Grade 5 Textbook Copyedit & Proof

I have a complete manuscript for a Class 5 educational textbook that now needs a meticulous language pass. The highest priority is tightening grammar and correcting spelling throughout, all aligned with the Chicago Manual of Style.

Alongside the core copy-editing and proofreading, I also need several production tasks handled so everything is press-ready:

• Formatting adjustments – page layout, heading hierarchy, and any style inconsistencies that slip through during edit.
• Index creation – a usable back-of-book index that follows Chicago guidelines.
• Illustration review – check captions, call-outs, and placement so every graphic matches the nearby text.

Please work in tracked changes (Word or InDesign, whichever you prefer) and return a clean final file plus a marked-up version for transparency. Let me know your estimated turnaround and any questions you have before starting.