Nonfiction                                                        
            
Animals and Wildlife
Cassettes
$A00$BThe Animal Rights Controversy RC 33152
by Laurence Pringle 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
There is a growing controversy concerning the use of animals for
scientific research, for food, and for enjoyment--as pets, in
zoos, and for hunting. The author explores the history,
philosophy, and concerns of the animal rights movement and
presents arguments for and against its positions. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1989.
Animals in Winter RC 36445
by Susanne Riha 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
Describes how various animals in northern Europe prepare for the
winter and the slumberous state they enter called hibernation.
Included are the European badger, the mouse-eared bat, and the
brimstone butterfly. An appendix compares these animals with
their North American counterparts. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1987.
Bears RC 36826
by Ian Stirling 
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
There are eight species of bears: pandas, polar bears, grizzly
bears, American black bears, sloth bears, sun bears, Asiatic
black bears, and spectacled bears. Bears live in North America,
South America, Asia, and Europe. The author describes and
compares the various species. He also discusses the evolution,
habitats, behavior, and life cycles of bears and explains how
they are studied by scientists. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.
Bees Dance and Whales Sing: The Mysteries of Animal Communication
RC 37001
by Margery Facklam 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
The author discusses the fascinating methods that animals use to
communicate. Chemical signals include pheromones and
bioluminescence; physical methods include dances and body
language; and audio communication involves calls, barks, and
chirps. Some animals also use echolocation and infrasonic
vibrations to send messages. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.
Birds of Antarctica: The Wandering Albatross RC 36448
by Jennifer Owings Dewey 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
The author follows a year in the life cycle of the wandering
albatross, the largest of the seabirds. She begins with their
return to the Antarctic at the beginning of summer and continues
through mating (they mate for life), egg laying, and care of the
young--which is shared by both mates. The onset of winter prompts
the migration of "the greatest of any modern flying creature."
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1989.
Elephant Have Right of Way: Life with the Wild Animals of Africa
RC 37141
by Betty Leslie-Melville 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette (Reissue)
A former Baltimore nursery-school teacher tells how she came to
love and live in East Africa and to work to save the endangered
species. She shares entertaining anecdotes of the giraffes,
rhinoceroses, elephants, and other animals that she befriended.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
Feathers RC 36941
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent 
read by Nancy Newell-Kline
1 cassette
A concise introduction to the unique body covering of birds. The
author explains basic feather structure and the six different
kinds of feathers and their importance. The function of
coloration in mating behavior and as protective camouflage is
also discussed, as is the use that people have put to feathers
since before recorded history. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1992.
The Galpagos Tortoise RC 37252
by Susan Schafer 
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
The Galpagos tortoise, which lives only on the Galpagos Islands
of the Pacific Ocean, is the largest living tortoise on earth.
The average weight of a domed male is 500 pounds, and, for a
female, 250 pounds. These tortoises are also long-lived, with a
life span of more than 100 years. The author discusses the
habitat, life cycle, characteristics, and behavior of this giant
reptile. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
A Gathering of Garter Snakes RC 38580
by Bianca Lavies 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Each spring in Manitoba, Canada, the floor of a rocky pit becomes
a writhing carpet of snakes as thousands of red-sided garter
snakes emerge from their winter hibernation. The author describes
the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the
red-sided garter snake, whose mass hibernation is unique in the
animal kingdom. For grades 4-7. 1993.
Living with Dinosaurs RC 36400
by Patricia Lauber 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
The author takes us on a journey into the world of the dinosaurs
who lived in North America seventy-five million years ago. We
meet many kinds of animals including pterosaurs, mosasaurs,
plesiosaurs, and a wide variety of dinosaurs. In the concluding
section, the author describes how scientists dig up and study the
past. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.
On the Brink of Extinction: The California Condor RC 37849
by Caroline Arnold 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
The California condor, the largest flying bird in North America,
is an impressive creature with a wingspan of ten feet or more.
Condors dominated the skies forty thousand years ago. However, by
the mid-1980s fewer than thirty California condors remained, due
to human ignorance and carelessness. The author describes the
valiant efforts to save the California condor from extinction.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Rescue of the Stranded Whales RC 35593
by Kenneth Mallory and Andrea Conley 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
In December 1986, three young pilot whales stranded themselves on
the Cape Cod shore. The author describes the dramatic
intervention by volunteers that helped to save the whales' lives.
Named Tag, Baby, and Notch, the whales were taken to the New
England Aquarium's Animal Care Center for a six-month stay, then
successfully returned to the ocean. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1989.
Saving Endangered Mammals: A Field Guide to Some of the Earth's
Rarest Animals RC 38107
by Thane Maynard 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Presents twenty-five mammals that are members of endangered
species, explains the threats that they face, and describes
efforts being made to save some of the animals from extinction.
Included are the African and Asian elephants, the black-footed
ferret, the cheetah, the orangutan, and the walrus. For grades
4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Sharks: Challengers of the Deep RC 37062
by Mary M. Cerullo 
read by Grant James
1 cassette
Although shark attacks are often featured in movies and books,
the chances of actually being eaten by a shark are one in 300
million! The author dispels popular myths about sharks as she
discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle
of this unusual species of fish. She includes a discussion of how
sharks differ from most fish, as well as a "Shark Quiz." For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.
Stegosaurs: The Solar-Powered Dinosaurs RC 36664
by Helen Roney Sattler 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Long ridiculed because of their huge bodies and
Ping-Pong-ball-sized brains, stegosaurs were in fact very
successful animals lasting about one hundred million years.
Although the stegosaurus is the largest and best-known of these
dinosaurs, there are ten other types of stegosaurs. The author
examines the eleven members of the stegosaur family,
distinguished by the two rows of spikes on their backs. For
grades 3-6. 1992.
Tiger with Wings: The Great Horned Owl RC 36389
by Barbara Juster Esbensen 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
The great horned owl is a fierce and dangerous bird that preys on
animals such as bats, rabbits, woodchucks, cats, and even other
owls. The great horned owl kills instantly and swallows
everything--including claws. The author describes the physical
characteristics; hunting techniques; and mating, nesting, and
child-rearing practices of the great horned owl. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1991.
Whaling Days RC 38188
by Carol Carrick 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
From early times, the whale--described by the author as the
largest creature that has ever lived--has awed and been used by
humankind. The author discusses the development of the whaling
industry that began in the sixteenth century, and of the hunting
methods and whale products used by Native Americans and early
European settlers. Modern whaling regulations and conservation
efforts are also addressed. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1993.
Wings along the Waterway RC 37680
by Mary Barrett Brown 
read by Nancy Newell-Kline
1 cassette
The author describes the appearance, life cycles, habits, and
habitats of twenty-one water birds including the great blue
heron, the American coot, the black skimmer, and the roseate
spoonbill. She also discusses the risks posed to them by
civilization, pollution, and pesticides. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.
Braille
Jane Goodall: Living with the Chimps BR 9445
by Julie Fromer 
1 volume
Jane Goodall knows the world of the chimpanzee better than
anyone; for more than thirty years she has lived with the wild
chimps of Africa. Born in London in 1934, Goodall loved to
observe animals even as a young child. In 1957 she traveled to
East Africa and began working for Louis and Mary Leakey,
prominent anthropologists. In 1960 Goodall began her now
well-known landmark study of chimp lives. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.
The Moon of the Alligators: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR
9644
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
The six-foot alligator that lives in Sawgrass Hole in the Florida
Everglades is hungry. She has eaten little since June, when the
rainy season flooded her water hole and the wildlife she fed upon
left. Now it is October, the beginning of the dry season in
southern Florida. The water will fall, and the fish, frogs, and
birds will come back to Sawgrass Hole. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1991.
The Moon of the Bears: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR 9636
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
A black bear, asleep in a shallow den in a Tennessee wilderness,
begins to awaken after three days of warm February weather start
the snow thawing. As a freeze returns at nightfall, the bear
sleeps again. Bears are not true hibernators: they awaken if
hungry and on warm days during winter. But mostly, they sleep.
February is the month of awakening and sleeping, the "moon of the
bears." For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.
The Moon of the Chickarees: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR
9638
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
Red squirrels, who live across North America, are known as the
chatterboxes of the forest, and they scream and scold to protect
their rights. The author describes the activities of a feisty red
squirrel, called a chickaree in the West, during the month of
April. Now she is particularly frantic and loud as she nurtures
her newborns in the Bitterroot River valley in Montana. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
The Moon of the Deer: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR 9643
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
A young, white-tailed spiked buck who lives in the Mamacoke Marsh
of Connecticut meets the challenges of September. These include
the territorial challenge of older male deer as the mating season
approaches, the challenge to eat a rich diet to prepare for the
winter, and the challenge of weathering a hurricane. For grades
3-6 and older readers. 1992.
The Moon of the Fox Pups: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR 9640
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
Five fox pups, nine weeks old, are brought out of their den in
Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley by the dog fox and vixen--their
father and mother. June is the "growing up" month for the
pups--when they will explore the woods and fields with their
parents and learn to hunt so that by fall they will be ready to
survive on their own. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
The Moon of the Gray Wolves: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR
9645
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
The leader of the Toklat River wolf pack--which included his
mate, three adult helpers, and five pups--sniffed the subzero
November air heavy with the scent of caribou. A herd 1,000 strong
was approaching Toklat Pass in Alaska on their yearly migration.
The gray wolves would strike down for food the sick, weak, or
old, and the pups would have the major test of their first year
of life. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.
The Moon of the Moles: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR 9647
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
The little eastern mole, silvery-brown and as small as a child's
hand, lives two feet under the ground near Crooked Creek, Kansas.
Awakened by earth tremors, she speeds in total darkness along one
of the tunnels in her underground network. The author calls the
moon of December-January, when the nights are darkest in the
Northern Hemisphere, the moon of the moles. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.
The Moon of the Monarch Butterflies: The Thirteen Moons, New
Edition BR 9639
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
The warm, moist weather and lengthening days of May that trigger
the migration of birds in groups of uncountable numbers also
cause a monarch butterfly's solitary migration. She leaves her
winter home in Mexico and flies northeast, on her way to the
place where she was born--a meadowland in Ontario, Canada. Along
the way she mates and lays eggs that will hatch, repeating the
life cycle. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.
The Moon of the Mountain Lions: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition
BR 9642
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
A young mountain lion who lives on the side of Mount Olympus in
Washington tastes the August wind with his tongue and his nose.
It tastes of change--the change of the season as fall brings the
down-mountain migration of the elk and the deer. They are the
young lion's staff of life, and he had followed them up-mountain
in the spring. It is also time for the young lion to find a mate.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.
The Moon of the Owls: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR 9635
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
The great horned owl is a magnificent bird of prey. On a cold
January night in the Catskill Mountains, an owl awakens under the
full moon. He stares at the six square miles of property--forest,
fields, and swamp--that he claims to be his own. Suddenly, he
feels an exciting need to be on the move. It is the stirring to
mate during January, the moon of beginnings. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1993.
The Moon of the Salamanders: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR
9637
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
On a wet March night--the night of the first spring rain after
the first spring thaw--a spotted salamander in Michigan comes out
of hibernation to act out a strange mating drama that is more
than 300 million years old. Hidden in caves and under rocks and
logs, and moving around only in the darkest hours of the night,
salamanders have evolved but little from the first salamanders on
earth. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
The Moon of the Wild Pigs: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR
9641
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
On a July morning in the Great American Desert, as temperatures
soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a peccary piglet stands lost
and squealing for his clan. In the Northern Hemisphere, July is
the hottest and driest time of the year--with violent
thunderstorms. These conditions are most extreme in the desert,
where the piglet learns the discomfort of aloneness and explores
his environment. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
The Moon of the Winter Bird: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition BR
9646
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
During the cold of December, a song sparrow sits in a blue spruce
tree near a yellow house not far from the Olentangy River in
Ohio. The sparrow should have been in Alabama as he had been
every other winter with the other song sparrows. Nature had given
him the clues to leave, but he did not. He had become a "winter
bird" staying with those who live in the cold. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.
Shadows of Night: The Hidden World of the Little Brown Bat BR
9500
by Barbara Bash 
1 volume
Bats, who come out at night to hunt, are the only mammals that
fly. There are nearly a thousand different kinds of bats. The
author describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and
habits of the little brown bat, one of the most common species in
North America. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.
Where to Find Dinosaurs Today BR 9437
by Daniel and Susan Cohen 
2 volumes
The authors scoured the United States and Canada in search of
dinosaurs and developed a guide to dinosaur fossils, exhibitions,
and memorabilia. Most of the listings are for museums, fossil
quarries, and "dinosaur parks" with models of prehistoric
animals. Nearly every state is represented, and the authors
include for each site vital information for planning a visit. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Biography
Cassettes
Adventurous Spirit: A Story about Ellen Swallow Richards RC 36589
by Ethlie Ann Vare 
read by K.D. Henry
1 cassette
In the late nineteenth century, when women were thought to be too
silly to learn science, Ellen Swallow Richards became the first
woman to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and
the first professional woman chemist in the United States.
Richards is best remembered for founding American home economics.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.
Anthony Quinn RC 37980
by Melissa Amdur 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1915, Anthony Quinn moved to the
United States with his parents while still a baby. As a very
young child he worked alongside his family who were migrant farm
workers. The family later settled in East Los Angeles. To correct
a speech impediment, Quinn began therapy with a well-known
dramatic arts teacher and developed an interest in acting. His
career has spanned six decades. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1993.
Archimedes RC 38242
by Peter Lafferty 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
The author contends the greatest scientist of ancient Greece was
Archimedes, who was born around 287 B.C. and died in 212 B.C.
Archimedes was an astronomer who built a model planetarium to
show the movements in the night sky, and a skilled mathematician
who proved many theorems in geometry. Perhaps his greatest
achievement was Archimedes' Principle--his explanation of why
objects float in water and other liquids. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1991.
Arthur Ashe RC 37518
by Ted Weissberg 
read by Molly Wise
1 cassette
In 1975, Ashe became the first African American to win the men's
singles tennis title at Wimbledon (the All-England
Championships), the sport's most celebrated tournament. Born in
Richmond, Virginia, in 1943 when sports were segregated, Ashe
grew up near the tennis courts in Brook Field, the city's black
park. After receiving a tennis scholarship to UCLA in 1961, Ashe
became the number one amateur in the United States in 1968. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.
Champions: Stories of Ten Remarkable Athletes RC 39075
by Bill Littlefield 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Profiles athletes whose achievements extend beyond the playing
field. All exhibit the determination, dedication, and drive to
overcome adversity and sustain athletic greatness. Included are
Satchel Paige, Julie Krone, Pel, Muhammad Ali, Diana Golden,
Billie Jean King, and Roberto Clemente. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1993.
Colin Powell RC 38048
by Warren Brown 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Discusses the life and career of Colin Powell, the nation's first
black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) for the armed
forces. Appointed in 1989, Powell had also been promoted to the
army's highest rank, four-star general, several months before. In
a military that had at first excluded, then segregated African
Americans under the command of white officers, his achievement
was of great significance. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1992.
Dear Dr. Bell...Your Friend, Helen Keller RC 37039
by Judith St. George 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
In 1886, six-year-old Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, sat
on Alexander Graham Bell's knee and played with his watch. Thus
began a supportive friendship that lasted until Bell's death in
1922. Keller dedicated The Story of My Life (RC 25830) "To
Alexander Graham Bell, who has taught the deaf to speak." For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Diego Rivera RC 37993
by James Cockcroft 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Diego Rivera, born in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1886, is best known
for his murals, which depict the plight of the "have
nots"--peasants and laborers. A member of the Parisian cafe scene
during the 1920s, Rivera led a personal life as stormy and
controversial as his art. Rivera died in 1957. He is considered
by many to be one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the
twentieth century. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.
Elijah Muhammad RC 37529
by Malu Halasa 
read by Molly Wise
1 cassette
Born Elijah Poole in 1897, Elijah Muhammad was one of the most
powerful African American leaders of the 1960s. In 1934 Muhammad
succeeded Wallace Fard, the founder of the Nation of Islam, as
its leader. Based loosely on orthodox Islam, the Black Muslims
advocate racial separation, black pride, and economic
independence. Though Malcolm X was the Nation's best-known
minister, Muhammad led the Nation for nearly fifty years. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990.
