For Younger Readers 2004-2005
Braille and Talking Books
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The Library of Congress
Washington 2007

Nonfiction

Adventure

Cassettes

Piracy and Plunder: A Murderous Business RC 55911
by Milton Meltzer
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
A history of piracy from ancient times to the modern age. Discusses how and why pirates became thieves and killers, the lives they led on land and sea, the harm they did, and the fates they suffered. Includes Sir Francis Drake, Blackbeard, and Sir Henry Morgan. For grades 5-8. 2001.


Braille

Cowboys on the Western Trail: The Cattle Drive Adventures of Josh McNabb and Davy Bartlett BR 15741

by Eric Oatman
1 volume
Teenagers Josh, who is black, and Davy, who is white, help on a cattle drive in 1877. The boys keep journals and send letters about their dangerous experiences along the way. Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004.

Extraordinary Explorers and Adventurers BR 14647
by Judy Alter
2 volumes
Brief biographies of seventy-three men and women(from the Greek hero Hercules to Mae Jemison(who traveled to new lands or conquered space. Includes major explorers of North America and the North Pole, as well as more recent astronauts. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.

Ice Wreck BR 14650
by Lucille Recht Penner
1 volume
Describes the true story of British explorer Shackleton(s attempted 1914 expedition to Antarctica. When the ship was caught in the frozen sea, he and his crew experienced an eighteen- month ordeal, during which they camped on ice floes and lived on an island. Uncontracted braille. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001.

The Racecar Alphabet BR 16007
by Brian Floca
1 volume
An exciting day at the races highlights the letters of the alphabet as a variety of automobiles speed around the curves of the track. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2003.


Animals

Cassettes

Aero and Officer Mike: Police Partners RC 55796
by Joan Plummer Russell
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Describes how policeman Mike and his German shepherd K-9 partner, Aero, work, train, and play together. Explains how the dog(s special skills(sense of smell, speed, and strength(help Officer Mike perform his duties. For grades K-3. 2001.

Animal Aviators: Masters of Flight RC 55293
by Eve Iversen
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette

Introduces animals that glide, soar, and fly(especially birds, insects, and bats. Explains how their bodies work for them on taking off, maneuvering in the air, and landing. Discusses migration as long-distance flight ability and presents a brief history of human air travel. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Animal Helpers for the Disabled RC 57627
by Deborah Kent
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Traces the history of guide and assistance dogs as well as other service animals such as horses and monkeys. Describes the training that enables them to help persons with physical disabilities. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Animals on the Trail with Lewis and Clark RC 55477
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Retraces the journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition (1804(1806), comparing their observations of previously unknown animals with modern information on the same creatures. Discusses what the explorers learned about wildlife and survival from the Native Americans they met along the way. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Armored, Plated, and Bone-Headed Dinosaurs: The Ankylosaurs, Stegosaurs, and Pachycephalosaurs RC 55081
by Thom Holmes and Laurie Holmes
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Discusses what is known about these plant-eating dinosaurs who relied on heavily armored bodies, tail clubs and spikes, or rock-hard skulls to discourage opposition. Among other topics, it covers their evolution, geographic range, feeding habits, and special adaptations. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees: And Other Mysteries in Tropical Nature RC 57502
by Susan E. Quinlan
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
Wildlife biologist describes the characteristics of tropical forests and the species that inhabit them. Explains how scientists have researched ecological problems and found answers by using the (scientific method.( Includes case studies of howling monkeys and poison-dart frogs. For grades 5-8. 2003.

The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours RC 54779
by Jane Goodall
read by Celeste Lawson

1 cassette
A pioneer in field research on African jungle chimpanzees discusses her discoveries about their behavior and ways of living and communicating. Includes information on chimpanzees in captivity and actions people can take to protect them. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Did Dinosaurs Live in Your Backyard? Questions and Answers about Dinosaurs RC 55432
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Explores the world of dinosaurs, their size and shape, food, families, and theories about why they became extinct. For grades 3-6. 1998.

The Elephant Book: For the Elefriends Campaign RC 55389
by Ian Redmond
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
The Elefriends organization presents facts and quotations about elephants to alert readers about the serious decrease in the world(s elephant population. Details their physical characteristics, habitat, feeding patterns, social relationships, and why the herds are in decline. For grades 4-7. 1990.

Gigantic Long-Necked Plant-Eating Dinosaurs: The Prosauropods and Sauropods RC 55082
by Thom Holmes and Laurie Holmes
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Discusses general features of these two dinosaur groups, their similarities, and differences. The sauropods were the longest, tallest, and heaviest land animals ever to walk the Earth. Describes a blooper that misled scientists for over a century and the discovery of fossil dinosaur eggs in Argentina. For grades 5-8. 2001.

How Smart Is Your Dog? Thirty Fun Science Activities with Your Pet RC 58330
by D. Caroline Coile
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Discusses how a dog(s body works, how it perceives the world, and how it communicates and responds. Also includes information about canine health and activities to test a pet(s abilities. For grades 4-7. 2003.

The Man-Eating Tigers of Sundarbans RC 55982
by Sy Montgomery
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
The author investigates the tigers that hunt and eat humans in the mangrove forest between India and Bangladesh. She reports what scientists know about the tigers( unusual behavior, listens to the villagers( stories and legends, and then draws her own conclusions. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Meat-Eating Dinosaurs: The Theropods RC 55084
by Thom Holmes and Laurie Holmes
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Discusses the characteristics of this (beast foot( group that spanned the entire age of dinosaurs(one hundred sixty million years. Describes what they looked like, how they hunted and devoured their prey, and how they evolved. For grades 5-8. 2001.

New Dinos: The Latest Finds! The Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries! RC 57994
by Shelley Tanaka
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Discusses new species of dinosaurs found by paleontologists excavating sites as diverse as the Sahara Desert, northeast China, Madagascar, and the Patagonian Desert in Argentina. Revises previous information about Tyrannosaurus rex and reveals facts, determined through improved technology, about other species. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Secrets of Sound: Studying the Calls and Songs of Whales, Elephants, and Birds RC 55909
by April Pulley Sayre
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Explores how and why animals communicate. Discusses the scientists who study animal sounds and the technology used for conducting research underwater, in African forests, and in the night skies. Explains how this information helps conservation efforts for endangered species. For grades 5-8. 2002.

SuperCroc and the Origin of Crocodiles RC 55931
by Christopher Sloan
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Describes the discovery of 110 million-year-old SuperCroc fossils in the sub-Saharan desert of Niger. Discusses the lifestyles, habitats, and conservation of modern crocodiles as well as their ancestors. For grades 5-8. 2002.

They Call Me Woolly: What Animal Names Can Tell Us RC 56278
by Keith DuQuette
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Explains how an animal(s name can often reveal where the animal lives, what sound it makes, or how dangerous it is. Provides details about each of the thirty-five creatures whose names are explored. Also includes brief factual information about other unusual animals. For grades K-3. 2002.


