April 21, 2011
Ready for Astronomy Day on May 7?
Astronomy Day is a grassroots movement designed to share astronomy with the general public. It is scheduled to occur on a Saturday between mid-April and mid-May at or just before the first quarter Moon.
Enslow's new series, Far-Out Guide to the Solar System, is a great match for Astronomy Day. Geared toward upper elementary and middle school readers, and available in both library and paperback bindings, these 12 titles cover the different planets, as well as asteroids and comets, and the icy dwarf planets.
April 20, 2011
Author Laura Nunn Signs Books
This past weekend author Laura Nunn signed books from her Far-Out and Unusual Pets series and her Yucky Science series at a local bookshop.
Her friend, who is an animal expert, brought along some cool animals including a ferret, hissing cockroaches, a chinchilla, a degu, a dove, and some turtles. As you can see from the picture, the kids were intrigued!
Her friend, who is an animal expert, brought along some cool animals including a ferret, hissing cockroaches, a chinchilla, a degu, a dove, and some turtles. As you can see from the picture, the kids were intrigued!April 19, 2011
Books for Upcoming Kindergarten Day
Since that time, kindergartens have become a staple of American education, especially through its importance in enhancing a child's reading skills. Five Enslow Publishers' series target this critical need. The quintet consists of the following series:
Each series includes six, 24-page full-color books offering an enriching blend of fun reading and useful content. The Guided Reading Level "B" titles are ideal for emerging readers or those who require a scaffolded approach to reading interest and success. A teacher's guide is available for each title in all five series.
Paperback editions of each book cost $6.95; "six-packs" of each paperback title are available for the 10% discount price of $41.70. Library-bound editions are available to schools and libraries for $15.95.
April 18, 2011
On this day in 1775
Paul Revere (and William Dawes) rode from Boston towards Lexington, warning everyone along the way that the British were coming.
Enslow's new series, The United States at War, includes The American Revolution: From Bunker Hill to Yorktown. In this book, middle school students will learn about this famous ride. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized Paul Revere in a poem. Because the name Revere rhymes more easily then the name Dawes, one man became a legend, while the other was nearly forgotten.
April 14, 2011
April is STD Awareness Month
Here is some information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Are you looking for books for your high school students? Enslow's Investigating Diseases series includes a title on STDs. Written by Marylou Ambrose and Veronica Deisler, real-life examples of how teens deal with these issues are mixed with data from scientific studies, tips on how to live with and treat STDs, and the history of STDs.
Other topics in the series include depression and bipolar disorder; diabetes; eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating); influenza and bird flu; and tuberculosis and superbugs.
Other topics in the series include depression and bipolar disorder; diabetes; eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating); influenza and bird flu; and tuberculosis and superbugs.
April 13, 2011
Tina Fey
Tina Fey, comedic star who as won awards for her work as both a writer and performer, has recently appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show." With the recent release of her new book, Bossypants, she's in the news now more than ever. But what young people may not know is that in addition to entertaining millions, Fey has made a difference in people's personal lives.
For grades 6–up our biography, Tina Fey: TV Comedy Superstar is a great way for students to learn more about this fascinating star.
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| ISBN 978-0-7660-3557-7 |
April 12, 2011
Enslow Celebrates "Drop Everything And Read" Day
"Drop Everything And Read Day," an annual event that occurs on April 12th, encourages families to spend at least thirty minutes in a reading activity. The day's organizers envision the day as an opportunity for children, in particular, to read something of their own choosing, rather than "required" academic reading. For kids looking for a way into exploring a blended world of the imagination and fact-based context, we suggest a title from Enslow Publishers' Historical Fiction Series. These 160-page books, such as Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution, offer compelling narratives and vivid characters woven together with author Bonnie Pryor's accessible, age-appropriate writing style. Accelerated Reading scores for these books range from 4.7 to 7.0.April 11, 2011
National Robotics Week
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| Grades 5-up ISBN 978-0-7660-3303-0 |
April 07, 2011
Today's holiday is
No housework day, as per the calendar of Bizarre and Unique holidays.
In Houses of the Past, Present, and Future, author Linda Bozzo gives elementary readers the opportunity to imagine what houses will be like in the future.
Other titles in this series include: at play, schools, getting around, community helpers, and staying in touch.
Other titles in this series include: at play, schools, getting around, community helpers, and staying in touch.
April 06, 2011
April is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month so why not celebrate with our Poetry Rocks! series? Each title in this series introduces readers to a number of poets in each volume, giving them the background they need to understand and appreciate poetry. They even include analyses on selected poems. This series fulfills IRA/NCTE Standards for English/Language Arts.
Titles in the series cover contemporary American poetry, early American poetry, early British poetry, modern American poetry, modern British poetry, and world poetry.
