Tornadoes: The Science Behind Terrible Twisters

Every year, about 1,000 tornadoes touch down in the United States. Severe weather scientists are studying these types of deadly storms to discover how more lives can be saved. Tornadoes: The Science Behind Terrible Twisters explains how tornadoes develop, describes the technology that help predict and track the storms, follows daring storm chasers and provides safety tips for surviving a terrible twister.

Part of The Science Behind Natural Disasters series, written by Alvin and Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn. Each title is 48 pages, full color illustrations, ISBN 978-0-7660-2976-7. http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2671.

Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms

With powerful gusts of wind, sheets of rain, and a deadly storm surge of water, the massive hurricane flooded large swaths of New Orleans. In Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms the authors examine with step-by-step detail how these natural disasters develop, the scientific methods used to track and predict them, and the measures families should take to protect themselves.

Part of The Science Behind Natural Disasters series, written by Alvin and Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn. Each title is 48 pages, full color illustrations, ISBN 978-0-7660-2971-2.
http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2670.

AC/DC Hard Rock Band, an Unauthorized Rockography

"This was no ordinary, local band. These guys were going someplace. These guys were going to make it big....That band was AC/DC and it was on its way to conquering the world. "

--excerpt from Heather Miller's new book on AC/DC: Hard Rock Band.

Over the past thirty years, about twenty different musicians have been members of AC/DC including: guitarists Angus Young and Malcolm Young, lead vocalist Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd, and bass guitarist Cliff Williams, as well as lead singers Dave Evans and Bon Scott.

Written for rock 'n roll fans ages 11 and up, each book is 112 pages with full color photographs throughout. ISBN: 978-0-7660-3031-2. The Rebels of Rock series can be viewed at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2710. Other titles include:



Judas Priest: "Metal Gods" 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" written by Aileen Weintraub. Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3621-5, Paperback Edition: 978-0-7660-3619-2.



Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band written by Michael A. Schuman. Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3026-8, Paperback Edition 978-0-7660-3618-5.



AC/DC: Hard Rock Band written by Heather Miller, Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3031-2, Paperback Edition: 978-0-7660-3623-9.



Grateful Dead "What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been" written by Michele C. Hollow, Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3028-2.



Pink Floyd: The Rock Band written by Laura S. Jeffrey, Library Edition 978-0-7660-3030-5.

Ace Your Internet Research

So you have to do online research? No Problem! The tough part is finding the right information and understanding if the information is correct. What is the proper way to give credit or ask for permission for the material you want to use? Step by step, author Ann Graham Gaines will show you how to surf you way to an 'A'.

The latest title in the Ace It! Information Literacy Series by Enslow Publishers, Inc. Full color photographs, 48 pages, ISBN 978-0-7660-3392-4. For more information, please visit:
http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2646

The Amistad Mutiny: From the Court Case to the Movie

In 1839, a group of enslaved Africans bound for Cuba mutinied on their ship, the Amistad. They attempted to sail back to Africa, but ended up in the waters off New York, where they were recaptured and put on trial. Author Melissa Eisen Azarian explores the history behind the case, the trial, and the movie, Amistad, based on their fight for freedom. Illustrated with paintings from the period and stills from the movie.

Published in the Famous Court Cases That Became Movies series, 128 pages, full color, ISBN 978-0-7660-3054-1. For more information, visit Enslow Publishers Inc. at:
http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2690

Goal! Science Projects with Soccer

Science and soccer...What a Team! Author Madeline Goodstein explores where sports and physics collide. "What is the best angle to launch a soccer ball? How does air drag affect a soccer kick?" These are a few of the topics explored in this new science projects title. Great ideas of science fairs are in this book!

Published in the SCORE! Sports Science Projects series, by Enslow Publishers, Inc, and illustrated with full-color illustrations, 104 pages in length. For more information, please visit: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2658

Ace Your Chemistry Science Project

Providing over 25 science experiments and science fair ideas, this newly published book by Robert Gardner, Salvatore Tocci, and Kenneth G. Rainis is perfect for young scientists and experimenters.

Beginning with explanation of the scientific method and safety first, the authors them jump into experiments all centered around chemistry. Groupings of experiments include: Chemical Properties; Acids and Bases; Temperature, Volume, and Pressure; Conductivity; and Practical Applications of Chemistry.

Perfect for science fair season, this book is illustrated with full-color illustrations, is 112 pages, ISBN 978-0-7660-3227-9. More information can be found at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2676

Daring American Heroes of Flight Has Been Published

Author Jennifer Reed has written a collective biography of nine inspiring aviators. In choosing which heroes to include in her book, Ms. Reed introduce them as follows:

"All had a dream to fly and all were determined to reach that dream through
perseverance and hard work. At great risk--even at the cost of life--these brave
men and women made the desire to fly a reality for the world."

Covered in the book are: The Wright Brothers; Bessie Coleman; Charles Lindbergh; Amelia Earhart; Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.; Neil Armstrong; Eileen Collins; and Sally Ride.

This book is illustrated with full-color photographs, is 128 pages, ISBN 978-1-59845-081-1. Part of the Great Scientists and Famous Inventors series published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2679

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

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

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

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.

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

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