Braille

The Bald Eagle: Returning Wildlife BR 15639
by John E. Becker
1 volume
Discusses the near extinction and subsequent restoration of the bald eagle, its role in nature, and the future of this protected bird. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Birds: Nature(s Magnificent Flying Machines BR 15554
by Caroline Arnold
1 volume
Introduces the science of avian flight. Describes the flight anatomy of a wide variety of birds(their skeletons, wings, and feathers. Explains the mechanics of taking off, flapping, gliding, hovering, steering, and landing. Considers birds that cannot fly and some other animals that can. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Dinosaurs Big and Small BR 14727
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
1 volume
Discusses the height and weight of various dinosaurs in comparison to a school bus, an elephant, or an average ten-year-old kid. Covers some facts about dinosaur behavior and habits. For grades 2-4. 2002.

Helping Paws: Dogs That Serve BR 14741
by Melinda Luke
1 volume
Explains why dogs are useful to people(such as ranchers, policemen, and rescue teams. Discusses service dogs(guide dogs for the blind, alert dogs for the deaf, and therapy dogs for invalids, among others. For grades 2-4. 2001.

How Animal Babies Stay Safe BR 15738
by Mary Ann Fraser
1 volume
Describes how animal babies are cared for by their parents and their own instincts. Includes facts about certain species and tips on what to do if a wild one is found. Easy reader. For grades 2-4. 2002.

Lizards: Weird and Wonderful BR 15404
by Margery Facklam
1 volume
Introduces thirteen remarkable lizards from the Komodo dragon and marine iguana to the glass snake and Gila monster. Presents facts and true stories about each. Also provides tips on how to tell the difference between lizards and similar reptiles. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Manatees: Returning Wildlife BR 15638
by John E. Becker
1 volume

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of the manatee, an endangered marine mammal that is found in the Americas and Africa. Discusses attempts to ensure the survival of this species in the natural world. For grades 4-7. 2003.

The North American Beaver: Returning Wildlife BR 15637
by John E. Becker
1 volume
Discusses the history of beaver trapping and the fur trade, the near extinction of the species, and reintroduction efforts leading to the beaver(s comeback. Also describes the animal(s habits and habitat. For grades 4-7. 2002.

The North American Bison BR 15257
by John E. Becker
1 volume
Discusses the history of this woolly, horned mammal, including its near extinction in the 1870s when federal troops slaughtered bison herds to help defeat Native American tribes that were dependent on them for survival. Also relates later governmental and other efforts to preserve the species. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Pocket Pets BR 15175
by Alvin Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn
1 volume
Describes ten small pets and how to raise them. Includes common animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits and some unusual ones, among them the degu and the duprasi. For grades 4-7. 2000.

Rescue Dogs BR 15570
by Judith Janda Presnall
1 volume
Examines rescue dogs( role in natural disasters as well as after terrorist attacks. Describes the breeds, training, abilities, and handlers( selection process for choosing suitable animals. Offers anecdotes of actual cases. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral BR 15044
by Kat Shehata
1 volume
Describes the meeting of two champion racehorses for the race of the century in 1938. Seabiscuit, the West Coast underdog, and War Admiral, the favorite to win, ran head-to-head in an exciting contest. Includes a glossary of racing terms. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Shark! The Truth behind the Terror BR 15297
by Mike Strong
1 volume
Briefly describes some shark attacks on humans. Then focuses on facts about sharks(their special features, how and what they eat. Discusses safety issues at the ocean beach, reminding readers that shark attacks are rare occurrences. Beginning chapter book. For grades 3-6. 2003.

What Do You Do with a Tail like This? BR 15017
by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
1 volume
Explains how a lot of animals use their noses, ears, tails, eyes, mouths, and feet in very different ways. A glossary provides more information about these animals. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2003.

Wild Turkeys: Returning Wildlife BR 15636
by John E. Becker
1 volume
Describes the wild turkey of North America, its near extinction and successful comeback, as well as the ongoing efforts to preserve this species. For grades 4-7. 2003.


Astronomy

Cassettes

Extrasolar Planets RC 55778
by Ron Miller
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Chronicles the discoveries of all the planets within and outside our solar system. Includes information on related topics such as brown dwarfs, the astronomical unit, and the classification of stars. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Home on the Moon: Living on a Space Frontier RC 57715
by Marianne J. Dyson
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Former NASA mission controller describes the moon(s history, resources, unique features, and potential for colonization. Also outlines the likely challenges involved in traveling to the moon and building lunar outposts. Includes four science experiments. For grades 4-7. 2003.

The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins RC 59121
by Bea Uusma Schyffert
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
1969. Chronicles what Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins did, saw, and thought during America(s first lunar-landing mission. Relates how teammates Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module and took mankind(s first steps on the moon, while Collins piloted Columbia solo fourteen times around the moon. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Space Flight: Crossing the Last Frontier RC 57463

by Jason Richie
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Profiles seven engineers and scientists who made space flight possible. In describing important projects the author includes Robert Goddard and the liquid-fuel rocket, William Pickering and planetary probes, and Wernher von Braun and the moon program. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Sun: Our Nearest Star RC 57817
by Franklyn M. Branley
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Describes the Sun as a star closest to planet Earth. Talks about the Sun(s size and explains how it provides the light and energy needed to support plant and animal life. For grades 2-4. 1961.


Braille

Onboard the Space Shuttle BR 15326
by Ray Spangenburg and Kit Moser
1 volume
Examines what life is like for crews working on U.S. space shuttles and on the Russian space station Mir. Describes the space program(s development and early problems, major scientific accomplishments, the 1986 Challenger explosion, landmark missions, and the 2000 international space station launch. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

The Sun: Our Nearest Star BR 15360
by Franklyn M. Branley
1 volume
Describes the Sun as a star closest to planet Earth. Talks about the Sun(s size and explains how it provides the light and energy needed to support plant and animal life. For grades 2-4. 1961.


Biography

Cassettes

B. Franklin, Printer RC 55436
by David A. Adler
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Biography of the Philadelphian whose political thoughts and writings influenced the founding of the United States. Discusses how he set up a library, a postal system, and fire and police departments to help his fellow citizens. Describes his scientific inventions and diplomatic service to the new republic. For grades 4-7. 2001.


The Boy on Fairfield Street: How Ted Geisel Grew Up to Become Dr. Seuss RC 58115
by Kathleen Krull
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Introduces the renowned writer and illustrator Ted Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, author of The Cat in the Hat (RC 33062) and other books. Describes Ted(s childhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he lived near both the zoo and the library; also discusses his career. For grades 3-6. 2004.

Condoleezza Rice: National Security Advisor and Musician RC 58505
by Bernard Ryan Jr.
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Biography of African American concert pianist and national security advisor Condoleezza Rice, who was born in segregated Alabama in 1954. Describes her upbringing, education, and careers before her appointment by president George W. Bush. Includes strategies for becoming a musician, college administrator, and government official. For grades 5-8. 2004.

The Diary of a Young Girl RC 57022
by Anne Frank
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In a remarkable account begun on her thirteenth birthday in 1942, a Jewish girl in German-occupied Amsterdam records her hopes, fears, and growing pains during two years of close confinement with her family hiding from the Nazis in a secret apartment. Original version edited by her father. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1947.

