Enslow's "Paper Crafts for Christmas" Offers Hands-On Holiday Craft Fun

Children are already in mid-season form for Christmas excitement. Channeling this good feeling and energy into spirited, fun activities requires suitable materials and a little bit of planning. Books featuring hands-on activities, such as craft creation, offer useful ways to go that are suitable for classrooms and for the home.

Enslow's excellent Paper Crafts for Christmas provides the activities and step-by-step instructions needed for successful holiday activities. Author and storyteller Randel McGee's book is written in simple language, with photos illustrating each step in the preparation and execution of each craft. The book contains patterns and projects appropriate for the holiday. McGee's 48-page work also contains a short introduction to the holiday, so that young readers better understand the craft activities' connection to this special time of year.

McGee's book is part of Enslow's twelve-title "Paper Craft Fun for Holidays" series. Each title is available in library-bound editions for $17.95 (price represents a 25% institutional discount for schools and libraries).

Today begins our Christmas book giveaway!

978-0-7660-3805-9 Library
978-1-59845-174-0 Paperback

Looking for Christmas books for your preschool students? Christmas, Enslow's preschool title, includes a surprise twist at the end of the book. Available in both library and paperback editions, this title will keep preschoolers guessing until the end! A free educator's guide is also available for this book.

For our Christmas book giveaway, which only runs through Thursday, go to one of our e-catalogs and find one of our Christmas titles that you would like for free. Like us on Facebook, and write on our Facebook wall, letting us know which title you would like to receive. We will choose one reader by the end of the week. That winner will be announced on Facebook on Monday!

Today is World AIDS Day

ISBN: 978-0-7660-2683-4
Library Bound: $31.93

World AIDS Day is observed December 1st of every year and is dedicated to raising awareness globally about the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. This day, recognized and observed by governments and health officials, was first conceived in Geneva, Switzerland at the World Health Organization.  The very first World AIDS Day was recognized on December 1, 1988. This year’s theme, “Getting to Zero”, describes the desire for zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.

Enslow’s Fighting the AIDS and HIV Epidemic: A Global Battle, is a relevant title to mark this important day that is acknowledged around the world. Author, Maurene Hinds, discusses how the disease first appeared, treatment options, the future progression of the illness, and its global impact. This socially pertinent selection, part of the Issues in Focus Today series, is an appropriate choice for grades six and up to learn more about this disease that has infected tens of millions of people worldwide.

New Enslow Series Explores Milestones of American History

Students need up-to-date perspectives on American history's defining episodes. For age-appropriate information on these topics, Enslow has created "Stories in American History." This six-title series focuses on historical moments that helped change and develop our country. Surviving the Oregon Trail, for example, looks at the incredible movement of over a half million people across the Great Plains to the Pacific Northwest. In one hundred and twenty-eight well-written pages, Oregon-based author Rebecca Stefoff delivers a human perspective on this epic migration. Each fact-driven, yet easy-to-read page offers reliable information useful for reports. Black-and-white and color illustrations provides the visual background essential for young readers to imagine historical events.


"Stories in American History" will be included on Enslow's Spring 2012 list of new books. Library-bound editions of each title will be available to schools and libraries for $23.95 (a 25% discount from Enslow's list price).

New Extreme Animals series

Available in January 2012 will be a new series, geared toward reluctant readers, titled Extreme Animals in Extreme Environments. Each of these 48-page titles, illustrated with color photographs, goes into detail about a different environment. Deserts, the darkest caves, the deepest seas, and the extreme cold are covered in the individual titles. Each title also includes a hands-on activity. Reluctant readers are sure to enjoy these!

Ace Your Math Test!

This Spring, Enslow Publishers will be releasing a new series all about how to Ace Your Math Test! These books first teach the basic steps needed to solve different categories of math problems, and then show how those steps can be used to solve problems when they appear on math tests. Designed for struggling middle school and highschool students, each of these 104 page, full color books covers a different math topic, from Addition to Algebra!

The Ace Your Math Test! series will be available on January 1, 2012. Each Library-bound title will have a list price of $31.93, and a school and library discount price of $23.95 (25% off).

New K-3 Enslow Series Explores The Seasons

At this time of year, young readers wonder about the seasons and how they relate to their world. A wonderful tool to share with children during this process of discovery is Enslow's new "Why Do We Have Seasons?" series. This enriching set looks at each of North America's four seasons, using easy-to-read text and full-color photos to engage Grades K-3 readers in their exploration of these natural phenomena. Each 24-page book, such as Why Is It Spring? includes a scientific experiment to connect children with the science relevant to a specific season.

The four books in "Why Do We Have Seasons?" are included in Enslow's Spring 2012 releases. Each title will be available in January, 2012 directly from Enslow Publishers. Each library-bound book will cost for $15.95 (price represents a 25% school/library discount from Enslow's list price).

