Cassette Books 2000

National Library Service for the 
Blind and Physically Handicapped

Washington 2000

Young Adults                                            

Nonfiction

AIDS and HIV: Risky Business RC 47995
by Daniel Jussim 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Victims of the HIV virus speak out about their experiences
with a top killer of young American adults. Discusses the
prevention and treatment of AIDS and HIV. Offers practical
advice on protecting oneself from contracting the disease.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.

Art Attack: A Short Cultural History of the Avant-Garde RC
47790
by Marc Aronson 
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
An account of various twentieth-century art movements
including dance, music, and painting that shocked the
mainstream establishment at the time with their newness and
innovation. Includes pop art, surrealism, cubism, jazz, rock
and roll, and ballet, as well as individual portraits of
various artists. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Baseball: A History of the National Pastime RC 47727
by Mark Stewart 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Focuses on baseball's evolution, momentous events, and key
personalities such as Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and
Greg Maddux. Examines how social, financial, and
organizational issues influence this sport and why, with its
century and a half of traditions, baseball remains an
important part of American culture. For high school and
older readers. 1998.

The Beautiful Days of My Youth: My Six Months in Auschwitz
and Plaszow RC 48364
by Ana Novac 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
In 1944, a Jewish-Hungarian teenager, Ana Novac, was plucked
off a train and incarcerated. In two concentration camps she
secretly kept this journal, describing daily life and how
she managed to survive with the help of her "camp sisters."
Violence and strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.

But What If I Don't Want to Go to College? A Guide to
Success through Alternative Education RC 48568
by Harlow G. Unger 
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for
various trades and skills that do not require a four-year
degree. Discusses advantages and disadvantages,
requirements, and future prospects for ten types of
alternative education. Includes rsum and interview advice
as well as resource lists. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.

Career Smarts: Jobs with a Future RC 47596
by Martin Yate 
read by Gary Tipton
4 cassettes
Discusses how to find a suitable career that is in demand as
well as one of personal interest. Includes a job
description, earning potential, and educational requirements
for 175 professional jobs. Gives a brief summary of what a
typical day entails. For senior high and older readers.
1997.

Careers for Computer Buffs RC 47821
compiled by Andrew Kaplan 
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Profiles fourteen individuals who work with computers in
various ways, including software development, hardware
research, and engineering. Each discusses his or her job and
offers advice on pursuing a computer-related career. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.

Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other
Multilingual Types RC 47820
by H. Ned Seelye and J. Laurence Day 
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
A career guide for people who speak and write in more than
one language. Discusses job opportunities in teaching,
information services, business, government, and volunteer
work. Describes job requirements, salaries, and sources of
further information. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1992.

Careers for Kids at Heart and Others Who Adore Children RC
48140
by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler 
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Description of the numerous career opportunities that entail
working with children. Includes school settings, infant and
toddler care, and health- and safety-oriented jobs as well
as practical considerations. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.

Careers for Outdoor Types RC 49094
by Andrew Kaplan 
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
Profiles fourteen individuals whose jobs involve working
outdoors, including a naturalist, a recreation director, a
rancher, and others employed in agriculture. Discusses how
to get started, what the work entails, and the pros and cons
of each career. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.

Careers for the Curious RC 48110
edited by Russell Shorto 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Presents interviews with fourteen professionals in fields
that demand an inquiring mind and keen investigative skills,
including an inventor, an editor, an ethnomusicologist, and
a philosopher. They describe how they got started, what
their work involves, and things they like and dislike about
their jobs. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.

Careers for Wordsmiths RC 47819
by Andrew Kaplan 
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Profiles fourteen workers in jobs that rely on language
skills; includes writer, editor, teacher, lexicographer, and
press agent. Each worker discusses his or her work and
offers advice on pursuing a language-related career. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.

Careers in Child Care RC 47715
by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler 
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
A practical guide to planning, entering, and advancing in a
variety of child-care careers, including home care,
teaching, health care, social work, and recreation. Presents
profiles of  practitioners and discusses job preparation,
salaries, and future demand in the job market. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1994.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II: 101 More Stories of
Life, Love, and Learning RC 47252
compiled by Jack Canfield and others 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Poems, stories, and anecdotes written by teenagers are
arranged by theme including relationships, friends and
family, growing up, and making a difference. Sequel to
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (RC 44853). For senior
high and older readers. Bestseller 1998.

Coping with Diabetes RC 47119
by Pat Kelly 
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Describes different types of diabetes and how they are
diagnosed. Explains the role of diet, exercise, medication,
and monitoring techniques in treating the disease. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.

Coping with Migraines and Other Headaches RC 47095
by Andrea Votava 
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Provides a definition and discussion of headaches--types,
causes, cures, and self-help techniques for alleviating
them. Explores alternative as well as traditional
approaches. Includes a glossary and a list of relevant
organizations and web sites for further research. For senior
high and older readers. 1997.

