Blogger Anastasia Suen, selects Bomb Factory Beetles and Other Weird Insects as Picture Book of the Day

Nonfiction Mondays Picture Book of the Day: August 10, 2009, Bomb Factory Beetles and Other Weird Insects

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http://6traits.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/nonfiction-monday-bomb-factory-beetles-and-other-weird-insects/

To learn more about this title, visit Enslow's website at http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2700

The Lucky Baseball

Follow Harry Yakamoto in this World War II story as he learns to live through difficult conditions in a Japanese-American internment camp in the latest title in Enslow's Historical Fiction Adventures series. Harry Yakamoto grew up in Seven Cedars, California playing baseball, going to school, and working at his family's restaurant. As a young Japanese American, he faced discrimination daily. But when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, his life would change forever. Forced to move to a relocation center in the desert of California, Harry and his family have to start a new life behind barbed wire and guarded watchtowers.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3311-5

For grades 3-6

160 Pages

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2771

Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis is known for writing Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963. In an interview with author Michelle Parker-Rock, Curtis tells how he went from auto worker to full-time author in Christopher Paul Curis: An Author Kids Love. He describes how he works and offers advice to young would-be authors. This books contains numerous quotes and family photographs.

Enslow Publishers

For grades 3-4

48 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3161-6

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2768

Fee-free National Parks Weekend!

A great way to start closing the summer--this weekend, August 15-16, enjoy entrances to many national parks free of charge!

http://www.examiner.com/x-6553-LA-Events-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Feefree-national-parks-this-weekend

Enslow offers an entire series, America's National Parks. From Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park to the spectacle of Old Faithful at Yellowstone, America's National Parks helps readers discover the beauty and history of our nation’s national parks. Each book takes readers on a tour of the park’s unique landmarks and features and includes a wealth of details about the history of the region, the designation of each park, its resident plants and wildlife, and activities visitors can do there.

To learn about Enslow's America's National Parks please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=255

The Rap Scene

The Rap Scene explores the music, singers, and fans of the genre that have had such a significant impact on the entertainment industry. Look at the concerts, the clubs, the dance styles, and the clothes that are such a big part of the music while learning about the rap stars and their hot music videos!

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3397-9

48 pages

For grades 5-9

To learn more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2785

Les Paul, Pioneer of Electric Guitar dies at age 94

Les Paul was a pioneer of the modern electric guitar and inventor of recording techniques that revolutionized the music industry. He died today of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in New York.

Without the electronic guitar invented by Les Paul, music would never have been the same. In this biography of Paul's life and career, Edwin Brit Wyckoff shares how the rambunctious boy from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was propelled to stardom by his unrivaled playing ability and technological prowess. Revered by generations of musicians and fans, Paul and his inventions have forever changed the way music is produced, recorded, and enjoyed.

To learn more about Les Paul and the contributions he's made to the music industry, visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2325 to see Enslow's title Electric Guitar Man: The Genius of Les Paul.

To read the full article on Les Paul's death, please visit http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=aD_WpRVvFQwk

Sensational Human Body Science Projects

Authors Ann Benbow and Colin Mably introduce young scientists to life science with some great experiments about the human body in Sensational Human Body Science Projects, part of the Real Life Science Experiments series. Young readers will use the scientific method to learn all about fingerprints, the senses, and more about the human body. Full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text make this book a delightful addition to any science project library.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3149-4

For grades 3-4

48 Pages

To find more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2780

The Hip-Hop Scene

Hip-Hop is one of today's hottest types of music! The Hip-Hop Scene examines the music, singers, personalities, and fans of this musical genre. Read about today's biggest stars in the industry, the history of hip-hop music and how it became so popular. The book also looks at the dances, the concerts, the clubs, and the clothes that are such a big part of the music!

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 987-0-7660-3396-2

For Grades 5-9

48 Pages

To see more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2784

Fainting Goats and Other Weird Mammals

Part of the I Like Weird Animals series, Fainting Goats and Other Weird Mammals lets readers into the world of fascinating and strange mammals! Young readers will learn why some goats actually faint! Author Carmen Bredeson's full-color photographs of weird creatures are sure to delight!

Enslow Publishers

24 Pages

For grades K-3

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3122-7

For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2777

Enslow PRLog Press Release- The Obama Family Photo Album

“We took our time and found the best photos to complement the fun facts about President Obama and his family,” explains Mark Enslow, President. “Each book has unique text, and an abundance of stunning photos. Young readers are sure to enjoy seeing President Obama body surfing in Hawaii and riding bumper cars with daughter Sasha.”

