Making Books
Books are a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to write their own. This title explores the history of printing and publishing, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in writing and releasing books. It also looks at book publishing pathways, including big-name publishing companies, independent presses, and self-publishing services. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 8 |
BISACS | JNF060000, JNF063000 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2025 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2024-08-01 |
ISBN | 9781098293345, 9798384912613 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 9.75 x 8.5 |
Lexile | 1060 |
Guided Reading Level | X |
ATOS Reading Level | 7.6 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG+ |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 550530 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 3.0 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, and Table of contents |
Making Media - School Library Journal
These titles explore the creation of different forms of entertainment. From making podcasts to video games, music to books, various creative mediums are explored in this series. Each title covers the history, creation, professional development, popular creators, and future of the topic at hand. Informative paragraphs are accompanied by sidebars with quick facts or quotes. The format is clean, with crisp white pages of text, chapter openings in a contrasting color, and captioned photos and renderings throughout. Titles offer in-depth historical information readers may not be aware of, like details about the Hurrian Hymn tablet, which is the oldest piece of written music (Making Music). While the text can be dense, the chapters can be read separately or built upon. Back matter includes essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes from each chapter, an index, and about the author. VERDICT A comprehensive series for older middle school to high school _readers who want to know as much as possible about broadening their content creation endeavors.