Coping with PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) RC 46903
by Barbara Moe 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Explains puberty, ovulation, and menstruation as well as the
physical and emotional aspects of PMS. Includes sources for
additional information and recipes and lifestyle changes to
facilitate self-improvement. Also provides a glossary. For
senior high and older readers. 1998.

The Dreamer's Companion: A Young Person's Guide to
Understanding Dreams and Using Them Creatively RC 47894
by Stephen Phillip Policoff 
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Introduction to the science and mythology of dreaming,
including theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and others.
Explains causes and interpretations of childhood nightmares
and the role of neurochemicals. Offers suggestions such as
keeping diaries and joining discussion groups to make
creative use of dreams. For senior high and older readers.
1997.

Earth-Shattering Poems RC 46532
edited by Liz Rosenberg 
read by Peggy Gilleland
1 cassette
An international selection of more than forty poets
presented in chronological order. Includes Sappho of ancient
Greece, Charles Baudelaire of France, Pablo Neruda of Chile,
and J.E. Wei of Taiwan. Editor chose poems that "shook" her.
For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Empires Lost and Won: The Spanish Heritage in the Southwest
RC 45995
by Albert Marrin 
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Beginning with Spain during the late Middle Ages, the author
provides a vivid description of the Spanish culture,
including the lives of conquistadors and soldiers. Using
primary sources, he describes the perils of crossing the
Atlantic, encounters with Native Americans, and conquest of
the new land by Europeans. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1997.

Global Warming: Opposing Viewpoints RC 48081
edited by Tamara L. Roleff and others 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
The opposing viewpoints in this volume concern the
environment. Scientists debate the causes and effects of
global warming, whether it poses a serious threat to human
life, and how to preserve the rain forests that are
endangered by slowly rising temperatures. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1997.

Great Careers for People Interested in Math and Computers RC
47588
by Peter Richardson and Bob Richardson 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Career advice for students with talent in mathematics and
computers. Highlights job options such as an audio engineer,
a research analyst, and a computer programmer. For senior
high and older readers. 1993.

Half and Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial and Bicultural
RC 47296
edited by Claudine Chiawei O'Hearn 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Eighteen writers recount their experiences growing up in two
cultures. Garrett Hongo describes the boredom of living in a
homogeneous suburb where his children's friends all have the
same worldview. Roxane Farmanfarmaian recalls being
"rootless"--half-Mormon and half-Muslim--in Europe. Includes
brief author biographies. For senior high and older readers.
1998.

The Handbook of the Former Soviet Union RC 48347
by Michael G. Kort 
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
A history and description of the fifteen nations that arose
out of the former Soviet Union, including Russia, Ukraine,
Belarus, Moldova, and the states of the Baltic,
Transcaucasus, and Central Asian regions. Includes a
chronology of the post-soviet era and a brief encyclopedia
describing major leaders and geographic features. For senior
high and older readers. 1997.

hip hop america RC 48179
by Nelson George 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Survey of African American rap music. Chronicles the twenty-
year rise of hip-hop from the streets of New York City and
describes its importance in the multinational industry of
the 1990s. Highlights the major players and some of the
effects of rap on society. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.

Hit Me with Music: How to Start, Manage, Record, and Perform
with Your Own Rock Band RC 43650
by Stephanie Powell 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Handbook on organizing and managing one's own rock music
group. Powell offers both creative and technical tips on all
phases of the music business: using public address systems;
mixing live music; utilizing recording studios; promoting a
band; negotiating contracts; and avoiding the perils of the
business. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

How the New Technology Works: A Guide to High-Tech Concepts
RC 47726
by Robert J. Cone and Patricia Barnes-Svarney 
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Explains the concepts and operating principles behind
seventeen high-tech devices and systems that affect daily
life. Covers electromagnetism, communications, and
measurement concepts, discussing their development,
applications, and future prospects. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1998.

How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager RC 47766
by Cindy Pervola and Debby Hobgood 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to
apply for, completing applications, preparing for the
interview (including choosing what to wear), and the
interview itself. What to expect on the first day and the
proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and
senior high readers. 1998.

In My Own Time: Almost an Autobiography RC 47422
by Nina Bawden 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Memoir of a novelist. Recounts her childhood evacuation from
London in World War II; her years at Oxford, where she knew
Richard Burton and Margaret Thatcher; and her later life.
Relates stories of her family, including the struggles of
her schizophrenic son, who committed suicide. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1994.

In the Land of the Taj Mahal: The World of the Fabulous
Mughals RC 47521
by Ed Rothfarb 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Traces the history of the three-hundred-year Mughal dynasty
in northern India. Describes the Mughals' arrival in the
fifteenth century led by Babur, who conquered and remained
to rule. Examines the development of Islam during the
interchange of cultures, as the Mughals interacted with the
local Hindu traditions. For junior and senior high readers.
1998.

Latinos in Bisbol: The Hispanic Experience in the Americas
RC 48060
by James D. Cockcroft 
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
Explores the history of Hispanic baseball players in both
the United States and Latin America. Reflects on the
experience of being discriminated against in North America,
while highlighting the achievements of individual athletes.
For senior high and older readers. 1996.

