A grullo horse helps his boss, Sequoyah, find the peace and quiet thta he needs to develop the alphabet which will form the Cherokee people's first written language. Includes factual information about grullo horses.
Provides an introductory handbook on writing, including sections on sentences, paragraphs, personal writing, subject writing, research writing, and speaking skills, and listening skills.
Uses excerpts from various sources to explain how primary school teachers can use nonfiction writing to encourage students to improve their own writing skills and learn to recognize good writing.
Presents a brief overview of writing as a method of communication including such topics as the development of the alphabet, calligraphy, writing implements, graphology, and the invention of printing.