Review: Reader's Guide to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis

"These excellent books analyze works of literature, describe the cultural context in which they are set, and provide biographical information...." begins the School Library Journal book review (August 2010) of:


A Reader's Guide to Gary Soto's Taking Sides, written by Jen Jones;
A Reader's Guide to Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, written by Laura Baskes Litwin;
A Reader's Guide to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, written by Heather Lee Schroeder.

Back to School Night

I attended my 11th grade daughter's Back to School Night recently and I have to say I was pretty impressed with all of her teachers. I was especially anxious to meet her physics teacher since science isn't one of her best subjects.

If you take physics at our high school you know that at the end of the school year you are expected to build a bridge out of toothpicks. At Back to School Night the teacher had several impressive toothpick bridges displayed on his desk. I raised my hand and asked how much it cost to buy a bridge. He immediately responded that they weren't for sale. I think he thought I wanted to display one in my home. What I really wanted was to purchase a bridge so my daughter wouldn't have to build one because I know building one is somehow going to involve me. I don't see how it can't.

Enslow's Physics Science Prjojects Using the Scientific Method might not help her with building the next Brooklyn Bridge but it does have lots of great projects and ideas that I'm sure will come in handy for the Science Fair in December that will hopefully not involve any more than me bringing home this book and perhaps buying some of the easy materials these projects use.

My favorite class of the evening...Trigonometry. That teacher was handing was handing out chocolates!

Did you know ...

on this day in 1846, and yes, that was a long time ago, the planet Neptune was discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle? There were actually three discoverers of Neptune. The first one, John Couch Adams, knew that because the path of Uranus around the Sun did not make sense (some years it had a faster rotation, other years slower), and so John Couch Adams told astronomers to start looking for an eighth planet. No one took him seriously, until Urbain J.J. Le Verrier did some math calculations and thought John Couch Adams was correct. Johann Gottfried Galle took these calculations to find the eighth planet. "The discoverers agreed to name the new planet after the Roman god Neptune." This quote was taken from page 9 of the book.

Enslow's new title on this planet, for the elementary market, is available in both library and paperback bindings.

I See Squares

I See Squares, written by D.H. Dilkes, has been published.


Full-color photos and simple text uncover squares hidden within a child's world.

Written for Pre-K and beginning readers. Guided Reading Level: B. 24 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.

ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3802-8
Paperback: 978-1-59845-153-5

Other titles in the All About Shapes series include: Ovals, Rectangles, Squares, Stars, and Triangles.

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"Sorry I'm not home right now, I'm walking into spiderwebs..."

Those are lyrics to the famous song by No Doubt a while back.

But have you ever walk into a spider web? I think it's one of the ickiest feelings ever! This morning as I was walking to my car, I almost disturbed and ruined a beautiful spider web attached to my car on one side and a plant on the other! It was so big that if I had walked into it, I definitely would have had to go inside and wipe down my legs or even shower again. Lately, I've been fascinated by spider webs and I'm not really sure why. It's just amazing how symmetrical they can make them and how much they can do in such little time. I felt really bad for ruining all of his hard work as I drove away, but I figure he can just build another one, right?

Enslow Publishers has a few great interesting books on spiders. Our newest title is Biggest vs. Smallest Creepy, Crawly Creatures which compares spiders and other creatures of all different sizes. Check out more titles on www.enslow.com

Snowy Owls

Snowy Owls: Hunters of the Snow and Ice, written by Elaine Landau, has been published. 

How do snowy owls live in the cold Arctic? What do they hunt, and how do they raise their chicks? What are people doing to help save them? Learn about these rare and special animals, including facts about their life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help them survive in the snow and ice.


32 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3464-8

Other titles in the series include: Beluga Whales, Emperor Penguins, Harp Seals, Polar Bears, Snow Leopards, and Snowy Owls.


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I See Ovals

I See Ovals, written by D.H. Dilkes, has been published.


How many ovals can be found on the town? Beginning readers can recite basic words as they identify objects they’re familiar with.

Written for Pre-K and beginning readers. Guided Reading Level: B. 24 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.

ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3800-4
Paperback: 978-1-59845-151-1

Other titles in the All About Shapes series include: Ovals, Rectangles, Squares, Stars, and Triangles. 

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Polar Bears

Polar Bears: Hunters of the Snow and Ice, written by Elaine Landau, has been published.