Extraordinary Hispanic Americans RC 37974
by Susan Sinnott 
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Outlines the lives of Hispanics who figure prominently in United
States history. The book is divided into five parts titled "An
Age of Exploration," "Early Hispanic America," "America from Sea
to Sea," "The Twentieth Century," and "Looking toward the
Twenty-first Century." Included are profiles of Hernando de Soto,
Diego de Vargas, Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, Desi Arnaz, Rita
Moreno, and Roberto Clemente. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1991.
Famous Asian Americans RC 37064
by Janet Nomura Morey and Wendy Dunn 
read by Anne Mullen
1 cassette
Brief biographies of fourteen twentieth-century Asian Americans
who came, or whose families came, from China, Japan, Korea,
Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines, countries that have
provided a large proportion of Asian immigrants to the United
States. Included are journalist Connie Chung, architect I.M. Pei,
inventor An Wang, and children's author Jos Aruego. For grades
3-6 and older readers. 1992.
Fidel Castro: Cuban Revolutionary RC 38647
by Warren Brown 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
On January 1, 1959, charismatic young revolutionary Fidel Castro
triumphantly entered Havana, Cuba, as the dictator, Batista,
fled. This biography chronicles the rise to power of the
illegitimate son of a wealthy planter and his peasant maid. It
describes Castro's effect as leader of the nonaligned nations and
head of one of the few Communist nations remaining in the 1990s.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994.
Follow the Dream RC 36641
by Peter Sis 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
More than five hundred years ago, Christopher Columbus was born
in Genoa, Italy. His parents hoped that he would be a weaver like
his father. But Columbus wove dreams of adventure and discovery
with his ambition to be a sailor and explorer, and imagined
finding a route to the East by sailing west. No one believed that
that was possible, but Columbus did not give up. And what he
found was a continent unknown to Europeans. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1991.
Galileo RC 38324
by Leonard Everett Fisher 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), often called the "father of modern
science," was a mathematician, physicist, and astronomer. He
discovered the law of the pendulum, built the first thermoscope
to measure heat, and, perhaps most importantly, proved
Copernicus's theory that the earth is not the center of the
universe. For the last, Galileo, a devout Catholic, was ordered
by the Roman Catholic Church to appear before the Inquisition.
For grades 3-6. 1992.
George Washington Carver RC 36365
by Gene Adair 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
George Washington Carver was the first African-American man of
learning to emerge as a national folk hero. Orphaned as an infant
during the Civil War, Carver was raised by Moses and Susan
Carver, who had owned his mother though they hated slavery.
Carver was brilliant, eccentric, and deeply religious. His
scientific research on the peanut and other crops greatly
benefited southern agriculture. For grades 5-9 and older readers.
1989.
George Washington: Leader of a New Nation RC 37691
by Mary Pope Osborne 
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
The author paints a lively, candid picture of the nation's first
president. Through diaries, letters, and other primary source
materials of Washington and his contemporaries, we learn of
Washington's thoughts and deeds in the context of his own time.
Born in 1732, Washington guided the nation through a bloody
revolution and its founding as a democracy, refusing to become a
dictator or a king. For grades 4-7. 1991.
Guglielmo Marconi RC 39199
by Nina Morgan 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Guglielmo Marconi as a child admired Benjamin Franklin and
Michael Faraday, scientists who made discoveries about
electricity and magnetism. Marconi grew up to become the inventor
of wireless telegraphy, radio, and radar. The author traces the
life of Marconi from his birth in Italy in 1874 through his work
with electromagnetic waves and his development of wireless
communication. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Harriet Tubman RC 37546
by Judith Bentley 
read by Molly Wise
1 cassette
Araminta Ross was born into slavery in Maryland around 1821.
Called Harriet--a common slave name--during her teen years, she
married John Tubman, a free black, around 1844. Escaping from
slavery in 1849, Harriet Tubman joined the abolitionist movement
and became a well-known conductor on the Underground Railroad.
She also served as a Union spy during the Civil War and was later
active in the women's suffrage movement. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1990.
Henry Aaron RC 37545
by Richard Scott Rennert 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Henry ("Hank") Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1934. As a
young child, Aaron shared with his father a love of baseball. In
1952 he signed with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American
League. A year later, joining the Jacksonville Tars, Aaron was
among the first wave of African American major-league players in
the South. He is regarded as one of the game's greatest, most
productive, and most valued players. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1993.
Hiawatha: Messenger of Peace RC 36894
by Dennis Brindell Fradin 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In this biography the author shows what Hiawatha's life might
have been like by drawing on what is actually known about the
Iroquois people during the fifteenth century. He distinguishes
fact from legend as he tells of the adult Hiawatha's role as a
peacemaker and one of the founders of the Iroquois
Federation--aspects of which were incorporated into the U.S.
Constitution. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.
Isaac Newton RC 39185
by Douglas McTavish 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Isaac Newton, best known for his discovery of the laws of
movement and gravitation, effectively invented modern science by
using methods to test and cross-check scientific theories. The
author traces Newton's life from his birth in England in 1642
through his long years of scientific discoveries that include the
laws of light and refraction, the invention of the reflecting
telescope, and calculus. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Joseph Lister RC 37394
by Douglas McTavish 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Joseph Lister, a surgeon, discovered the cause and cure of sepsis
and developed antiseptic methods that dramatically improved the
survival rate from surgery and allowed for modern advances such
as organ transplants. The author traces the life of Lister from
his birth in England in 1827 through his discovery of sepsis and
his development of antiseptic procedures. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1991.
Karl Benz RC 39213
by Brian Williams 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Karl Benz's pioneering work in the evolution of motor-driven
vehicles includes the development of the two-stroke engine and
the electric ignition system. The author traces Benz's life from
his birth in Germany in 1844 through his career as an engineer
and inventor--and the first person to make cars reliable enough
to be sold to the general public. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1991.
The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka`iulani of Hawai`i RC
36521
by Fay Stanley 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Princess Ka`iulani's birth is a joyous occasion for Hawai`i's
royal family. It means that there is now an heir to the throne.
But when the princess is eleven, her mother foretells on her
deathbed that the princess will never rule Hawai`i. In the late
1880s, rich, powerful Americans take control of the government,
and the dire prediction comes true. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1991.
Lindbergh RC 38538
by Chris L. Demarest 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
In 1902, when Charles Lindbergh was born in Minnesota, not a
single plane flew in the sky, cars were rarely seen on the road,
and it cost only two cents to send a letter. Twenty-five years
later, in a plane that he designed and named the Spirit of St.
Louis, Lindbergh would make the first nonstop flight from New
York to Paris, changing his life and aviation history forever.
For grades K-3. 1993.
Louis Pasteur RC 37395
by Nina Morgan 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Louis Pasteur was the first scientist to understand the
connection between microbes and disease. The author traces the
life of Pasteur from his birth in France in 1822 through his
important scientific discoveries, including pasteurization and
vaccinations against anthrax (for which he received the Grand
Cross of the Legion of Honor), rabies, and diphtheria. For grades
4-7 and older readers. 1991.
Marie Curie RC 39206
by Andrew Dunn 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
In the 1890s, when women scientists were rare and it was believed
that the atom was the smallest unit of matter, Marie Curie, the
first European woman to become a doctor of science, believed that
atoms had an internal structure. With her husband, Pierre, she
discovered radium. The author traces Curie's life from her birth
in Poland in 1867 through a career that included two Nobel
prizes. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Michelangelo's World RC 36532
by Piero Ventura 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
This biography of Michelangelo is presented as if the master
himself were speaking. Cast as an old man resting by his fire,
Michelangelo reflects on his past and his accomplishments. He
recalls his family background, his experiences as an apprentice,
and the events that led to some of his most famous works
including the Pieta, the David, and the ceiling of the Sistine
Chapel. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988.
One More River to Cross: The Stories of Twelve Black Americans RC
38023
by Jim Haskins 
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Brief biographies of twelve African Americans who overcame
obstacles such as racism, poverty, and sexism to become leaders
in their fields. Included are Madam C.J. Walker, Ralph Bunche,
Fannie Lou Hamer, Eddie Robinson, Malcolm X, and Ronald McNair.
For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Pancho Villa RC 39069
by Steven O'Brien 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
In the mid-1890s, Doroteo Arango, a sixteen-year-old peasant with
a strong will and a growing hatred of the cruel, wealthy
landowners, became a fugitive from the law and joined the gang of
an infamous bandit. Arango changed his name to Francisco "Pancho"
Villa. In 1910, with the onset of the Mexican Revolution, he gave
up banditry to join the fight for freedom, attaining folk-hero
status for his exploits. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994.
The Pigman and Me RC 36599
by Paul Zindel 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Paul Zindel, author of The Pigman (RC 23431) and Pigman's Legacy
(RC 23260), writes of the angst, humor, and mishaps that fill the
year he spends with his mother and sister on Staten Island.
Lacking funds but able to talk a mile a minute, his mother
arranges to buy a house with Connie, a single mother with money
and a set of zesty twins. Connie's father becomes Zindel's own
pigman. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.
The Real McCoy: The Life of an African-American Inventor RC 37158
by Wendy Towle 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Elijah McCoy was born in Canada in 1844 to parents who had
escaped slavery in the United States. McCoy exhibited an unusual
aptitude for mechanical devices and in his teens he went to
Scotland to study engineering. However, because of racism in the
United States, he could only find work as a railroad oilman.
Nevertheless, McCoy patented more than fifty inventions. For
grades 3-6. 1993.
Satchel Paige RC 37559
by David Shirley 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
LeRoy "Satchel" Paige was born in Mobile, Alabama, around 1906.
In 1948, at the age of forty-two, Paige became the first black
pitcher in the American League and the oldest rookie ever. For
the quarter century through 1945--during the best years of
Paige's career--baseball was segregated, and the talented pitcher
had been limited to the Negro leagues where he starred with the
Kansas City Monarchs. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Theodore Roosevelt Takes Charge RC 38465
by Nancy Whitelaw 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, often weakened by asthma
attacks. But he did not let that stop him. Roosevelt authored
many books, managed a ranch, and held numerous civic positions
including New York City police commissioner; Civil Service
commissioner in Washington, D.C.; governor of New York; assistant
secretary of the navy; leader of the Rough Riders; and president
of the United States. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
A Twilight Struggle: The Life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy RC 38700
by Barbara Harrison and Daniel Terris 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
A portrait of one of the nation's most beloved presidents reveals
a man of high ideals who tried to live up to his principles and
inspired others. The authors also discuss Kennedy's perceived
failings: an ill-advised attempt to invade Cuba, ambivalence on
civil rights, and infidelity to his wife. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1992.
W.E.B. DuBois RC 36787
by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack 
read by Phillip Reid
1 cassette
A biography of William Edward Burghardt DuBois, a distinguished
scholar, author, and educator and one of the most important civil
rights leaders of the twentieth century. Born in 1868 in Great
Barrington, Massachusetts, a member of the proud New England free
black society, he is educated at Fisk and Harvard, and in
Germany. DuBois becomes a lifelong human rights activist, dying
in Ghana, West Africa, in 1963. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1990.
Walter White RC 36576
by Jane Fraser 
read by Phillip Reid
1 cassette
Walter White, civil rights leader and a top NAACP official from
1918 to 1955, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1893. Despite
blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, White was fiercely proud
of being an African American and often risked his life
infiltrating white communities while investigating lynchings,
against which he waged a relentless campaign. White was also a
bestselling author and an adviser to the United Nations. For
grades 5-9 and older readers. 1991.
Yasir Arafat RC 38540
by Rebecca Stefoff 
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
In 1948 a Jewish national state, Israel, was created in
Palestine. The subsequent Arab-Israeli war displaced several
hundred thousand Palestinians. Yasir Arafat, born in Cairo,
Egypt, in 1929, became a symbol of the efforts to establish a
Palestinian state. In the late 1950s, Arafat formed the guerrilla
group al-Fatah. Since 1969 he has served as chairman of the
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Violence. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1988.
Braille
Alexander Graham Bell BR 9595
by Andrew Dunn 
1 volume
Alexander Graham Bell is best known for his invention of the
telephone. Bell, whose speech-scientist father produced an
alphabet he called "visible speech," taught deaf children to talk
using his father's system. The author traces Bell's life from his
birth in Scotland in 1847 through his work with sound and the
human voice that led to his development of the telephone. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Guglielmo Marconi BR 9598
by Nina Morgan 
1 volume
Guglielmo Marconi as a child admired Benjamin Franklin and
Michael Faraday, scientists who made discoveries about
electricity and magnetism. Marconi later grew up to become the
inventor of wireless telegraphy, radio, and radar. The author
traces the life of Marconi from his birth in Italy in 1874
through his work with electromagnetic waves and his development
of wireless communication. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1990.
I Have a Dream: The Life and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr. BR
9472
by Jim Haskins 
1 volume
A straightforward biography of the leader of the civil rights
movement that focuses on his impact on the nation and his belief
in nonviolence. Includes excerpts from King's speeches, sermons,
letters, and writings, and an introduction by Rosa Parks. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Isaac Newton BR 9599
by Douglas McTavish 
1 volume
Isaac Newton, best known for his discovery of the laws of
movement and gravitation, effectively invented modern science by
using methods to test and cross-check scientific theories. The
author traces Newton's life from his birth in England in 1642
through his long years of scientific discoveries that include the
laws of light and refraction, the invention of the reflecting
telescope, and calculus. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Karl Benz BR 9596
by Brian Williams 
1 volume
Karl Benz's pioneering work in the evolution of motor-driven
vehicles includes the development of the two-stroke engine and
the electric ignition system. The author traces Benz's life from
his birth in Germany in 1844 through his career as an engineer
and inventor--and the first person to make cars reliable enough
to be sold to the general public. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1991.
Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind BR 9495
by Margaret Davidson 
1 volume
A simple biography of Louis Braille, who invented an alphabet
that enables blind people to read when he was only fifteen. For
grades 3-6. 1971.
Marie Curie BR 9597
by Andrew Dunn 
1 volume
In the 1890s, when women scientists were rare and it was believed
that the atom was the smallest unit of matter, Marie Curie, the
first European woman to become a doctor of science, believed that
atoms had an internal structure. With her husband, Pierre, she
discovered radium. The author traces Curie's life from her birth
in Poland in 1867 through a career that included two Nobel
prizes. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
My Great-Aunt Arizona BR 8996
by Gloria Houston 
1 volume
Arizona was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains and named by her
uncle who was in the cavalry out in the West. Arizona loved
school, and she loved to read and to dream of faraway places that
she would visit one day. Arizona grew up and became a teacher,
and for nearly sixty years she taught generations of children in
the Blue Ridge Mountains to read and about faraway places.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.
Pancho Villa BR 9584
by Steven O'Brien 
1 volume
In the mid-1890s, Doroteo Arango, a sixteen-year-old peasant with
a strong will and a growing hatred of the cruel, wealthy
landowners, became a fugitive from the law and joined the gang of
an infamous bandit. Arango changed his name to Francisco "Pancho"
Villa. In 1910, with the onset of the Mexican Revolution, he gave
up banditry to join the fight for freedom, attaining folk-hero
status for his exploits. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994.
The Pigman and Me BR 9267
by Paul Zindel 
1 volume
Paul Zindel, author of The Pigman (BR 9275) and Pigman's Legacy
(BR 6309), writes of the angst, humor, and mishaps that fill the
year he spends with his mother and sister on Staten Island.
Lacking funds but able to talk a mile a minute, his mother
arranges to buy a house with Connie, a single mother with money
and a set of zesty twins. Connie's father becomes Zindel's own
pigman. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.
Carver RC 36885
by Ruth Yaffe Radin 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Jon, who is blind, and his mother return to live
with his grandmother at Kellam's Landing, where Jon attends
public school for the first time. His new friend Matt tells him
about Carver, an embittered old man who carves exquisite wooden
birds. Jon's father had loved carving birds before his fatal
accident, and it becomes important to Jon to also learn the
craft, although he knows that his mother will not approve. For
grades 4-7. 1990.
