Books in Let's Learn About Literature series

When you consider the fact that some of the plays written in Ancient Greece, 2,000 years ago, are still performed today, the importance of this genre really hits home. This simple yet insightful overview of plays offers readers a vibrant introduction that is bound to get them interested in learning more. Lively text is paired with vivid photographs to keep readers engaged. Carefully selected examples pertinent to the age group will encourage them not only to explore the plays on their own but to use these sources as a springboard to a lifetime of appreciating this long-lived art.

True stories often make for the most fascinating stories. This lively text will interest and engage students while teaching them all about the wide and sometimes wild world of nonfiction. Readers will learn what defines nonfiction, with age-appropriate examples and authors to pique their interest, such as Eric Carle. They will be intrigued by the wide variety within this one area of literature, and learn about some basic parts of a book, such as table of contents, glossary, and the index. A thought-provoking final activity challenges readers to research and write their own work of nonfiction.