Far-Out Guide to Uranus

Far-Out Guide to Uranus, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

How do scientists know anything about Uranus? Spacecraft from Earth have visited Uranus. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book highlights the missions, the men and women who plan them, and more far-out facts about the seventh planet from the sun.

48 pages, full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3185-2

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3062

Far-Out Guide to Venus

Far-Out Guide to Venus, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

At a scorching 462 C, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system—and poisonous clouds of gas surround it. Spacecraft from Earth have visited Venus. Learn about the amazing missions and the scientists who plan them This book features a center spread with fast facts, perfect for report writing.

48 pages, Full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN13: 978-0-7660-3181-4

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3064

Far-Out Guide to Mercury

Far-Out Guide to Mercury, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Cratered Mercury is the smallest and fastest planet in the solar system. Temperatures there vary more than on any other planet. Learn lots of far-out facts about the closest planet to the Sun. This book features a center spread with fast facts, perfect for report writing.

48 pages, Full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3180-7

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3050

Far-Out Guide to the Sun

Far-Out Guide to the Sun, written by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Everything in our solar system orbits the Sun. It is the center of our solar system, and affects everything in it. Robotic explorers have taught us a lot about the star at the center of our solar system. Learn about the amazing missions, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the Sun. All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book.

48 pages, Full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3179-1

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3060

The Cornflake King: W. K. Kellogg and His Amazing Cereal

The Cornflake King: W. K. Kellogg and His Amazing Cereal, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

W.K. Kellogg was working as a salesman and accountant for his brother's health food company when one day a mistake produced a different-tasting cereal flake. Despite his brother's objections, W. K. Kellogg did some more experimenting and developed Kellogg's Corn Flakes. His advertising methods made the cereal world-famous and made his name synonymous with breakfast.

32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3448-8

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3072

Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); Igor Sikorsky (helicopters); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

The Man Behind the Gun: Samuel Colt and His Revolver

The Man Behind the Gun: Samuel Colt and His Revolver, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

Until the late nineteenth century, guns took a long time to load and could only make one shot at a time. But Samuel Colt invented a hand gun that held six bullets and could be fired without reloading every time. This changed weaponry forever.

32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3446-4

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3131
Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); Igor Sikorsky (helicopters); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

Sign Language Man: Thomas H. Gallaudet and His Incredible Work

Sign Language Man: Thomas H. Gallaudet and His Incredible Work, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

When he was a young man, Thomas Gallaudet saw a young girl who could not hear, and he taught her how to spell "hat" and her name, "Alice." The girl's father encouraged him to start a school for the deaf. Gallaudet traveled to Europe, where he learned French sign language. He became instrumental in the development of American Sign Language, or ASL, and the teaching of the deaf.

32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3447-1

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3132

Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Igor Sikorsky (helicopters); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

Helicopter Man: Igor Sikorsky and His Amazing Invention

Helicopter Man: Igor Sikorsky and His Amazing Invention, by Edwin Brit Wyckoff has been published.

Leonard da Vinci drew pictures of helicopters; Wilbur Wright said they would never work. But Igor Sikorsky proved him wrong, inventing the first working helicopter and building the company that still bears his name. Many period photos of Sikorsky and his trademark fedora hat.
32 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3445-7

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3130

Others covered in the Genius At Work! Great Inventor Biographies series are: Samuel Colt (revolver); Thomas H. Gallaudet (sign language); W.K. Kellogg (cereal); Les Paul (electric guitar); George Ferris (Ferris wheel), Ralph Baer (video games); Madam C.J. Walker (hair care); Vivian Thomas (heart surgery); Theodore H. Maiman (lasers); James Naismith (basketball); Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar); and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

Learning to Care for Fish

Learning to Care for Fish, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like fish. If you have decided that fish are the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn about different types of fish. Read about where to get fish, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a pet fish. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3193-7

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3126

Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians

Learning to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like reptiles and amphibians. If you have decided that a reptile or amphibian is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Read about where to get a reptile or amphibian, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose pet reptiles and amphibians. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3194-4

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3127

Learning to Care for Small Mammals

Learning to Care for Small Mammals, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like small mammals. If you have decided that a rabbit, guinea pig, gerbil, hamster, rat, mouse, or ferret is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Read about where to get a small mammal, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a small mammal pet. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3195-1

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3128

Learning to Care for a Horse

Learning to Care for a Horse, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like horses. If you have decided that a horse is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn about different types of horses. Read about where to get a horse, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you chose a pet horse. Titles in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.