Blindness and Physical Handicaps
Cassettes
Dear Dr. Bell...Your Friend, Helen Keller RC 37039
by Judith St. George 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
In 1886, six-year-old Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, sat
on Alexander Graham Bell's knee and played with his watch. Thus
began a supportive friendship that lasted until Bell's death in
1922. Keller dedicated The Story of My Life (RC 25830) "To
Alexander Graham Bell, who has taught the deaf to speak." For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Mom's Best Friend RC 39251
by Sally Hobart Alexander 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Leslie, her dad, and her brother lose a great family pet when
Marit dies. But her mom, Sally, who is blind, loses her favorite
mode of travel. Finding cane travel difficult and "going sighted
guide" too confining, Sally returns to Seeing Eye for another
guide dog. Leslie tells of her mother's hard work in training
Ursula at Seeing Eye, the family's adjustment while she is away,
and the continuing training when she returns. For grades 2-4.
1992.
Ryan White: My Own Story RC 37554
by Ryan White and Ann Marie Cunningham 
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Ryan White shares his life story in a natural, engaging style. He
tells of contracting AIDS from an infected blood-clotting agent;
of being forced out of school in Kokomo, Indiana; and of moving
to the welcoming community of Cicero. Ryan talks mostly about his
family and friends, a circle that became wider as Ryan spoke out
about AIDS. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.
Taking Charge: Teenagers Talk about Life and Physical
Disabilities RC 38016
by Kay H. Kriegsman and others 
read by Molly Wise
2 cassettes
The authors and the teenagers interviewed in this book offer
guidance for coping with a disability and adolescence--which the
authors term "the ultimate disability." Suggested are strategies
for handling issues such as sexuality, staring strangers,
siblings, and overprotective parents. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1992.
Braille
Hand, Heart, and Mind: The Story of the Education of America's
Deaf People BR 9702
by Lou Ann Walker 
1 volume
Surveys the education of deaf people since ancient times. The
author describes discrimination; early schools in Europe; and the
feud between the Gallaudets, father and son, and Alexander Graham
Bell over the methods used to educate deaf people in America. She
also discusses the 1988 demand by deaf students for a deaf
president at Gallaudet University. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1994.
Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind BR 9495
by Margaret Davidson 
1 volume
A simple biography of Louis Braille, who invented an alphabet
that enables blind people to read when he was only fifteen. For
grades 3-6. 1971.
Taking Charge: Teenagers Talk about Life and Physical
Disabilities BR 9505
by Kay H. Kriegsman and others
2 volumes
The authors and the teenagers interviewed in this book offer
guidance for coping with a disability and adolescence--which the
authors term "the ultimate disability." Suggested are strategies
for handling issues such as sexuality, staring strangers,
siblings, and overprotective parents. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1992.
Careers
Cassettes
Colin Powell RC 38048
by Warren Brown 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Discusses the life and career of Colin Powell, the nation's first
black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) for the armed
forces. Appointed in 1989, Powell had also been promoted to the
army's highest rank, four-star general, several months before. In
a military that had at first excluded, then segregated African
Americans under the command of white officers, his achievement
was of great significance. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1992.
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery RC 38664
by Russell Freedman 
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
A portrait of one of the most influential women of the twentieth
century, told partly through her own words. Eleanor Roosevelt,
the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, overcame both an unhappy
childhood (her parents separated and had died by the time that
she was ten) and a timid nature to become a vigorous, outspoken
social activist and the first first lady with a public life and a
career. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Helen Gurley Brown: The Queen of Cosmopolitan RC 35803
by Lucille Falkof 
read by K.D. Henry
1 cassette
Biography of the slender girl from the Ozark Mountains of
Arkansas, who has become an author, a television personality, and
the longtime editor-in-chief of a popular women's magazine. Born
in 1922, Helen Gurley Brown is driven by a fear of failing that
has brought her recognition as one of the most influential women
in the United States. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett: Woman of Courage RC 36960
by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk 
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Born in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to parents who were
slaves, Ida B. Wells-Barnett would become an internationally
known journalist and speaker who waged a relentless, forty-year
campaign against lynching. A founder of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a women's
rights activist as well, Wells-Barnett was also a wife and
mother. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.
John H. Johnson: The Man from Ebony RC 36202
by Lucille Falkof 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Ebony magazine has been recognized for decades as one of the most
popular African-American publications, and Johnson Publishing
Company is one of the nation's most successful black-owned
businesses.This book tells the story of how John H. Johnson rose
from poverty to become an entrepreneur heralded in the 1980s as
one of the 400 richest Americans. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.
Julia Morgan: Architect of Dreams RC 36959
by Ginger Wadsworth 
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Julia Morgan began her career in architecture at the turn of the
century, when few women pursued such a profession. In the
forty-seven-year span of her career she designed and built more
than 700 structures including YWCAs, churches, libraries,
schools, and, perhaps best known, the palatial Hearst estate in
San Simeon, California. A modest woman, Morgan shunned public
life. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1990.
Katherine Dunham RC 36573
by Jeannine Dominy 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
A biography of the first pioneer of black concert dance. In 1935
Katherine Dunham, a student at the University of Chicago, won a
grant that allowed her to study dance from an anthropological
viewpoint. After a year in the Caribbean, she would return and
become a major force in black American dance, which, before
Dunham, had strived to imitate white techniques and styles. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
General
Cassettes
The Amazing Potato: A Story in Which the Incas, Conquistadors,
Marie Antoinette, Thomas Jefferson, Wars, Famines, Immigrants,
and French Fries All Play a Part RC 36213
by Milton Meltzer 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
First cultivated by the Incas in ancient Peru, the potato has
enjoyed a fascinating history that Meltzer relates. He concludes
with present-day research on the vegetable and tips for cooking.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds RC 37030
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
The author describes Appalachia--where the Appalachian Mountains
pass through Tennessee and West Virginia. There, the folks have
names like Mamie, Boyd, and Oley. Summer seems to be the season
for women--they can fruits and vegetables and talk without men or
children around. In winter, the men hunt with each other and
their country dogs. The children love all the seasons. For grades
2-4 and older readers. 1991.
Beating the Odds: Stories of Unexpected Achievers RC 37239
by Janet Bode 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
The author presents the stories of eleven teenagers who are
trying to succeed despite tremendous problems in their lives.
Interspersed among these first-person accounts from teens who are
homeless, pregnant, abused, addicted, or imprisoned are comments
from adults who work with young people and who offer advice on
success. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.
Bilingualism in the United States: Conflict and Controversy RC
36832
by Judith Harlan 
read by Ronald B. Meyer
1 cassette
The author examines the controversial issues surrounding
bilingualism and bilingual education in the United States.
Chapters include "Bilingual Countries of the World," "The
Politics of Official English Laws Today," and "The Politics of
Bilingual Education." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.
Drug Trafficking RC 37976
edited by Karin L. Swisher 
read by Bob Butz
2 cassettes
The pros and cons of waging war on drugs, legalizing drugs, and
pursuing the end of drug trafficking at home and abroad are
addressed in this sourcebook of short articles. The book also
contains articles on the effects of drugs on American society and
the particular impact drugs have on minority communities. The
short essays are by politicians, scholars, and journalists of
diverse backgrounds. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1991.
Emotional Illness in Your Family: Helping Your Relative, Helping
Yourself RC 35019
by Harvey Roy Greenberg 
read by Maxine Wasserman
2 cassettes
The author, a clinical professor of psychiatry, has written this
book to help adolescents contend with the difficulties a
relative's troubles can cause. He examines ways, both within the
family and through professional help, of dealing with problems.
Presenting a catalog of disorders, he discusses each and suggests
specific coping strategies. For junior and senior high readers.
1989.
Gambling in America: A Growth Industry RC 36926
by Bertha Davis 
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
The author states that between 66 and 88 percent of Americans
gamble at least occasionally. For the majority it remains a
benign activity, but some people become compulsive gamblers. The
author describes the people who gamble, the different types of
games, and the debate over whether the legalization of gambling
reduces the involvement of organized crime. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1992.
The Great Ancestor Hunt: The Fun of Finding Out Who You Are RC
36952
by Lila Perl 
read by Ray Dizefalo
1 cassette
A guide to genealogy that provides information and encouragement.
The author examines the reasons for undertaking genealogical
research and discusses how to trace family roots, how and why
families immigrated to America, types of documents and
memorabilia to look for, and how to preserve data. Includes
examples from a wide variety of ethnic groups. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1989.
The Lizzie Borden Trial: Be the Judge, Be the Jury RC 36255
by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
In 1892 Andrew Borden, one of the wealthiest men in Fall River,
Massachusetts, and his wife are brutally murdered. Shockingly,
Andrew's thirty-two-year-old daughter, Lizzie, is indicted for
the murders. Using transcripts from the actual trial, the author
places the reader in the jury box, as she unobtrusively explains
how the legal system works and the constitutional issues
involved. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Our National Monuments RC 36226
by Eleanor Ayer 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
The author describes nearly two dozen American monuments,
memorials, historic sites, and national parks. She discusses the
history, creators, significance, and location of each. Chapters
include "Monuments to America's Leaders," "Honoring America's
Soldiers," "Remembering America's Heritage," and "Preserving
Special Places." For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids RC 36845
by Gail Gibbons 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
In the United States alone, each person throws away about four
pounds of garbage each day. Many places have run out of room for
landfills. One solution is to cut down on the amount of trash we
throw away by recycling or reusing materials. The author
discusses the recycling processes for paper, glass, aluminum
cans, and plastic. She also provides facts about garbage. For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.
Recycling: Meeting the Challenge of the Trash Crisis RC 38659
by Alvin, Virginia, and Robert Silverstein 
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
The authors declare that old attitudes toward natural resources
and the disposal of waste have led to many problems, including
pollution. They also discuss several methods of recycling waste,
advantages and problems of each, and the possible future of
recycling. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Sexual Harassment RC 38792
by Elaine Landau 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
The author cites Anita Hill's testimony during Supreme Court
Justice Clarence Thomas's 1991 confirmation hearings, which
thrust sexual harassment to the forefront of the news and the
nation's awareness. She also examines the various forms that
sexual harassment can take, discusses instances of harassment in
work and school settings, and offers suggestions for handling
harassment situations. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1993.
The Story of Money RC 37157
by Betsy Maestro 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A history of trade from its beginnings among wandering tribes,
through the arrival of barter and the marketplace, to the
adoption of various mediums of exchange. The author discusses the
origin of paper money, its early lack of success, and the
establishment of the U.S. Mint and the federal Bureau of
Engraving and Printing. Cashless money--credit cards and
checks--and automatic teller machines are also explained. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.
Talking Peace: A Vision for the Next Generation RC 37895
by Jimmy Carter 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Upon leaving the White House in 1981, former president Jimmy
Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, founded the Carter Center in
Atlanta, Georgia, as a vehicle through which they could continue
their activities for world peace. Carter discusses his work and
his belief that free and fair elections and the art of
negotiation can help to eliminate civil and international war.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.
The U.S. Marine Corps RC 38277
by J.F. Warner 
read by Ben Mast
1 cassette
The Marine Corps was born in 1775 during the Revolutionary War,
when the Second Continental Congress voted to raise two
battalions of men--about 1,000 total. With the most demanding
enlistment requirements of all of the military services, the
Marine Corps is also the smallest. The author reviews the Corps's
history and present-day life, and he describes Marine enlistment
and promotion procedures. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.
The Water Is Wide RC 38036
by Pat Conroy 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes (Reissue)
An account of the year that the author spent teaching eighteen
fifth- through eighth-grade African American children in an
ill-equipped two-room school on Yamacraw Island, off the South
Carolina coast, and the public fight with the school board that
cost him his job. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1972.
Braille
Cowboy Country BR 9920
by Ann Herbert Scott 
1 volume
An "old buckaroo" and his dog, Matilda, take a young companion on
a tour of "cowboy country." As they saddle up for a ride on the
range, the cowboy tells of gear, procedures, terrain, and cows.
He also warns of the hard work, mean conditions, and stretches of
loneliness, but admits the cowboys' deep love for the life and
the work. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1993.
Houses and Homes BR 9918
by Ann Morris 
1 volume
A simple, poetic look at houses the world over--in the United
States, India, England, Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria,
Bali, Thailand, and many other places. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1992.
Geography
Cassettes
Brunei RC 38553
by David K. Wright 
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
Brunei, a small country situated on the island of Borneo, is
incredibly prosperous--thanks to the discovery of oil in the
1920s and 1960s. Health care and education are free, and there is
neither income tax nor poverty. The author discusses the
geography, history, economy, government, religion, culture, and
people of Brunei. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991.
A Capital Capital City, 1790-1814 RC 36821
by Suzanne Hilton 
read by Ben Mast
1 cassette
In this history of early Washington, D.C., the author focuses on
the people who influenced the creation and form of the city.
Included are the creative but stubborn French architect
Pierre-Charles L'Enfant; presidents Washington, Jefferson, Adams,
Madison, and Monroe; and other players in the campaign to locate
the capital in its present location. The author concludes with
the 1814 burning and rebirth of the city. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.
Estonia RC 37840
by Lerner Publications Company Geography Department 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Estonia is located in north central Europe with coasts on the
Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Finland, and the Gulf of Riga. Annexed by
the former Soviet Union in 1940 and declared independent again in
1991, Estonia is facing the challenges of rebuilding its
government and its economy. The author discusses the history,
geography, people, culture, resources, and government of Estonia.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
The Great St. Lawrence Seaway RC 38409
by Gail Gibbons 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean with the
Great Lakes that lie on the border between Canada and the United
States. A joint project of those two nations, the Seaway is a
computer-operated system nearly 2,500 miles long. The author
traces the history of this inland waterway from the 1500s, when
Europeans searched for a direct route to the Orient, to the days
of the modern system. For grades 2-4. 1992.
The Land and People of Italy RC 38519
by David Travis 
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Italy, a European peninsula bordered on three sides by five seas
and criss-crossed by mountains, is a collection of distinct
regions. Although built on ancient foundations, Italy was not
formed as a single nation until 1861, and it became a democracy
in 1946. The author examines the history, geography, economy,
culture, and people of Italy. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1992.
The Land and People of Norway RC 37851
by Claudette Charbonneau and Patricia Slade Lander 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Discusses the geography, history, people, culture, economy, and
government of Norway. Chapters include "The Age of the Vikings
(793-1066)," "Four Hundred Years' Night," "Reestablishing
Nationhood," "Democratic Traditions," and "Sports and
Exploration." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.
The Land and People of Pakistan RC 36867
by Mark Weston 
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is located on the South Asian
subcontinent, to the west of India. Like Israel, Pakistan is a
modern nation founded as a religious homeland. In 1947, before
the British left India, Muslims, fearful of the Hindu majority,
demanded a country of their own. The author discusses the
history, geography, culture, government, and economy of the
world's tenth most populous nation. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1992.
The Land and People of Spain RC 37660
by Adrian Shubert 
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
Discusses the geography, history, culture, people, economy, and
government of Spain. Chapters include "Questions of Identity,"
"From the Iberians to the Visigoths," "1492," "The Crisis of
Liberal Spain, 1898-1939," and "Spain Today." For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1992.
The Land and People of the Netherlands RC 37842
by Theo van Stegeren 
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
The Netherlands, or Holland as it is popularly called, is a small
country that reigned as a world power during the seventeenth
century. Its greatest struggles and conquests, however, have been
with the sea. The author discusses the geography, history,
people, culture, economy, and government of the Netherlands. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.
Latvia RC 37838
by Lerner Publications Company Geography Department 
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
Latvia, a small nation lying along the Baltic Sea in north
central Europe, was annexed by the USSR in 1940. With the
collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Latvia once again gained
its independence. Discusses the geography, history, ethnicity,
resources, politics, and future of Latvia.For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.
