Books published by publisher Enslow Publishers, 2009

Author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association provide young readers with accessible information, fun facts, and adorable full-color photos of pugs. Students will learn whether a puppy or adult is right for them, what to feed it, and how to keep it clean and healthy. Words to Know help young readers learn new vocabulary and Read About Dogs encourages young dog lovers to learn more.

The 1990s saw the resurrection of styles from the past with a modern twist. The babydoll dresses of the 1960s and the hip-hugging jeans of the 1970s were back in fashion! Women copied Jennifer Aniston's bouncy layered haircut on FRIENDS, known as the Rachel. Men went for George Clooney's neat and clean Caesar haircut. For those who wanted to make an antifashion statement, grunge was the way to go. Communicating with people all around the world became easier than ever with the advancement of cell phones, the Internet, and cable television. Read about the fashions, fads, pop culture icons, and world events of the 1990s.

LeBron James dribbles around defenders before flying in the air for a thunderous dunk. Kobe Bryant watches the game clock tick down to one second before firing a game-winning jump shot. Would you like to play like a pro? Author John Albert Torres provides the skills you need to get you on your way to becoming a superstar. From shooting to passing and dribbling to defense, there are fun skills and drills to try with your friends, including tips and tricks from the pros.

Puppies are cute and playful…and a big responsibility. PUPPIES discusses everything from choosing your new puppy to raising him to become a loving adult dog. Learn how to recognize a reputable breeder, how to puppy-proof your home, what to feed your dog, grooming needs, and veterinary care. Also read about training techniques and the importance of socialization. This book will help you understand your dog so you can share many happy years together.

In the 1930s, the boyish flapper fashion of the 1920s gave way to womanly curves. The clothes were soft and feminine. Women grew their hair out and styled it into finger waves and pin curls. Sweetheart necklines and suntans were in style. But life was far from glamorous for the millions of Americans who lost everything during the Great Depression. Read about the fashions, fads, pop culture icons, and world events of the 1930s.

Galena, an eleven-year-old Russian-Jewish immigrant, lives in New York City with her family and works at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory with her older sister Anya. The factory pays low wages and has terrible working conditions, making Anya yearn to join a union. Soon a horrible fire guts the factory leaving Galena with painful, horrific memories. Follow author Suzanne Lieurance in this dramatic historical fiction novel, as she describes how Galena uses the support of friends, family, and Jewish traditions to inspire her to fight for workers’ rights.

France suffered seventy years of defeat during the Hundred Years War, but warrior saint Joan of Arc arrived in time to save her kingdom. Through her spiritual purity, military leadership, and tireless determination, she won many battles against England and Burgundy. With her famous flag leading the way, she returned King Charles VII to his throne at Reims. Follow author Paul B. Thompson as he takes the reader through Joan's amazing journey from a humble peasant girl to heroics, from her horrible execution to her eternal sainthood.