Presents a guide to writing nonfiction prose, from developing consistent writing habits and generating ideas to writing and publishing, with examples from nonfiction works by successful authors.
Explains how to write an autobiography, discussing such elements as setting, character, point of view, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Presents an account of the controversy over compulsory military service by young men during the Vietnam War, and discusses the origins of Selective Service, the institution of a lottery, boot camp, dr
On a beautiful spring day in 1970, the Vietnam War came to Ohio. In less than 15 seconds, rifles fired by 28 Ohio National Guardsmen killed four college students and injured nine others. The shootings
Explains how to write folktales, discussing such literary elements as setting, character, point of view, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Explains how to write legends, discussing such literary elements as setting, character, language, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Explores the life and career of author Amy Tan, from her childhood in Oakland, California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
Presents the history, culture, and social customs of the native people from the Middle Atlantic coast, and provides information on the famous Pocahontas.
Describes the history, culture, and social customs of the native people of the northeastern United States coast who lived in present-day Massachusetts and faced many challenges with the arrival of Eur
Explains how to create a graphic novel, from crafting characters--both heroes and villains--to creating plots and writing dialogue, with examples from different styles of graphic novel.