Lebanon RC 38513
by Leila Merrell Foster 
read by Peter Johnson
1 cassette
Lebanon is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean
Sea--sharing borders with Israel and Syria. It is a land of great
beauty and great conflict. The official language is Arabic, and
the population has shifted since World War I from being mostly
Christian to being mostly Muslim--and the change has caused war
and turmoil. Discusses the history, geography, culture, and
people of Lebanon. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Lithuania RC 37837
by Lerner Publications Company, Geography Department 
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
Annexed by the former Soviet Union in 1940, Lithuania--a small
country in north central Europe--became an independent nation
again in 1991. The author discusses the geography, people,
culture, economy, and government of Lithuania. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.
Moldova RC 37839
by Lerner Publications Company Geography Department 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
In 1940 the Soviet Union took possession of Bessarabia, a
province of Romania, and renamed it the Moldavian Soviet
Socialist Republic. In 1991 Moldova became an independent nation.
The author discusses the history, geography, people, culture,
economy, and government of Moldova. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1993.
Surtsey: The Newest Place on Earth RC 37155
by Kathryn Lasky 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
In November 1963 a brand-new island was created by the eruption
of a volcano in the Atlantic Ocean near the Westman Islands,
south of Iceland. The volcano and the birth of Surtsey were
witnessed by the crew of an Icelandic fishing vessel. The author
tells the remarkable story of Surtsey from its formation and
naming through its colonization and the establishment of plant
and animal life. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Braille
Antarctica: The Last Unspoiled Continent BR 9280
by Laurence Pringle 
1 volume
Antarctica, the fifth largest continent, is often called the
"White Continent" because it is covered with snow and ice. The
author describes the discovery and exploration of Antarctica, its
geological history and natural history, and its great value as a
natural laboratory for science. He also discusses prospects for
the future well-being of the continent in the light of new
treaties. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
How Did We Find Out about Antarctica? BR 9220
by Isaac Asimov 
1 volume
Presents the history of the discovery and early explorations of
the Antarctic region, including the race to the South Pole. Also
describes the geography of the region. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1979.
Government and the Law
Cassettes
The Alger Hiss Trial RC 39319
by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
In 1948 Whittaker Chambers, an ex-communist who had become a
respected writer and anticommunist crusader, accused Alger Hiss
of having been a spy for the Russians. Hiss, a high-level
government official and former clerk to Supreme Court Justice
Oliver Wendell Holmes, denied the charges but nevertheless was
indicted for perjury. With edited transcripts from the trial, the
author places the reader in the jury box. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.
American Politics: How It Really Works RC 36399
by Milton Meltzer 
read by John Richardson
1 cassette
Meltzer discusses politics in government, which he describes as a
mixture of self-interest and public interest. He traces how
political ideas and compromises have changed since the early
years of the republic. Meltzer also discusses his belief that
phenomenal growth in government and bureaucracy has led to
increased corruption and disillusionment has led to voter
dissatisfaction. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989.
American Wilderness and Its Future: Conservation versus Use RC
36655
by Edward F. Dolan 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
The author provides a comprehensive examination of the conflict
between advocates of wilderness conservation and proponents of
commercial and recreational interests. Chapters include "Our
Threatened National Parks," "Of Wetlands, Lakes, Rivers, and
Coasts," "The Forest Conflict," and "The Battle over the
Old-Growth Forests." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.
The Sacco-Vanzetti Trial RC 38111
by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
On April 15, 1920, two men shoot and kill a factory paymaster and
his guard in South Braintree, Massachusetts. Two Italian
immigrants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, are arrested
and charged with murder. Using edited transcripts of the
testimony given in the case, the author recreates the trial and
invites the reader to serve as judge and jury. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.
Talking Peace: A Vision for the Next Generation RC 37895
by Jimmy Carter 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Upon leaving the White House in 1981, former president Jimmy
Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, founded the Carter Center in
Atlanta, Georgia, as a vehicle through which they could continue
their activities for world peace. Carter discusses his work and
his belief that free and fair elections and the art of
negotiation can help to eliminate civil and international war.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.
Braille
American Politics: How It Really Works BR 9227
by Milton Meltzer 
2 volumes
Meltzer discusses politics in government, which he describes as a
mixture of self-interest and public interest. He traces how
political ideas and compromises have changed since the early
years of the republic. Meltzer also discusses his belief that
phenomenal growth in government and bureaucracy has led to
increased corruption, and disillusionment has led to voter
dissatisfaction. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989.
Thurgood Marshall: A Life for Justice BR 9508
by James Haskins 
1 volume
Born in segregated Baltimore in 1908, Thurgood Marshall
championed equality and justice for all. The author examines the
life and career of Marshall, who became legendary as the NAACP's
chief counsel and architect of the famous Brown v. Board of
Education Supreme Court case. In 1967 Marshall became the first
African-American Supreme Court justice. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1992.
History
Cassettes
Across America on an Emigrant Train RC 38715
by Jim Murphy 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Robert Louis Stevenson, who would later become a famous writer,
kept a journal as he traveled in 1879 from Scotland to the woman
he loved in California--first on a crowded boat and then on a
series of crammed, woefully uncomfortable trains on the
transcontinental railroad. The author weaves together Stevenson's
perilous trip with the history of the railroad that forever
changed America. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
The Alger Hiss Trial RC 39319
by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
In 1948 Whittaker Chambers, an ex-communist who had become a
respected writer and anticommunist crusader, accused Alger Hiss
of having been a spy for the Russians. Hiss, a high-level
government official and former clerk to Supreme Court Justice
Oliver Wendell Holmes, denied the charges but nevertheless was
indicted for perjury. With edited transcripts from the trial, the
author places the reader in the jury box. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.
Augustus Caesar's World: A Story of Ideas and Events from B.C. 44
to 14 A.D. RC 35236
by Genevieve Stump Foster 
read by Guy Sorel
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 44 B.C., at the age of eighteen, Augustus Caesar became Roman
emperor upon the death of his uncle, Julius Caesar. The author
portrays life in the empire as well as in the wider world during
the fifty-year span of the Augustan Age. The advent of
Christianity during that period marked a profound turning point
in world history. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1947.
A Capital Capital City, 1790-1814 RC 36821
by Suzanne Hilton 
read by Ben Mast
1 cassette
In this history of early Washington, D.C., the author focuses on
the people who influenced the creation and form of the city.
Included are the creative but stubborn French architect
Pierre-Charles L'Enfant; presidents Washington, Jefferson, Adams,
Madison, and Monroe; and other players in the campaign to locate
the capital in its present location. The author concludes with
the 1814 burning and rebirth of the city. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.
Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at
Weedpatch Camp RC 36951
by Jerry Stanley 
read by Jack Carroll
1 cassette
The author begins with a vivid portrait of the "Dirty Thirties,"
when Dust Bowl farmers were driven from their homes by "the winds
of despair." He then focuses on the efforts of Leo Hart, who
founded Arvin Federal Emergency (Weedpatch) School, and on the
group of Okie children who actually built it. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.
The Discovery of the Americas RC 36461
by Betsy and Giulio Maestro 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
The author states that during the Ice Age a natural bridge
connected the continents we now know as Asia and North America,
and that Asian nomads were the first people to come to the New
World. When the climate warmed, the bridge disappeared under
water and the Americas could no longer be reached by land. The
author examines supposed and actual voyages of discovery to
America, like those of Saint Brendan and Columbus. For grades 3-6
and older readers. 1991.
Don't You Know There's a War On? RC 36431
by James Stevenson 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
The author, a ten-year-old boy in 1942 when the United States
entered World War II, reminisces on just what it was like to be a
"kid." With his brother and father away fighting, he tried to do
his part to win the war by collecting tinfoil, saving tin cans,
buying war stamps, planting a "victory garden," and keeping an
eye on a neighbor who he suspected was a spy. For grades 2-4 to
share with older readers. 1992.
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery RC 38664
by Russell Freedman 
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
A portrait of one of the most influential women of the twentieth
century, told partly through her own words. Eleanor Roosevelt,
the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, overcame both an unhappy
childhood (her parents separated and had died by the time that
she was ten) and a timid nature to become a vigorous, outspoken
social activist and the first first lady with a public life and a
career. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Exploring the Past: Ancient Egypt RC 38643
by George Hart 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Nearly 5,000 years ago--and for more than 3,000 years--ancient
Egypt flourished in the northeast corner of Africa, on the banks
of the Nile River. This book provides an introductory overview of
the fascinating civilization that has spawned a science known as
Egyptology. Chapters include "The Pharaoh," "Mummification and
Afterlife," "Religion," and "The Discovery of Ancient Egypt." For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988.
Extraordinary Hispanic Americans RC 37974
by Susan Sinnott 
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Outlines the lives of Hispanics who figure prominently in United
States history. The book is divided into five parts titled "An
Age of Exploration," "Early Hispanic America," "America from Sea
to Sea," "The Twentieth Century," and "Looking toward the
Twenty-first Century." Included are profiles of Hernando de Soto,
Diego de Vargas, Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, Desi Arnaz, Rita
Moreno, and Roberto Clemente. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1991.
Fidel Castro: Cuban Revolutionary RC 38647
by Warren Brown 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
On January 1, 1959, charismatic young revolutionary Fidel Castro
triumphantly entered Havana, Cuba, as the dictator, Batista,
fled. This biography chronicles the rise to power of the
illegitimate son of a wealthy planter and his peasant maid. It
describes Castro's effect as leader of the nonaligned nations and
head of one of the few Communist nations remaining in the 1990s.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994.
Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh RC 36557
by Robert Burleigh 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
It is early in the morning on May 20, 1927, and
twenty-five-year-old Charles Lindbergh is about to do what no one
has done before. Lindbergh will embark on a thirty-hour, non-stop
flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris, France.
He will fly alone, without a radio or parachute. Lindbergh will
record in his diary the details of his trip and the fulfillment
of his dream. For grades 3-6. 1991.
Flying Free: America's First Black Aviators RC 38260
by Philip S. Hart 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
The early aviators of the 1920s and 1930s had to contend with
faulty planes, crude instruments, no flight plans, and often no
airports. Black Americans smitten by the desire to fly had to
further contend with pervasive prejudices and racism. This book
surveys the history of black aviators and includes chapters on
Bessie Coleman, the Chicago Flyers, and the Tuskegee Airmen. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Follow the Dream RC 36641
by Peter Sis 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
More than five hundred years ago, Christopher Columbus was born
in Genoa, Italy. His parents hoped that he would be a weaver like
his father. But Columbus wove dreams of adventure and discovery
with his ambition to be a sailor and explorer, and imagined
finding a route to the East by sailing west. No one believed that
that was possible, but Columbus did not give up. And what he
found was a continent unknown to Europeans. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1991.
1492: The Year of the New World RC 37981
by Piero Ventura 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
An account of Columbus's voyage to the Americas that links
descriptions of life in various countries in fifteenth-century
Europe with lifestyles among the Native Americans in the New
World. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991.
George Washington: Leader of a New Nation RC 37691
by Mary Pope Osborne 
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
The author paints a lively, candid picture of the nation's first
president. Through diaries, letters, and other primary source
materials of Washington and his contemporaries, we learn of
Washington's thoughts and deeds in the context of his own time.
Born in 1732, Washington guided the nation through a bloody
revolution and its founding as a democracy, refusing to become a
dictator or a king. For grades 4-7. 1991.
Giants in the Land RC 38315
by Diana Appelbaum 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
There were once giants in New England--giant pine trees that had
grown for more than a thousand years and stood taller than the
loftiest building ever built in Maine or New Hampshire. The
author describes how these giant pines were cut down during the
colonial days and shipped to England to make massive wooden masts
for ships for the Royal Navy. For grades 2-4. 1993.
The Girl with the White Flag: An Inspiring Story of Love and
Courage in War Time RC 36940
by Tomiko Higa 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
The youngest of nine children in a samurai family shares
experiences as a seven-year-old girl wandering for weeks in
war-torn Okinawa in 1945. Her brother was killed beside her.
Separated from her sisters, she survived on her own and then with
an elderly, disabled couple. The photo of her surrender with a
white flag is an unforgettable image of war and childhood. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.
The Great St. Lawrence Seaway RC 38409
by Gail Gibbons 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean with the
Great Lakes that lie on the border between Canada and the United
States. A joint project of those two nations, the Seaway is a
computer-operated system nearly 2,500 miles long. The author
traces the history of this inland waterway from the 1500s, when
Europeans searched for a direct route to the Orient, to the days
of the modern system. For grades 2-4. 1992.
The Great St. Lawrence Seaway RC 38409
by Gail Gibbons 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean with the
Great Lakes that lie on the border between Canada and the United
States. A joint project of those two nations, the Seaway is a
computer-operated system nearly 2,500 miles long. The author
traces the history of this inland waterway from the 1500s, when
Europeans searched for a direct route to the Orient, to the days
of the modern system. For grades 2-4. 1992.
Harriet Tubman RC 37546
by Judith Bentley 
read by Molly Wise
1 cassette
Araminta Ross was born into slavery in Maryland around 1821.
Called Harriet--a common slave name--during her teen years, she
married John Tubman, a free black, around 1844. Escaping from
slavery in 1849, Harriet Tubman joined the abolitionist movement
and became a well-known conductor on the Underground Railroad.
She also served as a Union spy during the Civil War and was later
active in the women's suffrage movement. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1990.
Lindbergh RC 38538
by Chris L. Demarest 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
In 1902, when Charles Lindbergh was born in Minnesota, not a
single plane flew in the sky, cars were rarely seen on the road,
and it cost only two cents to send a letter. Twenty-five years
later, in a plane that he designed and named the Spirit of St.
Louis, Lindbergh would make the first nonstop flight from New
York to Paris, changing his life and aviation history forever.
For grades K-3. 1993.
The Long Road to Gettysburg RC 36261
by Jim Murphy 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
In July 1863, one of the most brutal battles of the Civil War--a
battle that claimed 6,000 lives and left 42,000 men injured--was
fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Through the alternating
narratives of nineteen-year-old Lieutenant John Dooley of the
Confederacy and seventeen-year-old Union Corporal Thomas Galway,
the events of that battle come to life. Lincoln's famous speech
is also discussed. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.
Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary; a Biography RC 36735
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
This controversial man challenged the civil rights movement and
"scared America" with his anger. Discouraged in school, Malcolm X
became a sharp-dressing street hustler who ultimately found
satisfaction in the sober life-style and black nationalist
philosophy of the Nation of Islam, where he became a leader and
chief critic of the nonviolent tactics of Martin Luther King. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Michelangelo's World RC 36532
by Piero Ventura 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
This biography of Michelangelo is presented as if the master
himself were speaking. Cast as an old man resting by his fire,
Michelangelo reflects on his past and his accomplishments. He
recalls his family background, his experiences as an apprentice,
and the events that led to some of his most famous works
including the Pieta, the David, and the ceiling of the Sistine
Chapel. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988.
Mississippi Challenge RC 36631
by Mildred Pitts Walter 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
The author documents the struggle of African Americans in
Mississippi to overcome pervasive racism and gain the right to
vote. The influx of cotton farmers in the early nineteenth
century led to the enslavement of four million blacks by the
start of the Civil War. Walter discusses Reconstruction and the
racial and economic terror that followed. She then focuses on the
1960s and the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1992.
New Kids on the Block: Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens RC 36208
by Janet Bode 
read by Marcia Churchill
1 cassette
In the 1990s 95 percent of U.S. immigrants come from Asia, the
Caribbean, and Central America. Eleven teenage immigrants--some
from war-torn countries, some who are illegal--share their
experiences of being uprooted and of adjusting to life in the
United States. For junior and senior high readers. 1989.
Our Constitution RC 36114
by Linda Carlson Johnson 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
Describes the creation of the United States Constitution and its
first ten amendments--the Bill of Rights. Explains that the
Constitution sets out the rules of government for the nation and
lists the lawful rights of the citizens. For grades 2-4 and older
readers. 1992.
Our Declaration of Independence RC 36135
by Jay Schleifer 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies issue the
Declaration of Independence announcing the birth of a new, free
nation. The author details events leading up to this document,
the key players in its drafting, and the actual writing and
adoption of the nation's "birth certificate." For grades 2-4 and
older readers. 1992.
