Writers express : a handbook for young writers, thinkers, and learners / written and compiled by Dave Kemper ... [et al.] ; illustrated by Chris Krenzke.

Proofreader´s guide: Marking punctuation -- Editing for mechanics -- Checking your spelling -- Using the right word -- Understanding sentences -- Understanding our language -- Student almanac: Using language -- Exploring science -- Improving math skills -- Using maps -- Making history.

The process of writing: Getting started -- Prewriting and drafting -- Revising and editing -- Building paragraphs and essays -- Improving your writing skills -- The forms of writing: Personal writing -- Subject writing -- Report writing -- Story and play writing -- Poetry writing -- The tools of learning: Finding information -- Reading and spelling skills -- Speaking, viewing, and listening skills -- Thinking skills -- Learning skills.