The Learning Highway: Smart Students and the Net RC 47413
by Trevor Owen and Ron Owston 
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Emphasizes how high school and undergraduate students can
use the Internet for learning. Covers how to express search
needs online, the multiple functions of web-based browsers,
research strategies on the web, and practical examples of
Internet projects. Some strong language. For senior high and
older readers. 1998.

Life in War-Torn Bosnia RC 47182
by Diane Yancey 
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Describes ancient feuds between Serbs, Croats, and Muslims
that exploded into civil war in the former country of
Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Examines the history of the region
and its different cultures, religions, and multiple wars.
Depicts everyday struggles including those unique to
children. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 1996.

The Light in the Skull: An Odyssey of Medical Discovery RC
47100
by Ronald Glasser 
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
A historical survey of medical research examines a broad
sample of infectious diseases and the scientists who studied
them. Discusses the fact that initial observations are often
refuted in favor of prevailing beliefs. For senior high
readers. 1997.

Madam Secretary: The Story of Madeleine Albright RC 47911
by Jeremy Byman 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Provides an account of Albright's life, from her childhood
in Czechoslovakia to adulthood in the United States. Traces
Albright's career as she becomes interested in politics,
earns a political science degree, raises a family, gets
involved in the Democratic Party, and is appointed secretary
of state. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

101 Things You Don't Know about Science and No One Else Does
Either RC 47284
by James Trefil 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
The author, an educator and National Public Radio
commentator, presents short essays on scientific topics. He
considers questions being researched in the 1990s such as:
Is the climate getting warmer? Can humans live forever? What
causes cancer? He then summarizes the progress that has been
made. For senior high and older readers. 1996.

1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the Universe RC 46891
by William A. Gutsch 
read by Lou Harpeneau
3 cassettes
Facts and comments about the solar system, including
chapters on the sun, the moon, stars, black holes, and the
search for extraterrestrial life. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.

Our Country's Founders: A Book of Advice for Young People RC
47574
edited by William J. Bennett 
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Adapted for young adults, excerpts from Our Sacred Honor (RC
46472) illustrate the timeless principles and virtues
espoused by the founding fathers of the United States.
Included are the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of
Independence, a time line of the American Revolution, and
brief biographies. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Romania RC 48405
by Mark Sanborne 
read by Jeremy Gage
1 cassette
Describes the history, culture, and future of the eastern
European country. Explains the relationship of its
geographical location as a crossroads for trade to its long
history of invasions. Analyzes the coup against the dictator
Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 and the mass adoption of orphans.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.

The Science of Jurassic Park and The Lost World RC 47940
by Rob DeSalle and David Lindley 
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
An examination of scientific theories that were explored in
the popular Jurassic Park (RC 32018) and The Lost World (RC
41160). Investigates the feasibility of producing a dinosaur
using samples of DNA. Reconstructs social behavior of the
prehistoric creatures. For senior high and older readers.
1997.

The Science of The X-Files RC 48475
by Jeanne Cavelos 
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
Describes episodes from the television show and movie The X-
Files and explains the science behind the script. Includes
phenomena like UFOs and aliens, technology including robots
and implants, and unusual disorders such as a contaminated
tattoo that causes the wearer to kill. For senior high and
older readers. 1998.

The Science, Spread, and Therapy of HIV Disease: Everything
You Need to Know but Had No Idea Who to Ask RC 46966
by Michael A. DiSpezio 
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
In question-and-answer format, the book explains what the
AIDS virus is and how to treat it. Includes tests for each
segment and a list of Internet sites that provide further
information. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Soccer: A History of the World's Most Popular Game RC 47811
by Mark Stewart 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Presents soccer's timeline, memorable events, and stars,
including Stanley Matthews of England, Pel of Brazil, Roger
Milla of Cameroon, and Alexi Lalas of the United States.
Explores the sport's origins, global appeal, and social and
political implications. For high school and older readers.
1998.

Straight Talk about Death and Dying RC 48747
by Robert DiGiulio and Rachel Kranz 
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Discusses attitudes toward death in the United States. Uses
three case studies about teenagers coping with death to
provide self-help tips. Explains Dr. Elisabeth Kbler-Ross's
five-stage theory of coming to terms with dying. Includes
advice on obtaining further information. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.

Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with
Losing Someone You Love RC 48899
by Earl A. Grollman 
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Discusses ways to cope after the death of a loved one.
Examines the different stages of grieving and how to resume
one's own life. Includes samples of exercises to assist in
expressing emotions. For senior high and older readers.
1993.

Thomas Merton: Poet, Prophet, Priest RC 47557
by Jennifer Fisher Bryant 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Portrait of a troubled youth's spiritual journey from a life
of dissolute pleasure to the ascetic seclusion of a Trappist
monastery. Describes his difficult childhood, his conversion
to Catholicism, his monastic life, and his years as a writer
and social activist. For junior and senior high readers.
1997.