The Real McCoy: The Life of an African-American Inventor RC 37158
by Wendy Towle 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Elijah McCoy was born in Canada in 1844 to parents who had
escaped slavery in the United States. McCoy exhibited an unusual
aptitude for mechanical devices and in his teens he went to
Scotland to study engineering. However, because of racism in the
United States, he could only find work as a railroad oilman.
Nevertheless, McCoy patented more than fifty inventions. For
grades 3-6. 1993.
The Remarkable Voyages of Captain Cook RC 38185
by Rhoda Blumberg 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
In 1768 James Cook, a self-educated ship's master, was selected
by Britain's Royal Society to command an expedition to the South
Seas in search of the Unknown Southern Continent. The author
presents a thorough and lively account of Cook's three voyages
and his discoveries. Drawing on Cook's own notebooks, Blumberg
applauds Cook's achievements while acknowledging his frailties.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.
Richard Allen RC 36353
by Steve Klots 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
In November 1787, after a commotion in church in which black
worshippers were pulled from their knees in the effort to enforce
segregation, Richard Allen and his colleagues established the
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the first
African-American Christian denomination. A leader in the
political arena as well, Allen worked hard to thwart the efforts
of the American Colonization Society. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1991.
Rosa Parks: My Story RC 38581
by Rosa Parks and Jim Haskins 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
In 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white
passenger, an action that sparked the year-long Montgomery bus
boycott and helped launch the civil rights movement. Born in 1913
in rural Alabama, Rosa McCauley married Raymond Parks in 1932 and
joined him in his civil rights activism, becoming secretary of
the Montgomery branch of the NAACP. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.
A Separate Battle: Women and the Civil War RC 37020
by Ina Chang 
read by Sharon Lauve Komorn
1 cassette
The author weaves together the stories of a wide array of
women--abolitionists, slaves, nurses, spies, soldiers, teachers,
housewives--in the North and the South, to present a picture of
what life was like for women during the Civil War. Included are
Angelina Grimk, Sojourner Truth, Mary Chesnut, Harriet Beecher
Stowe, Clara Barton, and Charlotte Forten. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1991.
Showa: The Age of Hirohito RC 37416
by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
When Hirohito became emperor of Japan in 1926, he was hailed as a
god-king. When he died some seventy years later, he had become a
constitutional monarch--a symbol of state as well as a symbol of
the profound changes that had taken place during his reign. In
this period Japan experienced tremendous industrial-military
expansion, World War II, and unparalleled post-war growth. For
junior and senior high readers. 1990.
The Tainos: The People Who Welcomed Columbus RC 37424
by Francine Jacobs 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
The Native Americans who lived in the Greater Antilles in the
Caribbean islands were the Tainos, gentle people who peacefully
greeted Columbus when he landed in the Bahamas in 1492. The
Tainos, who believed that their white visitors were gods, opened
their homes and villages to the explorers, who were only trying
to find gold. This led to the virtual destruction of the Tainos.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Theodore Roosevelt Takes Charge RC 38465
by Nancy Whitelaw 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, often weakened by asthma
attacks. But he did not let that stop him. Roosevelt authored
many books, managed a ranch, and held numerous civic positions
including New York City police commissioner; Civil Service
commissioner in Washington, D.C.; governor of New York; assistant
secretary of the navy; leader of the Rough Riders; and president
of the United States. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Tiberius Claudius Maximus, the Cavalryman RC 36465
by Peter Connolly 
read by Chuck Benson
1 cassette
Continues the career of Tiberius Claudius Maximus, whose
tombstone, discovered in 1965, has helped to reconstruct the
history of the army of Emperor Trajan, Rome's last great
conqueror. After nearly fifteen years in the legion, where he
achieved fame for capturing the Dacian king, Maximus becomes a
calvary officer. Follows Tiberius Claudius Maximus, the Legionary
(RC 36443). Violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988.
Tiberius Claudius Maximus, the Legionary RC 36443
by Peter Connolly 
read by Chuck Benson
1 cassette
One of the greatest armies in history served the Roman emperor
Trajan in the first century. A huge sculpture in the center of
Rome tells of the army's exploits against Dacia, but the details
were lost until the 1965 discovery of the tombstone of Tiberius
Claudius Maximus, which chronicles his career. Followed by
Tiberius Claudius Maximus, the Cavalryman (RC 36465). For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1988.
Tracks across America: The Story of the American Railroad,
1825-1900 RC 38784
by Leonard Everett Fisher 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
The technology, human effort, and political and economic facets
of railroad construction as it shaped America during the
nineteenth century. Beginning with early efforts to develop rails
and steam engines in Europe and America, Fisher's discussion
includes the role of railroads during the Civil War and Native
American resistance to the railroad. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.
A Twilight Struggle: The Life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy RC 38700
by Barbara Harrison and Daniel Terris 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
A portrait of one of the nation's most beloved presidents reveals
a man of high ideals who tried to live up to his principles and
inspired others. The authors also discuss Kennedy's perceived
failings: an ill-advised attempt to invade Cuba, ambivalence on
civil rights, and infidelity to his wife. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1992.
+Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo RC 38076
by Zlata Filipovi  
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Zlata begins this diary as a young schoolgirl preoccupied with
piano lessons, homework, playing tennis, movie stars, friends,
and family. That changes rapidly as shelling begins. Concern for
grades vanishes with her school. Now daily life centers around
finding the necessities of life, including a hiding place for the
night, and Zlata grows angry as her childhood is stolen. For
junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1994.
Braille
By the Dawn's Early Light: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner
BR 9930
by Steven Kroll 
1 volume
The War of 1812 had been raging for two years when in August 1814
the British burned Washington and returned to their ships. They
also made Dr. William Beanes prisoner aboard one of the ships. A
friend, Francis Scott Key, went to seek Beanes's release and
observed the attack on Fort McHenry in Baltimore. He wrote the
poem that became America's national anthem. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades 3-6. 1994.
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own
Stories BR 9686
by Ellen Levine 
2 volumes
The words of participants in landmark civil rights struggles
recreate their experiences. African Americans who were children
or teens at the time share memories of segregation, of the
Montgomery bus boycott, of integrating the schools, of "Bloody
Sunday," and of sit-ins, freedom rides, and voter registration
drives. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.
An Indian Winter BR 8967
by Russell Freedman 
1 volume
1833-1834. Maximilian, a German prince, and Karl Bodmer, a Swiss
artist, travel by river to what is now North Dakota. There they
winter with the Mandans and the Hidatsas, Native American peoples
whose flourishing cultures will cease to exist after an 1837
smallpox epidemic. Freedman combines Maximilian's observations
with background information on that winter. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Talking Walls BR 8987
by Margy Burns Knight 
1 volume
The author explores the similarities and differences among
diverse cultures through the presentation of walls the world
over. Included are the Great Wall of China, the Lascaux cave
(France), the Western Wall (Jerusalem), the Muslim world's Ka'aba
walls, the walls of Great Zimbabwe, the Taos pueblo (New Mexico),
the Berlin Wall, Nelson Mandela's prison walls, and the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and and older
readers. 1992.
Holidays
Cassettes
Fiesta! Cinco de Mayo RC 36792
by June Behrens 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Cinco de Mayo is a very important holiday for Mexican Americans.
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army. This
victory ended the efforts of foreign powers to invade North
America. The author describes the Cinco de Mayo holiday and its
celebration. For grades K-3. 1978.
Hark! A Christmas Sampler RC 36032
by Jane Yolen 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
A potpourri of holiday fare that includes excerpts from the
Bible, songs, folktales, poems, stories, a play in verse, and
informational pieces on gift giving, Christmas food, Christmas
plants, Christmas animals, and the history of Christmas. For
grades 2-4 and older readers. 1991.
Jesus' Christmas Party RC 36406
by Nicholas Allan 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
A whimsical account of the birth of Jesus from the viewpoint of
the innkeeper. All set to get a good night's sleep, he is first
awakened by Mary and Joseph seeking a room, then by Joseph
requesting a small blanket. The innkeeper is awakened again by an
unaccountable bright light, then by shepherds, then by three
kings, then by a chorus of singing--the innkeeper has had enough!
For grades K-3. 1991.
St. Patrick's Day RC 39405
by Gail Gibbons 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Around 380 the man now known as St. Patrick was born in Britain.
Kidnapped as a boy, he was brought to Ireland and enslaved. He
prayed for help and escaped. Back in Britain, he decided to
devote his life to teaching the Irish people about God. He became
a bishop in the Catholic church and returned to Ireland. He died
in 461 on March 17, a day now celebrated as St. Patrick's Day.
Includes information on how the day is observed. For grades K-3
and older readers. 1994.
Braille
The First Christmas BR 9916
1 volume
Retells the story of the very first Christmas--the birth of
Jesus--through selections from the book of Luke, King James
version of the Bible. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.
Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights BR 8999
by Leslie Kimmelman 
1 volume
Depicts in simple text the eight nights of Hanukkah celebrated by
an extended family. The endnote describes the origin of this
holiday, and explains how, at Hanukkah, Jewish people remember
the victory of the Maccabees and the winning of freedom to
worship as they believe. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and
older readers. 1992.
Jokes, Riddles, and Rhymes
Cassettes
Alpha Beta Chowder RC 38270
by Jeanne Steig 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
A collection of twenty-six nonsense verses in alphabetical order!
Includes verses titled "An Appetizer for Alexander," "Bellicose
Brigand vs. Belligerent Bear," "Yakety Yak," and "Blizzard Zaps
Zelda." For grades 2-4. 1992.
I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket Book RC 36627
edited by Iona and Peter Opie 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
A collection of traditional schoolyard verse--more than 170
rhymes in all--grouped into more than thirty subjects from
"Beginning of Term" to "End of Term." Included are the customary
"Riddles," "Counting-out Rhymes," and "Game Rhymes," as well as
"Insults," "Retaliations," "Teasing and Repartee," and
"Lullabies--Adolescent Style." For grades 2-4 and older readers.
Strong language. 1947.
Rhyme Stew RC 39242
by Roald Dahl 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Dahl presents delightfully wicked parodies of well-known nursery
rhymes, folktales, and fairy tales, including "Ali Baba and the
Forty Thieves," "Mary, Mary," and "Hansel and Gretel." For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1989.
Braille
The Adventures of Isabel BR 8984
by Ogden Nash 
1 volume
Jaunty rhymes portray Isabel, a feisty heroine, who is not
frightened by anything. When an enormous bear threatens to eat
her, she washes her hands and has him for lunch! And when a
hideous giant vows to grind her bones to make bread, Isabel cuts
off his head! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older
readers. 1963.
Grim and Ghastly Goings-On BR 9905
by Florence Parry Heide 
1 volume
A collection of twenty-one poems, intended to tickle your funny
bone, about monsters and their ilk. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1992.
Old Mother Hubbard and Her Wonderful Dog BR 8961
retold by James Marshall 
1 volume
A delightful retelling of the familiar nursery rhyme, chock-full
of humor and verve. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 
Westward Ho Ho Ho! Jokes from the Wild West BR 9521
by Victoria Hartman 
1 volume
A collection of knock-knock jokes, riddles, puns, and limericks
about the wild, wild West. Chapters include "Roaming the Range,"
"Moseying to Town," and "Gold Rush." For grades 3-6. 1992.
Language
Cassettes
Across America on an Emigrant Train RC 38715
by Jim Murphy 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Robert Louis Stevenson, who would later become a famous writer,
kept a journal as he traveled in 1879 from Scotland to the woman
he loved in California--first on a crowded boat and then on a
series of crammed, woefully uncomfortable trains on the
transcontinental railroad. The author weaves together Stevenson's
perilous trip with the history of the railroad that forever
changed America. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
A Book of Your Own: Keeping a Diary or Journal RC 39091
by Carla Stevens 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
1 cassette
Discusses diaries and journals and the value of keeping a diary
or journal of your own. Includes examples of entries from
well-known diarists such as Anne Frank and Theodore Roosevelt, as
well as from less famous young people. For grades 5-8. 1993.
The Diary of Latoya Hunter: My First Year in Junior High RC 36559
by Latoya Hunter 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Through brisk, clear diary entries, Latoya Hunter chronicles her
life during seventh grade, her first year in junior high. Though
she excels in school, she finds it boring and frustrating. During
the year Latoya experiences the birth of her nephew, her
brother's wedding, a new interest in boys, clashes with her
mother, new-found faith in God, a neighborhood murder, and a
visit with relatives in Jamaica. For grades 6-9. 1992.
Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh RC 36557
by Robert Burleigh 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
It is early in the morning on May 20, 1927, and
twenty-five-year-old Charles Lindbergh is about to do what no one
has done before. Lindbergh will embark on a thirty-hour, non-stop
flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris, France.
He will fly alone, without a radio or parachute. Lindbergh will
record in his diary the details of his trip and the fulfillment
of his dream. For grades 3-6. 1991.
Talk about English: How Words Travel and Change RC 35953
by Janet Klausner 
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Did you know that the words "lonely" and "assassination" made
their first written appearance in the works of Shakespeare? Or
how the guinea pig (which is neither from Guinea nor a pig) got
its name? The author traces the history and development of the
English language and provides a treasure trove of anecdotes about
words and phrases that have become part of the vernacular. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1990.
Braille
A Book of Your Own: Keeping a Diary or Journal BR 9709
by Carla Stevens 
1 volume
Discusses diaries and journals and the value of keeping a diary
or journal of your own. Includes examples of entries from
well-known diarists such as Anne Frank and Theodore Roosevelt, as
well as from less famous young people. For grades 5-8. 1993.
Up, Up, and Away: A Book about Adverbs BR 9928
by Ruth Heller 
1 volume
Introduction to the wonderful words that answer "where?" "when?"
"how?" "how often?" and sometimes even "why?" Adverbs can also be
useful when we need help with comparisons or descriptions.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1991.
Medicine and Health
Cassettes
AIDS: How It Works in the Body RC 37041
by Lorna Greenberg 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
A concise, easy-to-understand discussion of acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) disease. The author provides a history of AIDS;
describes its means of infection, symptoms, treatment, and
prevention; and discusses the outlook for combatting the disease.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Cancer RC 35951
by D.J. Herda 
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Cancer, a disease that strikes people of all ages, races, and
sexes, as well as plants and animals, has been around as long as
there has been life on earth. The author discusses many different
aspects of the disease. Chapters include "How Cancer Starts,"
"The Body's Defenses," "Cancer Research," "Cancer and Diet," and
"When Someone You Know Gets Cancer." For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1989.
Glasses and Contact Lenses: Your Guide to Eyes, Eyewear, and Eye
Care RC 35952
by Alvin and Virginia B. Silverstein 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Begins with a brief history of the development of corrective
eyewear. The authors then examine the structure of the eye and
explain how vision works. They also tell how glasses and contact
lenses help to correct vision problems, discuss conditions
requiring corrective surgery, and describe proper eye care. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989.
Music
Cassettes
Claude Debussy RC 37130
by Wendy Thompson 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Claude Debussy, perhaps more than any other composer, earned
respect for French music. Admitted to the prestigious Paris
Conservatoire at the age of ten, Debussy began to experiment with
new combinations of sounds and was criticized for writing "vague
impressionism." Influenced by a colorful array of artists,
Debussy found his own voice in a small but lasting repertoire
that includes Clair de lune. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1993.
Franz Schubert RC 36852
by Wendy Thompson 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Franz was quite happy when he was accepted at a school where he
could have music lessons and play in the orchestra. He wanted
nothing more than to be a musician, but like his father, he
became a schoolteacher. Throughout his short life, Franz somehow
found time to write one beautiful song after another, and
sometimes he worked his melodic themes into his instrumental
music. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.
Joseph Haydn RC 36873
by Wendy Thompson 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
A pleasing voice gained Haydn a place in his uncle's school and
his first music lessons at age six. Soon his voice drew the
attention of the choirmaster of St. Stephen's in Vienna. After
his dismissal from St. Stephen's for playing tricks, Haydn began
teaching rich children and sometimes famous pupils too. Later,
Papa Haydn worked for the Esterhzy family while he composed
music with lots of surprises. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1991.
