Carol Ballard's Crimebusting!, one of the titles in the Solve That Crime! series, talks about how investigators find out what happened when a crime was committed, by using fingerprints, DNA evidence, trace evidence, and witness statements.
Ilene Cooper of Booklist reviews America Ferrara: Latina Superstar in the June 1 issue. This is the one of the latest additions to the series Hot Celebrity Biographies. For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2599"In fact, one of its pluses is the way that it focuses on Ferrera as being more than a pretty face (although there is not shortage of descriptions calling her beautiful). After describing how America was raised in a large family by a single mother who insisted that education come first, the book goes on to chronicle Ferrera’s career inthe Traveling Pants films (from where readers will probably know her best) and on TV’s Ugly Betty."
"From the opening, heart-pounding scenes of Frederick Douglass’ flight to freedom to his childhood, spent in slavery, and his history-making adult life, this entry in Americans—The Spirit of a Nation series is an engaging introduction to the famous abolitionist. Well-sourced excerpts, including many passages from Douglass’ own writings, and vivid description enliven the text, which also includes sidebars focused on related historical figures and events."
Enslow Publishers, 128 pgs, grades 5 and up, full color, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3025-1
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2637
Certainly prominent today, in respect to yesterday's Holocaust museum shooting based on hatred of a race, is remembering a man who fought for equal rights for slaves.
"From the first chapter 'Calling Card Murder,' which introduces readers to the challenges of being a forensic scientist, I couldn't put it down. I predict your students will be equally fascinated...." begins the review by Jacqueline Pfeiffer for the National Science TeachersForensic Scientist: Careers Solving Crimes and
Scientific Mysteries, written by Judith Williams tells the story of real forensic investigators doing their work, often in extreme environments.
Published by Enslow Publishers, this title is 128 pages in length. Recommended for fifth grade and older. ISBN 978-0-7660-3051-0.
Enslow Series Link: http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?Exact=true&SeriesID=265
"This book starts by asking readers to think of animals that are yellow that might live near them." Part of the Rainbow of Animals series, this title is written by Melissa Stewart and is published by Enslow Publishers, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7660-3253-8. Link to Publishers page: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2620
Link to the NSTA Review: http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=19284
Everyone has heard of cancer-- and most people have known someone with it. But what is it really? How is it treated? How can it be prevented?
With summer approaching, now is a perfect time to visit and learn about America's National Parks!
In Bones Speak! Solving Crimes from the Past, by Richard Spilsbury, readers will learn how forensic scientists solve old crimes and mysteries by using bones and other sorts of forensics. Readers can recreate some of the processes forensic scientists use with activities included in the book.
English rockers, Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Rick Wright, and David Gilmour: Some of the greatest influencers of ROCK! Author Laura S. Jeffrey takes us back to the 60's and explores the bands past and influence on today's music in Pink Floyd: The Rock Band. 
How do joints work?
How do sense receptors work?
What type of personality do you have?
This series is a great alternative to the bands' adult biographies that will not
work with middle and junior high school students.
1, 2, 3…Let’s count! How many Nobel Peace prizes did Martin Luther King, Jr., win? How many kids are holding a banner in a parade? Find out in Martin Luther King Jr., Day—Count and Celebrate! Count people, symbols, and more as you explore and learn about this fascinating holiday.
Get a kick out of science! With this book by Madeline Goodstein, you can have fun using soccer balls to learn about angles, momentum, rebound ratings, and more while enjoying a favorite sport of soccer. There are lots of physics concepts involved in the sport of soccer. There are also some great ideas for science fair projects included.
Evolution on Trial: From the Scopes "Monkey" Case to Inherit the Wind by Kathiann M. Kowalski was reviewed in the latest issue of LMC (Library Media Connection)."The author compares the real-life trial to the movie in step-by-step analysis but did skew the public's understanding of the trial itself. The author also shares how the controversy continues to this day having ignited high emotions and Supreme Court cases. This is a book that would be an excellent supplement ot any study on evolution and/or Inherit the Wind" - Bridget Slayden, Educational Reviewer, Rogersvill, Missouri
It's baseball and softball season! And what better way to brush up on your science skills than with projects involving this favorite sport?
This series is a great alternative to the bands' adult biographies that will not work with middle and junior high school students.
The series was given a 4p "Broad general or genre YA appeal".
Judas Priest: Metal Gods is written by Brian J. Bowe. Library Edition:KISS: I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night is written by Aileen Weintraub. Library
Edition: 978-0-7660-3621-5, Paperback Edition: 978-0-7660-3619-2.