How do polar bears survive in their freezing Arctic habitat? What animals do they hunt? What are people doing to help save them? Learn about these rare and special animals, including facts about their life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help them survive the snow and ice.

32 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3461-7

Other titles in the series include: Beluga Whales, Emperor Penguins, Harp Seals, Polar Bears, Snow Leopards, and Snowy Owls.

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Harp Seals

Harp Seals: Animals of the Snow and Ice, written by Elaine Landau, has been published.

How do harp seals survive the freezing snow and frigid waters of their natural habitat? How do they find food and raise their pups? What are people doing to help save them? Learn about these rare and special animals, including facts about their life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help them survive in the snow and ice.

32 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.

ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3460-0

Other titles in the series include: Beluga Whales, Emperor Penguins, Harp Seals, Polar Bears, Snow Leopards, and Snowy Owls. 

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I See Stars

I See Stars, written by D.H. Dilkes, has been published.


Beginning readers find that stars are not just in the sky. Young learners will delight in full-color photographs and easy-to-read text.

Written for Pre-K and beginning readers. Guided Reading Level: B. 24 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.

ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3803-5
Paperback: 978-1-59845-154-2

Other titles in the All About Shapes series include: Ovals, Rectangles, Squares, Stars, and Triangles. 

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2968 

Emperor Penguins

Emperor Penguins: Animals of the Snow and Ice, written by Elaine Landau, has been published.

How do emperor penguins survive on the frigid Antarctic ice? How do they raise and protect their chicks? What are people doing to help save them? Learn about these rare and special animals, including facts about their life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help them survive the snow and ice.

32 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.

ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3462-4

Other titles in the series include: Beluga Whales, Emperor Penguins, Harp Seals, Polar Bears, Snow Leopards, and Snowy Owls. 


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Beluga Whales:

Beluga Whales: Animals of the Snow and Ice, written by Elaine Landau, has been published.


How do beluga whales live in the icy Arctic waters? How do they stay safe from predators? What are people doing to help save them? Learn about these rare and special animals, including facts about their life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help them survive in their icy habitat.

32 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3459-4

Other titles in the series include: Emperor Penguins, Harp Seals, Polar Bears, Snow Leopards, and Snowy Owls.

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Muhammad Ali visits elementary school in his hometown of Louisville, KY

Muhammad Ali posed for pictures with students during an appearance to promote an initiative to grow vegetable gardens at schools around the world.

This garden is a protoype for a series of "Muhammad Ali Center Peace Gardens" which will aim to teach children about nutrition and respect for different cultures.

Interested in learning more about Muhammad Ali? Enslow has books for all grade levels: elementary, middle, and high school, as well as a title discussing the Supreme Court decision over Muhammad Ali's refusal to be drafted.

On Sept. 21, 1937

On this day in 1937, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien was published.

Born John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, this author is best known for his original worlds and creatures, many of whom appear in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings stories.

Through a thorough exploration of his life and work, Edward Willett brings to life the inner workings of the mind of this author who made fantasy writing what it is today. Photographs and Internet addresses are included.

Happy Birthday Stephen King

Stephen King, master of the macabre, knows that the scariest monsters may look just like ordinary people. Unleashing the evil in our everyday world has made King a best-selling author around the globe. Across years steeped in fears and poverty, King was driven to write, even as the piles of rejection letters grew. "It is the tale, not he who tells it," says Stephen King, but biographer Suzan Wilson's candid and entertaining portrait proves him wrong.

Derek Jeter for Yankees' Monument Park?

This week, the New York Yankees placed a plaque for late owner George Steinbrenner in Yankee Stadium's Monument Park. The site commemmorates great members of the Yankee organization, such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle. We wouldn't be surprised if a current Yankee player, shortstop Derek Jeter, receives this honor after his retirement.

Fortunately, we can see the Yankee infielder play this season on a daily basis. Watching Jeter reminds us that not only is Jeter a fine baseball player, but that his life story is an uplifting one. Young readers can learn about this athlete's background, character, and career in Enslow Publishers' Derek Jeter: Captain On and Off the Field. This high-interest, 128-page biography is available in paperback, and is included among the titles in the Enslow Classroom paperback portfolio. The book, also available in a library-bound edition, would make a welcome, timely addition to your classroom library collection!

