Mississippi-born Elvis Presley and Louisiana-born Peyton Manning have one thing in common: they both made their names in Tennessee. We were reminded of this when we looked at the calendar today. January 8th is the late King's birthday; he would have been 78 years old and, well, still the King.
Young readers can find out more about Presley's fascinating career in Enslow Publishers' unauthorized biography of the entertainer. Author John Micklos, Jr.'s 160-page work explores Presley's background, his rise through the music business, and his evolution into a movie and Vegas star.
Meanwhile, aristocrats of a different type will perform in the National Football League playoffs this Sunday. Peyton Manning, who graduated from and played for the
University of Tennessee football team, will lead the Denver Broncos in their quest for a championship. Peyton, his brother Eli, and their father Archie have been characterized as football royalty. That family connection is only part of what makes Peyton Manning's life such an uplifting, page-turning story. For readers in Grades 3-4, Enslow's
Peyton Manning: Champion Football Star offers an exciting account of the NFL quarterback's life and career. Author
Ken Rappoport's 48-page book, part of Enslow's "
Sports Star Champions" series, is accompanied by excellent color photos and eye-catching design that will please young readers and especially reluctant readers.
Peyton Manning: Champion Football Star is available directly from
Enslow in a library-bound edition for $17.95; that represents a 25% discount from Enslow's list price. It is also available from
Barnes and Noble or
Amazon or your preferred vendor. Meanwhile,
Elvis Presley: "I Want to Entertain People" can be purchased in a library-bound edition for $25.95 from
Enslow; that price is a 25% discount from Enslow's list price. It is also available from
Barnes and Noble,
Amazon, or your preferred vendor.
