Entice young writers to dabble in both formal, research-based writing as well as creative writing. These open-ended exercises help kids write dialogue and exposition while crafting essays or stories.

Learn about amazing works of early cinema with this reading and writing workbook. Pick up fun movie trivia as you complete puzzles, watch your fave movies, make film-inspired crafts, and more.

What is a literary genre? In this book, thumb through interesting quotes and the most popular genres. Your child has a chance to flex writing skills in a fun way as he analyzes what makes each unique.

Whip up a flurry of creativity with these writing prompts; a perfect addition to any writer's journal. Play with story cards, write out winter goals and go on writing adventures in winter scenarios.

Give the subject of energy a zap! This workbook offers a brief overview of energy, its sources and uses. With clear vocabulary and illustrations, it's a great introduction to what fuels us.

Oh no super heroes and villains on the loose! Only your child's writing skills can solve the mystery and save the day. Perfect for extremely imaginative kids, this workbook keeps thinking on its toes.

It's eat or be eaten when it comes to food webs! Kids read informational text as they learn about food chains and food webs in this well-illustrated workbook. Charts and writing prompts round it out.

A central component of reading comprehension is the ability to understand the main idea or theme of a text. In this series, your child will practice basic analysis of a short story or poem.

Reading without the bah-humbugs: take a look at "A Christmas Carol" with story pages young readers can bring to life with color, and step-by-step analysis pages to get them thinking.

Play the role of president. This series poses critical thinking in a playful what-would-you-do way. Scenarios leverage reading, thinking and writing skills while engaging kids in modern government.

The Corps of Discovery kept journals on their two-year-long journey. This workbook challenges kids to flex their spelling and grammar skills while reading about the trip in the words of the men.