Writing: A Fact and Fun Book - Softcover

Lewis, Amanda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201632365 ISBN 13: 9780201632361

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 1992

Synopsis

A hands-on activity book provides aspiring young writers with new ways to ply their craft, discussing handwriting analysis, the origins of the alphabet, and how books are produced and shows kids how to make paper, chalk, and quill pens. Original.

About this title

About the Author:

Heather Collins has illustrated more than 50 children's books, including the My First Look at Nature series and Gold Rush Fever. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-6-- An intriguing, well-organized survey of the written word--from how a fax machine works to handwriting analysis to graffiti, with accompanying projects to extend hands-on understanding. Although "authorship" is a subject heading provided in the CIP data, actually only a small section is devoted to the craft of writing. Rather, the focus is on the mechanics, such as pens, pencils, paper, typewriters, computers, plus ancient and pictorial forms. The history of the written word and of books and printing, the role of libraries, and such issues as censorship and literacy are also mentioned. Handsomely designed, with lively pencil illustrations and much browsing appeal, this book could fuel the interest of readers not previously attracted to the subject. It is a good choice for anyone needing light, accessible background material to complement manuals such as Bauer's excellent guide to the craft of writing, What's Your Story? (Clarion, 1992). --Susan H. Patron, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0201632365
• ISBN 13: 9780201632361
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Collins Heather