June 22, 2009

Iran in the News: Past, Present, and Future

Provides a great history and overview of Iran. Part of the MyReportLinks.com Books series by Enslow Publishers, these books are kept up to date through the numermous web sites. Written by author Amy Graham, the book explores the history, religion, and world of Iran.

Check out these links: http://www.myreportlinks.com/search.cfm Password: NIN1262 to find:

BBC News Special Report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2004/iran/default.stm

Library of Congress Study: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/irtoc.html
Iran Daily http://www.iran-daily.com/1388/3430/html/

Full color photographs and web sites which are kept up-do-date on the Publishers site.
ISBN: 978-1-59845-022-4

Booklist Review of The Harlem Renaissance

Richard Worth's latest book: The Harlem Renaissance: An Explosion of African-American Culture has been reviewed in Booklist magazine (2/1/09).

"The opening pages create a valuable historical context for understanding the origins and spirit of the movement..." (Review by Carolyn Phelan). The full review can be found on BooklistOnline.com http://www.booklistonline.com/.

This title is illustrated with color photographs, is 128 pages and written for young adults, ISBN is 978-0-7660-2907-1. Part of the 'America's Living History' series published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.
http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2422

June 21, 2009

Amazing Olympic Athlete Wilma Rudolph

Author Mary Dodson Wade explores the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympics in Amazing Olympic Athlete Wilma Rudolph part of the Amazing Americans series.

After attending the 1956 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal, and the 1960 Olympics, where she won three gold medals, Rudolph became a teacher and mentor to other runners. This easy-to-read biography allows new readers to learn about an amazing person!

Enslow Publishers, 24 pages, For grades 1-3, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3282-8

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2687

June 20, 2009

Virtual Crime!


So many cybercrimes are being committed on the internet every day!

Learn about computer forensics and the people who use the latest technology to figure out who the criminals are in Virtual Crime: Solving Cybercrime, by Leon Gray. This title is part of the Solve That Crime! series. "True Crime" sidebars, and tips for keeping safe while surfing the internet will keep readers interested.

Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3376-4, for grades 5-9, 48 pages
For Reluctant Readers.

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2695

June 19, 2009

Ice Scientist: Careers in the Frozen Antarctic

"Ice Scientist presents the exciting true stories of numerous Antarctic researchers in a way that will captivate young readers" says Jeff Rubin, Antarctic Editor of The Polar Times.

Author Sara L. Latta follows the exciting and hazardous work of the scientists who travel to the antarctic to learn more about our planet and universe. Chapter titles include: 'Earth's Alien Dogcatcher', 'The Ice Man', and 'South Pole Time Machine.'

To learn more about Ice Scientist: Careers in the Frozen Antarctic, the latest book in Enslow Publishers' Wild Science Careers series, please visit: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2595 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3048-0, for grades 5 and up.

Pink Floyd, an unauthorized rockography

Follow author Laura S. Jeffrey as she delves into the lives of the talented musicians who formed Pink Floyd: Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Rick Wright, and David Gilmour. Together they formed one of the greatest bands in rock history, selling millions of albums and influencing rock music forever.


PINK FLOYD: The Rock Band is an unauthorized rockography written for young adults, ages 12 & up. The book is 112 pages in length with color photographs. Library Edition ISBN: 978-0-7660-3030-5, Paperback Edition ISBN: 978-0-7660-3622-2. For more information on this book, please visit Enslow Publishers at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2691

Stephenie Meyer Book Review, Examiner.com


"If there was ever any doubt that an entire book could be written about Stephenie Meyer’s rise to success, let it be forever put to rest. Lisa Rondinelli Albert’s biography of Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series and The Host, is a fluid and comprehensive presentation of that very story." says reviewer Amanda Bell for the Examiner.com. Click on this link to go directly to the review: http://www.examiner.com/x-4908-Twilight-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Stephenie-Meyer-biography-is-a-comprehensive-and-enjoyable-read-for-Twilight-fans-review.