Congratulations to David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy

Yesterday was the M.L.S. Cup between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo. Yesterday was also the last day of Beckham's five-year M.L.S. contract. Will he return for another season? Who knows. At least we know that he did his best to help his team win yesterday.

Enslow's biography on David Beckham is a 2010 title, written for the middle school reader. At 128 pages, this biography describes his childhood in England, his life as a professional soccer player, as well as his role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund.

Tony Stewart Wins Sprint Cup Title for Third Time

NASCAR's Tony Stewart muscled his way to a third Sprint Cup title yesterday. If you are interested in learning more about this champion driver, check out Tony Stewart: Rocket on the Racetrack, written by Ryan Basen.  ISBN: 978-0-7660-2998-9. This biography is one of many books in the Heroes of Racing series by Enslow Publishers, Inc.  Visit http://www.enslow.com/.

New Sports Fiction Series Coming Soon!

Each title in this sports series combines fun, engaging sports stories with important lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork, and overcoming obstacles. Intended for grades 3–6, the easy-to-read text and fast-paced content will attract reluctant readers, while the sport theme will entice readers of all levels.

Titles in A Champion Sports Story series that have a January 1, 2012 publication date include:
Batting Ninth (ISBN: 978-07660-3886-8)

Matty in the Goal ISBN: (978-0-7660-3877-6)

Rounding Third, Heading Home (ISBN: 978-0-7660-3876-9)

Todd Goes for the Goal (ISBN 978-0-7660-3887-5)

Tony’s Last Touchdown (ISBN 978-0-7660-3885-1)

“Written in an engaging style, this new series will provide entertaining stories about popular sports that include soccer, baseball, and football, that young people love to read about. Readers will have the opportunity to learn something about each sport while being encouraged to become better players,” says Mark Enslow, President of Enslow.

Thanksgiving Day Crafts



ISBN:  978-0-7660-2345-1
Library Bound:  $22.60

 Make Thanksgiving special with Enslow's Thanksgiving Day Crafts, written by Arlene and Herbert Erlbach, and part of the Fun Holiday Crafts Kids Can Do! series.  The easy to follow directions for each craft feature full color photos of not only the finished product but the stages in between!  Patterns to cut and trace are also included, as well as key words to know about the holiday.

Children in grades 3-4 will have fun making "Pumpkin Napkin Rings", "Turkey Place Cards", or even a "Leaves in the Wind Glitter Globe".  The crafts in this book can be used as decorations, or can be given as gifts.  All your guests will truly be thankful for the cheerful ideas shared in this title!

Something You May Not Have Known About Stephenie Meyer

By Lisa Rondinelli Albert, author of Stephenie Meyer biography:

As you may have heard, Breaking Dawn, the next movie coming out of the Twilight saga is being released on Friday 11/18/11. I thought it would be fun to tell you something you might not have known about Stephenie (Morgan) Meyer's High School Prom! Click Here

Enslow Holiday Books Encourage Shared Reading

Library ISBN: 978-0-7660-3701-4
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-59845-294-5

The year-end holidays present a wonderful opportunity for young readers to enjoy shared reading experiences. Whether children experience read-alouds at a library, or sit with relatives and follow the text, the common denominator is that kids are reading and enjoying it. Books about year-end celebrations offer the immediacy and holiday excitement with which kids most easily connect and in which they stay interested.

Enslow Publishers provides engaging holiday books suitable for young readers. Books such as What is Thanksgiving? and What is Christmas? provide a fun, enriching look at these festive days. Author Elaine Landau's on-target, Guided Reading Level "G" text, along with bright, full-color photos, provide the full flavor of the holidays to young readers. Each title in the seven book "I Like Holidays!" series is available in a library-bound edition for $15.95, a 25% school/library discount from Enslow's list price. The books are also available in paperback for $6.95 per title.

Congratulations to Enslow's Pick-A-Page Winner!

We want to congratulate Elizabeth Getz Jones for winning our Pick-A-Page contest!

Elizabeth, please email your shipping address to customerservice@enslow.com

Animals and Kids

I like to say that animals and kids go together like peanut butter and jelly. We know it's hard to keep animal books on any shelf, whether it's the library, the classroom, or the bookstore. I'm a little partial to dogs and bears myself.

Here at Enslow we have an abundance of animal titles.  From baby animals to endangered animals, from dog heroes to animals that live in the snow and ice. We've recently added animal titles to our PreK collection because librarians and teachers were asking for them. You can even find books about some of the biggest and smallest animals in the world. And you can't forget about pet care. Whether kids own pets or not, we know they love to read about them.