ISBN-13:

978-0-7660-3196-8

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3125

Learning to Care for a Cat

Learning to Care for a Cat, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like cats. If you have decided that a cat is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn about different types of cats. Read about where to get a cat, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a pet cat. Other subjects in the Beginning Pet Care with American Humane series include birds, dogs, horses, small mammals, reptiles and fish!

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3191-3


http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3123

Learning to Care for a Bird

Learning to Care for a Bird, by Felicia Lowenstein Niven has been published.

Lots of people like birds. If you have decided that a bird is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Learn all about different types of birds. Read about where to get a bird, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more! American Humane helps you choose a pet bird.

48 pages, full color, Enslow Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3192-0

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3122

LaDainian Tomlinson carries the Jets

LaDainian Tomlinson shined in yesterday's game against the Patriots at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Being 31 years old, some say LT is too old, washed up, losing his ability etc., but he really proved those people wrong in yesterday's game by rushing for 76 yards on 11 carries.

To read more about his performance yesterday, click here.

While Enslow's book, LaDainian Tomlinson: All-Pro On and Off the Field doesn't include information on his new season with the Jets, it still has some great information about what a terrific athlete and humanitarian LT is. This book is also available in library bound editions, and great for reluctant readers.

Today is the 40th anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall Hendrix was the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock-n-roll music. By experimenting with the electronic elements of the guitar, he created a signature style that was unmistakable—one that has not been matched since his untimely passing at age twenty-eight in 1970. In Jimi Hendrix: "Kiss the Sky", author Edward Willett examines the life and career of this legendary pioneer of contemporary music.

Happy Birthday Lance Armstrong

Dedicated to educating the public about cancer as well as raising money for research, Lance Armstrong has beaten the odds against his own battle with cancer.

Elementary readers will enjoy learning about Lance in this 48 page book. For middle school readers, this 128 page book will explain Armstrong's Foundation and his "LiveStrong" yellow wristbands.

Happy Birthday Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson is one of the dominating figures in NASCAR. He became the first rookie ever to lead in the point standings (and to date the only rookie to do so). He is the only driver to finish in the top five in the standings in his first five full seasons. He has never finished below fifth in the final standings and finished second twice (in 2003 and 2004) and won the Nextel Cup championship in 2006. He will only get better as he continues to compete at the highest levels of NASCAR. Great title for reluctant readers!

Interested in learning about animals?

Enslow's I Like Reading About Animals series now has a video associated with it.

Great for grades K–3, this series is available in both library and paperback versions.

Alligator Q and A

For teachers looking to offer their young students science, reading, and fun, Enslow's series "I Like Reptiles and Amphibians!" offers an age-appropriate, reasonably priced solution. Each 24-page title focuses on a specific wild creature, such as the American alligator, that have characteristically fascinated children. The books offer excellent, full-color photographs, child-friendly design, websites for further information, and additional reading suggestions.

The books also engage young readers by framing each section with a leading question, followed by attractively presented material that skillfully balances solid science with engaging text. The layout lends itself to a teaching and learning style, in which instructors can use the Q and A format to promote fun pathways to exploration of these fascinating animal worlds.

Paperback versions of "I Like Reptiles and Amphibians" are available directly from Enslow Publishers for $6.95 per copy. Visit http://www.enslowclassroom.com/ for more information and to order paperback nonfiction books suitable as classroom supplemental materials. Library-bound editions are also available.