Extraordinary African-Americans RC 55582
by Susan Altman
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Biographical profiles of more than one hundred African Americans from colonial times through the twentieth century. Includes portraits of eighteenth-century poet Lucy Terry Prince, slave rebellion leader Nat Turner, scientist George Washington Carver, blues singer Bessie Smith, writer James Baldwin, and golfer Tiger Woods, among many others. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Fight On! Mary Church Terrell(s Battle for Integration RC 58093
by Dennis Brindell Fradin and Judith Bloom Fradin
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Biography of Mary Church Terrell (1863(1954), daughter of former slaves, Oberlin College graduate, and decades-long fighter for racial equality. Describes her appointment to the Washington, D.C., Board of Education, cofounding of the NAACP, and successful campaign in her late eighties to desegregate Washington(s restaurants. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 2003.

Hana(s Suitcase RC 56454
by Karen Levine
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
The life story of a young Czechoslo-vakian girl killed in the Holocaust in 1944 as gradually unraveled by a museum director and her students in 1998 Tokyo. Their efforts to learn about Hana began when they acquired the suitcase and a few personal belongings the girl had carried to Auschwitz. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Langston Hughes RC 55666
by Milton Meltzer
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Biography of a leading poet, launched during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. Describes how Langston Hughes (1902(1967) devoted his life to writing about the African American experience in poetry and other forms(the short story, novel, play, song, musical comedy, opera, history, humor, and autobiography. For grades 6-9. 1997.

The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler RC 56034
by James Giblin
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Biography of the German political leader whose racial prejudice and personal ambition shaped World War II. Traces Hitler(s life and career from his birth in Austria in 1889 to his death in Berlin in 1945. Briefly discusses this tyrant(s legacy. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Sibert Award. 2002.

Lincoln: A Photobiography RC 58762
by Russell Freedman
read by Todd Scofield
1 cassette
Biography of sixteenth U.S. president. Describes his rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois to become a self-educated lawyer, state representative, and, in 1860, president. Highlights Lincoln(s Civil War leadership before his 1865 assassination. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1987.

One More Valley, One More Hill: The Story of Aunt Clara Brown RC 57201
by Linda Lowery
read by Andrea Frierson-Toney
1 cassette
Biography of an intrepid woman born into the hardships of slavery in Virginia. When granted freedom at age fifty-six, she moved westward in search of her daughter. Aunt Clara Brown became a pioneer and entrepreneur, working to help former slaves start new lives in Colorado. For grades 5-8. 2002.


Saladin: Noble Prince of Islam RC 55934
by Diane Stanley
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
A biography of the twelfth-century Muslim ruler who fought against the Crusaders, including Richard the Lion-Hearted, in the Holy Land and Jerusalem. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Sojourner Truth RC 56798
by Peter Roop and Connie Roop
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Biography of a woman who was born a slave in 1797 and struggled through many heartaches to become a free human being. Known as Belle until she changed her name to Sojourner Truth, she endured years of cruel treatment before running away to freedom. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps RC 54784
by Andrea Warren
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Records the experiences of Holocaust survivor Jack Mandelbaum, whose Jewish family lived comfortably in Poland until the Germans invaded it in World War II. Recounts how fifteen- year-old Jack maintained a positive attitude that enabled him to survive three years in concentration camps. For grades 5-8. Sibert Honor Book. 2001.

To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers RC 55613
by Wendie Old
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
Traces the work of brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright from Dayton, Ohio, to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, as they developed the first engine-propelled flying machine. For grades 3-6. 2002.

When Marian Sang RC 56453
by Pam Muoz Ryan
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A short biography of the internationally acclaimed singer Marian Anderson (1897(1993). The story, weaving in musical lyrics, recounts her journey from the church choir through appearances in the great music houses. An afterword discusses how Anderson(s talent and noble spirit helped encourage social change. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2002.

The Wright Sister: Katharine Wright and Her Famous Brothers RC 57908
by Richard Maurer
read by Andrea Frierson-Toney
1 cassette

Family letters describe the life of Katharine (1874(1929), the college-educated teacher and younger sister of aviators Orville and Wilbur Wright. As the brothers became more famous, Katharine acted as their social secretary and traveled with them to Europe. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2003.


Braille

Artists of the Renaissance BR 14580
by James Barter
1 volume
Discusses the life and accomplishments of six Italian artists of the early and High Renaissance, whose works represent important innovations and achievements in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Includes Giotto, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. For grades 6-9. 1999.

Ben Franklin(s Almanac: Being a True Account of the Good Gentleman(s Life BR 15237
by Candace Fleming
2 volumes
Biography of Benjamin Franklin, who lived from 1706 to 1790, emphasizing his many accomplishments as a writer, printer, statesman, and inventor. Includes amusing stories and anecdotes, excerpts from his autobiography and other papers, family letters, and newspaper articles that reveal the breadth of Franklin(s interests. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2003.

The Diary of a Young Girl BR 15076
by Anne Frank
2 volumes (Reissue)
In a remarkable account begun on her thirteenth birthday in 1942, a Jewish girl in German-occupied Amsterdam records her hopes, fears, and growing pains during two years of close confinement with her family hiding from the Nazis in a secret apartment. Original version edited by her father. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1947.

Extraordinary African-Americans BR 14402
by Susan Altman
2 volumes
Biographical profiles of more than one hundred African Americans from colonial times through the twentieth century. Includes portraits of eighteenth- century poet Lucy Terry Prince, slave rebellion leader Nat Turner, scientist George Washington Carver, blues singer Bessie Smith, writer James Baldwin, and golfer Tiger Woods, among many others. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez BR 15027
by Katherine Krull
1 volume

Biography of the California migrant- worker hero. Describes how Chavez(s family became homeless, hungry farm laborers when he was ten and how, later in life, Cesar organized the National Farm Workers Association to peacefully and successfully protest those miserable conditions. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Helen Keller BR 14883
by Don McLeese
1 volume
Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf as the result of a childhood fever but learned to read, speak, and write. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Helen Keller BR 14991
by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
1 volume
A beginning reader about the life of Helen Keller. For grades K-3. 2002.

Lincoln: A Photobiography BR 15711
by Russell Freedman
1 volume
Biography of sixteenth U.S. president. Describes his rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois to become a self-educated lawyer, state representative, and, in 1860, president. Highlights Lincoln(s Civil War leadership before his 1865 assassination. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1987.

Phillis Wheatley BR 14860
by Susan R. Gregson
1 volume
Biography of the African American poet Phillis Wheatley who was brought to colonial Boston in 1761 as a young slave. Describes Wheatley(s education and family life and her success in the publishing world. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Talkin( about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman BR 15024
by Nikki Grimes
1 volume
Biography of the first licensed African American female pilot. Bessie grew up in the early 1900s when airplanes were new, pilots were men, and racial prejudice against African Americans was strong. She became a daring stunt flyer anyway. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2002.

