Sad anniversary for Kurt Cobain fans

On this day in 1994, Kurt Cobain died.

Jeff Burlingame, who personally knew Cobain, explores the rock legend’s too-brief life, his revolutionary music, and the enduring legacy he left behind.

On this day in history

Henry Ford passed away at the age of 83 in 1947.

Happy Birthday Tiki Barber!

Tiki Barber All-Pro On and Off the Field
Author: Tom Needham
State Affiliation of Author: NC
State Affiliation of Title: NJ, NY
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2865-4

ISBN-10: 0-7660-2865-8
Publication Year: 2007
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 128

Tiki Barber is the outstanding running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was the league's top yardage gainer from the line of scrimmage in 2005 and is the all-time leader in rushing yards in Giants history. Off the field, Barber has been involved with programs designed to fight breast cancer, autism, muscular dystrophy, domestic violence and many others. When a charitable cause calls, Tiki always answers. His 21 Club, which raises funds based on his performance on the field, supports the Children's Miracle Network and art education.

On this day in history

Explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew A. Henson became the first men to reach the North Pole on April 6, 1909.

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Today is Colin Powell's birthday

Older readers will enjoy this biography about Colin Powell.

Younger readers will enjoy this one.

Birthday of Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington was born on this day in 1856.


Enslow has two biogaphies about Booker T. Washington. Middle school students might enjoy this title. Elementary students will have an easier time reading and understanding this title.

Birthday of Jane Goodall

Who on Earth is Jane Goodall? Champion for the Chimpanzees
Author: Victoria Guidi
State Affiliation of Author: NJ
ISBN-13: 978-1-59845-119-1

ISBN-10: 1-59845-119-7
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 112

Jane Goodall is considered the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees, having closely observed their behavior in the jungles of the Gombe Game Reserve in Africa since 1960. This biography explores the life and work of Jane Goodall whose research tranformed how chimpanzees as a species are understood.
Binding: Library
Subject(s): Biography, Science
Dewey #: 590.92
Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
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Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrations

April is School Library Month!

April is School Library Month! How will you celebrate? Click on the link to learn more about "SLM."

School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every April school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student's educational career. The 2010 theme will be "Communities Thrive @ your library."

This year, AASL observes the 25th Anniversary of School Library Month (SLM). Read about the history of School Library Month and download SLM proclamation templates.

Check out http://www.enslow.com/ for some great books for your library. Enter our monthly raffle too!

Birthday of William Harvey

William Harvey Discoverer of How Blood Circulates, Revised Edition
Author: Lisa Yount
State Affiliation of Author: CA
ISBN-13:
978-0-7660-3010-7

ISBN-10: 0-7660-3010-5
Publication Year: 2008
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 128

What does the heart do? Why does it beat? What is a pulse? Up until the 17th century, most believed that blood sloshed around the body like ocean tides. Then the English physician William Harvey showed the world that the heart is actually a pump, and that blood circulates throughout the body. This marked one of the greatest advances in the study of medicine.

Jaime Escalante, "Stand and Deliver" teacher loses battle to cancer

After teaching math and science in Bolivia for ten years, Jaime Escalante arrived in California speaking little English. Through much hard work, he earned a degree in mathematics and made it back into the classroom. There, he inspired his inner-city students to pass the A.P. calculus exam. His efforts prompted Hollywood to make the movie Stand and Deliver about his life and dedication as an educator.

Escalante died Tuesday after a battle with cancer at age 79. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren when he died at his home in Roseville, California. To read more information please visit cnn.com.

Enslow has a great book on Escalante's life entitled, Jaime Escalante Inspirational Math Teacher

Birthday of Angus Young of AC/DC

AC/DC's lead guitarist celebrates a birthday today!

