Name That Text Type!

This accessible new series introduces young readers to the basics of differentiating between genres. Readers will learn the characteristics of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, plays, and legends and folktales. Each book contains written examples of the text type in question, and back matter offers guidelines on how to start writing in the genre.

Cover: What Are Nonfiction Genres?
Cover: What Is Poetry?
Cover: What Are Fiction Genres?
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What Are Fiction Genres?
What Are Graphic Novels?
What Are Legends, Folktales, and Other Classic Stories?
What Are Nonfiction Genres?
What Are Plays?
What Is Poetry?
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  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023

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Name That Text Type!

This accessible new series introduces young readers to the basics of differentiating between genres. Readers will learn the characteristics of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, plays, and legends and folktales. Each book contains written examples of the text type in question,… View →