Therapy Dog Heroes

Therapy Dog Heroes, written by Linda Bozzo, has been published.Would you like to pet my therapy dog? Tuxedo is a therapy dog that visits people who live in assisted-living centers. Petting and being around dogs makes some people feel better. Read about the history, training, what being on the job is like for a therapy dog, and what happens when the dog retires. Therapy dogs truly are heroes.


48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3200-2
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Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane Series Each title in this series of elementary-level books looks at a different type of working dog. Covering the history of the work, the better breeds for that particular type of service, the dog’s training, what the dog does on the job, and what happens to the dogs when they retire.

Service Dog Heroes

Service Dog Heroes, written by Linda Bozzo, has been published.

"Sweater, get it!" Kazi is a service dog. He helps his owner around her house and while she is at work. Read about the history, training, what being on the job is like for a service dog, and what happens when the dog retires. Service dogs truly are heroes.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3199-9

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Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane Series
Each title in this series of elementary-level books looks at a different type of working dog. Covering the history of the work, the better breeds for that particular type of service, the dog’s training, what the dog does on the job, and what happens to the dogs when they retire.

Search and Rescue Dog Heroes

Search and Rescue Dog Heroes, written by Linda Bozzo, has been published.

"We need Radar's help." Radar is a search and rescue dog that helped rescue a lost teen boy. Search and rescue dogs use their noses to find people. Read about the history, training, what being on the job is like for a search and rescue dog, and what happens when the dog retires. Search and rescue dogs truly are heroes.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc. ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3201-9

Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane Series Each title in this series of elementary-level books looks at a different type of working dog. Covering the history of the work, the better breeds for that particular type of service, the dog’s training, what the dog does on the job, and what happens to the dogs when they retire.

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Learning to Care for a Dog

Learning to Care for a Dog, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Do you want a dog? Lots of people like dogs. If you have decided that a dog is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn about different types of dogs. Read about where to get a dog, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a pet dog.Other subjects in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3190-6

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Police Dog Heroes

Police Dog Heroes, written by Linda Bozzo, has been published.

"Do you want to catch the bad guy?" Officer Shawn Meade asks his K-9 Lucky that question when they’re on duty. It takes a special dog to be a police dog. Read about the history, training, what being on the job is like for a K-9, and what happens when the dog retires. Police dogs truly are heroes.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3197-5

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Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane Series Each title in this series of elementary-level books looks at a different type of working dog. Covering the history of the work, the better breeds for that particular type of service, the dog’s training, what the dog does on the job, and what happens to the dogs when they retire.

Guide Dog Heroes

Guide Dog Heroes, written by Linda Bozzo, has been published.
"With a guide dog, you never feel like you are alone." Panzy is a guide dog. She helps her blind owner get from place to place. Read about the history, training, what being on the job is like for a guide dog, and what happens when the dog retires. Guide dogs truly are heroes.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3198-2

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Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane Series Each title in this series of elementary-level books looks at a different type of working dog. Covering the history of the work, the better breeds for that particular type of service, the dog’s training, what the dog does on the job, and what happens to the dogs when they retire.

Fire Dog Heroes

Fire Dog Heroes, written by Linda Bozzo, has been published.

"Go find!" That is the command given to Ashly. Ashly is a fire dog that works with the Dallas Fire Department. Fire dogs help investigators find the causes of some fires. Read about the history, training, what being on the job is like for a fire dog, and what happens when the dog retires. Fire dogs truly are heroes.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3202-6

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Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane Series
Each title in this series of elementary-level books looks at a different type of working dog. Covering the history of the work, the better breeds for that particular type of service, the dog’s training, what the dog does on the job, and what happens to the dogs when they retire.

Unloved and Endangered Animals: What You Can Do

Unloved and Endangered Animals: What You Can Do, by Cindy Watson, has been published.

Among the animal species currently in danger are several that are not always understood and appreciated, such as bats, coral, sharks, and bees. Yet they play an important part in the balance of nature on our planet. Author Cynthia Watson explains what is special about these animals, how they are threatened, and what readers can do to help them live and thrive.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3345-0
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Solving the Air Pollution Problem: What You Can Do

Solving the Air Pollution Problem: What You Can Do, written by Stephen Feinstein, has been published.

Air is our most important resource, yet it is in danger from pollution and global warming. Author Stephen Feinstein explains threats to air quality worldwide and explains what you can do to help preserve and protect this precious resource.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3347-4

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Green and Clean Energy: What You Can Do

Green and Clean Energy: What You Can Do, written by Sherri Mabry Gordon, has been published.

