"In the fall of 1609 Galileo turned his telescope to the heavens, setting into motion a new kind of science: telescopic astronomy."To read the full article, please visit http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/08/photogalleries/galileos-telescope-pictures-anniversary/To see Enslow's title, Galileo Astronomer and Physicist, Revised Edition, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2465
August 25, 2009
Today is the 400th Anniversary of Galileo's Telescope
Diane Chen of SLJ reviews Who On Earth is Aldo Leopold?
Diane Chen writes in her blog for SLJ, "Pratically Paradise":"Once I began reading, I wondered again why publishers haven't shared more on Aldo Leopold. Then I remembered... Ah! publishers are publishing only the biographies that they have determined school librarians will purchase. They don't take huge risks these days."
To see the full review in Diane's Blog "Practically Paradise" click here: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/830000283/post/1420048142.html
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2704
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August 24, 2009
I Can Do Money Word Problems
Having trouble with word problems? Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes money word problems easy with this great book, I Can Do Money Word Problems, part of the I Like Money Math! series. Easy-to-read text, full-color photographs, and free worksheets make this book a perfect solution for introducing word problems and money math. It is also great practice for solving word problems.
To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2795
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3145-6
For grades K-3
24 Pages
To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2795
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August 21, 2009
The Greatest Mathematician: Archimedes and His Eureka Moment
In this biography, by author Paul W. Hightower, meet Archimedes, one of the greatest minds of the ancient world. An original and profound thinker, Archimedes was a mathematician, a physicist, a mechanical engineer, and an inventor. He is most famous for proving the law of the lever and inventing the compound pulley. He is also famous for shouting "Eureka!" upon making a new discovery.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3408-2
128 Pages
For grades 4-10
August 20, 2009
Who On Earth is Sylvia Earle?
Named Time magazine's first "hero for the planet", Sylvia Alice Earle is a world-renown oceanographer. She was chief scientist for the U.S. NOAA from 1990-1992. In this biography, author Susan Reichard paints the life and work of Dr. Earle who expanded people's awareness of the importance of conserving our oceans and what we take out of them, demonstrating the interdependence of land and sea.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-59845-118-4
Grades 5 and up
112 Pages
To see more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2783
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NSTA Review of Earthquakes: The Science Behind Seismic Shocks and Tsunamis
NSTA has reviewed Earthquakes: The Science Behind Seismic Shocks and Tsunamis.
"The engaging text begins with interesting information about the World Series Earthquake at Candlestick Park in 1989. Providing human connections to the consequences of Earth processes makes this series valuable for both science and reading classes."
To see the full review, please visit http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=19460
To learn more about this title from Enslow, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2663
August 19, 2009
I Can Add Bills and Coins
Adding money is easy with this fun book in the I Like Money Math! series. Easy-to-read text, full-color photographs, and free worksheets help young readers learn how to add bills and coins. Great for any elementary math collection or for students who need extra help with money, math or addition.
Enslow Publishers
For grades K-3
24 Pages
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3143-2
To learn more about this title, click http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2773
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August 18, 2009
Early British Poetry
This collection, Early British Poetry--"Words that Burn" surveys British poetry from the early eighth through the middle of the nineteenth century, including fourteen poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, and John Keats. It is part of Enslow's new poetry series called Poetry Rocks! This series shows students how to analyze poetry for greater understanding and enjoyment. The book includes biographical information, historical background, and several poems by each writer to introduce readers to a range of poems from this exciting era.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3276-7
For grades 9-12
160 Pages
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Blogger Anastasia Suen, selects Bomb Factory Beetles and Other Weird Insects as Picture Book of the Day
Nonfiction Mondays Picture Book of the Day: August 10, 2009, Bomb Factory Beetles and Other Weird Insects
To see Anastasia's full blog entry, please click here
http://6traits.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/nonfiction-monday-bomb-factory-beetles-and-other-weird-insects/To learn more about this title, visit Enslow's website at http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2700
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August 17, 2009
The Lucky Baseball
Follow Harry Yakamoto in this World War II story as he learns to live through difficult conditions in a Japanese-American internment camp in the latest title in Enslow's Historical Fiction Adventures series. Harry Yakamoto grew up in Seven Cedars, California playing baseball, going to school, and working at his family's restaurant. As a young Japanese American, he faced discrimination daily. But when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, his life would change forever. Forced to move to a relocation center in the desert of California, Harry and his family have to start a new life behind barbed wire and guarded watchtowers.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3311-5
For grades 3-6
160 Pages
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Christopher Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis is known for writing Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963. In an interview with author Michelle Parker-Rock, Curtis tells how he went from auto worker to full-time author in Christopher Paul Curis: An Author Kids Love. He describes how he works and offers advice to young would-be authors. This books contains numerous quotes and family photographs.
