Introduction: Cooking from scratch
Setting the table: tools of the nonfiction trade. Stone Soup: a parable
Lessons from working as a freelance writer
Louise Borden: tools of the nonfiction trade
Helpful attitudes for making nonfiction
Making nonfiction in the classroom. Choosing choice
Where have all the nonfiction read-alouds gone?
An exploratory notebook
Building deep knowledge
Plunging into a nonfiction text study
The power of primary sources
Case history no.1: The ABC's of bubble gum
Case history no. 2: Kindergarten ethnographies
Deglazing the pan: dos, don'ts, and practical tips for teaching nonfiction.