Children's Books is the perfect handbook if you're looking to create a successful children's book.