For more information about the book, visit Enslow Publishers at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2682 . ISBN 978-0-7660-3584-3.


June 18, 2009

ALA Booth #1846, Free Book Signing & KISS Photo Opportunity, Chicago.

Celebrate two great new books with Enslow Publishers, Inc. at the American Library Association meeting in Chicago.


Saturday July 11th, visit Booth # 1846.

Print this out and bring it with you.


What: Free Book Signing
Time: Saturday July 11th, 9 AM - 11 AM
Book: NEVER EAT SOGGY WAFFLES: Fun Mnemonic Memory Tricks,

by Author Patricia J. Murphy.


Meet Author Patricia J. Murphy who will do a free book signing for the first 100 librarians/media specialists who visit the booth on Saturday morning.



NEVER EAT SOGGY WAFFLES: Fun Mnemonic Memory Tricks, by Author Patricia J. Murphy. Library Edition: 978-0-7660-2710-7 is written for elementary level students, is 48 pages in length and illustrated with color illustrations. The book can be viewed at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2603
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What: KISS Picture Opportunity & KISS T-Shirt Drawing
Time: Saturday, July 11th, 1 PM - 5 PM
Sunday, July 12th, 10 PM - 4 PM
Book: KISS: "I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night" by Author Aileen Weintraub


Come get your KISS photo taken and a chance to win a KISS T-shirt. Rock 'n' roll fun!
About the Book: 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.

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




Print out this email and bring it with you. Remember to visit Booth #1846. See you in Chicago!

NEVER EAT SOGGY WAFFLES: Fun Mnemonic Memory Tricks, by Author Patricia J. Murphy.

Author Patricia J. Murphy explores the world of fun mnemonic devices.

How can a young person remember the points on a compass:
"Never East Soggy Waffles" of course (North, East, South, West).

Exploring why we use memory tools, the author provides great examples of how mnemonic devices work.

Can you remember the Great Lakes? Think "HOMES" (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior).

How about the world's oceans? Try "I Am A Super Person".

The author explains how to make your own mnemonic devices and provides activities and web sites for further fun!

NEVER EAT SOGGY WAFFLES: Fun Mnemonic Memory Tricks, by Author Patricia J. Murphy. Library Edition: 978-0-7660-2710-7 is written for elementary level students, is 48 pages in length and illustrated with color illustrations. The book can be viewed at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2603

Volcanoes, The Science Behind Fiery Eruptions

Volcanoes, The Science Behind Fiery Eruptions by Laura Silverstein Nunn, Alvin Silverstein, and Virginia Silverstein, explains why volcanoes remain one of the world's most dangerous natural disasters. The three authors explore the formation of volcanoes, what causes them to erupt, the different types of volcanoes, and how scientists study them.

Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-2972-9, for grades 5-9, full color, 48 pages
For Reluctant Readers!
Part of The Science Behind Natural Disasters series

Click here to learn more information about this title http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2696

June 17, 2009

NSTA Reviews Forensic Scientist


Jacqueline Pfeiffer reviews Enslow's Forensic Scientist Careers Solving Crimes and Scientific Mysteries in the series Wild Science Careers:

"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...I highly recommend this book for students who are mature enough to handle the subject matter and want to explore scientific fields as well as increase their knowledge of forensic science."

To see the full review, please click on the title link.

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2697

Counterfeit! Stopping Fakes and Forgeries

In the new series, Solve That Crime!, Counterfeit! by Richard Spilsbury show how are experts can tell a real from a fake.

Forensic Specialists use different forensics techniques to find a variety of counterfeits and forgeries including money, artwork, and pirated music, movies, or software. Learn about some of the world's most famous forgers, and you can even try many of your own of hands-on activities.

Enslow Publishers, 48 pages, for grades 5-9, for Reluctant Readers

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2693

June 16, 2009

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

June 15, 2009

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

June 12, 2009

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

June 11, 2009

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

June 10, 2009

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