Conventional energy sources such as oil and coal will not last forever, and they pose a threat to our earth through polluting and causing climate change. Author Sherri Mabry Gordon explores different types of energy, such as wind and solar, explaining how they work and what their advantages are. She also outlines ways kids can save energy and use it more wisely.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3348-1

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Food for a Greener Planet: What You Can Do

Food for a Greener Planet: What You Can Do, written by Lisa A. Wroble, has been published.

Thinking "green" when it comes to food involves making eating choices that benefit the earth, other people, and our own health. Author Lisa A. Wroble explores the issue of sustainable food: using more natural methods to raise and produce food products and attacking the problem of world hunger as well.

128 pages, full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3349-8

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Conserving and Protecting Water: What You Can Do

Conserving and Protecting Water: What You Can Do, written by Stephen Feinstein, has been published.

Some think Earth should be called the "water planet," because even from space we can see that it's covered with water. But our water is endangered by pollution and global warming, and people may run short of water for drinking, irrigation, and other needs. Find out what kids can do to help save and protect this precious resource.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3346-7

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Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets

Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Have you ever seen a comet or a shooting star? You may think they look pretty, but these giant space rocks can cause major destruction. Scientists keep a close watch on comets and asteroids using high-powered telescopes and spacecraft. Get ready to learn lots of far-out facts about asteroids and comets!

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3188-3
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Far-Out Guide to Earth

Far-Out Guide to Earth, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published,

Earth is the only planet in our solar system that is suitable for life. It has liquid water, oxygen, and enough gravity to hold its own atmosphere. But did you know that Earth is always changing? Scientists have used spacecraft and satellites to learn more about our planet. They can better predict natural disasters like hurricanes, and monitor volcano eruptions and climate changes. Learn lots of far-out facts about our home planet.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3182-1

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Far-Out Guide to Jupiter

Far-Out Guide to Jupiter, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Jupiter is bigger than any other planet in our solar system. It has rings and centuries-old storms. It has more than sixty moons, too—some with underground oceans! Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this great addition to the Far Out Guide to the Solar System series will tell you everything you need to know about the biggest planet—including missions and the scientists who planned them, and the spacecraft they used to do so.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3184-5

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Far-Out Guide to Mars

Far-Out Guide to Mars, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Earth's neighbor Mars likely once had an environment that could have supported life. Now it has underground frozen water in many places. Spacecraft from Earth have visited Mars and taught us a lot about this dusty red planet. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book tells readers about the missions, the scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the fourth planet from the Sun.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3183-8

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Far-Out Guide to Neptune

Far-Out Guide to Neptune, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book. Learn about the amazing missions to Neptune, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the eighth planet from the Sun.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3186-9

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Far-Out Guide to Saturn

Far-Out Guide to Saturn, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Saturn—the jewel of the solar system—has seven mysterious and beautiful rings. These rings, made of ice, dust, and rock, range in size from a snow crystals to a house. Learn about the amazing spacecraft missions to Saturn, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the sixth planet from the sun.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3178-4

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Far-Out Guide to the Icy Dwarf Planets

Far-Out Guide to the Icy Dwarf Planets, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Our solar system used to have nine planets. But recently, scientists ruled that Pluto was actually a "dwarf planet." So what exactly is a dwarf planet, how many of them are there, and how do scientists study and classify them? All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book, featuring a center spread with fast facts.

48 pages, full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3187-6

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Far-Out Guide to the Moon

Far-Out Guide to the Moon, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Earth has many satellites, but the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Spacecraft and astronauts have visited the Moon to learn more about it. From the Apollo missions to the most current robotic spacecraft, this book highlights our adventures in studying our neighbor in space.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3189-0

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Far-Out Guide to Uranus

Far-Out Guide to Uranus, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

How do scientists know anything about Uranus? Spacecraft from Earth have visited Uranus. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book highlights the missions, the men and women who plan them, and more far-out facts about the seventh planet from the sun.

48 pages, full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3185-2

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Far-Out Guide to Venus

Far-Out Guide to Venus, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

At a scorching 462 C, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system—and poisonous clouds of gas surround it. Spacecraft from Earth have visited Venus. Learn about the amazing missions and the scientists who plan them This book features a center spread with fast facts, perfect for report writing.

