Spielberg's New "Lincoln" Movie Opens Door for Reading Opportunities

The new blockbuster movie, Lincoln, opens three days after Election Day. Director Steven Spielberg's film explores the final months of the 16th president's life and actions. The chances are strong that many young patrons and students will attend the film, and want to know more about the events and personalities depicted.

This provides a wonderful opportunity for librarians, teachers, and parents to encourage young viewers to become young readers. Enslow Publishers has a number of age-appropriate titles that focus on Lincoln, slavery, and states' rebellion against the federal government.

200 Years with Abraham Lincoln: One Man's Life and Legacy explores the Great Emancipator's compelling story. Author Helen Koutras Bozonelis's efficiently presented, well-written 64-page book is enhanced with useful illustrations and photographs. The title also include additional source materials and other reference information. The book is available from Enslow in a library-bound edition for $20.95; that price includes a 25% school/library discount from Enslow's list price. It is also available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Meanwhile, young readers curious about Steven Spielberg can consult Enslow's biography of him. Author Laura B. Edge's 128-page book, part of Enslow's "People to Know Today" series, offers a page-turning account of Spielberg's life and professional accomplishments. Steven Spielberg: Director of Blockbuster Films is available from Enslow  in a library-bound edition for $23.95; that price represents a 25% school/library discount from Enslow's list price for the title. This book is also available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Election Day and Enslow's Internet-Savvy "A Look at the 19th Amendment"

ISBN: 978-1-59845-067

Today's Election Day voting activity across the country reminds us that young readers need reliable, Internet-savvy books on the right to vote, a core topic in American history and civics lessons. Enslow's seven-book "The Constitution of the United States" series satisfies that need in many ways. A Look at the 19th Amendment, a 128-page book in the series, explores the background and issues impacting how women won the constitutionally guaranteed right to vote. Author Helen Koutras Bozonelis' book provides useful content written at appropriate age and grade levels, along with a curated list of thirty informative websites available via Enslow's myreportlinks.com password protected site.

This powerful research combination of print and electronic resources gives students contemporary ways to learn and to express themselves. Each title in the "Constitution of the United States" is available now for $24.95, which represents the 25% school/library discount price. Access to the exclusive myreportlinks.com site is included in the book's price.

If you're putting together a purchase order for Enslow's "free Kindle" offer, we suggest you add these Internet-savvy titles to it. It's a great way to expand your library's print and electronic resources for one price!

Don't forget about our Pick-A-Page Giveaway this week only. Go to one of our e-catalogs and pick a page of titles you would like to receive for free. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on Facebook, letting us know which page you would like to receive. We will choose one winner by random at the end of the week. That winner will be announced on Facebook on Monday!