Enslow Publishers
For grades 3-4
48 Pages
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3161-6
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August 14, 2009
Fee-free National Parks Weekend!
A great way to start closing the summer--this weekend, August 15-16, enjoy entrances to many national parks free of charge!
http://www.examiner.com/x-6553-LA-Events-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Feefree-national-parks-this-weekendEnslow offers an entire series, America's National Parks. From Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park to the spectacle of Old Faithful at Yellowstone, America's National Parks helps readers discover the beauty and history of our nation’s national parks. Each book takes readers on a tour of the park’s unique landmarks and features and includes a wealth of details about the history of the region, the designation of each park, its resident plants and wildlife, and activities visitors can do there.
To learn about Enslow's America's National Parks please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=255
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The Rap Scene
The Rap Scene explores the music, singers, and fans of the genre that have had such a significant impact on the entertainment industry. Look at the concerts, the clubs, the dance styles, and the clothes that are such a big part of the music while learning about the rap stars and their hot music videos!
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3397-9
48 pages
For grades 5-9
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August 13, 2009
Les Paul, Pioneer of Electric Guitar dies at age 94
Les Paul was a pioneer of the modern electric guitar and inventor of recording techniques that revolutionized the music industry. He died today of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in New York.
Without the electronic guitar invented by Les Paul, music would never have been the same. In this biography of Paul's life and career, Edwin Brit Wyckoff shares how the rambunctious boy from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was propelled to stardom by his unrivaled playing ability and technological prowess. Revered by generations of musicians and fans, Paul and his inventions have forever changed the way music is produced, recorded, and enjoyed.
To learn more about Les Paul and the contributions he's made to the music industry, visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2325 to see Enslow's title Electric Guitar Man: The Genius of Les Paul.To read the full article on Les Paul's death, please visit http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=aD_WpRVvFQwk
August 12, 2009
Sensational Human Body Science Projects
Authors Ann Benbow and Colin Mably introduce young scientists to life science with some great experiments about the human body in Sensational Human Body Science Projects, part of the Real Life Science Experiments series. Young readers will use the scientific method to learn all about fingerprints, the senses, and more about the human body. Full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text make this book a delightful addition to any science project library.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3149-4
For grades 3-4
48 Pages
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The Hip-Hop Scene
Hip-Hop is one of today's hottest types of music! The Hip-Hop Scene examines the music, singers, personalities, and fans of this musical genre. Read about today's biggest stars in the industry, the history of hip-hop music and how it became so popular. The book also looks at the dances, the concerts, the clubs, and the clothes that are such a big part of the music!
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 987-0-7660-3396-2
For Grades 5-9
48 Pages
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August 11, 2009
Fainting Goats and Other Weird Mammals
Part of the I Like Weird Animals series, Fainting Goats and Other Weird Mammals lets readers into the world of fascinating and strange mammals! Young readers will learn why some goats actually faint! Author Carmen Bredeson's full-color photographs of weird creatures are sure to delight!