To the Young Scientist: Reflections on Doing and Living
Science RC 47630
by Alfred B. Bortz 
read by Liz Solar
1 cassette
Scientists working in various fields present their
viewpoints on scientific careers, their personal interests,
and why they chose a particular discipline. Includes an
anthropologist, an astronomer, chemists, engineers, and
geneticists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Tourette Syndrome RC 47777
by Elaine Landau 
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Describes the neurological disorder that is characterized by
tics--involuntary movements or sounds. Discusses coping with
the syndrome, which becomes apparent in childhood and can
range from mild to severe. Profiles of people living with
Tourette Syndrome include an athlete, a surgeon, and a
musician. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1998.

Vincent van Gogh: Artist RC 46876
by Peter Tyson 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
A biography of the Dutch painter born in 1853. Covers his
childhood and early career choices before deciding to be an
artist at age twenty-seven. Includes information on his
psychological problems and bouts of melancholia. Describes
van Gogh's affinity for southern France, where he produced
many paintings and where he committed suicide at age thirty-
seven. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

What Do You Stand For? A Kid's Guide to Building Character
RC 47579
by Barbara A. Lewis 
read by Randy Davidson
4 cassettes
Advice on developing character traits such as a positive
attitude, imagination, courage, citizenship, endurance, and
empathy. Includes teen profiles, self inventories, and
character dilemmas to ponder. Provides suggested readings
and activities and a list of web sites. For junior and
senior high readers. 1998.

Where's Your Head? Psychology for Teenagers RC 47878
by Dale Carlson and Hannah Carlson 
read by Liz Solar
2 cassettes
The authors discuss what psychology is and how young people
can use it to understand their own adolescence. Discusses
the major theories of psychology and their founders, mental
illness, different forms of therapy, and how to cope with
growing up. Revised edition of book originally published in
1977. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Whitewater Rafting: An Introductory Guide RC 46615
by Cecil Kuhne 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
A description of the thrills of whitewater rafting. Includes
the equipment, technique, and safety basics of the sport.
Also describes the anatomy of a river and environmental
protection information. Glossary and nationwide list of
rivers to explore. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1995.

You Don't Have to Be Blind to See RC 46869
by Jim Stovall 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
The author, blind before the age of thirty as a result of
juvenile macular degeneration, encourages others to achieve
through their dreams. Using examples from his own life,
Stovall suggests that people can succeed by changing the way
they think. He recommends that once a path is decided,
people should find mentors to help them along the way. For
senior high and older readers. 1996.

Young People and Chronic Illness: True Stories, Help, and
Hope RC 47998
by Kelly Huegel 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
First-person accounts of young people who have accepted
their chronic diseases and maintained a positive outlook.
Includes practical advice for dealing with school, friends,
and family while coping with cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, and
other conditions. Lists organizations and web sites after
each narrative. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Fiction

The Adrian Mole Diaries: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole,
Aged 13-3/4; The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole RC 46651
by Sue Townsend 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
British teenager records his worries about being short, his
parents, his dog, choosing a career, and daily events in
England in the 1980s. Originally published as two separate
volumes in 1982 and 1985. For junior and senior high
readers. 1985.

Armageddon Summer RC 48366
by Jane Yolen and Bruce Coville 
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Marina and Jed both have parents who belong to a religious
cult. When the congregation is led to a mountaintop to wait
for the violent end of the world, the two teenagers go
along. Once there, they have to question their own beliefs.
Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Backfield Package RC 47768
by Thomas J. Dygard 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Four football players at Hillcrest High make a pact to stick
together and play at the same college as a "backfield
package." But only Joe Mitchell, the quarterback, is
recruited by a big-name school and must decide whether to
keep his promise or explore all the options. For junior and
senior high readers. 1992.

The Beetle and Me: A Love Story RC 49078
by Karen Romano Young 
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
At fifteen, Daisy, who is as obsessed with cars as the rest
of her family, convinces her reluctant father to let her try
to restore his purple 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. While she
struggles to work on the car, Daisy experiences her first
relationships with boys. For junior and senior high readers.
1999.

The Billion Dollar Boy: A Jupiter Novel RC 47145
by Charles Sheffield 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Bored and spoiled fifteen-year-old Shelby Cheever leaves his
pampered existence on Earth for the disciplined rigors of
survival in outer space. Shelby takes a cruise trip to the
asteroid mines. But when he accidentally boards a ship to
open space, his real adventures begin. For senior high and
older readers. 1997.

The Book of Night with Moon RC 47393
by Diane Duane 
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
In this feline universe, the cat civilization has its own
language, Ailurin, and its unique codes of conduct. A team
composed of Rhiow--a black female, Saash--a tortoiseshell,
and Urruah--a young tabby tomcat, is assigned to patrol
Grand Central Station. Maintaining order in the magical
gateways leads the cats into confrontations with their
adversaries. For senior high and older readers. 1997.