Linda Ronstadt RC 37996
by Melissa Amdur 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Linda Ronstadt was born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1946, the daughter
of an accomplished musician of German and Mexican ancestry. As a
young child, Ronstadt loved music and singing more than anything
else. In 1964 she moved to Los Angeles to launch her career. She
has since won Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal
Performance (1974), Best Pop Female Vocalist (1976), and Best
Performance by a Mexican American (1987). For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the
Neighbors Thought) RC 37607
by Kathleen Krull 
read by David Impastato
1 cassette
Lively portraits of twenty well-known composers and musicians,
filled with anecdotes and amusing facts. Included are Bach,
Verdi, Clara Schumann, Foster, Joplin, Gershwin, and Guthrie. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky RC 37124
by Wendy Thompson 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Russian composer Tchaikovsky's music is strongly nationalistic,
but it is understood and loved by people around the world.
Trained as a civil servant, Tchaikovsky abandoned his career to
enroll in the now-famous St. Petersburg Conservatory when it
opened in 1862. Later he moved to Moscow and continued writing
symphonies, ballet music, and piano concertos, becoming famous
for his 1812 Overture and Nutcracker Suite. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.
Native Americans
Cassettes
The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde RC 36582
by Caroline Arnold 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
From about A.D. 550 to 1300, Anasazi communities flourished where
today's Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado meet. One of the
largest was at Mesa Verde. These pastoral, pueblo-dwelling Native
Americans reached a peak of several thousand persons and then
moved away leaving cliff dwellings and the detritus of
generations. The author discusses facts and speculation about the
Anasazi. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Charles Eastman: Physician, Reformer, and Native American Leader
RC 36974
by Peter Anderson 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
In 1873, at the age of fifteen, Ohiyesa was on the verge of
becoming a Sioux warrior when his father, who was believed to
have been killed by whites eleven years earlier, reappeared. His
father encouraged him to adopt white ways, and Ohiyesa became
Charles Eastman. Eastman would become a respected physician and
champion of the rights of Native Americans. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1992.
Chief Joseph: Thunder Rolling Down from the Mountains RC 36972
by Diana Yates 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
A biography of the peace-loving leader of the Nez Perce Indians.
The Nez Perce lived in Oregon until the U.S. government took
their land. Joseph tried to negotiate with the generals, but was
unsuccessful. After killing many of the Nez Perce and blocking
their escape to Canada, the troops forced them into Kansas and
Oklahoma where more died from neglect. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1992.
Hiawatha: Messenger of Peace RC 36894
by Dennis Brindell Fradin 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In this biography the author shows what Hiawatha's life might
have been like by drawing on what is actually known about the
Iroquois people during the fifteenth century. He distinguishes
fact from legend as he tells of the adult Hiawatha's role as a
peacemaker and one of the founders of the Iroquois
Federation--aspects of which were incorporated into the U.S.
Constitution. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.
The Iroquois RC 36102
by Craig A. and Katherine M. Doherty 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
The Native Americans who settled in the forests of the nation's
eastern region are known as Woodland Indians. The Iroquois, whose
council government influenced America's developing history, are
one of the best known groups of Woodland Indians. The author
discusses the history, social and political organization,
religion, customs, and life-style of the Iroquois Indians. For
grades 4-7. 1989.
Jim Thorpe: Sac and Fox Athlete RC 37971
by Bob Bernotas 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Jim Thorpe was born in Oklahoma in 1888, the son of mixed-blood
Indians. Thorpe showed exceptional athletic promise early. At
sixteen he was admitted to the Carlisle Indian School in
Pennsylvania, a federally funded school highly regarded among
Native Americans. Emerging as an athletic superstar, Thorpe would
later dominate the 1912 Olympics and play professional football
and baseball. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Native American Doctor: The Story of Susan LaFlesche Picotte RC
35580
by Jeri Ferris 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
Susan LaFlesche Picotte was born in Nebraska in 1865. Her father,
Iron Eye, was the chief of the Omahas although his father was
French. After graduating from Hampton Institute in Hampton,
Virginia, Picotte entered the Women's Medical College in
Philadelphia and became the first Native American woman to
graduate from medical school. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1991.
Navajo Code Talkers RC 36463
by Nathan Aaseng 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
During World War II, nearly 4,000 Navajo Indians answered the
call to serve in the U.S. military, despite the legacy of Native
American genocide. Perhaps their most important contribution to
the war effort was the development and use of a special code by a
select corps of marines known as the code talkers. The
unbreakable communications code was based on the Navajo language
and proved invaluable in the Pacific theater. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1992.
Quinceaera: A Latina's Journey to Womanhood RC 39324
by Mary D. Lankford 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Cultures and religions the world over mark passage from childhood
to adulthood with various rites. For many Hispanic and Hispanic
American girls the fifteenth birthday celebration, or
quinceaera, is this rite of passage. The ceremony has roots in
ancient Native American cultures of Central and Latin America.
This book describes the quinceaera of Martha Jimenez, a Mexican
girl who lives in Texas. For grades 4-7. 1994.
Rising Voices: Writings of Young Native Americans RC 37035
selected by Arlene B. Hirschfelder and Beverly R. Singer 
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
A collection of poems and essays written by young Native
Americans between the late 1800s and 1990. Included is a
nineteenth-century piece by a Chippewa girl who describes the
heartbreak of returning home a stranger from seven years of
boarding school and a poem declaring "Indians are native people .
. . yet, we are treated as though we just got here." For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1992.
The Tainos: The People Who Welcomed Columbus RC 37424
by Francine Jacobs 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
The Native Americans who lived in the Greater Antilles in the
Caribbean islands were the Tainos, gentle people who peacefully
greeted Columbus when he landed in the Bahamas in 1492. The
Tainos, who believed that their white visitors were gods, opened
their homes and villages to the explorers, who were only trying
to find gold. This led to the virtual destruction of the Tainos.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
The Village of Blue Stone RC 37433
by Stephen Trimble 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
The author begins with an account of the 1888 discovery of an
abandoned stone village set in the cliffs below Mesa Verde in
Colorado, a site once inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of
today's Pueblo Indians. He then turns to a fictionalized account
of a year in the life of a very small village of Anasazis in what
is now New Mexico in 1100 A.D.--describing the daily life, social
events, and seasonal rituals. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1990.
Braille
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message from Chief Seattle BR 10000
1 volume
"The earth does not belong to us. We belong to the earth." More
than a hundred years ago Chief Seattle, a leader of the Northwest
Nations, delivered a powerful and passionate speech at a treaty
signing with the United States government. He beseeched the new
Americans to love and respect the land as the Native Americans
had, and warned of the consequences of abuse. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. Bestseller 1991.
Buffalo Hunt BR 9558
by Russell Freedman 
1 volume
For the Indian tribes of the Great Plains, the buffalo was a
sacred animal that provided food, clothing, and shelter. The
author describes their elaborate preparations for hunting the
buffalo and the uses found for each part of the carcass. He also
discusses the destruction of the vast buffalo herds and,
consequently, of the Indians' way of life. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1988.
Northern Lullaby BR 8975
by Nancy White Carlstrom 
1 volume
In sparse, rhythmic verse, a young Native American child in the
far North bids good night to Earth and her family--including Papa
Star, Mama Moon, Sister Owl, and Brother Bear. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1992.
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons
BR 8981
by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London 
1 volume
Many Native American people relate the seasons of the year to the
thirteen cycles of the moon. Some regard a turtle's back, with
its pattern of thirteen large scales, as a sort of calendar. This
book includes thirteen moon legends in poetry from thirteen
different Native American tribes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1992.
Nature and the Environment
Cassettes
Air Pollution: Environmental Awareness RC 36247
by Mary Ellen Snodgrass 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
The author explains the importance of clean air and the problems
caused by pollution. She discusses different types of air
pollution such as acid rain, tobacco smoke, and pollution from
vehicles and factories and describes ways of stopping or reducing
air pollution. She also details what individuals can do to
curtail pollution and protect themselves. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1991.
The City Kid's Field Guide RC 37386
by Ethan Herberman 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Although one usually associates wildlife with rural areas, this
book introduces wild animals and plants that can be found in a
variety of urban environments, like backyards, vacant lots, and
parks. Included are spiders, squirrels, starlings, raccoons, and
dandelions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989.
Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated Kids Adopted Pigeon
Creek and Brought It Back to Life RC 37613
by Molly Cone 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
An inspiring account of how the Jackson Elementary School in
Everett, Washington, in conjunction with the Adopt-A-Stream
Foundation, adopted Pigeon Creek and reclaimed it for fish.
Teachers, students, and parents worked together to first clean up
then restock the small waterway with coho salmon. For grades 3-6
and older readers. 1992.
Dinosaurs to the Rescue! A Guide to Protecting Our Planet RC
38103
by Laurie Krasny and Marc Brown 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Earth is the only home we have, and we must help protect its
natural resources. This book provides tips on conserving and
keeping clean the air, water, and other natural resources. The
authors include tips on using less, reusing, recycling, giving
back, and appreciating the gifts of the earth. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1992.
Four against the Odds: The Struggle to Save Our Environment RC
38090
by Stephen Krensky 
read by Nancy Newell-Kline
1 cassette
The Industrial Revolution changed the relationship between people
and nature. Advances in medicine, science, and technology led to
the vanishing wilderness, waste of our natural resources,
pollution, over-population, and destruction of the environment.
John Muir, Rachel Carson, Lois Gibbs, and Chico Mendes dedicated
their lives to combating these perils. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.
Giants in the Land RC 38315
by Diana Appelbaum 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
There were once giants in New England--giant pine trees that had
grown for more than a thousand years and stood taller than the
loftiest building ever built in Maine or New Hampshire. The
author describes how these giant pines were cut down during the
colonial days and shipped to England to make massive wooden masts
for ships for the Royal Navy. For grades 2-4. 1993.
The Great Shaking: An Account of the Earthquakes of 1811 and 1812
by a Bear Who Was a Witness; New Madrid, Missouri RC 39277
by Jo Carson 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
"The shakings began as if Mother was rising from her sleep. She
sleeps in the winter like I do." From the unique perspective of a
bear are described the omens; the excitement; the danger; the
destruction; and the prayers of white, red, and black people
during the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812. For grades
K-3 and older readers. 1994.
Saving Endangered Mammals: A Field Guide to Some of the Earth's
Rarest Animals RC 38107
by Thane Maynard 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Presents twenty-five mammals that are members of endangered
species, explains the threats that they face, and describes
efforts being made to save some of the animals from extinction.
Included are the African and Asian elephants, the black-footed
ferret, the cheetah, the orangutan, and the walrus. For grades
4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Spill! The Story of the EBRon Valdez RC 36272
by Terry Carr 
read by Peter Johnson
1 cassette
In the spring of 1989, one of the worst ecological disasters in
the nation's history occurred. The oil tanker EBRon Valdez
spilled eleven million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince
William Sound, one of the richest wildlife habitats on the
continent. The author tells of the carelessness that led to the
spill, of the cleanup efforts, and of the impact of the spill on
the environment and on the law. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1991.
Water Pollution: Environmental Awareness RC 36248
by Mary Ellen Snodgrass 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
Discusses the importance of water to plants and animals and the
need for a clean water supply. Describes salt water
desalinization, cloud seeding experiments, and fresh water
extraction from glaciers and polar icecaps. The author also
examines sources of water pollution and explains what individuals
can do to help stop the waste and pollution of water supplies.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.
Whaling Days RC 38188
by Carol Carrick 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
From early times, the whale--described by the author as the
largest creature that has ever lived--has awed and been used by
humankind. The author discusses the development of the whaling
industry that began in the sixteenth century, and of the hunting
methods and whale products used by Native Americans and early
European settlers. Modern whaling regulations and conservation
efforts are also addressed. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1993.
Wings along the Waterway RC 37680
by Mary Barrett Brown 
read by Nancy Newell-Kline
1 cassette
The author describes the appearance, life cycles, habits, and
habitats of twenty-one water birds including the great blue
heron, the American coot, the black skimmer, and the roseate
spoonbill. She also discusses the risks posed to them by
civilization, pollution, and pesticides. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.
Braille
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message from Chief Seattle BR 10000
1 volume
"The earth does not belong to us. We belong to the earth." More
than a hundred years ago Chief Seattle, a leader of the Northwest
Nations, delivered a powerful and passionate speech at a treaty
signing with the United States government. He beseeched the new
Americans to love and respect the land as the Native Americans
had, and warned of the consequences of abuse. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. Bestseller 1991.
Can the Whales Be Saved? Questions about the Natural World and
the Threats to Its Survival Answered by the Natural History
Museum BR 9470
by Philip Whitfield 
1 volume
Includes more than one hundred questions about wildlife and the
struggles of various plants and animals to survive the pollution
of the earth. Questions include "Are new sorts of animals still
being discovered?" "What is an ecosystem?" and "What does
biodegradable mean?" For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989.
Earth Verses and Water Rhymes BR 9902
by J. Patrick Lewis 
1 volume
Seventeen poems that evoke and celebrate the beauty and variety
of nature. Topics include the sounds of winter, spring rain,
grasshoppers, and Indian summer. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1991.
Gaylord Nelson: A Day for the Earth BR 9440
by Jeffrey Shulman and Teresa Rogers 
1 volume
Gaylord Nelson devoted his career to speaking out about the need
to preserve natural resources, the dangers of pollution, and the
plight of endangered species. As a U.S. senator he promoted the
idea of a national day to teach people about the environment--an
Earth Day. The first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, may have been the
larg- est demonstration in U.S. history. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.
Operation Siberian Crane: The Story behind the International
Effort to Save an Amazing Bird BR 9453
by Judi Friedman 
1 volume
Chronicles the efforts of the International Crane Foundation
(ICF) to save the endangered Siberian crane. The ICF was
established by two Americans, Ron Sauey and George Archibald, in
1972. With the help of scientists from the Soviet Union and the
support of environmentalists from other nations, the work of the
ICF has made an impact. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History BR 8998
by Lynne Cherry 
1 volume
Long ago, Indian peoples discovered the Nashua River. Later they
settled on its banks and lived in harmony with nature. In the
1600s, English colonists with a different view toward nature
settled there. At the start of the twentieth century, an
industrial revolution began decades of pollution that destroyed
the river--until an ambitious cleanup campaign was launched.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.
The Seashore Book BR 8969
by Charlotte Zolotow 
1 volume
A small boy, who lives in the mountains and has never seen the
ocean, asks his mother to tell him what the seashore is like. She
describes the sights, sounds, smells, sensations, and activities
of a day at the shore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
1992.
Poetry, Drama, and Literature
Cassettes
Alpha Beta Chowder RC 38270
by Jeanne Steig 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
A collection of twenty-six nonsense verses in alphabetical order!
Includes verses titled "An Appetizer for Alexander," "Bellicose
Brigand vs. Belligerent Bear," "Yakety Yak," and "Blizzard Zaps
Zelda." For grades 2-4. 1992.
Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare RC 36519
by Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Although William Shakespeare, the world's most famous playwright,
has been immortalized by words in his poems and plays, he left
few words about himself. We do not know his exact birth date or
much about his family. However, many stories are told about
Shakespeare, and in this biography the authors carefully
delineate between fact and fiction. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.
Brian's Song: Screenplay RC 37684
by William Blinn 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo meet at the Chicago Bears' training
camp. The year is 1965, and the team has decided to assign
roommates by position, not race. Gale, who is black, and Brian,
who is white, will be rooming together--and it will be a first.
This play chronicles the ups and downs of their efforts as
pioneers and as friends, until Brian's death at the age of
twenty-six. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1972.
The Dragons Are Singing Tonight RC 39084
by Jack Prelutsky 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Amiable dragons, disconsolate dragons, mechanical dragons,
imaginary dragons, and nasty dragons a half-inch high are all
found in this delightful collection of seventeen dragon poems.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 1993.
