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Annette Whipple learned to love science and nature during her years as an environmental educator and classroom teacher. Now she teaches through her science books for children. She lives with her family in southeastern Pennsylvania. Annette enjoys reading a good book and snacking on warm chocolate chip cookies. Learn more about Annette, her books, and her presentations at www.AnnetteWhipple.com. ...more

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How to Use Mentor Texts As an Author

What are you writing? A magazine article? A memoir? A humorous fiction book? A young adult nonfiction book? I am certain a mentor text could help you strengthen your manuscript! And if your writing project isn't coming together, it is likely time to study a mentor text.
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	MEOW! The Truth About Cats by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Juanbjuan Oliver (Illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 97 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide 4.41 avg rating — 74 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of the Wright Brothers: A Biography Book for New Readers: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers 4.36 avg rating — 74 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Woof! The Truth About Dogs by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Juanbjuan Oliver (Illustrations) 4.28 avg rating — 65 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whooo Knew: The Truth About Owls 4.72 avg rating — 57 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs 4.76 avg rating — 46 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scurry! The Truth About Spiders by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Juanbjuan Oliver (Illustrator), Franco Rivolli (Illustrator) 4.67 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chomp! The Truth About Sharks 4.61 avg rating — 28 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Emma Randall (illustrator) 4.55 avg rating — 20 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flick! The Truth About Lizards 4.25 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Ultimate Book of Sharks (National Geographic Kids Ultimate Books)

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