Brave New World RC 47108
by Aldous Huxley 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A satire set in a future technocratic society in which
people are rigidly classified by the state and kept happy by
a government-administered drug. When two bureaucrats, Lenina
and Bernard, travel to a "savage" reservation, they "rescue"
a woman and her adult son, abandoned long ago, and return
them to civilization. For senior high and older readers.
1946.

Camouflage RC 47059
by Gloria D. Miklowitz 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
When fourteen-year-old Kyle Klinger joins his father in
rural Michigan for the summer, his dad offers him a smoke, a
beer, and even a gun. Then Kyle learns that the local gun
club is really a militia with plans to destroy the
government, and he has to decide whether to go along or turn
his dad in. Some strong language and some violence. For
senior high and older readers. 1998.

The Catcher in the Rye RC 47480
by J.D. Salinger 
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes (Reissue)
As Christmas vacation begins, Holden Caulfield recounts his
feelings and reactions to flunking out of Pencey, his third
prep school. Instead of heading straight home, he wanders
around New York City. This account of his adventures conveys
his dismay at the adult world. Strong language. For senior
high and older readers. 1945.

Confess-o-rama RC 47163
by Ron Koertge 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Tony Candelaria is the new kid in school
after his mother is widowed for the fourth time. He becomes
involved with a group of nonconformists, including radical
artist Jordan. Then Tony begins calling a hot-line to
discuss his problems. Things seem to improve until he learns
who is on the other end of the phone line. For senior high
and older readers. 1996.

Corrupting Dr. Nice RC 46788
by John Kessel 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
In the year 2063, Dr. Owen Vannice, "Dr. Nice," a wealthy
paleontologist, brings a baby dinosaur back from a trip to
the Cretaceous period. On his way home, he stops in A.D. 40
Jerusalem where he meets August Faison and his beautiful
daughter Genevieve. They attempt to steal the reptile and to
swindle Dr. Nice out of his money. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.

Court Duel: The Crown and Court Duet, Book 2 RC 47241
by Sherwood Smith 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Now that King Galdran has been defeated, Count Branaric has
become part of the royal court. His sister Countess Meliara
prefers to stay at their castle and return it to its former
glory. Meliara will eventually go to court, and there she
will find herself in a different kind of battle. Sequel to
Crown Duel (RC 47240). For junior and senior high readers.
1998.

Crown Duel: The Crown and Court Duet, Book 1 RC 47240
by Sherwood Smith 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Siblings Count Branaric and Countess Meliara promise their
dying father they will defend their country from the evil
ruler Galdran and keep the covenant they have with the
mysterious Hill Folk. But this means war, and the country is
ill equipped for such an undertaking. Prequel to Court Duel
(RC 47241). For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Dark Lord of Derkholm RC 48321
by Diana Wynne Jones 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
For forty years Mr. Chesney, supported by a demon, has
imposed his tour groups ("pilgrim parties") on the worn-out
kings, dragons, elves, and farmers of the community. This
year an unusual wizard, Derk, becomes the Dark Lord and
involves his whole family--even the griffins--in stopping
Mr. Chesney. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

The Deadliest Game: Tom Clancy's Net Force RC 48589
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
2025. The most popular war game on the Internet is becoming
reality, and people are getting hurt. Net Force explorers
Megan O'Malley and Leif Anderson know how to play the game,
so they are assigned to track down the culprits who are
changing the rules. For senior high and older readers. 1999.

Detour for Emmy RC 44303
by Marilyn Reynolds 
read by Jeanne Evans
2 cassettes
Emmy enters Hamilton High and begins planning for college
and her future despite her unsupportive alcoholic mother.
When Emmy's first relationship leads to pregnancy, her life
must take a detour, but she's still determined to reach her
goals. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

A Different Life RC 47924
by Lois Keith 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Libby Starling is a typical fifteen-year-old--worried about
friends, exams, and boys--until she becomes seriously ill.
With a supportive family, Libby eventually accepts her
inability to walk. She becomes involved in her
rehabilitation, socializes with friends, and goes on her
first date. Some strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.

Dinosaur Summer RC 48135
by Greg Bear 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
1947. Fifteen-year-old Peter is accompanying his father to
Venezuela to return the last of the captive dinosaurs to
their natural habitat. Members of a dinosaur circus join
them on their arduous journey through jungles and across
rivers. When they arrive, they are stranded with the beasts.
For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Don't Die, My Love RC 47452
by Lurlene McDaniel 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
High school juniors Julie and Luke have known each other for
years and are in love. Luke is the star football player and
Julie's father is his coach. Julie is waiting to see where
Luke gets a football scholarship so she can apply to the
same school. Then Luke is diagnosed with cancer. For junior
and senior high readers. 1995.

Edge RC 47207
by Michael Cadnum 
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Zach Madison is a high school dropout. His parents' divorce
and his best friend's move to Seattle cause an anger in Zach
that he can't control. After his father is paralyzed by a
shooting, Zach rushes to his side. When the shooter later
gets off, Zach heads home to get his gun. Some violence. For
senior high and older readers. 1997.