Walt Whitman: A Biography BR 14524
by Milton Meltzer
1 volume
A profile of the nineteenth-century American poet whose life is presented in the context of his times, and who is profoundly affected by the Civil War. Includes excerpts from his major work, Leaves of Grass (BR 8420). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

When Marian Sang BR 15013
by Pam Muoz Ryan

1 volume
A short biography of the internationally acclaimed singer Marian Anderson (1897(1993). The story, weaving in musical lyrics, recounts her journey from the church choir through appearances in the great music houses. An afterword discusses how Anderson(s talent and noble spirit helped encourage social change. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2002.


Blindness and Physical Handicaps

Cassettes

All about Braille: Reading by Touch; Transportation and Communication RC 58906
by Laura S. Jeffrey
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Discusses Helen Keller, Louis Braille, and other noted blind persons, including mountain climber Erik Weihen- mayer and musicians Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. Provides information on learning braille, using computers with braille displays, and walking with a cane or guide dog. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2004.

Animal Helpers for the Disabled RC 57627
by Deborah Kent
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Traces the history of guide and assistance dogs as well as other service animals such as horses and monkeys. Describes the training that enables them to help persons with physical disabilities. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Athletes with Disabilities RC 57300
by Deborah Kent
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Discusses the history of athletic events for people with disabilities, including the Paralympics and the Special Olympics. Also profiles several individuals who have competed in them. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Autism RC 55463
by Elaine Landau
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Provides basic information on this developmental condition. Discusses the early age signs of autism: speech difficulties, inappropriate responses, and repetitive behavior. Covers historical background, treatment options, and savants(a small percentage of autistic people with extraordinary abilities. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.


Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes RC 56757
by Patti B. Geil and Tami A. Ross
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Discusses healthy eating and nutrition for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes kitchen safety tips and advice for grownup helpers. Provides recipes for main dishes, snacks, and desserts. Published by the American Diabetes Association. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003.

Coping with Dyslexia RC 56890
by Karen Donnelly
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Discusses what is known about dyslexia and related language problems. Offers advice to students with this condition on learning strategies and ways of preparing for college or a career. For grades 6-9. 2000.

Growing Up with Scoliosis: A Young Girl(s Story RC 56380
by Michelle Spray
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
The author describes how it feels to grow up with scoliosis (curvature of the spine). First diagnosed in fifth grade, Michelle starts brace therapy in seventh grade and eventually undergoes successful back surgery to treat her condition when she is a high school junior. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

My eXtra Special Brother: How to Love, Understand, and Celebrate Your Sibling with Special Needs RC 58380
by Carly Heyman
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old author describes growing up having an older brother born with fragile X syndrome, which causes inherited mental impairment. Carly relates stories from her childhood to identify challenges that siblings of a special-needs child have and to suggest ways to cope. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.

The Right Dog for the Job: Ira(s Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog RC 58712
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Account of a Golden retriever puppy named Ira, raised by a sixth-grade teacher whose students help train Ira as a service dog for people with disabilities. Also traces Ira(s later education at a special school where he learns to assist people who are blind. For grades 2-4. 2004.

Special Olympics RC 56862

by Mike Kennedy
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Short history of Special Olympics(the winter and summer athletic games held every four years for competitors who are mentally retarded. Discusses this condition and explains how these special participants are chosen. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Stevie Wonder RC 55785
by Tenley Williams
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Biography of the composer, pianist, and singer whose musical talent was evident from childhood. Discusses Stevie Wonder(s recording success despite being (blind, black, and broke( when he started. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Top Ten Physically Challenged Athletes RC 55813
by Jeff Savage
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette
Profiles ten athletes who have made sports history. Includes baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, born without a right hand; golfer Ben Hogan, whose legs were injured in a car crash; and track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who ran despite asthma. For grades 4-7. 2000.

Braille

Blind Boone, Piano Prodigy BR 15511
by Madge Harrah
1 volume
Presents the life and career of blind pianist John William (Blind( Boone (1864(1927), who toured the United States after the Civil War bringing ragtime, classical, and African American music to the concert stage for forty-seven years. For grades 5-8. 2004.

Buddy: The First Seeing Eye Dog BR 14814
by Eva Moore
1 volume
Morris Frank, a blind man, traveled to Switzerland in the 1920s to train with his first guide dog, Buddy, a German shepherd. After learning to work together, Morris and Buddy went to the United States to teach other blind people about Seeing Eye dogs. For grades 2-4. 1996.

Deaf Culture A to Z BR 15047
by Walter Paul Kelley
1 volume
An alphabet book that looks at the deaf community letter by letter beginning with American Sign Language and ending with Dr. Elizabeth Zinser, a former president of Gallaudet University. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2003.

Helen Keller BR 14883
by Don McLeese
1 volume
Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf as the result of a childhood fever but learned to read, speak, and write. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Helen Keller BR 14643
by Jane Sutcliffe
1 volume
Focuses on the early years of Helen Keller and how she learned to read, write, and sign with the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan. Uncontracted braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2002.

Helen Keller BR 14991
by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
1 volume
A beginning reader about the life of Helen Keller. For grades K-3. 2002.

Helping Paws: Dogs That Serve BR 14741
by Melinda Luke
1 volume
Explains why dogs are useful to people(such as ranchers, policemen, and rescue teams. Discusses service dogs(guide dogs for the blind, alert dogs for the deaf, and therapy dogs for invalids, among others. For grades 2-4. 2001.

Special Olympics BR 15084
by Mike Kennedy
1 volume
Short history of Special Olympics(the winter and summer athletic games held every four years for competitors who are mentally retarded. Discusses this condition and explains how these special participants are chosen. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Stevie Wonder BR 14571
by Tenley Williams
1 volume
Biography of the composer, pianist, and singer whose musical talent was evident from childhood. Discusses Stevie Wonder(s recording success despite being (blind, black, and broke( when he started. For grades 6-9. 2002.


Cooking

Cassettes

Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes RC 56757
by Patti B. Geil and Tami A. Ross

read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Discusses healthy eating and nutrition for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes kitchen safety tips and advice for grownup helpers. Provides recipes for main dishes, snacks, and desserts. Published by the American Diabetes Association. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003.

Ice Cream RC 54632
by Elisha Cooper
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Explains step-by-step how milk is taken from cows and processed in a factory, where lots of things happen to it to produce a carton of flavored ice cream. For grades K-3. 2002.

Janice VanCleave(s Food and Nutrition for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun RC 55966
by Janice VanCleave
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Science teacher introduces basic facts, concepts, and problem-solving strategies about food and nutrition by using ordinary household materials in classroom experiments. Includes information on the food guide pyramid. For grades 4-7. 1999.

The Popcorn Book RC 56913
by Tomie De Paola
read by Ligaya Romero
1 cassette
While one boy makes popcorn on the stove, his brother reads interesting facts about this favorite American snack to him. Includes two recipes for preparing popcorn the old-fashioned way(before microwave ovens. For grades 2-4. 1978.

Roald Dahl(s Revolting Recipes RC 58687
by Roald Dahl
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Recipes for preparing some of the scrumptious and wonderfully disgusting dishes that appear in Dahl(s books. There(s wormy spaghetti from The Twits (RC 32792), toffee-apple trees from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (RC 33498), and frobscottle from The BFG (RC 44101), among other tasty treats. For grades 3-6. 1994.

