North Korea invaded South Korea initiating the Korean War.
June 25, 2010
On this day in 1876
Lt. Col. George A. Custer and his 7th Cavalry were wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians in the Battle of Little Big Horn in Montana.
June 21, 2010
Today is Joey Kramer's birthday
Joey Kramer, drummer for Aerosmith, is celebrating a birthday today. In September, Enslow will be publishing Aerosmith: Hard Rock Superstars. It will be available through vendors, bookstores, and online.
June 18, 2010
On this day in 1983
Astronaut Sally K. Ride became America's first woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
Today is Vivian Vande Velde's birthday
Vivian Vande Velde Author of Fantasy FictionAuthor: Candie Moonshower
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2964-4
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 6-up
Page Count: 128
Vivivan Vande Velde is the author of over thirty books for children and teenagers. Since her first novel, A Hidden Magic, Vande Velde has explored identity by developing characters that run counter to the norm—in an easy, humorous style that young readers find irresistible. Vande Velde finds inspiration in each new character she writes, and in the readers she meets on her travels. She has won numerous awards for her many books.
June 17, 2010
Here's our latest press release!
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases A Rainbow of Animals in One Money-Saving Paperback
On this day in 1928
Amelia Earhart began the flight that made her the first woman to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean.June 16, 2010
On this day in 1967
The three-day Monterey International Pop Music Festival - which catapulted Jimi Hendrix, the Who and Janis Joplin to stardom - opened in northern California.
June 15, 2010
On this day in 1752
Benjamin Franklin experimented by flying a kite during a thunderstorm. The result was a little spark that showed the relationship between lightning and electricity.
June 14, 2010
Today is Donald Trump's birthday
Donald Trump From Real Estate to Reality TVAuthor: Sara McIntosh Wooten
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2890-6
Publication Year: 2008
Interest Level: Grades 6-up
Page Count: 128
Interest Level: Grades 6-up
Page Count: 128
Before Donald Trump entered the world of television with his hit reality show, The Apprentice, he made a name for himself as a hard-driving real estate developer in New York City. From there he expanded his property interests to include casinos in Atlantic City and top-notch golf courses around the country. He has published a number of books about his life and insights on business, many of which have become best-sellers. This biography explores the successes, as well as the difficulties of Mr. Trump's life, as it introduces young adults to this interesting and controversial personality.
On this day in 1864
Alois Alzheimer was born. He was a psychiatrist/pathologist, and in 1907 he wrote an article describing the disease that is named for him.
Happy Flag Day!
Today, June 14, 2010 is National Flag Day in the U.S.Molly the Great from the series "Character Education with Molly the Great and Super Ben" knows how to respect the flag. Read about her lesson in Molly the Great Respects the Flag: A Book About Being a Good Citizen
Read more about Flag Day at http://www.nationalflagday.com/
To learn more about Betsy Ross, who sewed the first American Flag, click here
The Continental Army was founded by the Second Continental Congress for purposes of common defense.
This event is considered to be the birth of the United States Army.
The U.S. Army and Military Careers
Author: Earle Rice Jr.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2699-5
Publication Year: 2006
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 128
From a ragtag collection of former colonial militia to the cutting-edge fighting force of the twenty-first century, the United States Army has always answered the call to serve its country. Today, its members are needed throughout the world to protect U.S. interests, provide humanitarian aid, and to maintain peace. The U.S. Army and Military Careers takes the reader inside this military branch’s history, describing its current operations and structure, exploring the career paths it offers, and spotlighting the equipment and the soldiers who keep America free.
June 12, 2010
"Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart" - Anne Frank
Anne Frank was born 81 years ago today. Her life has lived on through many works, and notably her diaries that were published by her father after her death.
Frank is featured in Enslow's new series True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust. She is prodomently featured in Hidden Teens, Hidden Lives and on the cover of the book.
Thousands of Jews went into hiding during the Holocaust. Barns, trapdoors, bunkers, secret attics, forged identity papers, and fake names became tools for survival. Author Linda Jacobs Altman uses primary sources to detail the stories of many Jews who went into hiding to survive the Nazi's planned extermination of Europe's Jews.
June 11, 2010
June 10, 2010
Curriculum Connections newsletter and the World Cup
School Library Journal's Curriculum Connections newsletter talks about the World Cup and features soccer books. One of Enslow's titles, David Beckham: Gifted and Giving Soccer Star is mentioned.
Enslow also has other new books on soccer. Soccer Skills is great for learning how to play the game, including practice tips and building social skills.
Goal! Science Projects with Soccer is another terrific book for students, making learning physics fun.
Enslow also has other new books on soccer. Soccer Skills is great for learning how to play the game, including practice tips and building social skills.
Goal! Science Projects with Soccer is another terrific book for students, making learning physics fun.
Happy Birthday Sasha Obama
Celebrating the Obama Family in Pictures captures the many exciting moments of the family, before and after they moved into the White House.
June 09, 2010
On this day in 2008
Ken Griffey Jr. of the Cincinnati Reds became the sixth player in baseball history to hit 600 home runs.
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