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[2015].
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"When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get...
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[2015].
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"When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they considercarefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Melliewants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazydog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warmbody beside him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her...
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1999.
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"This complete guide to composition explains everything you need to know to compose professional-quality watercolors. Just follow along with the examples, exercises and step-by-step demonstrations to learn how to: select the right subject, start with a blueprint, build dimension, and compose with color."--BOOK JACKET.
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2020.
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Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer, from choosing an idea, creating a problem for your character to resolve, and - finally- coming to The End.
How to Write a Story vividly illustrates the idea that the young writer who discovers the power of storytelling finds, at the end, the beginning.
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[2014]
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"Turchi explores how every piece of writing is a kind of puzzle, offers tangrams as a model for presenting complex characters; suggests labyrinths as an alternative to the narrative line, and argues that readers and writers, like puzzle solvers, not only tolerate but find pleasure in difficulty"--Provided by publisher.
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2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but that's not always a realistic expectation. Uncovering Bias in the News looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize bias in a news report. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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[2018]
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What exactly is a primary source? How does it compare to other types of sources? Emerging readers need to know the difference. Readers will also be introduced to the concept of plagiarism, how to choose sources for their writing and reports, checking source dates and accuracy, and more. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to learn about types of sources, including primary sources, how sources...
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[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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A guide to writing fairy tales, retelling the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood," and including an analysis of different elements of the story, with thirteen tools for writing fairy tales, exercises, writing tips, and a glossary.
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[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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A guide to writing picture books, presenting a story about a goose that wants his flock to try flying in a formation different from the letter "v," and including an analysis of different elements of the story, with fifteen tools for writing picture books, exercises, writing tips, and a glossary.
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c1998
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Hey, kids! If you liked learning the basics of three-dimensional drawing from Mark Kistler in his books Draw Squad and Imagination Station, you'll love his new book, Drawing in 3-D with Mark Kistler. Featuring a fun, action-filled tale about a family of lovable characters struggling through a series of breathtaking discoveries and hilarious adventures, Drawing in 3-D with Mark Kistler is all you need-along with a sharpened pencil, a ready imagination,...