School and library price: $25.95 per title
Series of 6 : $155.70
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| Grades 9–12, 160 pages |
School and library price: $25.95 per title
Series of 6 : $155.70
April 05, 2011
Authentic Civil War Music CD Enriches Study of Conflict's 150th Anniversary
Teachers and librarians looking to offer added enrichment to print and digital learning opportunities should consider using Enslow Publishers' CD of music of the Civil War. Entitled When Johnny Comes Marching Home, the compact disc includes 18 songs associated with the conflict. The CD offers a high level of musicianship, and features performers such as pianist Jacqueline Schwab (who played the piano on Ken Burns' acclaimed Civil War series). Liner notes include sources of the music, lyrics, explanations of historical references, and comments about what the songs teach us about that era.
Johnny Comes Marching Home is available to schools, teachers, and libraries for the discounted price of $17.95, plus shipping and handling.
Yesterday was Tell a Lie Day
Molly the Great Tells the Truth, available in both library and paperback editions, starts with Molly (the rabbit) and Ben (the bear) jumping on the couch. After being told my Molly's father to stop jumping, they continue and Molly falls off of the couch, landing on her crown and breaking it. She then has to explain to her father how the crown broke, and gets caught being dishonest.
These early elementary readers combine character education with early literacy skills.
April 01, 2011
African-American Soldiers in the Civil War
African-American Soldiers in the Civil War: Fighting for Freedom, by Carin T. Ford.
School Library Journal (SLJ), March 2011 Review:
"This clear overview examines both the triumphs and hardships of black soliders..."Publisher Description: The role of blacks in the Civil War has been largely overlooked in history books. Many students are unaware that thousands upon thousands of black soldiers risked their lives for the chance to live as free Americans. After a concise introduction to slavery and the Civil War, author Carin T. Ford paints a vivid picture of black soldiers on and off the battlefield—the obstacles they faced, the determination with which they fought, and their status in the aftermath of the war. This well-researched narrative is chock-full of riveting, heartbreaking, and inspiring facts and true stories of sacrifice and bravery.
48 pages, full color photographs,
Elementary level reading level
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2254-6
The Cobra Has Been Found!
We can all be at ease (me especially) knowing that the cobra that escaped from the Bronx Zoo Reptile House has been found. Whew! To celebrate we're spotlighting our Biggest vs. Smallest Slimy, Scaly Creatures title. Students can read about and compare the biggest and smallest lizards, frogs, and snakes in this 24-page book for grades K–3.
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| ISBN 978-0-7660-3579-9 |
March 31, 2011
Booklist's Top 10 Series Nonfiction
In it's April 1, 2011 issue, Booklist has included True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust as part of its Top 10 Series Nonfiction.
These gripping primary-source accounts capture the youth experience during the Holocaust. Written for the high school student, the true-life accounts are great for reports.
Don't forget that today is March 31!
This is the last day in March, so if you want to enter Enslow's raffle to win free books, do it now!
March 29, 2011
Baseball Season Begins March 31st
Believe it or not, the major league baseball season is upon us. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, March 31st. For young readers who follow the sport, Enslow offers a number of 100-plus page titles focusing on popular baseball stars. Among the fun, well-written books are Albert Pujols: MVP On and Off the Field, Derek Jeter: Captain On and Off the Field, and Andruw Jones: All-Star On and Off the Field. These Guided Reading Level "V" titles are among those included in the nine-book "Sports Stars with Heart" series. Paperback versions of each title are $9.95 via Enslow's teacher-focused Enslow Classroom website. A free, downloadable teacher's guide for each title in the series is also available on the Enslow Classroom site.
In addition, all books in the "Sports Stars with Heart" series are available in library-bound editions.
March 28, 2011
Texas Library Association Annual Conference 2011
If you're attending the Texas Library Association Conference April 12th–15th at the Austin Convention Center, be sure to stop by and visit us at booth # 2846!
March 25, 2011
Joke Friday
For March Madness we thought everyone might enjoy a basketball joke from our Funny Bone Jokes series.
Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Sara.
Sara who?
Sara player I can count on to make a basket?
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| For Grades 3–4 |
March 24, 2011
Tomorrow is the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
One of the most horrific events in the history of New York City, until September 11, 2001, was the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers, most of whom were recent immigrant Jewish women. This factory occupied the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of the Asch Building, which was in Greenwich Village, close to Washington Square Park. The doors to the stairwells and exits had been locked, which meant that for some of these women, their only means of escape was jumping out of windows.
As a result of this fire, many cities and states passed anti-sweatshop laws and improved fire codes.
Suzanne Lieurance, who wrote The Locket, a historical fiction title about the fire, also wrote The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and Sweatshop Reform in American History, geared toward the middle school reader.
The Locket, also geared toward the middle school reader, discusses the life of Galena, an eleven-year-old Russian Jewish immigrant who works with her older sister Anya at the Triangle Shirtwaist company, and is a witness to the fire.
Suzanne also created a book trailer on The Locket:
As a result of this fire, many cities and states passed anti-sweatshop laws and improved fire codes.
The Locket, also geared toward the middle school reader, discusses the life of Galena, an eleven-year-old Russian Jewish immigrant who works with her older sister Anya at the Triangle Shirtwaist company, and is a witness to the fire.
Suzanne also created a book trailer on The Locket:
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