Enslow Publishers
24 Pages
For grades K-3
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Enslow PRLog Press Release- The Obama Family Photo Album
“We took our time and found the best photos to complement the fun facts about President Obama and his family,” explains Mark Enslow, President. “Each book has unique text, and an abundance of stunning photos. Young readers are sure to enjoy seeing President Obama body surfing in Hawaii and riding bumper cars with daughter Sasha.”To read the entire press release about The Obama Family Photo Album, please click http://www.prlog.org/10307186-enslow-publishers-inc-announces-publication-of-childrens-books-highlighting-the-obama-family.html
For more information about the series, please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp? exact=true&SeriesID= 288
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Who On Earth is Rachel Carson?
Rachel Carson was one of the most influential people of the 20th century environmental movement, even often called "the mother of the environmental movement." The author of the book Silent Spring, Carson exposed the environmental harm done by pesticides and helped lead to restrictions on their use. Who On Earth is Rachel Carson? is written by authors Marty Fletcher and Glenn Scherer.
Enslow Publishers
For grades 5 and up
112 Pages
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August 10, 2009
Who on Earth is Dian Fossey?
Dian Fossey dedicated herself to the preservation of African mountain gorillas, a cause that would eventually claim her life. Author Jill Menkes Kushner has written this biography exploring the life and work of Dian Fossey, a pioneering mountain gorilla researcher.
Enslow Publishers
For grades 5 and up
112 Pages
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Sandra Cisneros: Inspiring Latina Author
Discover in this biography by Karen Clemens Warrick, how Sandra Cisneros overcomes many hardships, including poverty and racism, to become a unique voice of Mexican-American literature. Her coming-of-age novella, The House on Mango Street, remains a favorite of young readers today, more than twenty years after its release. Cisneros now encourages other women and members of minority groups as both a writer and activist to achieve their full potential in life.
Enslow Publishers, For grades 6 and up, 128 Pages
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2778
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August 04, 2009
The Electronic Music Scene
Learn about the latest tracks playing in the clubs, to the merger of pop and electronic music by some leading artists in The Electronic Music Scene, part of The Music Scene series. This high-interest book for grades 5-9 focuses on the stars, the fans, the history, and the future of this amazing musical genre that ranges from techno to trance to house.
Enslow Publishers
Author: Jessica Cohn
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3398-6
48 Pages
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August 03, 2009
SLJ's Diane Chen mentions The Obama Family Photo Album
Diane Chen's blog Practically Paradise has mentioned Celebrating the Obama Family in Pictures as part of "Nonfiction Monday."
To see the whole blog post, please visit http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/830000283/post/1300047330.html
To learn more about the The Obama Family Photo Album, please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=288
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July 31, 2009
Amazing Cherokee Writer Sequoyah
Young readers from grades 1-3 will learn about who Sequoyah is. Inspired by the notes that he saw with U.S. soldiers, Sequoyah worked hard to create a written form of the Cherokee language. Readers will learn about his life and how he created the Cherokee alphabet in Amazing Cherokee Writer Sequoyah by Mary Dodson Wade.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3285-9
24 Pages
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Amazing President Theodore Roosevelt
Part of the series, Amazing Americans, Amazing President Theodore Roosevelt explores the life of the 26th President of the US. For grades 1-3, this book by author Mary Dodson Wade tells all about this Rough Rider, governor, rancher, vice-president, and president. Roosevelt also created some of the first national parks and the Panama Canal. He was definitely an 'Amazing American'!