What(s Cooking? The History of American Food RC 54641
by Sylvia Whitman
read by Dave Corey
1 cassette

Discusses food and its packaging in the United States from colonial times to the end of the twentieth century. Describes what Americans have eaten, where it came from, and how it reflected events in American history. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Braille

Bake the Best-Ever Cookies! BR 14410
by Sarah A. Williamson
1 volume
More than twenty-five step-by-step cookie recipes for beginning bakers. Suggests (Secret Treat Thumbprints( for a first cookie-baking experience. Includes such favorites as lemon squares, brownies, and snickerdoodles. Provides practical advice on basic equipment, ingredients, and preparation. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001.


Folktales

Cassettes

The Bear Says North: Tales from Northern Lands RC 58328
retold by Bob Barton
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Ten folktales from Scandinavian and other northern hemisphere countries. In (Good Neighbors,( a family happily coexists with mountain trolls. In (Grandfather Bear,( a fox tricks an old bear into dropping his dinner. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Book of Greek Myths RC 56456
by Ingri D(Aulaire and Edgar Parin D(Aulaire
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette (Reissue)
Humorous, earthy retellings of the adventures of the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece. For grades 4-7. 1962.

Clever Beatrice: An Upper Peninsula Conte RC 56267
by Margaret Willey
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
When Beatrice(s mother runs out of food, Beatrice walks through the woods to the cabin of a rich but not-too-smart giant. The giant loves to gamble on his strength, so the small young girl relies on her wits to win his gold. For grades K-3. 2001.

Hold Up the Sky: And Other Native American Tales from Texas and the Southern Plains RC 57441
retold by Jane Louise Curry
read by Bruce Huntey

1 cassette
Twenty-six stories passed down through the generations from different tribes who inhabited the southwestern plains of the United States. Includes brief information about each of the fourteen Native American storytelling tribes represented in this collection. For grades 4-7. 2003.

The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts RC 55378
by David Colbert
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Examines the link between the Harry Potter books( images, characters, and themes and their roots in myths and folklore(decoding Rowling(s clues to reveal hidden meanings. Discusses magic spells, supernatural beasts, the origin of names, and facts about wizards. For grades 4-7. 2001.

One-Hundred-and-One African American Read-Aloud Stories RC 55705
edited by Susan Kantor
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
Anthology of traditional fairy tales, myths, fables, and folktales(filled with wise chiefs, lovely maidens, talking animals, inspiring heroes, some frightening monsters, and feats of magic. Includes selections from biographical, historical, and contemporary works as well as poetry and songs. For grades 3-6. 1998.

Shen of the Sea: Chinese Stories for Children RC 58412
by Arthur Bowie Chrisman
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
Sixteen humorous stories capturing the spirit of Chinese culture and wisdom. In the title piece, a child learns of an ancient king who tried to save his city from flood by outsmarting the water demons. Other tales depict chopstick origins and more. For grades 5-8 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1925.

Spider Spins a Story: Fourteen Legends from Native America RC 57328
edited by Jill Max
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Presents folktales from various native peoples including the Kiowa, Zuni, Cherokee, Hopi, Navajo, and Muskogee, all featuring the spider character. In (Iktomi and Buzzard: A Lakota Legend,( the arrogant spider figure learns the importance of kindness and humility. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1997.

Walking the Choctaw Road RC 59053
by Tim Tingle
read by Jonathan Davis

1 cassette
Twelve traditional stories reflecting the history and beliefs of the Choctaw nation spanning almost two centuries of tribal life. (Saltypie( is Tingle(s own story of his family(s close bond with his blind grandmother. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.

The World before This One: A Novel Told in Legend RC 57206
by Rafe Martin
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Considered outcasts from their Seneca tribe, Crow and his grandmother depend on Crow(s survival skills to eat. But he stops hunting when he finds a talking stone that tells him long-ago stories about the creation of the world. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti BR 15041
retold by Gerald McDermott
1 volume
Anansi, a spider in Ghana, is saved from big trouble by each of his six sons in different ways. Anansi can(t decide which son to reward for his rescue with a ball of light, so it is carried into the sky(and becomes the moon. Caldecott Honor Book. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1972.


Braille

Book of Greek Myths BR 14795
by Ingri D(Aulaire and Edgar Parin D(Aulaire
1 volume
Humorous, earthy retellings of the adventures of the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece. For grades 4-7. 1962.

Cinderella BR 14047
retold by Ruth Sanderson
1 volume
Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, kindhearted Cinderella manages to attend the palace ball with help of her fairy godmother. A retelling based on the French version by Charles Perrault, with some elements from the brothers Grimm. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2002.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears BR 15042
retold by Jim Aylesworth
1 volume
In a rendition of the classic fairy tale, Goldilocks is a good girl but sometimes forgets what her mother tells her to do. When she ventures into the woods and wanders into a stranger(s house, she regrets not obeying the rules. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2003.

Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book BR 16006

by Yuyi Morales
1 volume
In this version of a traditional tale, Seor Calavera, a skeleton, arrives at Grandma Beetle(s door, ready to take her to the next life. But after helping her count in English and Spanish as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Pura Belpr Award. 2003.

Kites: Magic Wishes That Fly Up to the Sky BR 15010
by Demi
1 volume
Presents the legend of how kites painted with animals and other symbols started in China. Discusses kite flying as a sport and as part of a festival. Includes directions for making a simple kite at home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.

The Legend of the White Buffalo Woman BR 14046
by Paul Goble
1 volume
Recounts the legend of the Great Spirit(s gift of the Sacred Calf Pipe. The White Buffalo Woman brings the pipe to the Lakota, giving them hope and a new way to pray after a long time of hardship. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 1998.

The One-Eyed Giant: Tales from the Odyssey, Book 1 BR 15127
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Long ago in ancient Greece, Odysseus lived happily with his wife, Penelope, until he was called by King Agamemnon to wage war against Troy. On the return voyage, Odysseus has many adventures, facing dangers from storms and monsters like Cyclops, the one- eyed giant. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Shen of the Sea: Chinese Stories for Children BR 15509
by Arthur Bowie Chrisman
1 volume
Sixteen humorous stories capturing the spirit of Chinese culture and wisdom. In the title piece, a child learns of an ancient king who tried to save his city from flood by outsmarting the water demons. Other tales depict chopstick origins and more. For grades 5-8 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1925.

The Song within My Heart  BR 15050
by David Bouchard
1 volume
A Native American grandmother(s explanation to her young grandson of the meaning of the pow-wow. In poetic form. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2002.


General

Cassettes

Bad Stuff in the News: A Guide to Handling the Headlines RC 56155
by Marc Gellman and Thomas Hartman
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
A rabbi and a priest discuss media coverage of terrorism, child abuse, natural disasters, violence in sports, and hate crimes(and why these bad things happen. They offer advice on how to deal with fears and how to change the world for the better. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Divorce Helpbook for Kids RC 54624
by Cynthia MacGregor
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
A guide to dealing with the divorce of parents. Discusses some of the reasons for divorce and children(s reactions and feelings about it. Offers advice on coping with the changes in the family living arrangements. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Don(t Slurp Your Soup! A First Guide to Letter Writing, E-mail Etiquette, and Other Everyday Manners RC 56370
by Lynne Gibbs
read by Gracie Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
Explains the everyday importance of good manners and the effect of politeness on other people. Gives examples of etiquette for public and private situations: in stores, at the table, at parties, in adult company, with friends, and in the roles of good host and good sport. For grades 2-4. 2002.

