Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Additionally, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. 
On Friday, Yankee's Derek Jeter hit his 2,273rd hit as a Bronx Bomber, surpassing legend Lou Gehrig's previous record. To read more about this historical night, click here:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253771-derek-jeter-breaks-lou-gehrigs-all-time-yankee-hit-record
For more information about Yankee's captain Derek Jeter, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2090 to see the title Derek Jeter: Captain On and Off the Field.
National Science Teachers Association Recommends: Amazing Champion of the Earth Rachel Carson.
"Large type, captioned photographs, and simple sentences will make this book appealing to early/young readers or English language learners. But readers of all ages will find this book interesting and learn a bit more of this little-known America."Click here to read the full review: http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=19488
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Subtracting money can be easy with this great addition to the I Like Money Math! series. Learn how to subtract bills and coins with easy-to-read text and full-color photographs. Subtracting and money math both become fun and easy with this great book. This book also reinforces the concept of subtraction making it the perfect choice for any elementary math collection. A great additional bonus to this series: Free worksheets are available! 
"In the fall of 1609 Galileo turned his telescope to the heavens, setting into motion a new kind of science: telescopic astronomy."To read the full article, please visit http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/08/photogalleries/galileos-telescope-pictures-anniversary/To see Enslow's title, Galileo Astronomer and Physicist, Revised Edition, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2465
Diane Chen writes in her blog for SLJ, "Pratically Paradise":"Once I began reading, I wondered again why publishers haven't shared more on Aldo Leopold. Then I remembered... Ah! publishers are publishing only the biographies that they have determined school librarians will purchase. They don't take huge risks these days."
To see the full review in Diane's Blog "Practically Paradise" click here: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/830000283/post/1420048142.html
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2704
Having trouble with word problems? Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes money word problems easy with this great book, I Can Do Money Word Problems, part of the I Like Money Math! series. Easy-to-read text, full-color photographs, and free worksheets make this book a perfect solution for introducing word problems and money math. It is also great practice for solving word problems.
Named Time magazine's first "hero for the planet", Sylvia Alice Earle is a world-renown oceanographer. She was chief scientist for the U.S. NOAA from 1990-1992. In this biography, author Susan Reichard paints the life and work of Dr. Earle who expanded people's awareness of the importance of conserving our oceans and what we take out of them, demonstrating the interdependence of land and sea. 
NSTA has reviewed Earthquakes: The Science Behind Seismic Shocks and Tsunamis.
Adding money is easy with this fun book in the I Like Money Math! series. Easy-to-read text, full-color photographs, and free worksheets help young readers learn how to add bills and coins. Great for any elementary math collection or for students who need extra help with money, math or addition.
Nonfiction Mondays Picture Book of the Day: August 10, 2009, Bomb Factory Beetles and Other Weird Insects
