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What Reviewers Are Saying
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From The CAT'S MEOW- Baker & Taylor's
Public Library Newsletter for Children's and Teen Services:
"Elaine Landau has written over 200 nonfiction titles for children and
teens! Her books are inviting, thorough, and make nonfiction
accessible and enjoyable to all ages."From THE EIGHTH BOOK OF JUNIOR AUTHORS AND
ILLUSTRATORS:
"Elaine Landau is a prolific writer of well-researched, topical
nonfiction for children and young adults."
From SOMETHING ABOUT
THE AUTHOR:
"A prolific author of nonfiction for younger readers, Elaine Landau
has been praised by reviewers for her well-researched and well-written
books." 
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Oil Spill! Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico - Published by Millbrook
"Throughout, Landau applies the clear-sighted, nonalarmist tone of a veteran science writer but still manages to infuse the narrative with nearly the same urgency as an edge-of–your seat disaster flick."
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Yorkshire Terriers Are the Best! – Lerner Publications (September 2009)
"Veteran nonfiction writer Landau...does her homework. Enthusiastic and informative, this puts a big spotlight on these little dogs."
BOOKLIST
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PTEROSAURS – Published by
Scholastic/Children’s Press
“Written in Landau’s signature engaging style, the book covers many
topics… It is jam-packed with information.”
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PLUTO: FROM PLANET TO DWARF - Published by
Scholastic/Children's Press "Landau's ample experience is clear in the
thoughtful, linear way she develops the scientific ideas."
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POPCORN! - Published by Charlesbridge
Publishing "Respected nonfiction author Landau uses a lighthearted
approach in this picture book for older children which offers popcorn
facts and figures and answers questions that children often wonder
about...This will be useful for classroom projects and report writers as
well as entertaining reading for popcorn munchers, who will appreciate
the popping and serving suggestions Landau includes." BOOKLIST
"Children will love this enjoyable, oversized compilation of historical
facts, legends, trivia, and recipes, featuring the popular snack food.
Students will use this attractive and informative book as both a
resource for reports and as a fun read." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL |
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Series Title: Fearsome, Scary and Creepy Animals
"Seasoned nonfiction author Elaine Landau has written all of the books
in this series so far, and her conversational tone is perfect for the
high-interest, low-reading level crowd. The books are packed with
dramatic photos and you-are-there scenarios that are sure to hold fans
of thrills and chills rapt."
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OSAMA BIN LADEN: A War Against the West -
Published by Twenty-First Century Books
"Landau, who is known for her solid research, applies her considerable
talents here... Her narrative is absorbing and she does a fine job
explaining the evolution of a terrorist while putting bin Laden's life
into the context of global issues and concerns...young people wanting to
understand current events will do well to start here."
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Suicide Bombers
"Landau, who has written more than two hundred nonfiction books, does an
excellent job of dissecting the complex history, motives, and
philosophies that feed the culture of the suicide bomber. …Even
students who believe Social Studies to be dull will find her writing
style compelling and easy to follow."
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| SMOKEJUMPERS - Published by Millbrook
Press "Landau, author of numerous nonfiction books, has done it again.
Her new book grabs the attention of the reader and introduces them to
the dangerous yet exciting career of the smokejumpers."
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| TUNNELS - Published by Children's Press
"Much of the credit this time goes to the author, a seasoned writer not
just for this series but a variety of nonfiction books providing
detailed information that engages the interest of older children."
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NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Elaine Landau’s
writing makes this title stand out. Flowing, stimulating text weaves
together the complex international political context of Napoleon’s
life so that young readers can come up to speed without confusion.
Bay Views, The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern
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| FLEEING TO FREEDOM ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD:
THE COURAGEOUS SLAVES, AGENTS, AND CONDUCTORS - Published by
Twenty First Century Books "There is energy enough in the narrative,
written by a seasoned nonfiction writer who excels at distilling
troubling topics without over simplification."
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| PARKINSON’S DISEASE - Published by Franklin Watts "…In Landau’s expert hands, information on the history, diagnosis, and
treatment of the disease becomes accessible without being too technical or
inadequately oversimplified."
BOOKLIST
"…. The author has crafted another well-written, well-organized
overview."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
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JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR. - Published by Twenty
First Century Books "Some might say that John F. Kennedy, Jr. did not
do enough in life to merit a biography but veteran nonfiction writer
Landau does an excellent job in showing readers that Kennedy meant more
to his country than just a resume."
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| THE RIGHT TO DIE - Published by
Franklin Watts "In this book, a prolific and talented author gives
us a straightforward and interesting approach to a subject that is
no longer taboo."
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TEENS AND THE DEATH PENALTY - Published by Enslow "Landau has an excellent reputation for writing balanced, factual
nonfiction for young adults. She has succeeded again in this examination of
juvenile capital punishment in America."
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| SEXUAL HARASSMENT - Published by Walker "An author known for extensive digging and incisive reporting once again
hits the mark, unearthing-in newspapers and research materials-facts that
few adults and even fewer adolescents know about…."
KIRKUS REVIEWS
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JOINED AT BIRTH: The Lives of Conjoined Twins
SHORT STATURE: From Folklore to Fact
Both published by Franklin Watts
"…. As always, Landau’s writing is clear and cogent, making the books
useful for report writers and equally readable for browsers."
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| TUBERCULOSIS - Published by Franklin Watts "Landau’s crisp style serves the topic well, as she presents the history
of TB, as well as its symptoms, methods of transmission and treatment…. A
well-organized, well-written look at the resurgence of this deadly disease…"
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
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APPLES CORN
Both published by Franklin Watts
"…Landau does her usual fine job of explaining a topic so that it is
understandable to kids."
BOOKLIST
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| ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE - Published by Franklin Watts "…The writing is crisp and well-organized in the prolific author’s
familiar direct style."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
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HOLOCAUST MEMORIES: Speaking the Truth - Published by Franklin Watts "…The easy to read, very revealing, and unsparingly honest text is
accompanied by black and white maps and some remarkable photos depicting the
horrors of Nazi genocide."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
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| SLAVE NARRATIVES: The Journey To Freedom -
Published by Franklin Watts "…Landau provides evocative reading. The book contains excellent
information for students requiring primary documents for reports and is
brief enough that even the most
reluctant of researchers could use it."
VOYA
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THE BEAUTY TRAP - Published by Silver Burdett Press "Landau's insightful and disturbing
examination of society's obsession with the way women look and the
damage caused not only to individual girls and women, but also to the
female gender as a whole should be required reading for all young
adults, their parents, and their teachers... The result is a fast-paced,
hard-hitting, and approachable account that covers an impressive array
of topics..."
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| HEROINE OF THE TITANIC: The Real Unsinkable Molly
Brown - Published by Houghton Mifflin Company "…In HEROINE OF THE TITANIC, Elaine Landau presents a fascinating look at
the woman behind the nickname "Molly Brown."…Aside from being a captivating
read, HEROINE OF THE TITANIC proves a valuable resource…Margaret Tobin may
have died in 1932, but her spirit lives on in Elaine Landau’s inspiring
book."
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