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Books published by publisher Enslow Elementary (2011-09-01)

  • The Coolest Inventor: Willis Haviland Carrier and His Air Conditioner

    Alison Eldridge, Stephen Eldridge

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Icy cold air conditioning is very common in many people's lives. But there was a time when this popular luxury did not exist. People had to think of other ways to keep cool on hot, humid days. It was also too hot in factories and hospitals, theaters and cars. Willis Carrier changed all that! Authors Alison and Stephen Eldridge explore how his love of science and fixing things led to a lifetime of adventure, research, and the discovery of air conditioning!
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  • Molly the Great Tells the Truth: A Book about Honesty

    Shelley Marshall, Ben Mahan

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Superheroes always tell the truth . . . or do they? When Molly puts on her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. However, even superheroes must sometimes be reminded to be honest. Follow Molly and Ben through a daring adventure in honesty.
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  • Weird but True Weather

    Carmen Bredeson

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2011)
    Snow donuts?! Animal rain?! Ten-story waves?! Can it really be true? Find out as you read and learn about some weird and wonderful weather!
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  • The Chocolate Chip Cookie Queen: Ruth Wakefield and Her Yummy Invention

    Carmen Bredeson

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Sometimes inventing can be sweet. Author Carmen Bredeson explores the creation of everyone's favorite cookie in THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE QUEEN. Find out about Ruth Wakefield, the Toll House Inn, and the invention of the chocolate chip cookie.
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  • The Man Who Invented Basketball: James Naismith and His Amazing Game

    Edwin Brit Wyckoff

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2007)
    Profiles the Canadian minister whose love for sports led him to create a new one, called "basketball."
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  • Helicopter Man: Igor Sikorsky and His Amazing Invention

    Edwin Brit Wyckoff

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Leonard da Vinci drew pictures of helicopters; Wilbur Wright said they would never work. But Igor Sikorsky proved him wrong, inventing the first working helicopter and building the company that still bears his name.
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  • The Guy Who Invented Home Video Games: Ralph Baer and His Awesome Invention

    Edwin Brit Wyckoff

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Sept. 1, 2010)
    One day, a television engineer named Ralph Baer began to wonder whether our TVs would be able to play games with us. His experiments led to the development of the first video game console, marketed by Magnavox as Odyssey. Honored by President George W. Bush as the father of video games, Baer is still at work developing new ideas.
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  • Pizza and Pasta: Little Chef Recipes

    Mercedes Segarra, Rosa Maria Curto

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, June 1, 2013)
    Easy pizza and pasta recipes kids can cook! Do you like to cook? Learn how to make fun foods such as pasta salad or stuffed mini pizzas. Or try something new! Try making curry macaroni or sweet pizza! PIZZA AND PASTA will show you how to make many delicious dishes!
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  • Division Made Easy

    Rebecca Wingard-Nelson, Tom LaBaff

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Explains the mathematical process of division in simple terms, providing examples of the use of division in everyday life, as well as methods of doing long division, using powers of ten, and solving word problems.
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  • Chickens on the Family Farm

    Chana Stiefel

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, March 1, 2013)
    What is a chicken’s life like? What does it eat? Where does it live? Discover how a chicken lives on a small, family-owned farm.
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  • Choosing a Cat: How to Choose and Care for a Cat

    Laura S. Jeffrey

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Is a purebred cat or mixed-breed cat right for you? Cats are playful, loving, and clean pets. There are more than seventy breeds and millions of mixed-breed cats in shelters waiting for homes. CHOOSING A CAT will help you figure out which cat or kitten is the best fit for you, what to feed it, how to keep it safe, and much more. Learn how to take good care of your new cat so you can enjoy many happy years together.
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  • The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers: Mary Anderson and Her Wonderful Invention

    Sara L. Latta

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Most people can't imagine a car without windshield wipers. How would you possibly see during a snow storm or downpour? But there was a time when drivers had to wipe the windshield themselves to clear it of snow and rain. And boy did they get wet! Find out how Mary Anderson's smart thinking helped her get a patent for the Windshield Cleaning Device.
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