Remember, today is the last day to enter our Pick-A-Page Giveaway. Go to one of our e-catalogs and pick a page of titles you would like to receive for free. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on Facebook, letting us know which page you would like to receive. We will choose one winner by random at the end of the week. That winner will be announced on Facebook on Monday!

Enslow Publishers: Putting the Historical back in Historical Fiction!

Here at Enslow Publishers, our goal and motto has always been: "Publishing the Best Nonfiction Books!" With that in mind, when we published our first historical fiction books in 2008, we made sure that our historical fiction closely followed historical fact. With the addition of Captain Hannah Pritchard: The Hunt for Pirate Gold this Fall, our Historical Fiction Adventures series now contains a total of 10 books. Having reached such a nice round number, it seems appropriate to put them all in one place. If any of these (extremely shiny) covers catch your eye, just click one to see more information on the book. Enjoy!



Don't forget about our Pick-A-Page Giveaway this week only. Go to one of our e-catalogs and pick a page of titles you would like to receive for free. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on Facebook, letting us know which page you would like to receive. We will choose one winner by random at the end of the week. That winner will be announced on Facebook on Monday!

New Enslow Books Discuss Asteroids, "Doomsday Rocks," and Close Call Scenarios

Library ISBN: 978-0-7660-3673-4
PPB ISBN: 978-1-59845-221-1

Later today, an asteroid will pass within 202,000 miles of our planet. While scientists are confident the object, known as 2005 YU55, will not strike Earth, it is in astronomical terms a close call.

Two Enslow books offer useful, engagingly written information about asteroids and other celestial rocks. One book -- Doomsday Rocks From Space -- is written with reluctant readers in mind. Author Margaret Poynter's 48-page, Guided Reading Level "T" title, part of the "Bizarre Science" series, investigates the science of doomsday rocks and the danger they pose to the planet. She also explores scientific theories that maintain that an asteroid collided with Earth during the Age of the Dinosaurs, effectively spelling the end of that era and many of its creatures.

Library ISBN: 978-0-7660-3188-3
PPB ISBN: 978-1-59845-191-7

For students at Guided Reading Level "N," Enslow's Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets offers a skillfully designed approach to the science and the intrigue of these phenomena. Author Mary Kay Carson's well-written book stimulates a reader's interest as well as does justice to the topic's science. This 48-page work, part of Enslow's twelve-title "Far-Out Guide to the Solar System" series, also includes a profile of a scientist, a timeline of exploration, and a collection of "Far-Out Facts" useful for reports.

Books in the "Far-Out Guide to the Solar System" series and the "Bizarre Science" series are available in paperback and library-bound editions. Teacher's guides are available for all books in both series. Paperback prices are $7.95 per title; special six-pack rates are also available when you order directly from Enslow Publishers or from Enslow Classroom sales representatives. Library-bound editions are also available, starting from $17.95 per title (price reflects a 25% school/library discount from Enslow's list price).

Election Day and Enslow's Internet-Savvy "A Look at the 19th Amendment"

ISBN: 978-1-59845-067

Today's Election Day voting activity across the country reminds us that young readers need reliable, Internet-savvy books on the right to vote, a core topic in American history and civics lessons. Enslow's seven-book "The Constitution of the United States" series satisfies that need in many ways. A Look at the 19th Amendment, a 128-page book in the series, explores the background and issues impacting how women won the constitutionally guaranteed right to vote. Author Helen Koutras Bozonelis' book provides useful content written at appropriate age and grade levels, along with a curated list of thirty informative websites available via Enslow's myreportlinks.com password protected site.

This powerful research combination of print and electronic resources gives students contemporary ways to learn and to express themselves. Each title in the "Constitution of the United States" is available now for $24.95, which represents the 25% school/library discount price. Access to the exclusive myreportlinks.com site is included in the book's price.

If you're putting together a purchase order for Enslow's "free Kindle" offer, we suggest you add these Internet-savvy titles to it. It's a great way to expand your library's print and electronic resources for one price!

Don't forget about our Pick-A-Page Giveaway this week only. Go to one of our e-catalogs and pick a page of titles you would like to receive for free. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on Facebook, letting us know which page you would like to receive. We will choose one winner by random at the end of the week. That winner will be announced on Facebook on Monday!

Today begins our Pick-A-Page Giveaway week!

Looking for math books for your middle school students? Enslow's new ten title series, Math Smarts!, will help your students in their quest to learn and understand different math skills. Everything from addition and subtraction to word problems, and trigonometry are included in this series. Great for reviewing math skills, these titles can be used in the classroom, library, and home.

For our Pick-A-Page Giveaway, go to one of our e-catalogs and pick a page of titles you would like to receive for free. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on Facebook, letting us know which page you would like to receive. We will choose one winner by random at the end of the week. That winner will be announced on Facebook on Monday!

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