NSTA Review The Father of Anatomy: Galen and His Dissections

In the latest of NSTA Reviews, Judy Kraus has reviewed Enslow's The Father of Anatomy: Galen and His Dissections:

"The Father of Anatomy: Galen and His Dissections details the
man and the era in which he lived. Galen’s prolific writings provided the foundation for Andreas Vesalius’ work comparing animal and human anatomy and William Harvey’s experiments focusing on the heart and blood. His emphasis on the scientific method and adherence to procedures established the basis of medical care for centuries. From it, students will find information on the history and nature of science and physiology. Teachers will find it a good tool
for the development of integrated activities with social studies
curricula. "

For the full review, please click the title link.

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2650

Ace Your Human Biology Science Project NSTA REVIEW

NSTA just reviewed Enslow's latest title in the series, Ace Your Biology Science Project. The title is Ace Your Human Biology Science Project by Robert Gardner and Barbara Gardner Conklin

"...I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the books' exciting
delivery of the content. This all-inclusive idea book provides both factual
information and great ideas centered on the human biology theme. It's
designed in such a way that all but guarantees success in the middle school
students' pursuit of inquiry-based projects....The book is jam-packed with so
much terrific information that there is something in here sure to
capture each student’s interest. I was most impressed by the
simplicity with which difficult ideas like genetics and chromosomes were
explained using words and maps like family trees and Punnett square."

To read the full review, please go to NSTA's site at http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=19379

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2652

AMAZING Artic Explorer Matthew Henson

Amazing Arctic Explorer Matthew Henson, part of the Amazing Americans series for grades 1-3, explores the life of the man who did expeditions to the North Pole. His findings from his North Pole expeditions were ignored for many yeard because he was African American. Very interesting story by Mary Dodson Wade, and great for young readers!

Enslow Publishers, 24 pgs, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3286-6, full color!

For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2684

Crimebusting! Identifying Criminals and Victims

With so many crime shows on TV now, it's no wonder children and teens are taking more of an interest in solving them and mysteries!

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.

Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3375-7, for grades 5-9, for reluctant readers, 48 pages, full color!

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2694

America Ferrara: Latina Superstar BOOKLIST REVIEW

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.

"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."

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2599

Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3210-1, grades 3-4, 48 pages, full color, author: Sheila Anderson

Booklist review of Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color"

Reviewer, Gillian Engberg, discusses Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color" in the June 1 issue of Booklist.

"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

Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color"

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.

In Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color," author Michael A. Schuman tells the story of Douglass a runaway slave. Douglass believed freedom was worth the risk. He went to New York City and loved his new freedom. He worked very hard to end slavery and is one of the most famous abolitionists in US history!

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

Forensic Scientist, Great NSTA Review!

"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 Teachers
Association (NSTA).

The review continues: "Each chapter examines a specific aspect of forensic science,...Some of the descriptions are graphic, but students will find them fascinating."
NSTA Review Link: http://www.nsta.org/recommends/viewproductprint.aspx?ProductID=19378

Forensic 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

Master the Library and Media Center

You'll have the world at your fingertips...once you read this new book about how to use your library and media center. Written by author Ann Graham Gaines, Master the Library and Media Center provides step-by-step guidance on becoming a research pro. Chapters include: The Perfect Research Plan, Working With Sources, and If I Read It, It's True, Right?

Written for elementary level students, this new title in the Ace It! Information Literacy series is 48 pages and is published by Enslow Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7660-3393-1. Link: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2647

Review by NSTA: Rainbow of Animals: Why Are Animals Yellow?

"This book starts by asking readers to think of animals that are yellow that might live near them."

In this recommended review written by David Gillam for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), young scientists are encouraged to answer questions about the color of animals in nature. The review says "The books provide a beautifyl introduction to animal adaptations and survival."

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

The Truth About Cancer

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?

Kristi Lew explores all of these issues and more in The Truth About Cancer, Understanding and Fighting a Deadly Disease. This is Enslow's latest title in the Issues in Focus Today series.

To learn more about this title, visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2660

Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3068-8, For grades 6 and up, Full Color, 104 pages

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

With summer approaching, now is a perfect time to visit and learn about America's National Parks!

A MyReportLinks.com title, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, by Stephen Feinstein, discusses the geology, legends, and discoveries on the Hawaiian Islands. This National Park is also home to the world's most active volcano, Kilauea, and the most massive volcano, Mauna Loa!
Animals and endangered species that reside in the park are also mentioned, as well as park activities.

Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-59845-094-1, for grades 6 and up, 128 pages, full color

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2638

Bones Speak!

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.

Part of the Solve That Crime series, this title is for grades 5-9 and is has color photographs and illustrations. This title is also great for reluctant readers!

Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3377-1, 48 pages

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2692

Pink Floyd: The Rock Band

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.

To learn more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2691

Part of Enslow Publishers' Rebels of Rock series, this book is illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs . ISBN: 978-0-7660-3030-5, 112 pages, grades 5 and up

Ace Your Human Biology Science Project

Science from head to toe...is a perfect description for this new book. Ace Your Biology Science Project series is a resource for great science fair ideas.

How do joints work?
How do sense receptors work?
What type of personality do you have?

Beginning with a discussion about the scientific method, science projects, and safety first, the authors move on to discuss the various human body systems, genetics, and personality. Experiments that might be used for a science fair project are clearly indicated.

Ace Your Human Biology Science Project: Great Science Fair Ideas is written by award-winning author team Robert Gardner and Barbara Gardner Conklin, and is illustrated in full color, 128 pages. ISBN: 978-0-7660-3219-4. More information can be found on Enslow Publishers web site at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2652

KISS: "I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night" great review

KISS has rocked stadiums and fans for decades. Fans can’t get enough of their loud, showy, and flashy concerts and just rocked the final night of American Idol before millions of fans on national TV. Written for young adults fans, read about the band members and how they formed KISS, the ups and downs of some of the members, how they became a marketing machine, and where they are today.

Reviewed in the June 2008 issue of VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates). An excerpt from the review says:

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" for two titles:

Judas Priest: Metal Gods is written by Brian J. Bowe. Library Edition:978-0-7660-3029-9. Paperback Edition: 978-0-7660-3027-5
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.

Written for rock 'n roll fans ages 11 and up, each book is 112 pages with full color photographs throughout. The series can be viewed at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2592

Disease-Hunting Scientist in new Careers Series

"Disease detectives" are the scientists who travel the world keeping us safe from deadly diseases. Author Edward Willett tells the true stories of six scientists who travel the world fighting disease. A great career guide, the book also explains the education needed as well possible salary ranges, and how these scientists became epidemiologists.

Disease-Hunting Scientists: Careers Hunting Deadly Diseases is illustrated with color photographs, this book is 112 pages in length and is for ages 11 and up. Further information about this book can be found on Enslow Publishers web site or this link: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2672

Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Count and Celebrate!

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.

This title, by Lisa Beringer McKissack and Frederick L. McKissack, Jr. was reviewed in the 6/1/09 issue of SLJ. The full review can be found by clicking on the title link.

"This book encourages readers to count demonstrators, flags, presidents, and buttons in photographs associated with the civil rights leader. Numbers are featured as numerals labeling people and objects in the illustrations and as bold words in the text. The book discusses King's civil rights work, personal sacrifice, and legacy, including the current-day volunteer movement centered on his holiday."

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2614

Goal! Science Projects with Soccer

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.

To learn more about this title, visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2658

Enslow Publisher, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3106-7 for grades 5 and up

Famous Court Cases that Became Movies

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

To learn more about this book, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2555