ELAINE
LANDAUAuthor
ELAINE
LANDAU
Author
ISBN: 0766027708   BIG CATS Awards - - - - - - CBC's National Children's Choice Book of the Year Award in the 3rd to 4th grade category. 2011 Grand Canyon Reader Award (Childrens Choice Award for |
Elaine Landau is a highly acclaimed author of over 300 nonfiction books. She has written on such subjects as terrorism, earth science, the supernatural, planets, dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, ecology and a broad range of contemporary issues.
Her most recent published books include Oil Spill!: Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, Pluto: From Planet to Dwarf, Big Cats: Hunters f the Night, The Best Dog Ever series.
Other books by Elaine Landau are: Suicide Bombers, Heroine of the Titanic: The Real Unsinkable Molly Brown, and POPCORN!. She says, "I've loved hearing stories for as long as I remember.. As a child my parents read to me, and when I grew older, I read to myself. After visiting the children's room of my local library, I knew I'd found my favorite place in the world I spent much of my childhood there, making friends with the librarians and losing myself in the books. We didn't have a lot of money, so my library card felt like a charge card to me. I loved the idea of being able to take home whichever book appealed to me at the moment."
Elaine has a BA degree in English and Journalism and a Masters degree in Library and Information Science.
Ms. Landau lives in tropical Miami with her husband, Norman, and her son, Michael. Her husband, a top-notch researcher, works with her on many of her books. Their son, Michael, tells jokes and encourages them to take him to Disney World. When that doesn't work as often as he'd like, he suggests that they eat out. Many of Elaine Landau's books have been written under a palm tree while drinking lemonade. However, her favorite trip was going to chilly Scotland to research a book on the Loch Ness monster. She also loved visiting Alaska.
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NEW BOOKS 2010 - 2011
Oil
Spill!: Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
(Exceptional Science Titles for Intermediate Grades)
by Elaine Landow
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Millbrook Press (March 2011)
ISBN-10: 076137485X
ISBN-13: 978-0761374855
The oil spill was the largest in U.S. history. In April 2010,
the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded and sank. Oil gushed into the Gulf
of Mexico from a deep ocean well. For months, the energy company BP tried to
control the leak. More than four million barrels of oil flowed into the Gulf
before the well was stopped. Fishers, shrimpers, and many others along the Gulf
coast lost their income as polluted water prevented fishing and stifled tourism.
Meanwhile, countless workers tried to contain the spilled oil. Boat crews
skimmed the oil slicks on the surface. Scientists poured chemicals into the
water to break up the oil. Then bacteria could remove the smaller oil droplets
from the water. Wildlife organizations rescued oil-slicked pelicans, turtles,
and other animals. The government, together with BP and volunteers, rallied to
help coastal areas recover. Oil Spill! explores the Gulf of Mexico disaster from
the beginning. With vivid images and diagrams, it breaks down the murky mess to
look at how it happened, how it affected the Gulf, how it compares to past
spills, and how kids can help the area recover."
The Best Cat Series
Persians
Are the Best! (The Best Cats Ever) ISBN-13:
978-0761364252 
Ragdolls
Are the Best! (The Best Cats Ever)ISBN-13:
978-0761364283
What's that cat with the fluffy coat, large build, and gentle
personality? It's the ragdoll! Ragdolls are sweet cats with bushy tails
and big blue eyes. Their owners think they are the best cats ever--and
it's easy to see why. If you're a ragdoll fan, you'll want to learn all
about this breed, from the coloration of its fur to the way it goes limp
just like a rag doll when it's held. You'll also want to find out how to
care for the ragdoll. So check out this go-to guide for ragdoll
lovers--and learn all about why ragdolls are the best breed there is!
Siamese
Are the Best! (The Best Cats Ever)ISBN-13: 978-0761364276
Siamese are pretty felines with slim legs and wedge-shaped heads.
Their owners think they are the best cats ever--and it's easy to see
why. If you're a Siamese fan, you'll want to learn all about this
breed, from its beautiful sky-blue eyes to the way its meow sounds
like a baby's cry. You'll also want to find out how to care for the
Siamese. So check out this go-to guide for Siamese lovers--and learn
all about why Siamese are the best breed there is!
Sphynx
Are the Best! (The Best Cats Ever)ISBN-13:
978-0761364290
"What's that unusual cat with almost no hair? It's the sphynx! Sphynx
cats have thin layers of fur, large ears, and slim bodies. They're also
friendly and playful. Their owners think they are the best cats
ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're a sphynx fan, you'll want to
learn all about this breed, from its indoor lifestyle to how sphynx cats
got their start. You'll also want to find out how to care for the sphynx.