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff RC 47033
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette (Reissue)
When Francis moves to 116th Street, he does not know
anybody. Within a year, though, he makes the best friends of
his life, gets a cool nickname, lands in jail because of
modern science, experiences the death of a friend, and falls
in and out of love. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1975.

For the Love of Venice RC 47874
by Donna Jo Napoli 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Percy and his family spend the summer in
Venice, Italy, where his father is designing a seawall to
prevent flooding. There Percy meets beautiful Graziella,
who, with her radical political friends, tries to keep
tourists from overrunning the city. For junior and senior
high readers. 1998.

Game Plan RC 47419
by Thomas J. Dygard 
read by Randy Davidson
1 cassette
When Barton High School's football coach is hospitalized
right before the final game of the season, the only one who
can replace him is his student manager, Beano Hatton. Beano
accepts the responsibility, knowing how much he has learned
from the coach in three years. After devising a game plan,
Beano's major hurdle is convincing the team to believe in
him. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Get a Life RC 47589
by Laura Peyton Roberts 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Eight students at Clearwater Crossing High are assigned to a
carnival booth to help raise funds for a schoolmate with
leukemia. Although they come from diverse backgrounds and
have different interests, they become close friends. Despite
religious differences, Leah and Miguel even fall in love.
For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

A Girl Named Summer RC 48246
by Julie Garwood 
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Summer Matthews feels left out when she has to watch her
little brother and grandfather all summer. At bingo,
however, she meets David Marshall, her brother's swimming
coach. Everything looks up until Summer lies about being a
jogger, and David enters them into a race. For junior and
senior high readers. 1986.

Haunted Sister RC 47712
by Lael Littke 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
After a car accident, fifteen-year-old Janine hovers above
her body and speaks with her grandfather and her twin,
Lenore--both dead for several years. When Janine is brought
back to life, she realizes Lenore is inhabiting her body
with her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Heat RC 47397
by Michael Cadnum 
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Bonnie, who wants a medical career in the blindness field,
attends a private high school where she excels in diving.
During practice, Bonnie receives a head injury that scares
her more than she admits. Her world is further shaken when
her divorced, arrogant, attorney father is arrested for
defrauding clients. For junior and senior high readers.
1998.

Higher Education: A Jupiter Novel RC 47133
by Charles Sheffield and Jerry Pournelle 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Rick Luban is expelled from school at age sixteen for
playing a practical joke. With a bad home life and limited
options, Rick accepts his teacher's advice and applies for a
job with a company mining asteroids in outer space. The
training program changes more than his attitude. For senior
high and older readers. 1996.

How I Spent My Last Night on Earth RC 48068
by Todd Strasser 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Senior Allegra ("Legs") arrives to find her high school in
commotion: an announcement on the Internet says the earth
will be struck by an asteroid tonight! As the excitement
mounts, surfer Andros Bliss--the guy Legs fantasizes about--
notices her. She decides to spend her last hours with him.
For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Leaving Home: Stories RC 47071
selected by Hazel Rochman and Darlene Z. McCampbell 
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Sixteen coming-of-age stories that evoke the intense
emotional experience of leaving home. "On the Rainy River,"
set in 1968 Minnesota, recounts a young man's wrenching
inner struggle over the decision to report for military
service in Vietnam or to flee for sanctuary in Canada. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.

Lord of the Flies RC 48388
by William Golding 
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes (Reissue)
With horrifying implications, a group of English boys are
wrecked on a desert island and have to establish their own
system of government. For senior high and older readers.
1954.

Love among the Walnuts RC 48361
by Jean Ferris 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Sandy, raised in isolation by his wealthy parents, must
fight off his greedy uncles, who manage to incapacitate the
elderly couple--and Sandy's pet chicken. Nurse Sunnie Stone
helps Sandy move them into a high-class rest home, Walnut
Manor. Then Sandy and Sunnie together confront the uncles.
For senior high and older readers. 1998.

The Love of Friends RC 47200
by Nancy Bond 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Charlotte Paige is excited about flying to
London to visit eighteen-year-old Oliver Shattuck. When she
arrives, Oliver tells her they are going to Scotland to see
a friend of his late great-uncle. Along the way they
encounter another American, Ariadne, who is pregnant. For
senior high and older readers. 1997.

Mine Eyes Have Seen RC 47690
by Ann Rinaldi 
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
Annie Brown, fifteen, travels to Maryland to help her
father, John Brown, prepare for his raid on the U.S. arsenal
at Harpers Ferry in 1859. Annie's struggle to get along with
her difficult father and to understand his obsession with
freeing the slaves provides a view of the lives of both
father and daughter. For junior and senior high readers.
1998.

Misty: The Wildflowers RC 48794
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Collectively they consider themselves members of OWP,
Orphans with Parents. Californians Misty, Star, Jade, and
Cathy (Cat) are meeting with Dr. Marlowe, their therapist.
At their first meeting, Misty relates how her parents'
divorce affects her. Prequel to Star (RC 48795). For senior
high and older readers. Bestseller 1999.