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3284-2
24 Pages
For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2761
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July 30, 2009
Justin Timberlake: Breakout Music Superstar
Not everyone knows this, but Justin Timberlake actually got his start on StarSearch and was a Mouseketeer when he was young! Most people know him from the boy band N'Sync and his solo career. This biography, by author Tony Napoli, summarizes Timberlake's life from his childhood in the South to his days as a solo artist, and his plans for the future. This fun-to-read book for grades 3-4 offers quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-35669
48 Pages
To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2763
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July 29, 2009
Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones formed a band they called Led Zeppelin. They soon became one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time with their rousing lyrics. Readers will learn all about each band mate, their struggles and successes, and where they are today. Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band is written by author Michael A. Schuman for grades 5 and up.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3026-8
112 Pages
For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2711
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Johnny Depp: Movie Megastar
In this biography by Jill Menkes Kushner, readers will learn about one of Hollywood's hottest actors, Johnny Depp. This biography, in Enslow's series Hot Celebrity Biographies for grades 3-4, informs the reader about Depp's life from his childhood, acting career, his close relationship with his mother and things he likes to do for fun. This easy-to-read book offers quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3565-7
48 Pages
To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2762
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Bomb-Factory Beetles and Other Weird Insects
Children are always fascinated by insects, especially the weird ones! In Bomb-Factory Beetles and Other Weird Insects, part of the I Like Weird Animals! series, children will learn about beetles that roll balls of poop, caterpillars that roll themselves into wheels, bombardier beetles that eject chemical sprays from their abdomen and more strange insects. Young readers will love this book that has awesome full-color photos of some of mother nature's strangest creatures!
Enslow Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3123-4
Interest Level: Grades K-3
Page Count: 24
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2700
Enslow Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3123-4
Interest Level: Grades K-3
Page Count: 24
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July 28, 2009
Leafy Sea Dragons and Other Weird Sea Creatures
In this easy reader by Carmen Bredeson, young students can explore the world of strange sea creatures. In Leafy Sea Dragons and Other Weird Sea Creatures, part of the I Like Weird Animals! series, elementary students will learn aboutl remora fish, who hang onto larger fish and get a free ride; the leafy sea dragon, a fish that looks like seaweed; and more weird sea creatures. This book has stunning full-color photographs and is a great addition to any library!
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2701
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3125-8
Interest Level: Grades K-3
Page Count: 24
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Hair-Shooting Tarantulas and Other Weird Spiders
Hair-Shooting Tarantulas and Other Weird Spiders, part of the I Like Weird Animals! series, lets young readers learn all about weird spiders such as tarantulas that defend themselves with spikey hairs and even a type of spider that looks like bird droppings! This book has awesome full-color photos and easy text.
Enslow Publishers, For grades K-3, 24 pages, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3127-2
For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2702
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July 27, 2009
The Reggae Scene
One of the hottest series for fall 2009 is The Music Scene. In one of the titles, The Reggae Scene, authors Peter Manuel and David Neely explore the reggae music, singers and fans. You can read all about the hottest stars and learn about the history as well!
Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3400-6, grades 5-9, 48 pages
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Flying Geckos and Other Weird Reptiles
Young readers will learn about really weird reptiles found all around the world with this book by Carmen Bredeson in the series I Like Weird Animals! Some of these weird animals include flying geckos and lizards that squirt blood from their eyes! Enslow Publishers ISBN: 987-0-7660-3126-5, for grades K-3, 24 pages |
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2699
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July 24, 2009
Enslow's Sales Rep Tim Hoey at NJASL 2008
Enslow's Sales Representative Tim Hoey, shown here at the NJASL Fall 2008 Conference, with a display of Enslow's latest titles.
For more information about Enslow, please visit http://www.enslow.com/htmlnasp.asp?file=homepagehtml.html
To go to the NJASL website, please click here http://njasl.org/photo_galleries/fall_conference08/pages/IMG_2312_JPG.html
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July 23, 2009
Weird Birds
This series, I Like Weird Animals, is one of my personal favorites from Enslow. In Weird Birds by Carmen Bredeson, readers get an amazing glimpse into the unusual world of weird birds in this easy reader for grades K-3. Did you know that there are birds that can make sounds like barking dogs or car alarms, and chicks that spit vomit at enemies? Stunning, full-color photographs complement each spread of easy-to-read text.
To find out more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2703
To find out more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2703
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