Getting down to Business RC 57713
by Lorraine Horsley
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Introduction to money: how to earn, spend, save, and budget it. Recounts the evolution from bartering to systems of paper currency and credit cards. Topics range from allowances to the stock market. For grades 2-4. 2003.

The Hero(s Trail: A Guide for a Heroic Life RC 55497
by T.A. Barron
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Explores the elements of heroism, including facing challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom. Mixes brief sketches of historic examples such as Anne Frank, Wilma Rudolph, and Helen Keller with those of ordinary kids who prevailed in emergencies. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

The Kids( Guidebook: Great Advice to Help Kids Cope RC 56066

by Tova Navarra
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Practical tips for boys and girls, emphasizing safety and self-reliance, on how to handle problems when an adult may not be available. Covers situations such as household accidents, encounters with strangers, family arguments, difficulties at school, and worrisome feelings. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2002.

Lost and Found: A Kid(s Book for Living through Loss RC 56334
by Marc Gellman and Thomas Hartman
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
A rabbi and a priest offer advice on dealing with different kinds of loss. These range from losing stuff (toys or gifts) to more emotional losses (friends, health, a part of the body) to the biggest losses from death. Authors provide practical suggestions for help in difficult times. For grades 3-6. 1999.

Stock Market Smart RC 56396
by Eileen Nixon McGowan and Nancy Lagow Dumas
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Covers the basics of the stock market including different types of investments and the risks involved. Explains how to start a portfolio, prevent fraud, and track earnings or losses. For grades 5-8. 2002.

What Do You Do, Dear? RC 55947
by Sesyle Joslin
read by Faith Potts
1 cassette (Reissue)
A second handbook of good manners for young ladies and gentlemen. Offers advice on proper conduct and polite behavior in a variety of common and uncommon social situations. Sequel to What Do You Say, Dear? (RC 55946). For preschool-grade 2. 1961.

What Do You Say, Dear? RC 55946
by Sesyle Joslin
read by Faith Potts
1 cassette (Reissue)
A guide to good manners for all occasions for young ladies and gentlemen. Offers advice on how to cope correctly with a variety of common and uncommon social situations. For preschool- grade 2. 1958.

Why Do People Join Gangs? RC 57738
by Julie Johnson
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette

Overview of the types, functions, and characteristics of gangs in the United States and abroad. Explores reasons for joining and ways of leaving. Also discusses bullying, substance abuse, and other gang-associated problems. Includes brief case studies of young people caught in tough situations. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.


Braille

The Hero(s Trail: A Guide for a Heroic Life BR 14518
by T.A. Barron
1 volume
Explores the elements of heroism, including facing challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom. Mixes brief sketches of historic examples such as Anne Frank, Wilma Rudolph, and Helen Keller with those of ordinary kids who prevailed in emergencies. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.


Geography 

Cassettes

The Atlantic Coast RC 54639
by Olivia Skelton
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Examines the tides, plants, animals, and ecosystems found along the Atlantic coast region of North America, from Canada(s Maritime Provinces to Florida. Includes information about the Chesapeake Bay, coral reefs, and two science activities. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Bahrain RC 58190
by Carol Ann Gillespie
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Covers the history, geography, culture, government, economy, and future prospects of Bahrain, the smallest and most densely populated Arab country (about the size of Chicago, Illinois. Explains the Persian Gulf nation(s rise to prosperity and its strict adherence to the Islamic religion. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Bedouin of the Middle East RC 56784
by Elizabeth Losleben
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Describes the Arab nomads who have lived for centuries in desert regions of many Middle Eastern and North African countries. Discusses the plants and wildlife of their desert home, their history and culture, and their social customs and traditions. For grades 3-6. 2003.

The Deserts of the Southwest RC 55156
by Maria Mudd Ruth
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Examines the deserts of the United States and Mexico, their biodiversity, and their response to temperature and weather. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Eastern Forest RC 55158
by Eileen Fielding
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Examines the forests of eastern North America (from Canada to Florida and from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean.( Explains their ecosystems including the carbon cycle and floodplains, and their responses to temperature and weather. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Everglades and the Gulf Coast RC 54638
by Daniel Blaustein
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Explains how the wetlands ecosystem in Florida works. Describes the plants and animals in this environment and how humans affect it. Includes two science experiments. For grades 5-8. 2000.

France RC 55710
by Don Nardo
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, arts, and culture of the people of the European country of France. For grades 5-8. 2000.

The Great Lakes RC 55152
by Sharon Katz
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
Describes the formation of the five Great Lakes located between the United States and Canada. Examines the life-forms found there and the threats to this environment. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia RC 58392
by Clive Gifford
read by Kerry Cundiff
4 cassettes

Comprehensive overview of the world(s nations. Describes each country(s physical geography, climate, people, politics and government, language, religion, currency, recent history, and unique characteristics. Also includes information about Earth(s formation, its weather systems, and human impact on the planet. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003.

A Life like Mine RC 56768
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Discusses basic rights of children and examines the situation of specific young people in various countries around the world. Covers such essentials as water, food, home, health, schooling, play time, safe environment, and equal opportunity. Produced in association with UNICEF. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Mesopotamia RC 56588
by Pamela F. Service
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Discusses the history, social order, religion, and accomplishments of the Middle East area between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers that is now part of Iraq. Known as the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia was famed for its rich culture, which spread throughout the world and still has some influence even today. For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Mississippi River RC 55154
by Maria Mudd Ruth
read by Simone Siekaly
1 cassette
Describes the course of the largest river in North America(the Mississippi(and the connections between the plant and animal species that live near it. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 2001.

The Northern Forest RC 55160
by Greg Breining
read by Simone Siekaly
1 cassette
Explores the ecosystem of the northern forest that spreads from the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes in Canada and the United States all the way into central Alaska. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Oman RC 56566
by Calvin H. Allen Jr.
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
History of the country of Oman, including its role in the Middle East and its struggle to become a modern state. Also discusses Ibadism(the form of Islam followed by the Omani people(and its influence on government affairs. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.

The Pacific Coast RC 55155
by Maria Mudd Ruth

read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Examines the coastal ecology and habitats found along the Pacific coast of North America from the arctic waters of Alaska to the tropical ones of Mexico. Includes two science experiments. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Pakistan RC 58041
by William Goodwin
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Discusses the geography, climate, population, plants, animals, and culture of the Muslim nation of Pakistan. Describes its turbulent history since its creation in 1947 on the Indian subcontinent and speculates about the country(s future. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.

The Prairie RC 54622
by Alison Ormsby
read by Neil Berman
1 cassette
Exploration of the prairies of central North America and their ecosystems. Studies the weather, temperature, and agriculture associated with them. Includes two science experiments. For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Rain Forests of the Pacific Northwest RC 55159
edited by Deborah A. Behler
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Provides an overview of the temperate rain forest that stretches northwest through Washington state; British Columbia, Canada; and Alaska. Examines the different habitats found at each layer of the ecosystem, discusses wildlife and plants living there, and describes threats the area faces. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 2001.