So check out this go-to guide for sphynx lovers--and learn all about why
sphynx are the best breed there is!"
Manx
Are the Best! (The Best Cats Ever)
Elaine Landau (Author) Reading level:
Ages 4-8 Library Binding:
32 pages Publisher:
Lerner Publishing Group (January 2011) ISBN-13: 978-0761364320
What's that tailless cat with the thick fur and big eyes? It's the Manx! Manx are charming and playful, and they sometimes act more like dogs than cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're a Manx fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its roots on the Isle of Mann to its time living in the palace of King Edward VII. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Manx. So check out this go-to guide for Manx lovers--and learn all about why Manx are the best breed there is
ISBN-13:
978-0761364269
Egyptian
Maus Are the Best! (The Best Cats Ever)
Elaine Landau (Author)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Library Binding:
32 pages Publisher:
Lerner Publications (January 2011) ISBN-13:
978-0761364313
What's that cat with the silky, spotted coat and pale green eyes? It's the
Egyptian mau! Egyptian maus are intelligent, loving, and loyal. Their owners
think they are the best cats ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're an
Egyptian mau fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its roots as a
prized animal in ancient Egypt to how it came to the United States with a
Russian princess. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Egyptian mau.
So check out this go-to guide for Egyptian mau lovers--and learn all about why
Egyptian maus are the best breed there is!
American
Shorthairs Are the Best! (The Best Cats Ever) ISBN-13: 978-0761364306
What's that friendly cat with the round face, muscular body and glossy coat? It's the American shorthair! American shorthairs are curious, playful, cuddly cats. Their owners think they are the best cats everand it's easy to see why. If you're an American shorthair fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its history catching mice on ships to the New World to its work fighting the San Francisco plague in the 1900s. You'll also want to find out how to care for the American shorthair. So check out this go-to guide for American shorthair loversand learn all about why American shorthairs are the best breed there is!
The Best Dog Series
Irish Wolfhounds Are the Best! (The Best Dogs Ever) ISBN-13: 978-0761360810
What's that huge dog with the shaggy coat and easygoing nature? It's the Irish wolfhound! Irish wolfhounds are handsome, faithful, loving dogs. Despite their size, they are peaceful companions. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're an Irish wolfhound fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its royal Irish roots to its gentleness with children. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Irish wolfhound. So check out this go-to guide for Irish wolfhound lovers--and learn all about why Irish wolfhounds are the best breed there is!
ISBN-13: 978-0761360797
Cocker Spaniels Are the Best!
by Elaine Landau Pub. Date: August 2010 Publisher: Lerner Publishing
Group Format: Library Binding , 32pp Age Range: 7 to 10 ISBN:
076135056X
What's that dog with the shiny coat, floppy ears, and cheerful spirit It's the cocker spaniel! Cocker spaniels are active dogs with a loving nature and lots of pep. Their owners think they are the best dogs everand it's easy to see why. If you're a cocker fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its popularity as a celebrity pet to its history as a hunting dog in Spain. You'll also want to find out how to care for the cocker spaniel. So check out this go-to guide for cocker loversand learn all about why cocker spaniels are the best breed there is!
Dachshunds Are the Best! (The Best Dogs Ever)
ISBN-13:
978-1580135634
What's that dog with the long body, soft ears, and loyal
personality? It's the dachshund! Dachshunds are sweet dogs with
clownish attitudes and bold streaks of independence. Their owners
think they are the best dogs ever - and it's easy to see why. If
you're a dachshund fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed,
from its strong bark and great potential as a watchdog to its
history as a badger hunter in Germany. You'll also want to find out
how to care for the dachshund. So check out this go-to guide for
dachshund lovers - and learn all about why dachshunds are the best
breed there is!
Boston Terriers Are the Best! (The Best
Dogs Ever) ISBN-13: 978-0761350552
What's that dog with the perky ears, big eyes, and lively personality? It's the Boston terrier! Boston terriers are ""people pooches"" with playful spirits and keen intelligence. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever and it's easy to see why. If you're a Boston terrier fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its smooth coat and sturdy body to its history as a fighting dog in Boston, Massachusetts. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Boston terrier. So check out this go-to guide for Boston terrier lovers and learn all about why Boston terriers are the best breed there is!
Rottweilers Are the Best! (The Best Dogs
Ever)ISBN-13: 978-0761350590
What's that big dog with the powerful body and rusty orange
markings? It's the Rottweiler! Rottweilers are courageous dogs
with an even temper and a great sense of humor. Their owners
think they are the best dogs everand it's easy to see why. If
you're a Rotty fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed,
from its history as a working dog in the Roman Empire to its
search and rescue service in World War I. You'll also want to
find out how to care for the Rottweiler. So check out this go-to
guide for Rottweiler loversand learn all about why Rottweilers
are the best breed there is!
