Making Nonfiction and Other Informational Texts Come Alive: A Practical Approach to Reading, Writing, and Using Nonfiction and Other Informational Texts Across the Curriculum

by Kathy Pike

Short but yet informative, this practical book has many ideas and suggestions for the teaching and learning of nonfiction the classroom. KEY Offering a fresh approach, this much-needed book mirrors the features that are traditionally found in nonfiction book-illustrations, diagrams, insets, boxed materials-to help clarify and explain the concepts being presented. Making Non-Fiction and Other Informational Texts Come Alive includes a wealth of nonfiction titles that teachers can readily use effectively in a balanced literacy program.

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2003

About the author

Kathy Pike is the founder of The Academy for Coaching with Horses. She is a speaker, coach, facilitator and an internationally published author of Hope from the Heart of Horses: How Horses Teach Us about Presence, Strength and Awareness, available in both English and Dutch. Kathy was the vision behind and founding partner of the Horse as Teacher book series, featuring two books each with ten contributing authors. Her first book, Pathways to a Radiant Self: A Journey of Growth and Discovery with the Chakras offers a complete guide for healing and expanding one’s energy field. She has over 20 years experience in the areas of energy systems, personal development, life coaching, equine based learning, and leadership development.

As a pioneer in the field of Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching (EFLC), Kathy has taught EFLC Certification Programs worldwide. Her work has reached over 18 countries as she has trained others to employ Horse as guide and mentor for the human heart and spirit.