The Rocky Mountains RC 55157
by Larry Bograd
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Examines the different biological communities that exist within the Rocky Mountain ecosystem. Describes some of the various plants and animals. Includes two science experiments. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Syria RC 56578
by John Morrison
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
A history of the Middle Eastern country of Syria, focusing on its role in the political climate of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.

The Tundra RC 55153
by Maria Mudd Ruth
read by Simone Siekaly
1 cassette
Examines the arctic tundra(the northern treeless land across Alaska and Canada(its wildlife and ecosystems, and its responses to temperature and weather. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Turkey RC 56156
by Neriman Kemal and Selina Kuo
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Describes the Republic of Turkey, a modern state founded in 1923. Explores its geography, flora and fauna, history, culture, religion, and relationship with the United States. Includes information about the island of Cyprus. For grades 5-8. 2001.

United Arab Emirates RC 56161
by Byron Augustin
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Describes the country in eastern Arabia that is now called the United Arab Emirates(a crossroads for several cultures over the centuries. Presents the geography, religion, plants and animals, history, and culture of the people. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Welcome to Canada RC 57789
by Alison Auch
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
Introduction to Canada, describing its family life, work, food, climate, and social customs. Includes entertaining facts and an Inuit legend. Easy reader. For grades K-3. 2003.


Braille

Capital! Washington D.C. from A to Z BR 15036
by Laura Krauss Melmed
1 volume
Rhymes take the reader on an alphabetical tour of the nation(s capital that examines the monuments and historic places visitors like to explore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2003.

If the World Were a Village: A Book about the World(s People BR 15019
by David J. Smith
1 volume

Depicts the world(s population (more than six billion) as a village of one hundred people. Discusses the breakdown of nationalities, languages, ages, religions, levels of schooling, and other conditions of people in the village. Also compares the village(s past and estimated future population. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2002.


Government and the Law 

Cassettes

The Electoral College RC 56385
by Martha S. Hewson
read by Peter Lavezzoli
1 cassette
Discusses the electoral college procedure for choosing United States presidents that gives each state the same number of votes as its representatives and senators in Congress. Reviews conflicts arising during the disputed elections of 1876, 1888, and especially 2000. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

The United Nations RC 57166
by Stewart Ross
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
A brief history of the United Nations and its goals to promote peace and human rights in all countries. Discusses its functions, structure, and role in various international conflicts. Also reviews the work of some particular UN agencies, such as the World Health Organization. For grades 6-9. 2003.

Vote! RC 57844
by Eileen Christelow
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Explains the election process in America by following the campaign of a candidate for mayor. Discusses political parties, issues important to voters, fund-raising, rallies, debates, polls, and even recounts, with commentary by wisecracking dogs providing additional facts. Also includes the history of voting rights. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2003.


Braille

America Votes: How Our President Is Elected BR 15268
by Linda Granfield
1 volume
Explains the U.S. presidential election process including its history, the role of political parties, becoming a candidate, campaign finance, voting fraud, the electoral college, and casting ballots. Emphasizes the right and the responsibility of citizens to vote. For grades 4-7. 2003.


History

Cassettes

Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters RC 56830
compiled by Harold Holzer
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
A collection of Lincoln(s writings including some early poems, private letters at significant moments in his life, public speeches, and pieces related to issues in his presidency. Each is prefaced by a brief note to provide historical context. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.

An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow-Fever Epidemic of 1793 RC 57418
by Jim Murphy
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Describes the horrific events in Philadelphia in 1793 when citywide illness prevented Congress from convening. Thousands of people were dying, many unattended, and physicians of the time were unsure of the cause or treatment of the yellow-fever outbreak. For grades 6-9. 2003.

The American Revolution for Kids: A History with Twenty-one Activities RC 56312
by Janis Herbert
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Discusses major events of the American Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the writing of the Constitution. Activities include preparing Liberty Tea Punch and three colonial children(s games. For grades 4-7. 2002.

America(s Great Disasters RC 57432
by Martin W. Sandler
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Examines causes and effects of some historic disasters in the United States such as the 1888 (Blizzard of (88(; the 1889 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, flood; the 1900 Galveston hurricane; and the 1918 flu epidemic among others. For grades 4-7. 2003.

As Far as the Eye Can Reach: Lewis and Clark(s Westward Quest RC 56367
by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
An account of the 1804(1806 journey by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark across the United States( newly acquired Louisiana Territory(an unexplored wilderness west of the Mississippi River(to the Pacific Ocean. Describes the expedition(s adventures and discoveries. For grades 4-7. 2003.

The Assassination of Malcolm X RC 55597
by Allison Stark Draper
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
Describes the murder of Malcolm X in 1965. Also discusses events that led up to the assassination of this leader of the Nation of Islam, also known as the Black Muslims. Includes the trial of his assailants and the political and social conditions of the time. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

Cinqu of the Amistad and the Slave Trade in World History RC 56345
by Richard Worth
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Portrays the African leader of a slave ship rebellion in 1839. Traces the events that led to an 1841 Supreme Court case on the Atlantic slave trade and former president John Quincy Adams(s role in defending Cinqu and his companions. For grades 5-8. 2001.

The Cod(s Tale RC 54628
by Mark Kurlansky
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Discusses the role of the Atlantic cod as a common food in European and North American history, from the Vikings through the technological age. Explains how its commercial value in the frozen food industry led to its scarcity in modern times and changes in sea laws. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Count On Us: American Women in the Military RC 58257
by Amy Nathan
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Survey of women(s contributions as fighters, nurses, spies, and homefront helpers to the U.S. armed forces from the Revolutionary War to the 2003 Iraq invasion. Includes personal profiles and historical background on each war. Also discusses sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and other problems. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2004.

Days of Jubilee: The End of Slavery in the United States RC 56729
by Patricia C. McKissack and Frederick L. McKissack
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Drawing on slave narratives, letters, diaries, and other documents, the authors chronicle the steps that led to the emancipation of slaves in America. They review events and issues from colonial times through the Civil War in 1861(1865 and the Reconstruction era that followed. For grades 5-8. 2003.

Dog of Discovery: A Newfoundland(s Adventures with Lewis and Clark RC 56530

by Laurence Pringle
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
An account of the Meriwether Lewis and William Clark expedition to the Pacific Ocean in 1803(1806 that features the exploits of Lewis(s large Newfoundland, Seaman. Relying on journals of expedition members and some (informed guesses,( Pringle tells how Seaman earned his keep as hunter, retriever, and guard dog. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Empires of Mesopotamia RC 56574
by Don Nardo
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Describes the first civilizations(including the Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians(that developed in the plains area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers that is now part of modern Iraq. Includes descriptions of the archaeological studies that revealed the history of Mesopotamia. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.