Birthday of Cesar Chavez

Read About Cesar Chavez
Author: Stephen Feinstein
State Affiliation of Author: WA
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2296-6

ISBN-10: 0-7660-2296-X
Publication Year: 2004
Interest Level: Grades 1-3
Page Count: 24

This biography has simple text aimed at early independent readers; as well as full-color illustrations. It tells the story of the labor leader Cesar Chavez from his impoverished boyhood to his leadership in the farm worker’s union, which made life better for migrant farm workers.

Rutgers University reviews Enslow's "Ferris Wheel! George Ferris and His Amazing Invention"

Rutgers University's School of Arts and Science, Economics and Children's EconKids department reviewed Enslow's Ferris Wheel! George Ferris and His Amazing Invention"

An excerpt from the review:

"This straightforward, factual book gives children a brief biographical sketch of George Ferris and then goes into detail of his famous invention, which is all written in a way that is easy to digest for young readers. "

To see the entire review, click here.

You can find more information about the title at enslow.com

Review of Sandra Cisneros: Inspiring Latina Author

Nana Herron, reviewer on MiniBookBytes.com reviewed Enslow's Sandra Cisneros: Inspiring Latina Author. You can check out the great review here. You can find more information here as well.

An excerpt from the review:

"As part of the Latino Biography Library series, Sandra Cisneros: Inspiring Latina Author will appeal to readers of all ages, but especially to young adults and aspiring writers....The text is clearly written and a pleasure to read. Highly recommended as an excellent biography for kids in grades 6 and up."

Birthday of Sam Walton

Sam Walton Business Genius of Wal-Mart
Author: Sally Lee
State Affiliation of Author: TX
State Affiliation of Title: AR, MO, OK
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2692-6

ISBN-10: 0-7660-2692-2
Publication Year: 2007
Interest Level: Grades 6-up
Page Count: 112

Sam Walton was the founder of the tremendously successful retail chain, Wal-Mart. In addition to his business accomplishments, Walton supported various charitable causes, including those of his church, the Presbyterian Church. The Sam and Helen R. Walton Award was created in 1991 when the Waltons made a gift of six million dollars which included an endowment in the amount of three million dollars to provide annual awards to new church developments that are working in creative ways to share the Christian faith in local communities.

Birthday of Robert Frost

Today would have been Robert Frost's birthday.

You can also learn more about him here.

Birthday of Tennessee Williams

A Student's Guide to Tennessee Williams
Author: Spring Hermann
State Affiliation of Author: CT
State Affiliation of Title: LA
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2706-0

ISBN-10: 0-7660-2706-6

Publication Year: 2007
Interest Level: Grades 6-up
Page Count: 160

Tennessee Williams is one of the most popular and important American playwrights of the twentieth century. He is best known for his "Southern Gothic" style, which often portrayed the struggles of old-world Southerners trying to adjust to modern society. In A Student's Guide to Tennessee Williams, the life and work of Williams are examined, offering accessible insight for young readers. Each work is placed in historical and biographical context, with special emphasis placed on curriculum-related works The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, in addition to many other lesser-known works.

On this day in 1911 . . .

A fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company killed 146 workers, most of them young immigrant women. To read more about this, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire explains how this horrific fire impacted the national labor reform movement.

To read an historically accurate, fictional account of this tragedy, The Locket follows the working experiences of two Russian-Jewish sisters who were working in this factory on the day of the fire.

   

Linda Sue Park's birthday is today

Linda Sue Park An Author Kids Love
Author: Michelle Parker-Rock
State Affiliation of Author: AZ
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3158-6

ISBN-10: 0-7660-3158-6-->
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 3-4
Page Count: 48
Description: Linda Sue Park wrote poems and stories from the time she was a very young girl. Today she is the award-winning author of such children's books as A Single Shard and The Kite Fighters, many of which draw upon her Korean heritage. In an interview with author Michelle Parker-Rock, Park tells her story, including what inspired her to be a writer and how she works. Park also offers advice for kids who want to be writers themselves. Filled with childhood photographs and personal quotes.