This fun book provides a logical plan for creating concrete poems - a poetic form in which the text creates a shape that mimics its subject. Tips are included for choosing workable topics,… More →

In this informative book, readers will focus on figurative language and using all the senses to create vivid details. Students will also use brainstorming techniques to choose exciting topics More →

Haiku is a form of short poem that features a set number of syllables. This engaging book describes how to create haiku focusing on setting, seasonal words, and making every word count. As… More →

This lively book shows readers how repetition and word sounds contribute to a limerick's impact. Students will discover methods they can use to find appropriate rhymes, then use them to… More →

List poetry includes a number of forms that rely on parallel structure, repetition, and line breaks. This fascinating book gives readers useful instructions for writing a variety of list… More →

This easy-to-understand book introduces young readers to poems that tell stories. Students will explore story elements in poem form. They will also learn how to break poetry into lines and… More →

In this entertaining title, readers will learn about Mother Goose, rhyme schemes, and metered verse. They will look for the logic in nonsense words and be guided through the process of… More →

What people 'say' with their bodies is just as important as what they say with their words. Humans communicate nonverbally through hundreds of gestures and movements; how we stand, position… More →

Leo is signed up for swim lessons with his friends. His family helps him get ready to go to the pool. But Leo is scared! With a little encouragement, Leo discovers that if he can trust his… More →

Finally, a life-advice series that young readers can relate to! Really Useful Handbooks offers accessible, practical, guidance for young readers, from dealing with money to body image issues. More →