Saint Bernards Are the Best! (The Best
Dogs Ever) ISBN-13: 978-0761360803
What's that dog with the massive body, wide head, and drooping cheeks? It's the Saint Bernard! Saint Bernards are courageous dogs with kind hearts and even-tempered personalities. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're a Saint Bernard fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its muscular frame and keen sense of smell to its history as a search and rescue dog in Switzerland. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Saint Bernard. So check out this go-to guide for Saint Bernard lovers--and learn all about why Saint Bernards are the best breed there is!
Shih
Tzus Are the Best! (The Best Dogs Ever)ISBN-13: 978-1580135641
What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly
expression? It's the shih tzu! Shih tzus are outgoing dogs with great looks and
trusting personalities. Their owners think they are the best dogs everand it's
easy to see why. If you're a shih tzu fan, you'll want to learn all about this
breed, from its sweet nature and love of people to its history as a pampered
pooch in China and Tibet. You'll also want to find out how to care for the shih
tzu. So check out this go-to guide for shih tzu loversand learn all about why
shih tzus are the best breed there is!
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 ISBN-13: 978-1580135580 |
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 ISBN-13: 978-1580135603 |
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Ready and Make Music Series
Are the Drums for You? (Ready to Make Music)
ISBN-13:
978-0761354260
The drums are a blast to play and fun to learn. Drummers play in many types of groups from rock to pop to jazz. The band Led Zeppelin had hard-rocking drum rhythms. Even Beyonc dances to the beat of the two drummers in her band Suga Mama. But are the drums right for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional drummers like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good drummer needs. Discover whether the drums are your best choice for making music.
Is
Singing for You? (Ready to Make Music) Reading level: Ages 9-12 Library Binding: 40 pages Publisher: Lerner Publications (August 2010)
ISBN-13:
978-0761354277
Learning to sing well is a wonderful goal. The human voice is perhaps
the most beautiful-sounding instrument there is! Indeed, singers bring a
special touch to all kinds of music, from rock and roll and jazz to
opera and country. Singers as diverse as Justin Timberlake, Carrie
Underwood, Jennifer Lopez, and Josh Groban all reflect the power and
beauty of the human voice. But is singing right for you? Or might band
be a better fit? Hear what professional singers like about their craft,
and learn what skills a good singer needs. Discover whether singing is
your best choice for making music.
Is the Clarinet for You? (Ready to Make Music)
ISBN-13:
978-0761354215
ISBN-13:
978-0761354208
" Learning to play the flute is a wonderful goal. The flute is one of the
most beautiful-sounding instruments there is! Its high, sweet sounds enhance
all types of music, from classical and jazz to country and even rock. But is
the flute the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be
better? Hear what professional flutists like about their instrument, and
learn what skills a good flutist needs. Discover whether the flute is your
best choice for making music."
Is the Guitar for You?
(Ready to Make Music)
ISBN-13:
978-0761354246
"The guitar is one of the coolest, most popular instruments around. Rockers Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are legendary for their guitar-playing skills. The guitar is also a main instrument in country, blues, jazz, and classical music. But is the guitar the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional guitarists like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good guitarist needs. Discover whether the guitar is your best choice for making music."
Is
the Trumpet for You? (Ready to Make Music)ISBN-13:
978-0761354222
Is
the Violin for You? (Ready to Make Music) ISBN-13:
978-0761354239
"The violin is one of the most versatile instruments around. Its sweet,
clear sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and jazz to rock and
country. Indeed, groups as diverse as Evanescence, Yellowcard, and the Dixie
Chicks have all featured violins in their songs. But is the violin the right
instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what
professional violinists like about their instrument, and learn what skills a
good violinist needs. Discover whether the violin is your best choice for
making music. "
What Would You Do Series
published by Enslow Publishers (click on title to order)
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The Sense of Hearing
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Elaine Landau not only writes for children - she writes with them, too.
She does several programs:
The Professional Fees $850 a day plus transportation and hotel accommodations.
If you would like to learn more about having Ms. Landau do writing workshops or other author programs at your school or library, please email her.
She has also developed a course for adults on writing successfully for young people.
See her course WRITING NONFICTION CHILDREN'S BOOKS at SeeSpotBooks.com
Elaine Landau
11810 SW 92 Lane
Miami, FL 33186
Phone (305) 596-3757
mailto:Info@elainelandau.com
Web Site http://www.elainelandau.com
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