To read the entire press release about The Obama Family Photo Album, please click http://www.prlog.org/10307186-enslow-publishers-inc-announces-publication-of-childrens-books-highlighting-the-obama-family.html

For more information about the series, please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=288

Who On Earth is Rachel Carson?

Rachel Carson was one of the most influential people of the 20th century environmental movement, even often called "the mother of the environmental movement." The author of the book Silent Spring, Carson exposed the environmental harm done by pesticides and helped lead to restrictions on their use. Who On Earth is Rachel Carson? is written by authors Marty Fletcher and Glenn Scherer.

Enslow Publishers

For grades 5 and up

112 Pages

To see more information about this book, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2782

Who on Earth is Dian Fossey?

Dian Fossey dedicated herself to the preservation of African mountain gorillas, a cause that would eventually claim her life. Author Jill Menkes Kushner has written this biography exploring the life and work of Dian Fossey, a pioneering mountain gorilla researcher.

Enslow Publishers

For grades 5 and up

112 Pages

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2781

Sandra Cisneros: Inspiring Latina Author

Discover in this biography by Karen Clemens Warrick, how Sandra Cisneros overcomes many hardships, including poverty and racism, to become a unique voice of Mexican-American literature. Her coming-of-age novella, The House on Mango Street, remains a favorite of young readers today, more than twenty years after its release. Cisneros now encourages other women and members of minority groups as both a writer and activist to achieve their full potential in life.

Enslow Publishers, For grades 6 and up, 128 Pages

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2778

The Electronic Music Scene

Learn about the latest tracks playing in the clubs, to the merger of pop and electronic music by some leading artists in The Electronic Music Scene, part of The Music Scene series. This high-interest book for grades 5-9 focuses on the stars, the fans, the history, and the future of this amazing musical genre that ranges from techno to trance to house.

Enslow Publishers

Author: Jessica Cohn

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3398-6

48 Pages

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2754

SLJ's Diane Chen mentions The Obama Family Photo Album

Diane Chen's blog Practically Paradise has mentioned Celebrating the Obama Family in Pictures as part of "Nonfiction Monday."

To see the whole blog post, please visit http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/830000283/post/1300047330.html

To learn more about the The Obama Family Photo Album, please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=288

Amazing Cherokee Writer Sequoyah

Young readers from grades 1-3 will learn about who Sequoyah is. Inspired by the notes that he saw with U.S. soldiers, Sequoyah worked hard to create a written form of the Cherokee language. Readers will learn about his life and how he created the Cherokee alphabet in Amazing Cherokee Writer Sequoyah by Mary Dodson Wade.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3285-9

24 Pages

To learn more about this title, please visit

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2760

Amazing President Theodore Roosevelt

Part of the series, Amazing Americans, Amazing President Theodore Roosevelt explores the life of the 26th President of the US. For grades 1-3, this book by author Mary Dodson Wade tells all about this Rough Rider, governor, rancher, vice-president, and president. Roosevelt also created some of the first national parks and the Panama Canal. He was definitely an 'Amazing American'!

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3284-2

24 Pages

For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2761

Justin Timberlake: Breakout Music Superstar

Not everyone knows this, but Justin Timberlake actually got his start on StarSearch and was a Mouseketeer when he was young! Most people know him from the boy band N'Sync and his solo career. This biography, by author Tony Napoli, summarizes Timberlake's life from his childhood in the South to his days as a solo artist, and his plans for the future. This fun-to-read book for grades 3-4 offers quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-35669

48 Pages

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2763

Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band

Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones formed a band they called Led Zeppelin. They soon became one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time with their rousing lyrics. Readers will learn all about each band mate, their struggles and successes, and where they are today. Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band is written by author Michael A. Schuman for grades 5 and up.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3026-8

112 Pages

For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2711

Johnny Depp: Movie Megastar

In this biography by Jill Menkes Kushner, readers will learn about one of Hollywood's hottest actors, Johnny Depp. This biography, in Enslow's series Hot Celebrity Biographies for grades 3-4, informs the reader about Depp's life from his childhood, acting career, his close relationship with his mother and things he likes to do for fun. This easy-to-read book offers quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3565-7

48 Pages

To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2762