Murdered, My Sweet RC 46886
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Jenny's mother is the famous mystery writer, Madeline Jakes.
Madeline and her fans believe she could solve real crimes
too, but Jenny has her doubts. And when they are confronted
with a double murder at an elderly cousin's reunion, it's
Jenny who must solve the crime. For junior and senior high
readers. 1997.

No Strange Fire RC 46710
by Ted Wojtasik 
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
In the middle of the night, six Amish barns are set ablaze
in Big Valley, Pennsylvania. When Jacob Hostetler's car is
found abandoned nearby, he becomes the prime suspect. Jacob
is an Amish youth who had a crisis of faith and moved away.
His family believes him innocent, but no one can find Jacob
to question him. For senior high and older readers. 1996.

O Pioneers! RC 47646
by Willa Cather 
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Hanover, Nebraska. Since her Swedish father's early death,
Alexandra Bergson has been in charge of the homestead as
well as her younger brothers. Their fortunes rise and fall
with the weather and the crops. Under Alexandra's guidance,
the family eventually prospers. In middle age, when her old
flame, Carl Linstrum, returns to Hanover, Alexandra has a
chance for personal happiness. For senior high and older
readers. 1913.

Petey RC 47984
by Ben Mikaelsen 
read by Randy Wieck
1 cassette
In 1920 Petey Roy Corbin is born with cerebral palsy but
misdiagnosed as retarded and abandoned in an insane asylum.
Although neglected, over the years Petey makes a few
friends. As an elderly man in a nursing home, Petey
befriends teenager Trevor Ladd, who makes life more
enjoyable. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Point of Hopes RC 48211
by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett 
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
The Midsummer Fair is approaching in Astreiant, and a large
number of children start disappearing. In addition, the
position of the stars in heaven seems to be heralding a
change in the reigning monarch. Pointsman Nicholas Rathe
believes there is a connection. Some strong language. For
senior high and older readers. 1995.

Prisoner of Time RC 47098
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
In this sequel to Out of Time (RC 46221), sixteen-year-old
Devonny Stratton is being forced to marry a titled
Englishman in the nineteenth century. She escapes this fate
by time-travelling to the 1990s. Reluctantly assisting her
is the brother of the twentieth-century girl who helped
Devonny's brother, Strat, in the prequel. For junior and
senior high readers. 1998.

Putting Up Roots: A Jupiter Novel RC 47167
by Charles Sheffield 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Joshua, his autistic cousin Dawn, and a group of teenagers
are sent to Solferino twenty-seven light years away as part
of a colonization effort by Foodlines. Josh is learning
about his new environment, adjusting to new companions, and
coping with his responsibility for Dawn, whose special gifts
become more apparent on Solferino. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.

The Rebounder RC 47713
by Thomas J. Dygard 
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Hamilton High's basketball coach, Doug Fulton, fantasizes
each year that a superb player will transfer to his school.
This year he thinks his dream has come true when he spots
tall, athletic Chris Patton. But Chris denies being a
basketball player until Coach Fulton learns the disturbing
truth from Chris's former school. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.

The Revelation of Saint Bruce RC 47710
by Tres Seymour 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
A senior in high school, Bruce is such a straight arrow that
his four close friends call him Saint Bruce. When his moral
code gets his buddies suspended for drinking, Bruce is no
longer sure about what is right or wrong. For junior and
senior high readers. 1998.

Rough Waters RC 47054
by S.L. Rottman 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
After their parents die in a car crash, Scott, fifteen, and
Gregg, seventeen, are shocked to learn their guardian is an
unknown uncle who doesn't seem thrilled to get them. The
boys move to his small Colorado town where they are
immediately immersed in their young uncle's white-water-
rafting business. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Running Wild RC 47567
by Thomas J. Dygard 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Pete Holman, always in trouble, is released from police
custody to Coach Wilson on the condition that Pete join the
football team. Pete reluctantly agrees, knowing his
incorrigible friends will mock him. But, learning he is a
natural receiver, he discovers purpose and friendship in
being part of the team. For junior and senior high readers.
1996.

The Snake-Stone RC 48384
by Berlie Doherty 
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old James is a championship diver who may have
a chance to make an Olympic team. But he suddenly sets
another goal. James, adopted, wants to find his birth
mother. His only clues are a scrap of paper and a snake-
shaped stone. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

 Star: The Wildflowers, Book 2 RC 48795
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
In their second therapy session, Star, another OWP (Orphans
with Parents), reveals to Dr. Marlowe her troubled childhood
involving a mother who is constantly drunk and a father who
left home shortly after her baby brother was born. Sequel to
Misty (RC 48794). For senior high and older readers.
Bestseller 1999. 1999.

