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Want to write pieces that are informative and interesting? This book will guide you through the process of writing about topics such as animals, science discoveries, historical events, people, and much more. You''ll learn how to choose a solid subject, perform research, organize facts, and get your first words on paper. On this writing journey, you''ll also find inspirational quotes from experienced writers and helpful writing exercises. Whether you want to tell the world about kangaroos, Kansas, kickball, or ketchup, you''ve come to the right place to start writing intriguing informational pieces.

Have you ever wanted to write a true story? Maybe you have an interesting experience to share from your life or from someone in your family. Or perhaps you''d like to write about a famous person or a fascinating moment in history. This book will help you craft notable narrative nonfiction—appealing true stories. After you discover a topic, you''ll move on to collecting facts and charting your course. Once you''ve written a rough draft, you''ll learn how to revise your work and polish it into a great piece of writing. This book also offers examples, quotes, and short writing exercises to inspire you. Whether your goal is to tell your own story or someone else''s, this book will help you bring the details to life.

This coastal region covers a vast and diverse area of the United States. Covered with rainforests in Washington, volcanoes in Oregon, mountains in Northern California, and sandy beaches in Southern California, you’ll have much to explore. The area is rich in history, from the gold rush to Spanish missions, and nature with giant Redwood trees and wildlife. Lace up your hiking boots and stroll along the west coast. This book will allow students to use information gained from illustrations and words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text.