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

In 2003, each title in this elementary-level sports series looks at the life and career of a different football sports star. These are the players kids want to read about! Each book is in chapter format, with simple sentences. Full color photos are used throughout each book and on each cover. Books include career statistics, where to write and e-mail, a glossary, reading about, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index.What makes Jerome Bettis a Super Sports Star? Jerome Bettis is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). For Bettis, being a super sports star is not just about speed and power. Bettis can play like a fullback and a tailback. He can also run and catch passes. Bettis has worked hard to become one of the NFL's top running backs.

When you think of cockroaches, you probably imagine dirty pests scurrying across the kitchen floor. But many people keep hissing cockroaches as pets! Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn explain how these large hissing cockroaches behave in the wild and how to keep and care for them as pets. Having such an unusual pet is definitely far-out!

- Bilingual series for ESL and English speakers trying to learn Spanish- Great for beginner reports- Supports the History/Social Studies, ESL/Spanish Language Arts, and Reading curricula- Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations- Contains large, easy-to-read type, timeline, glossary, further reading, Internet addresses, and an index

Animals communicate in different ways and for different reasons. They may be communicating so that they can work together, or they may be warning other animals to stay away. Read about how and why meerkats, wolves, weaver ants, and other animals communicate with each other. Beginning readers can get great facts, while the text for more advanced readers gives more fun and fascinating information.

Born in Argentina, soccer star Lionel Messi is most famous for being the best player on perhaps Spain's best team, FC Barcelona. During the 2011–12 season, Messi scored an astonishing 73 goals in 60 league games. When not on the pitch, Messi continues to amaze. Through his Leo Messi Foundation, he works to provide underprivileged children with access to education and healthcare. Readers will be both captivated by the action and touched by his rags-to-riches story.

Is a bird the right pet for you? Birds are social, outgoing, and smart. The most popular birds to keep as pets are parakeets, canaries, finches, cockatiels, and parrots. CHOOSING A BIRD will help you decide what kind of bird to get, what to feed it, and how to make it feel comfortable and safe. Learn how to keep your new pet healthy and happy for many fun-filled years together.