Unloved and Endangered Animals: What You Can Do

Unloved and Endangered Animals: What You Can Do, by Cindy Watson, has been published.

Among the animal species currently in danger are several that are not always understood and appreciated, such as bats, coral, sharks, and bees. Yet they play an important part in the balance of nature on our planet. Author Cynthia Watson explains what is special about these animals, how they are threatened, and what readers can do to help them live and thrive.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3345-0
http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3103

Solving the Air Pollution Problem: What You Can Do

Solving the Air Pollution Problem: What You Can Do, written by Stephen Feinstein, has been published.

Air is our most important resource, yet it is in danger from pollution and global warming. Author Stephen Feinstein explains threats to air quality worldwide and explains what you can do to help preserve and protect this precious resource.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3347-4

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3146

Green and Clean Energy: What You Can Do

Green and Clean Energy: What You Can Do, written by Sherri Mabry Gordon, has been published.

Conventional energy sources such as oil and coal will not last forever, and they pose a threat to our earth through polluting and causing climate change. Author Sherri Mabry Gordon explores different types of energy, such as wind and solar, explaining how they work and what their advantages are. She also outlines ways kids can save energy and use it more wisely.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3348-1

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3145

Food for a Greener Planet: What You Can Do

Food for a Greener Planet: What You Can Do, written by Lisa A. Wroble, has been published.

Thinking "green" when it comes to food involves making eating choices that benefit the earth, other people, and our own health. Author Lisa A. Wroble explores the issue of sustainable food: using more natural methods to raise and produce food products and attacking the problem of world hunger as well.

128 pages, full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3349-8

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3144

Conserving and Protecting Water: What You Can Do

Conserving and Protecting Water: What You Can Do, written by Stephen Feinstein, has been published.

Some think Earth should be called the "water planet," because even from space we can see that it's covered with water. But our water is endangered by pollution and global warming, and people may run short of water for drinking, irrigation, and other needs. Find out what kids can do to help save and protect this precious resource.

128 pages, full-color photographs, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3346-7

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3143

Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets

Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Have you ever seen a comet or a shooting star? You may think they look pretty, but these giant space rocks can cause major destruction. Scientists keep a close watch on comets and asteroids using high-powered telescopes and spacecraft. Get ready to learn lots of far-out facts about asteroids and comets!

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3188-3
http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3042

Far-Out Guide to Earth

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

Earth is the only planet in our solar system that is suitable for life. It has liquid water, oxygen, and enough gravity to hold its own atmosphere. But did you know that Earth is always changing? Scientists have used spacecraft and satellites to learn more about our planet. They can better predict natural disasters like hurricanes, and monitor volcano eruptions and climate changes. Learn lots of far-out facts about our home planet.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3182-1

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3044

Far-Out Guide to Jupiter

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

Jupiter is bigger than any other planet in our solar system. It has rings and centuries-old storms. It has more than sixty moons, too—some with underground oceans! Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this great addition to the Far Out Guide to the Solar System series will tell you everything you need to know about the biggest planet—including missions and the scientists who planned them, and the spacecraft they used to do so.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3184-5

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3046

Far-Out Guide to Mars

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

Earth's neighbor Mars likely once had an environment that could have supported life. Now it has underground frozen water in many places. Spacecraft from Earth have visited Mars and taught us a lot about this dusty red planet. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book tells readers about the missions, the scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the fourth planet from the Sun.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3183-8

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3048

Far-Out Guide to Neptune

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

All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book. Learn about the amazing missions to Neptune, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the eighth planet from the Sun.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3186-9

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3052

Far-Out Guide to Saturn

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

Saturn—the jewel of the solar system—has seven mysterious and beautiful rings. These rings, made of ice, dust, and rock, range in size from a snow crystals to a house. Learn about the amazing spacecraft missions to Saturn, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the sixth planet from the sun.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3178-4

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3054

Far-Out Guide to the Icy Dwarf Planets

Far-Out Guide to the Icy Dwarf Planets, by Mary Kay Carson, has been published.

Our solar system used to have nine planets. But recently, scientists ruled that Pluto was actually a "dwarf planet." So what exactly is a dwarf planet, how many of them are there, and how do scientists study and classify them? All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book, featuring a center spread with fast facts.

48 pages, full-color illustrations, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3187-6

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3056

Far-Out Guide to the Moon

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

Earth has many satellites, but the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Spacecraft and astronauts have visited the Moon to learn more about it. From the Apollo missions to the most current robotic spacecraft, this book highlights our adventures in studying our neighbor in space.

48 pages, full-color illustration, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-3189-0

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=3058

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).