Kobe Bryant and STEM Friday

978-0-7660-3830-1 Library
978-1-59845-300-3 Paperback

What do Kobe Bryant and STEM Friday have in common? Well, it's Kobe's birthday today so in celebration of that we are going to mention two Kobe biographies, as well as a science book about the physics of sports.

The first biography is written for the elementary market. Read About Kobe Bryant, part of the I Like Sports Stars! series, is a photo-essay great for the emergent reader. This title has been correlated to the Common Core standards. Other athletes covered in this series are Alex Rodriguez, Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, Drew Brees, and Eli Manning.

978-0-7660-4029-8 Library
978-1-4644-0161-9 Paperback

Kobe Bryant: Champion Basketball Star is written for the middle school reader and is part of the Sports Star Champions series. The author highlights the career of this basketball star, and this book has also been correlated to the Common Core standards. Other athletes included in this series are Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Kevin Garnett, Peyton Manning, and Tim Duncan.

978-0-7660-4146-2 Library
978-1-4644-0222-7 Paperback

Science plays a role in sports. Newton's First Law of Motion is used when dribbling a basketball. How is science used when making shots at the basketball hoop? The Physics of Sports Science Projects gives the reader step-by-step instructions on how physics is used in sports. This title has been correlated to the Common Core standards. Part of the Exploring Hands-On Science Projects, other topics covered in the series are plants, sound, solids, liquids, gases, toys, games, and magic.

All of these titles are available from your preferred vendor, enslow.com, your independent bookstore, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

STEM Friday

Today, we are the guest blogger over at STEM FRIDAY. Come join us as we talk about sports and how it relates to math!

Kyle Busch debuts new look for his No. 18 M&M Toyota at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend.

Many fans and teammates love Kyle Busch for his ability to win and his straightforward personality. What many do not know is that he also runs a foundation to help underprivileged kids, in addition to volunteering his time to assist charities, like Habitat for Humanity, run by other NASCAR drivers

This weekend Kyle Busch will continue to drive his No. 18 M&M’s Toyota for the Coca-Cola 600. But there will be one slight difference in the car's paint scheme. The familiar M&M characters will be wearing construction gear to reflect Joe Gibbs Racings’ partnership with Habitat for Humanity. You can see before and after photos of the car here.

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3589-8

To learn more about Kyle Busch read, Kyle Busch: Gifted and Giving Racing Star from our Sports Stars Who Give Back series for grades 7–9. This book is also available as an eBook!

Are the Yankees Missing Derek?

Even though Derek Jeter from the New York Yankees is sidelined due to a fractured ankle he suffered in the playoffs, we still think he's a champion baseball star!

Scheduled to undergo surgery on Saturday, the Yankee's captain is expected to need several months for a full recovery.

Do you think not having this champion player in the lineup for the remainder of the playoffs has made a difference in the outcome of the games?

The Summer Olympics are finally here!

Looking forward to watching the opening ceremonies? Don't forget to view the Summer Olympic schedule ahead of time so you don't miss any of your favorite events or athletes.

Let the games begin!

Jesse Owens won four gold medals for track and field during the Summer Olympics in 1936 in Berlin, Germany 

Who Will Win the Stanley Cup?

Library Binding: ISBN: 978-0-7660-3869-1
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-59845-357-7

Unlike other trophies, a new Stanley Cup is not made every year. Cup winners keep this trophy until another winner is crowned the following year. Who will win this year's Stanley Cup? That is yet to be determined.

Young hockey players who are inspired, by watching the top two teams battle it out, will want to brush up on their skills so they too can dream of playing on a professional team one day.

Top 25 Hockey Skills, Tips, and Tricks by Jeff Savage, includes tips on skating, controlling the puck, shooting, defense and how to get ready to play. For grades 4–up, this book provides basic instruction for the beginner and advanced tips, drills, and tricks that are used by the pros. This book, and others in the series, Top 25 Sports Skills, Tips, and Tricks, supports the National Standards for Physical Education and is great for students who play school or club sports.