The Night of the Whippoorwill: Poems RC 38276
selected by Nancy Larrick 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
The night has held a special, magical appeal to poets throughout
the ages all over the world. This collection of more than thirty
such poems includes the works of Carl Sandburg, Eve Merriam, Ted
Hughes, Langston Hughes, and Jane Yolen. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.
Questions: Poems RC 38290
selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
A collection of poems that ask questions, divided into sections
titled "Who?" "What?" "Where?" "When?" "How?" and "Why?" Included
are poems by Lee Bennett Hopkins, Karla Kuskin, and Margaret Wise
Brown. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.
Rising Voices: Writings of Young Native Americans RC 37035
selected by Arlene B. Hirschfelder and Beverly R. Singer 
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
A collection of poems and essays written by young Native
Americans between the late 1800s and 1990. Included is a
nineteenth-century piece by a Chippewa girl who describes the
heartbreak of returning home a stranger from seven years of
boarding school and a poem declaring "Indians are native people .
. . yet, we are treated as though we just got here." For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Soap Soup and Other Verses RC 37969
by Karla Kuskin 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A collection of verses that turn the ordinary into the witty, the
funny, and the extraordinary through the magic of words, such as
"There is a me inside of me,/ inside/ the outside me/ you see."
For preschool-grade 3. 1992.
Talking like the Rain: A Read-to-Me Book of Poems RC 38078
selected by X.J. and Dorothy M. Kennedy 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
More than 100 poems selected especially for the very young child.
Divided into sections such as "Play," "Birds, Bugs, and Beasts,"
and "Rhymes and Songs," the collection includes poems by Langston
Hughes, Robert Louis Stevenson, Myra Cohn Livingston, Ogden Nash,
Jack Prelutsky, and many, many others. For preschool-grade 2 and
older readers. 1992.
Braille
Barbara Frietchie BR 9529
by John Greenleaf Whittier 
1 volume
On September 10, 1862, the troops of the Confederate States of
America marched through Maryland, a border state with citizens
loyal to both the Union and the Confederacy. John Greenleaf
Whittier wrote about an act of heroism in which
ninety-five-year-old Barbara Frietchie waved the Union flag in
General "Stonewall" Jackson's face. Includes background
information and commentary. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.
Earth Verses and Water Rhymes BR 9902
by J. Patrick Lewis 
1 volume
Seventeen poems that evoke and celebrate the beauty and variety
of nature. Topics include the sounds of winter, spring rain,
grasshoppers, and Indian summer. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1991.
Night on Neighborhood Street BR 8968
by Eloise Greenfield 
1 volume
A collection of poems that weaves together the sights, sounds,
and smells of Neighborhood Street. As night falls in this urban
black community, children chant jump-rope rhymes, church
congregations sing "Hallelujah," and the Robinsons gather for
"fambly time." PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 to share with older
readers. 1991.
Northern Lullaby BR 8975
by Nancy White Carlstrom 
1 volume
In sparse, rhythmic verse, a young Native American child in the
far North bids good night to Earth and her family--including Papa
Star, Mama Moon, Sister Owl, and Brother Bear. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1992.
Plays: The Drama Magazine for Young People BR 9068
by Plays, Inc. 
5 volumes
1989 issues of Plays, the drama magazine directed to students and
educators. Each of these six issues contains eight to ten plays
divided into two groups--junior and senior high, and middle and
lower grades. Issues also include dramatized classics and special
features such as a "Curtain Raiser" or a play for Black History
Month. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1989.
The Singing Green: New and Selected Poems for All Seasons BR 9515
by Eve Merriam 
1 volume
A collection of poems about a wide variety of topics. Selections
include "Animalimericks," "Circus Time," "Arithmetrix," and "The
Baby-sitter and the Baby." For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons
BR 8981
by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London 
1 volume
Many Native American people relate the seasons of the year to the
thirteen cycles of the moon. Some regard a turtle's back, with
its pattern of thirteen large scales, as a sort of calendar. This
book includes thirteen moon legends in poetry from thirteen
different Native American tribes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1992.
Who Shrank My Grandmother's House? Poems of Discovery BR 9475
by Barbara Juster Esbensen 
1 volume
More than twenty poems about the everyday discoveries of
childhood. There are discoveries about the ordinary--"There is a
long story living in the shortest pencil"--and about the
unusual--sand dollars from which one can break "five white doves
ready to fly to your hand. Sea change!" For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.
Zoomrimes: Poems about Things That Go BR 9431
by Sylvia Cassedy 
1 volume
Twenty-six poems about objects that move, each representing a
different letter of the alphabet. There are feet that are
free--"no need to drop lots of coins in a slot"--and a unicycle
ridden by a unicorn in a uniform. For grades 3-6. 1993.
Religion
Cassettes
Elijah Muhammad RC 37529
by Malu Halasa 
read by Molly Wise
1 cassette
Born Elijah Poole in 1897, Elijah Muhammad was one of the most
powerful African American leaders of the 1960s. In 1934 Muhammad
succeeded Wallace Fard, the founder of the Nation of Islam, as
its leader. Based loosely on orthodox Islam, the Black Muslims
advocate racial separation, black pride, and economic
independence. Though Malcolm X was the Nation's best-known
minister, Muhammad led the Nation for nearly fifty years. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990.
The Golden Deer RC 38198
retold by Margaret Hodges 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
It is believed that Buddha, the holy one, visited Earth many
times and appeared in many different shapes--each time becoming
wiser until he came as the man called Buddha. In one of his
lifetimes, however, he came to Earth as a golden deer. This is
the story of how he saved all creatures killed for their meat by
humankind. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.
Jesus' Christmas Party RC 36406
by Nicholas Allan 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
A whimsical account of the birth of Jesus from the viewpoint of
the innkeeper. All set to get a good night's sleep, he is first
awakened by Mary and Joseph seeking a room, then by Joseph
requesting a small blanket. The innkeeper is awakened again by an
unaccountable bright light, then by shepherds, then by three
kings, then by a chorus of singing--the innkeeper has had enough!
For grades K-3. 1991.
Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary; a Biography RC 36735
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
This controversial man challenged the civil rights movement and
"scared America" with his anger. Discouraged in school, Malcolm X
became a sharp-dressing street hustler who ultimately found
satisfaction in the sober life-style and black nationalist
philosophy of the Nation of Islam, where he became a leader and
chief critic of the nonviolent tactics of Martin Luther King. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Peace on Earth: A Book of Prayers from around the World RC 38566
selected by Bijou Le Tord 
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
An eclectic collection of prayers from religious and cultural
traditions the world over. Categories include "Children,"
"Praises and Thanks," and "Songs and Celebrations." For grades
2-4 and older readers. 1992.
Richard Allen RC 36353
by Steve Klots 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
In November 1787, after a commotion in church in which black
worshippers were pulled from their knees in the effort to enforce
segregation, Richard Allen and his colleagues established the
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the first
African-American Christian denomination. A leader in the
political arena as well, Allen worked hard to thwart the efforts
of the American Colonization Society. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1991.
Saint Valentine RC 37982
retold by Robert Sabuda 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
In ancient Rome about two hundred years after Christ, there lived
a humble man whom everyone called Valentine. A physician and a
Christian priest at a time when Christianity was dangerous and
unpopular, Valentine treated his patients during the day and
prayed for them only after nightfall. The author retells an
incident in the life of Saint Valentine in which he treats a
small child for blindness. For grades K-3 and older readers.
1992.
St. Jerome and the Lion RC 36396
retold by Margaret Hodges 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Long ago a Christian named Jerome (who later became Saint Jerome)
built a monastery in Bethlehem. There each monk and animal had a
job to do. Jerome would work all day and spend his nights
translating the Bible into Latin, the most common language used
by people who could read. This is the story of the lion who came
to live in the monastery and who taught the brethren a lesson in
humility, faith, and forgiveness. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1991.
Braille
Does God Know How to Tie Shoes? BR 9925
by Nancy White Carlstrom 
1 volume
Little Katrina's questions about God--"Does God ever have to
clean up His room?" "Does God go to sleep?" "Where in the world
is God now?"--are answered by her parents with responses based on
the Psalms. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
The First Christmas BR 9916
1 volume
Retells the story of the very first Christmas--the birth of
Jesus--through selections from the book of Luke, King James
version of the Bible. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.
Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights BR 8999
by Leslie Kimmelman 
1 volume
Depicts in simple text the eight nights of Hanukkah celebrated by
an extended family. The endnote describes the origin of this
holiday, and explains how, at Hanukkah, Jewish people remember
the victory of the Maccabees and the winning of freedom to
worship as they believe. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and
older readers. 1992.
Science
Cassettes
Alexander Graham Bell RC 39192
by Andrew Dunn 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Alexander Graham Bell is best known for his invention of the
telephone. Bell, whose speech-scientist father produced an
alphabet he called "visible speech," taught deaf children to talk
using his father's system. The author traces Bell's life from his
birth in Scotland in 1847 through his work with sound and the
human voice that led to his development of the telephone. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Almost the Real Thing: Simulation in Your High-Tech World RC
36320
by Gloria Skurzynski 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
In this introduction to high-tech simulation, the author explains
how and why physical and computer simulations are used for pilot
and astronaut training, air and auto safety tests, athletic
training, environmental studies, and the testing of scientific
theories. The author discusses the development of simulation from
the Wright brothers' homemade wind tunnel to virtual reality. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.
American Wilderness and Its Future: Conservation versus Use RC
36655
by Edward F. Dolan 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
The author provides a comprehensive examination of the conflict
between advocates of wilderness conservation and proponents of
commercial and recreational interests. Chapters include "Our
Threatened National Parks," "Of Wetlands, Lakes, Rivers, and
Coasts," "The Forest Conflict," and "The Battle over the
Old-Growth Forests." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.
Archimedes RC 38242
by Peter Lafferty 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
The author contends the greatest scientist of ancient Greece was
Archimedes, who was born around 287 B.C. and died in 212 B.C.
Archimedes was an astronomer who built a model planetarium to
show the movements in the night sky, and a skilled mathematician
who proved many theorems in geometry. Perhaps his greatest
achievement was Archimedes' Principle--his explanation of why
objects float in water and other liquids. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1991.
The Earliest Americans RC 37590
by Helen Roney Sattler 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
A chronological survey of the civilizations that flourished in
the Americas from 22,000 years ago until European contact.
Sattler discusses several of the more popular theories about who
the earliest Americans were, where they came from, and when they
arrived. She also explains how anthropologists and archaeologists
gather information from fossils and other remains. Companion to
Hominids (RC 28700). For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Galileo RC 38324
by Leonard Everett Fisher 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), often called the "father of modern
science," was a mathematician, physicist, and astronomer. He
discovered the law of the pendulum, built the first thermoscope
to measure heat, and, perhaps most importantly, proved
Copernicus's theory that the earth is not the center of the
universe. For the last, Galileo, a devout Catholic, was ordered
by the Roman Catholic Church to appear before the Inquisition.
For grades 3-6. 1992.
George Washington Carver RC 36365
by Gene Adair 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
George Washington Carver was the first African-American man of
learning to emerge as a national folk hero. Orphaned as an infant
during the Civil War, Carver was raised by Moses and Susan
Carver, who had owned his mother though they hated slavery.
Carver was brilliant, eccentric, and deeply religious. His
scientific research on the peanut and other crops greatly
benefited southern agriculture. For grades 5-9 and older readers.
1989.
Get the Message: Telecommunications in Your High-Tech World RC
38634
by Gloria Skurzynski 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Telephone conversations between two teens frame the premise for
this concise discussion of how telephones and fax machines work.
Topics include cordless and cellular telephones, satellite
transmissions, videophones, and new uses for fiber optics. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.
Guglielmo Marconi RC 39199
by Nina Morgan 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Guglielmo Marconi as a child admired Benjamin Franklin and
Michael Faraday, scientists who made discoveries about
electricity and magnetism. Marconi grew up to become the inventor
of wireless telegraphy, radio, and radar. The author traces the
life of Marconi from his birth in Italy in 1874 through his work
with electromagnetic waves and his development of wireless
communication. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
How We Learned the Earth Is Round RC 36844
by Patricia Lauber 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
Explains how humankind came to know that the earth is round. The
ancient Greeks were the first to challenge the long-held beliefs
that the earth is flat--because it looks flat--by observing the
horizon and eclipses. Theories of a round earth were proven true
by the voyages of Columbus and Magellan. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1990.
Isaac Newton RC 39185
by Douglas McTavish 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Isaac Newton, best known for his discovery of the laws of
movement and gravitation, effectively invented modern science by
using methods to test and cross-check scientific theories. The
author traces Newton's life from his birth in England in 1642
through his long years of scientific discoveries that include the
laws of light and refraction, the invention of the reflecting
telescope, and calculus. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Joseph Lister RC 37394
by Douglas McTavish 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Joseph Lister, a surgeon, discovered the cause and cure of sepsis
and developed antiseptic methods that dramatically improved the
survival rate from surgery and allowed for modern advances such
as organ transplants. The author traces the life of Lister from
his birth in England in 1827 through his discovery of sepsis and
his development of antiseptic procedures. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1991.
Karl Benz RC 39213
by Brian Williams 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Karl Benz's pioneering work in the evolution of motor-driven
vehicles includes the development of the two-stroke engine and
the electric ignition system. The author traces Benz's life from
his birth in Germany in 1844 through his career as an engineer
and inventor--and the first person to make cars reliable enough
to be sold to the general public. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1991.
Living with Dinosaurs RC 36400
by Patricia Lauber 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
The author takes us on a journey into the world of the dinosaurs
who lived in North America seventy-five million years ago. We
meet many kinds of animals including pterosaurs, mosasaurs,
plesiosaurs, and a wide variety of dinosaurs. In the concluding
section, the author describes how scientists dig up and study the
past. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.
Louis Pasteur RC 37395
by Nina Morgan 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
Louis Pasteur was the first scientist to understand the
connection between microbes and disease. The author traces the
life of Pasteur from his birth in France in 1822 through his
important scientific discoveries, including pasteurization and
vaccinations against anthrax (for which he received the Grand
Cross of the Legion of Honor), rabies, and diphtheria. For grades
4-7 and older readers. 1991.
Marie Curie RC 39206
by Andrew Dunn 
read by Pat McDermott
1 cassette
In the 1890s, when women scientists were rare and it was believed
that the atom was the smallest unit of matter, Marie Curie, the
first European woman to become a doctor of science, believed that
atoms had an internal structure. With her husband, Pierre, she
discovered radium. The author traces Curie's life from her birth
in Poland in 1867 through a career that included two Nobel
prizes. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Neptune: Voyager's Final Target RC 38044
by Franklyn M. Branley 
read by K.D. Henry
1 cassette
On August 24, 1989, after a twelve-year, four-billion-mile
journey, the space probe Voyager 2 made a flyby of Neptune and
its moons. The author describes the activities leading up to that
historic encounter and the wealth of new information gained. He
also describes Neptune's orbit, atmosphere, rings, and geology.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
Rescue of the Stranded Whales RC 35593
by Kenneth Mallory and Andrea Conley 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
In December 1986, three young pilot whales stranded themselves on
the Cape Cod shore. The author describes the dramatic
intervention by volunteers that helped to save the whales' lives.
Named Tag, Baby, and Notch, the whales were taken to the New
England Aquarium's Animal Care Center for a six-month stay, then
successfully returned to the ocean. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1989.
Stegosaurs: The Solar-Powered Dinosaurs RC 36664
by Helen Roney Sattler 
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Long ridiculed because of their huge bodies and
Ping-Pong-ball-sized brains, stegosaurs were in fact very
successful animals lasting about one hundred million years.
Although the stegosaurus is the largest and best-known of these
dinosaurs, there are ten other types of stegosaurs. The author
examines the eleven members of the stegosaur family,
distinguished by the two rows of spikes on their backs. For
grades 3-6. 1992.
Summer of Fire: Yellowstone, 1988 RC 36458
by Patricia Lauber 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
The land within Yellowstone National Park, shaped by volcanic
eruptions more than 600,000 years ago, extends from Wyoming into
Idaho and Montana. In 1988 the worst forest fire there in over
200 years was caused by lightning. The author describes the
ravaging of more than 150,000 acres of lush forest land and the
renewal and enrichment of the area that resulted from the fire.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.
