This textbook is an excellent resource for anyone looking to design their own elementary writing curriculum. It covers the subject areas of language arts and disciplines, specifically composition and creative writing. The author, Susan Wise Bauer, provides a comprehensive guide that includes strategies, techniques, and exercises to help students improve their writing skills. The book is published by Well-Trained Mind Press and is part of the Complete Writer Ser. series. It is a hardcover format with 256 pages and weighs 19.1 oz. The item measures 9.4 inches in length, 6.6 inches in width, and 0.8 inches in height. This textbook is written in English and is perfect for teachers, students, or anyone who wants to improve their writing abilities.