Tony Stewart Wins Sprint Cup Title for Third Time

NASCAR's Tony Stewart muscled his way to a third Sprint Cup title yesterday. If you are interested in learning more about this champion driver, check out Tony Stewart: Rocket on the Racetrack, written by Ryan Basen.  ISBN: 978-0-7660-2998-9. This biography is one of many books in the Heroes of Racing series by Enslow Publishers, Inc.  Visit http://www.enslow.com/.

Teen Read Week Giveaway/Sports Day

Library ISBN: 978-0-7660-2866-1
Paperback ISBN: 978-0-7660-3599-7

Tuesday is Day Two of Enslow's "Teen Read Week Giveaway." To get a free book from Enslow, we would like your answer to the question "What is the most popular sports book in your library or classroom?" Your answer doesn't have to be the book that's most frequently checked out.

Of course, we're quite curious about which sports books get young students to read, whether it's to read for pleasure, or to read for a purpose. We invite you to post your reply below.

One Enslow staff favorite is Albert Pujols: MVP On and Off the Field, by Tom Needham. The St. Louis Cardinals' star is playing in the World Series starting this week!

New Michael Phelps Video Game Released

Have you heard? Olympic medalist, Michael Phelps is now part of the virtual pool. His new video game, Michael Phelps: Push the Limit, was released earlier this week. The game was developed by Blitz Games and published by 505 Games for use with the Kinect system for Microsoft's Xbox 360. My kids love the Kinect games and I can see this one being both fun and challenging. It's also a great way to bring more attention to the sport of swimming.

Young readers can learn more about Michael Phelps in our book, Michael Phelps: Swimming for Olympic Gold for grades 5–9 available in both library binding and paperback. A free educator's guide is also available through our web site.

Home Run Hitters




ISBN: 978-0-7660-3465-5
48 pages
Grades 5–9

If you're not a Yankee fan you might not be disappointed that Derek Jeter is out of the lineup. Yankee fans, however, are disappointed that he's temporarily sidelined due to an injury. His quest for 3,000 hits is on hold for now. But in the meantime you can check out our title, Baseball's Top Ten Home Run Hitters that is perfect for reluctant readers.

Naismith's Rules of the Game Set to Be Auctioned

There's an interesting article in The New York Times today that caught my eye about Dr. James Naismith who wrote the first rules of the game of basketball. His original rules are set to be auctioned by Sotheby's. What I learned is that nearly every sport is evolved from something else but basketball is one of the few invented sports.

Enslow's The Man Who Invented Basketball: James Naismith and His Amazing Game from our Genius at Work! Great Inventor Biographies series is a great way to tie-in this famous inventor with current events. This book is 32 pages for grades 3–4 and includes a timeline, words to know, a further reading list and Internet addresses, and an index.

Ace Your Sports Science Project

In this book, suthors Barbara Gardner Conklin, Robert Gardner and Madeline Goodstein show students how to use baseball, basketball, football, and other sports to learn about the science behind sports–the Magnus effect, topspin and backspin, center of gravity, and more!

Enslow Publishers, ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3229-3, Interest Level: Grades 5-up, Page Count: 128

For more information on this title, please visit: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2683

Wheels! Science Projects with Bicycles, Skateboards, and Skates

Part of the Score! Sports Science Projects series, author Madeline Goldstein helps students learn about the physics involved in wheeled sports; cycling, skating or skateboarding. Students can also learn great ideas for science fair projects along with the experiments.

Enslow Publishers, 104 pages, grades 5 and up, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3107-4

To get more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2719

KEVIN HARVICK Biography (NASCAR) Published

KEVIN HARVICK: Racing to the Top, written by Tom Robinson has just been published. NASCAR fans will recognize Kevin Harvick as one of the biggest names in racing, having won many races in both NASCAR and the Craftsman Truck series. In addition he is the co-owner (with his wife, Delana) of the racing team Kevin Harvick, Inc., ensuring that Harvick will remain a dominant force in racing for many years to come. Written for fans ages 10-17, 128 pages, color photographs, ISBN-13: 978-0-3299-6. Link: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2628