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. Available NOW at Abdo Publishing, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.
A sampling of other recent books by Alexis Burling:
- Essential Countries: Japan
- Essential Fitness: Yoga & Pilates
- What You Need to Know About Job Searching
- Financial Literacy: Managing Debt
- What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
- Healthy Romantic Relationships
- Netflix
- Race in the Criminal Justice System
- Cocaine: Drugs In Real Life
- The Destruction of the Inca Civilization (Bearing Witness: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing)
- Leaders of the Scientific Revolution: Robert Boyle
- Occupying Alcatraz: Native American Activists Demand Change
- America’s Great Political Families: The Kennedys
- Anne Frank biography
- Harper Lee biography
- The Kennedys
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