Townsend's Warbler RC 37373
by Paul Fleischman 
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette
In 1834, two naturalists--John Kirk Townsend and Thomas
Nuttall--make a transcontinental journey. Combining American
history and natural history, the author alternates the story of
their hardships and discoveries with accounts of a flock of
warblers migrating from the Pacific Northwest to Central America
in the fall and returning in the spring. Their paths cross, and
Townsend discovers a previously unknown warbler. For grades 3-6.
1992.
Water Pollution: Environmental Awareness RC 36248
by Mary Ellen Snodgrass 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
Discusses the importance of water to plants and animals and the
need for a clean water supply. Describes salt water
desalinization, cloud seeding experiments, and fresh water
extraction from glaciers and polar icecaps. The author also
examines sources of water pollution and explains what individuals
can do to help stop the waste and pollution of water supplies.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.
Braille
Alexander Graham Bell BR 9595
by Andrew Dunn 
1 volume
Alexander Graham Bell is best known for his invention of the
telephone. Bell, whose speech-scientist father produced an
alphabet he called "visible speech," taught deaf children to talk
using his father's system. The author traces Bell's life from his
birth in Scotland in 1847 through his work with sound and the
human voice that led to his development of the telephone. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Bigmama's BR 8966
by Donald Crews 
1 volume
As a boy, the author and his family would make an annual trek by
train to the country to visit Bigmama and Bigpapa, his
grandparents. He and his brother and sisters would check the
house and the farm to make sure that nothing had changed. And
there were hugs and kisses to collect, and dinnertime news from
the relatives about the activities of the past year, and plans
for the coming year. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and
older readers. 1991.
9394Egg Story BR 8997
by Anca Hariton 
1 volume
The farm awakens at the rooster's "cock-a-doodle-doo!" The gray
hen cackles she has just laid a seamless white egg. The story
follows the egg for the next twenty-one days, through its
incubation under the hen's body to the newborn chick's first
lesson on pecking for food. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2
and older readers. 1992.
Guglielmo Marconi BR 9598
by Nina Morgan 
1 volume
Guglielmo Marconi as a child admired Benjamin Franklin and
Michael Faraday, scientists who made discoveries about
electricity and magnetism. Marconi later grew up to become the
inventor of wireless telegraphy, radio, and radar. The author
traces the life of Marconi from his birth in Italy in 1874
through his work with electromagnetic waves and his development
of wireless communication. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1990.
How Did We Find Out about Photosynthesis? BR 9221
by Isaac Asimov 
1 volume
Traces the scientific discoveries that led to our knowledge of
photosynthesis, an interaction of plants and light. Discusses how
photosynthesis relates to the food supply, the changing
ecological balance, and the threats to the Earth's atmosphere.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989.
Isaac Newton BR 9599
by Douglas McTavish 
1 volume
Isaac Newton, best known for his discovery of the laws of
movement and gravitation, effectively invented modern science by
using methods to test and cross-check scientific theories. The
author traces Newton's life from his birth in England in 1642
through his long years of scientific discoveries that include the
laws of light and refraction, the invention of the reflecting
telescope, and calculus. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Jane Goodall: Living with the Chimps BR 9445
by Julie Fromer 
1 volume
Jane Goodall knows the world of the chimpanzee better than
anyone; for more than thirty years she has lived with the wild
chimps of Africa. Born in London in 1934, Goodall loved to
observe animals even as a young child. In 1957 she traveled to
East Africa and began working for Louis and Mary Leakey,
prominent anthropologists. In 1960 Goodall began her now
well-known landmark study of chimp lives. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.
Karl Benz BR 9596
by Brian Williams 
1 volume
Karl Benz's pioneering work in the evolution of motor-driven
vehicles includes the development of the two-stroke engine and
the electric ignition system. The author traces Benz's life from
his birth in Germany in 1844 through his career as an engineer
and inventor--and the first person to make cars reliable enough
to be sold to the general public. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1991.
Marie Curie BR 9597
by Andrew Dunn 
1 volume
In the 1890s, when women scientists were rare and it was believed
that the atom was the smallest unit of matter, Marie Curie, the
first European woman to become a doctor of science, believed that
atoms had an internal structure. With her husband, Pierre, she
discovered radium. The author traces Curie's life from her birth
in Poland in 1867 through a career that included two Nobel
prizes. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
My Life with the Chimpanzees BR 9622
by Jane Goodall 
1 volume
When Jane Goodall was five years old, she watched a chicken lay
an egg and developed a lifelong fascination with animals. When
she grew up she became an ethologist--a scientist who studies
animal behavior. When Jane was twenty-six she journeyed to Africa
to observe chimpanzees in the wild. She has made many important
discoveries and gained worldwide recognition for her work. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1988.
Sports
Cassettes
Arthur Ashe RC 37518
by Ted Weissberg 
read by Molly Wise
1 cassette
In 1975, Ashe became the first African American to win the men's
singles tennis title at Wimbledon (the All-England
Championships), the sport's most celebrated tournament. Born in
Richmond, Virginia, in 1943 when sports were segregated, Ashe
grew up near the tennis courts in Brook Field, the city's black
park. After receiving a tennis scholarship to UCLA in 1961, Ashe
became the number one amateur in the United States in 1968. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.
Brian's Song: Screenplay RC 37684
by William Blinn 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo meet at the Chicago Bears' training
camp. The year is 1965, and the team has decided to assign
roommates by position, not race. Gale, who is black, and Brian,
who is white, will be rooming together--and it will be a first.
This play chronicles the ups and downs of their efforts as
pioneers and as friends, until Brian's death at the age of
twenty-six. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1972.
Champions: Stories of Ten Remarkable Athletes RC 39075
by Bill Littlefield 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Profiles athletes whose achievements extend beyond the playing
field. All exhibit the determination, dedication, and drive to
overcome adversity and sustain athletic greatness. Included are
Satchel Paige, Julie Krone, Pel, Muhammad Ali, Diana Golden,
Billie Jean King, and Roberto Clemente. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1993.
Henry Aaron RC 37545
by Richard Scott Rennert 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Henry ("Hank") Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1934. As a
young child, Aaron shared with his father a love of baseball. In
1952 he signed with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American
League. A year later, joining the Jacksonville Tars, Aaron was
among the first wave of African American major-league players in
the South. He is regarded as one of the game's greatest, most
productive, and most valued players. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1993.
Jim Thorpe: Sac and Fox Athlete RC 37971
by Bob Bernotas 
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Jim Thorpe was born in Oklahoma in 1888, the son of mixed-blood
Indians. Thorpe showed exceptional athletic promise early. At
sixteen he was admitted to the Carlisle Indian School in
Pennsylvania, a federally funded school highly regarded among
Native Americans. Emerging as an athletic superstar, Thorpe would
later dominate the 1912 Olympics and play professional football
and baseball. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Nancy Kerrigan: Heart of a Champion RC 39318
by Mikki Morrissette 
read by Maggie Welch
1 cassette
Nancy Kerrigan was born in a small town near Boston,
Massachusetts. When Nancy was a baby, her mother developed
multiple neuritis, which eventually left her legally blind. But
that did not stop her from encouraging Nancy to follow her dream
of becoming a champion skater. Nancy won a gold medal at the 1993
national championships. Then she was injured in a brutal attack
that threatened her skating future. For grades 4-7. 1994.
Rare Air: Michael on Michael RC 38006
by Michael Jordan 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
In a conversational manner retired basketball superstar Michael
Jordan of the Chicago Bulls shares his life and extraordinary
career. Chapter titles include "Pregame," "Family," and
"Playoffs." For junior and senior high and older readers.
Bestseller 1993.
Satchel Paige RC 37559
by David Shirley 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
LeRoy "Satchel" Paige was born in Mobile, Alabama, around 1906.
In 1948, at the age of forty-two, Paige became the first black
pitcher in the American League and the oldest rookie ever. For
the quarter century through 1945--during the best years of
Paige's career--baseball was segregated, and the talented pitcher
had been limited to the Negro leagues where he starred with the
Kansas City Monarchs. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
The World Cup RC 38512
by Norman Barrett 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
The World Cup, like the Olympic Games, is an international
competition. First held in 1930, the soccer games were organized
by the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
The 1994 World Cup finals were hosted by the United States. The
author discusses soccer basics, outstanding players, and the rise
of African teams to challenge South American and European
dominance. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.
Blazing Bladers: The Wild and Exciting World of In-Line Skating 
BR 9457
by Bill Gutman 
1 volume
In-line skating began in the 1980s. In-line skates consist of a
single line of three to five wheels in the center of a boot.
According to the author, in-line skating, or blading, is a
versatile sport that can be adapted for roller-hockey, racing,
and simulated skiing. Provides tips on getting started, safety
information, and techniques. For junior and senior high readers.
1992.
Braille
El Chino BR 8988
by Allen Say 
1 volume
Bong Way Wong, a Chinese-American whom everyone called Billy,
grew up in Arizona. While his brothers and sisters aspired to be
doctors, teachers, and engineers, Wong wanted to be a great
athlete. At first he loved basketball, but he wasn't allowed to
play in college because he was too short. While vacationing in
Spain, Wong fell in love with bullfighting, and he became the
first Chinese matador. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1990.
A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls
Professional Baseball League BR 9473
by Sue Macy 
1 volume
A history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
during and immediately following World War II (1943-1954). The
league was born during a period when the nation's men were away
at war and women enjoyed unprecedented freedom in employment and
activities, including sports. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1993.
Writers
Cassettes
Across America on an Emigrant Train RC 38715
by Jim Murphy 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Robert Louis Stevenson, who would later become a famous writer,
kept a journal as he traveled in 1879 from Scotland to the woman
he loved in California--first on a crowded boat and then on a
series of crammed, woefully uncomfortable trains on the
transcontinental railroad. The author weaves together Stevenson's
perilous trip with the history of the railroad that forever
changed America. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare RC 36519
by Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Although William Shakespeare, the world's most famous playwright,
has been immortalized by words in his poems and plays, he left
few words about himself. We do not know his exact birth date or
much about his family. However, many stories are told about
Shakespeare, and in this biography the authors carefully
delineate between fact and fiction. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.
E.B. White: Some Writer! RC 37490
by Beverly Gherman 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
E.B. White was born in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1899. A shy
child, he never outgrew his fear of public speaking. Although he
wrote for the New Yorker for fifty years, White is perhaps best
remembered for the books he wrote for children including
Charlotte's Web (RC 8723). For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.
Frances Hodgson Burnett: Beyond the Secret Garden RC 35247
by Angelica Shirley Carpenter and Jean Shirley 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Best known today as the author of Little Lord Fauntleroy and The
Secret Garden, Burnett was born in England and moved to the
United States at the age of fifteen. Within three years she had
begun her career, writing romantic stories for the ladies'
magazines of the 1860s. The story of Burnett's remarkably full
life. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990.
Jules Verne: The Man Who Invented Tomorrow RC 37657
by Peggy Teeters 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
A biography of the writer who is called the "founder of science
fiction." Born in Nantes, France, in 1828, Verne defied his
father's wish that his eldest son become a lawyer and quit his
law studies to become a writer. The author chronicles Verne's
professional and personal struggles and discusses his work,
including Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea (RC 13748). For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
L. Frank Baum: Royal Historian of Oz RC 38162
by Angelica Shirley Carpenter and Jean Shirley 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
As a child, Baum was frightened by the witches and ogres in the
stories he read and decided that he would someday write a
different kind of fairy tale. Baum did just that with his
successful The Wizard of Oz (RC 15141), which became a bestseller
in 1900. With his Oz series, Baum created the modern American
fairy tale. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Langston Hughes RC 37538
by Jack Rummel 
read by Scott Sedar
1 cassette
Langston Hughes spent much of his childhood alone. His father
moved abroad before he was born, and his mother left him often in
her search for work. In 1920, upon his graduation from high
school, Hughes went to see his father in Mexico, where he had
become quite wealthy. Hughes rejected his father's plan that he
study engineering and determined to become a poet, writing his
first published pieces that summer. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1988.
Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography RC 37298
by William Anderson 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A biography of the pioneer girl who lived the "Little House"
stories and later captured them for posterity in her books. Like
Wilder, the author of this biography chronicles growing up on the
frontier and pictures a way of life that has since vanished.
Companion to Little House on the Prairie (RC 10929). For grades
3-6 and older readers. 1992.
A Letter from Phoenix Farm RC 37979
by Jane Yolen 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A warm letter from author Jane Yolen to her friends and fans.
Yolen tells how she spends her time and shows how the writing
process and her daily life are intimately intertwined. Yolen's
books include Commander Toad in Space (RC 32121) and Piggins (RC
26893). For grades K-3. 1992.
Maud: The Life of L.M. Montgomery RC 36476
by Harry Bruce 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
Discusses the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery--the Canadian author
of the Anne of Green Gables series--up to her marriage in 1911 at
the age of thirty-six. Using her journals and other writings, the
author describes Montgomery's bleak childhood in the household of
her elderly grandparents, her determination to become a writer,
and life on Prince Edward Island at the turn of the century. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.
Miguel de Cervantes RC 36865
by Jake Goldberg 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Miguel de Cervantes was born in 1547 in Madrid. After careers as
a soldier and as an agent of the crown--during both of which he
served sentences in the horrible prisons of the sixteenth
century--he devoted himself to writing. Don Quixote, his
masterpiece, became world renowned--second in sales only to the
Bible. The author discusses Cervantes's life and work. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1993.
Ralph Ellison RC 36113
by Jack Bishop 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Born in Oklahoma in 1914, Ralph Ellison moved to New York City's
Harlem, the "black capital of America," in 1936. Befriended by
the novelist Richard Wright, who encouraged him to write, Ellison
found that writing helped him to address such questions as "Who
am I?" His quest for answers led to his novel Invisible Man (RC
9600), the first book by an African American to receive the
prestigious National Book Award. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1988.
Braille
A Girl from Yamhill: A Memoir BR 9166
by Beverly Cleary 
2 volumes
The popular children's author has written an account of her own
early years. Beverly was transplanted to city life in Portland,
Oregon, when the family farm failed. There her father, who loved
the outdoors, spent years as a bank guard while her demanding and
difficult mother devoted herself to Beverly. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1988.
Langston Hughes BR 9485
by Jack Rummel 
1 volume
Langston Hughes spent much of his childhood alone. His father
moved abroad before he was born, and his mother left him often in
her search for work. In 1920, upon his graduation from high
school, Hughes went to see his father in Mexico, where he had
become quite wealthy. Hughes rejected his father's plan that he
study engineering and determined to become a poet, writing his
first published pieces that summer. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1988.
You and Your Body
Cassettes
AIDS: How It Works in the Body RC 37041
by Lorna Greenberg 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
A concise, easy-to-understand discussion of acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) disease. The author provides a history of AIDS;
describes its means of infection, symptoms, treatment, and
prevention; and discusses the outlook for combatting the disease.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Glasses and Contact Lenses: Your Guide to Eyes, Eyewear, and Eye
Care RC 35952
by Alvin and Virginia B. Silverstein 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Begins with a brief history of the development of corrective
eyewear. The authors then examine the structure of the eye and
explain how vision works. They also tell how glasses and contact
lenses help to correct vision problems, discuss conditions
requiring corrective surgery, and describe proper eye care. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989.
What Makes You So Special? RC 38528
by Eda LeShan 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Explaining many factors that can influence personality, style,
attitudes, and interests, the author shows how each person is
unique, and, more importantly, that it is differences that make
people special. She discusses the effects of genetic makeup,
family history, childhood, environment, and experiences on the
individual, and stresses the development of a positive attitude
about oneself. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
Braille
Smell, the Subtle Sense BR 9619
by Alvin, Virginia, and Robert Silverstein 
1 volume
Examines the complex nature of the sense of smell and the
importance of the nose. Chapters include "How We Smell," "Smell
Disorders," "Communicating by Smell," and "Frontiers of Smell
Research." For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.