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    Rev Up Your Writing in Informational Texts
    Rev Up Your Writing in Informational Texts
    Rev Up Your Writing in Informational Texts
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    Rev Up Your Writing in Informational Texts

    By Julia Garstecki and Mernie Gallagher-Cole

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    Presents an overview of informational texts, including the form's purpose, elements, traits, and how it expresses ideas. Original examples illustrate how the writing genre works, and tips are provided to encourage young writers' creativity. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and introductions to both the author and illustrator.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2015
    ISBN9781634071284
    Rev Up Your Writing in Informational Texts
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    Julia Garstecki

    Julia has published numerous nonfiction books for children. Julia has always been a curious person, which lends itself well when writing for diverse readers. Her favorite topics to write about are nature and history. When she isn’t writing, Julia teachers at Bryant and Stratton College. For fun, Julia likes to take hikes with her husband, two children, and toy poodle.

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