Starry, Starry Night: Three Holiday Stories RC 47854
by Lurlene McDaniel 
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Three short stories taking place at Christmas time. In
"Christmas Child" a teenager confronts the death of her
newborn sister. In "Last Dance" Brenda is confused by a
cancer patient's love for her. In "Kathy's Life" Ellie
learns to reject high school pettiness. For senior high and
older readers. 1998.

Stay True: Short Stories for Strong Girls RC 47636
edited by Marilyn Singer 
read by Mary Ann Nichols
2 cassettes
Eleven short stories featuring adolescent girls and the
dilemmas of growing up. In the title story, Molly regrets
that her best friend has become boy-crazy and cool. In
"Building Bridges," Bebe tries to explain to her grandmother
why she wants to be an engineer. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1998.

Sunshine Rider: The First Vegetarian Western RC 47374
by Ric Lynden Hardman 
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
Teenager Wylie Jackson is allowed to go on his first cattle
drive as an assistant cook. Due to a series of mishaps,
Wylie steals a horse, becomes a vegetarian, and decides to
learn doctoring. But with a reward for his return, Wylie
cannot escape justice forever. Includes frontier recipes.
For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Swallowing Stones RC 46596
by Joyce McDonald 
read by Jeanne Evans
1 cassette
On the fourth of July and his seventeenth birthday, Michael
fires his new rifle into the air, unintentionally killing a
man who is a mile away, repairing his roof. Then in
alternate chapters, Michael and the dead man's daughter,
Jenna, recount their reactions to the death and how it
changes their lives. For junior and senior high readers.
1997.

Tailchaser's Song RC 47092
by Tad Williams 
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Young Fritti Tailchaser, an apricot-orange cat, enjoys the
company of Hushpad, an attractive female. When Hushpad
suddenly disappears, Tailchaser sets out on a long journey,
facing unexpected dangers in order to find her. For junior
and senior high readers. 1985.

The Thief RC 47183
by Megan Whalen Turner 
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Gen, who boasts he can steal anything, is in the king's
prison. He is offered a chance of freedom by joining the
king's scholar in trying to recover the legendary
Hamiathes's Gift Stone. Gen accepts the offer but endures
many psychological and physical dangers. Some strong
language. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Honor
Book 1997. 1996.

Time Machines: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Written
RC 47370
edited by Bill Adler 
read by Gary Roan
3 cassettes
Anthology of twenty-two time travel short stories. Personal
favorites of the editor, ranging from Edgar Allan Poe's
"Three Sundays in a Week" written in 1850 to Derryl Murphy's
"What Goes Around" from 1997. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.

True North: A Novel of the Underground Railroad RC 47692
by Kathryn Lasky 
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
1 cassette
Narrative alternating between Bostonian Lucy Bradford and
Afrika, a Virginia slave, tells how the lives of the two
fourteen-year-olds were affected by the Underground
Railroad. Lucy recounts her family's preparation for a
wedding and her special relationship with her grandfather,
while Afrika describes her difficult journey north. For
junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Victor: A Novel Based on the Life of the Savage of Aveyron
RC 48057
by Mordicai Gerstein 
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
A fictional account of the capture of a wild boy in France
in 1800 and attempts to civilize him. His filthy appearance,
lack of clothes, and inability to speak indicate years of
bare subsistence in the woods. The youth's resistance to
change adds to his guardians' frustrations. For junior and
senior high readers. 1998.

Virtual Vandals: Tom Clancy's Net Force RC 48551
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
2025. Matt Hunter and his friends are Net Force explorers,
helping protect citizens against online crime. The group
goes into action when teenage gangsters open fire at a
virtual baseball game and the senior Net Force leaders can't
find them. Some violence. For senior high and older readers.
1999.

The Voice on the Radio RC 47855
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
In this sequel to Whatever Happened to Janie? (RC 38978),
Janie's boyfriend, Reeve, becomes a campus radio disc jockey
in Boston. In a moment of weakness, he broadcasts the story
of her kidnapping. Old wounds reopen when Janie and her
family learn of his betrayal. For junior and senior high
readers. 1996.

What Child Is This? A Christmas Story RC 47105
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had
enough of foster homes. Matt, however, dreads facing Katie's
disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted
doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears
to have the perfect family, is dismayed by her parents'
hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high
readers. 1997.

What Girls Learn RC 46944
by Karin Cook 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Sisters Tilden and Elizabeth are used to their beautiful,
romantic mother, Frances, moving them around Atlanta. When
the girls are eleven and twelve, however, Frances relocates
the family to her fiance's Long Island home. The siblings,
especially Tilden, have a hard time adjusting to life in a
strange place. Then Frances is diagnosed with cancer. Some
descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers.
1997.

Zebra and Other Stories RC 47106
by Chaim Potok 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Six short stories titled for the teenager portrayed. In
"Zebra"--a nickname--a seriously injured boy meets a one-
armed artist who teaches him more than art. In "Nava," a
girl realizes that just saying no to a student drug dealer
is not the end of the problem. For junior and senior high
readers. 1998.