48 pages, Full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN13: 978-0-7660-3181-4

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Far-Out Guide to Mercury

Far-Out Guide to Mercury, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Cratered Mercury is the smallest and fastest planet in the solar system. Temperatures there vary more than on any other planet. Learn lots of far-out facts about the closest planet to the Sun. This book features a center spread with fast facts, perfect for report writing.

48 pages, Full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3180-7

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Far-Out Guide to the Sun

Far-Out Guide to the Sun, written by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Everything in our solar system orbits the Sun. It is the center of our solar system, and affects everything in it. Robotic explorers have taught us a lot about the star at the center of our solar system. Learn about the amazing missions, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the Sun. All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book.

48 pages, Full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3179-1

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The Cornflake King: W. K. Kellogg and His Amazing Cereal

The Cornflake King: W. K. Kellogg and His Amazing Cereal, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

W.K. Kellogg was working as a salesman and accountant for his brother's health food company when one day a mistake produced a different-tasting cereal flake. Despite his brother's objections, W. K. Kellogg did some more experimenting and developed Kellogg's Corn Flakes. His advertising methods made the cereal world-famous and made his name synonymous with breakfast.

32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3448-8

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Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); Igor Sikorsky (helicopters); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

The Man Behind the Gun: Samuel Colt and His Revolver

The Man Behind the Gun: Samuel Colt and His Revolver, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

Until the late nineteenth century, guns took a long time to load and could only make one shot at a time. But Samuel Colt invented a hand gun that held six bullets and could be fired without reloading every time. This changed weaponry forever.

32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3446-4

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Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); Igor Sikorsky (helicopters); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

Sign Language Man: Thomas H. Gallaudet and His Incredible Work

Sign Language Man: Thomas H. Gallaudet and His Incredible Work, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

When he was a young man, Thomas Gallaudet saw a young girl who could not hear, and he taught her how to spell "hat" and her name, "Alice." The girl's father encouraged him to start a school for the deaf. Gallaudet traveled to Europe, where he learned French sign language. He became instrumental in the development of American Sign Language, or ASL, and the teaching of the deaf.

32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3447-1

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3132

Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Igor Sikorsky (helicopters); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

Helicopter Man: Igor Sikorsky and His Amazing Invention

Helicopter Man: Igor Sikorsky and His Amazing Invention, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

Leonard da Vinci drew pictures of helicopters; Wilbur Wright said they would never work. But Igor Sikorsky proved him wrong, inventing the first working helicopter and building the company that still bears his name. Many period photos of Sikorsky and his trademark fedora hat.
32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3445-7

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3130

Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

Learning to Care for Fish

Learning to Care for Fish, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like fish. If you have decided that fish are the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn about different types of fish. Read about where to get fish, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a pet fish. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3193-7

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3126

Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians

Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like reptiles and amphibians. If you have decided that a reptile or amphibian is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Read about where to get a reptile or amphibian, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose pet reptiles and amphibians. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3194-4

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3127

Learning to Care for Small Mammals

Learning to Care for Small Mammals, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like small mammals. If you have decided that a rabbit, guinea pig, gerbil, hamster, rat, mouse, or ferret is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Read about where to get a small mammal, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a small mammal pet. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3195-1

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3128

Learning to Care for a Horse

Learning to Care for a Horse, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like horses. If you have decided that a horse is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn about different types of horses. Read about where to get a horse, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you chose a pet horse. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.

ISBN-13:

978-0-7660-3196-8

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3125

Learning to Care for a Cat

Learning to Care for a Cat, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like cats. If you have decided that a cat is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn about different types of cats. Read about where to get a cat, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a pet cat. Other subjects in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3191-3


http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3123

Learning to Care for a Bird

Learning to Care for a Bird, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like birds. If you have decided that a bird is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn all about different types of birds. Read about where to get a bird, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a pet bird.

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3192-0

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3122

LaDainian Tomlinson carries the Jets

LaDainian Tomlinson shined in yesterday's game against the Patriots at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Being 31 years old, some say LT is too old, washed up, losing his ability etc., but he really proved those people wrong in yesterday's game by rushing for 76 yards on 11 carries.

To read more about his performance yesterday, click here.

While Enslow's book, LaDainian Tomlinson: All-Pro On and Off the Field doesn't include information on his new season with the Jets, it still has some great information about what a terrific athlete and humanitarian LT is. This book is also available in library bound editions, and great for reluctant readers.