Fields of Fury: The American Civil War RC 55385
by James M. McPherson
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents a brief introduction to the Civil War (1861(1865) emphasizing the battles and important leaders. Includes anecdotes from the participants, the role of women and slaves, and the task of reconstruction. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Freedom Roads: Searching for the Underground Railroad RC 56736
by Joyce Hansen and Gary McGowan
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Explains the difficulty of finding factual evidence about secret activities conducted more than a hundred years ago to help runaway slaves escape to freedom. Discusses research at several archaeological sites and written rec- ords in legal codes and household accounts to trace the history of the Underground Railroad. For grades 5-8. 2003.

In the Days of the Vaqueros: America(s First True Cowboys RC 54775
by Russell Freedman
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
History of cowboys in North America. Discusses the first underpaid Indian cow herders on horseback, the vaqueros who originated in Mexico five hundred years ago. Explains how they created their tools, practiced their skills, and later, taught western settlers their work. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Inside the Alamo RC 57612
by Jim Murphy

read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
An overview of the struggle between the American settlers and Mexico(s General Santa Anna for control of Texas. Describes the 1836 siege of the Alamo and provides biographical sketches of some of those involved in the battle, including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett. For grades 5-8. 2003.

The Look-It-Up Book of the Fifty States RC 55392
by Bill Gutman
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Presents historical, geographical, and miscellaneous information about each of the fifty states in the union. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke RC 58759
by Jean Fritz
read by Eric Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Chronicles the founding of an English settlement on Roanoke Island in 1585 and the birth of its first child, Virginia Dare. Describes the early settlers( hardships including starvation and hostile natives and relates the colony(s mysterious disappearance over the next three years. For grades 4-7. 2004.

Magnificent Voyage: An American Adventurer on Captain James Cook(s Final Expedition RC 57145
by Laurie Lawlor
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
An account of English explorer James Cook(s last voyage(begun in 1776 to search for the Northwest Passage(that led to the discovery of the Hawaiian Islands and Cook(s grisly murder. Based on the journals of John Ledyard, a twenty-four-year-old American marine who joined the trip. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present RC 56140
by Robert D. Johnston
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Historical overview of the guiding principles that shaped our nation. Highlights political debates, examines social issues, and profiles several people who defended their beliefs. Includes the text of a few major historical documents. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

The NAACP RC 56163
by Darren Rhym
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette

An overview of the oldest African American civil rights group in the United States(the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Describes its development, goals, and accomplishments since its establishment in 1909. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

Navajo Long Walk: The Tragic Story of a Proud People(s Forced March from Their Homeland RC 57242
by Joseph Bruchac
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Discusses the expulsion of the Navajos from their homeland in 1864 by U.S. army troops under Colonel Kit Carson and their forced 470-mile march to a New Mexico reservation. Provides a brief history of the Din, as the Navajos call themselves, and the treaty permitting their return home in 1868. For grades 5-8. 2002.

911: The Book of Help RC 55414
edited by Michael Cart
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
A collection of essays, poems, and short fiction by authors of books for young adults in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Includes (A Candlelight Vigil at the Fireman(s Monument,( where Russell Freedman and his neighbors pray at a nearby landmark. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

Our Country(s Presidents RC 56572
by Ann Bausum
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Profiles of U.S. presidents from the first, George Washington, to the forty-third, George W. Bush, covering biographical facts and highlights of their administrations. Ten additional interwoven essays discuss related topics from a brief history of the White House to First Ladies( roles. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.

Remember: The Journey to School Integration RC 58483
by Toni Morrison
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
An account of the thoughts and feelings of children involved in school desegregation. Provides background to the 1954 groundbreaking Brown v. Board of Education decision by the Supreme Court and the movement to eliminate racist laws. For grades 3-6. 2004.

September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City RC 57305
by Wilborn Hampton
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette

Describes the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center and relates personal experiences of New Yorkers who lived through the collapse of the Twin Towers, including blind Omar Rivera and his guide dog, who walked down from the seventy- first floor to safety. For grades 6-9. 2003.

The Signers: The Fifty-six Stories behind the Declaration of Independence RC 56435
by Dennis Brindell Fradin
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, with historical information about the thirteen colonies they represented. Includes the full text of the document. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929 RC 56003
by Karen Blumenthal
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Chronicles the events and mistakes behind the stock market crash that started on October 24, 1929(Black Thursday. Discusses the optimism of 1928 and 1929 that led to reckless investments, describes the devastating losses for companies and individuals, and explores some of the personalities involved. For grades 6-9. Sibert Honor Book. 2002.

Slavery: Bondage throughout History RC 55974
by Richard Watkins
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Traces the practice of owning human beings from the earliest written records in Sumeria to modern labor enslavement in Asia. Includes biographical sketches and first person accounts of slaves throughout history. Discusses the reasons and laws for and against slavery, the mistreatment of slaves, and opposition heroes and rebellions. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Ten Kings and the Worlds They Ruled RC 56814
by Milton Meltzer
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of ten powerful monarchs who reigned in past centuries(beginning with Hammurabi of Mesopotamia, who was famous for his code of laws, and ending with Peter the Great of Russia who wanted to modernize his country. Discusses how they used and abused power. Companion to Ten Queens: Portraits of Women of Power (RC 46941). For grades 6-9. 2002.

This Our Dark Country: The American Settlers of Liberia RC 56559
by Catherine Reef
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette

Examines the history of this West African nation from its founding in 1822 by the American Colonization Society through the turmoil of political upheavals in the late twentieth century. Discusses the difficulties faced by former American slaves settling in the African rain forest and the consequences. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Understanding September 11th: Answering Questions about the Attacks on America RC 55391
by Mitch Frank
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Explains the historical and religious issues that motivated terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Includes information on Islam, the Taliban, and Osama bin Laden; the significance of the Middle East and Afghanistan; and the changes in America since the attacks. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Voyageurs, Lumberjacks, and Farmers: Pioneers of the Midwest RC 57625
by Kieran Doherty
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Discusses the exploration and settlement of the American midwest. Describes the lives and contributions of founders Antoine Cadillac in Michigan, Charles Langlade in Wisconsin, Jean du Sable in Chicago, George Rogers Clark in Indiana, Rufus Putnam in Ohio, Julien Dubuque in Iowa, and the Snellings in Minnesota. For grades 5-8. 2004.

Welcome to Kaya(s World 1764: Growing Up in a Native American Homeland RC 58028
by Dottie Raymer
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
This companion to Meet Kaya (RC 55342) and others in the series portrays the Nez Perce Native American culture of the Pacific Northwest. Describes the myths, legends, history, and habitat of the tribe through modern times. For grades 2-4. 2003.

York(s Adventures with Lewis and Clark: An African-American(s Part in the Great Expedition RC 58671
by Rhoda Blumberg
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Relates the experiences of the slave who journeyed west with the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804(1806. Explains York(s importance to the explorers and his role in establishing cordial relations with Native Americans. Companion to the author(s The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark (RC 29633). For grades 5-8. 2004.


Braille

A Is for America: An American Alphabet BR 15005

by Devin Scillian
1 volume
An alphabet book presenting rhymes and facts about the United States and its people, from (A is for America . . .( through Z, for ZIP codes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.

American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm
by Gail Buckley and Tonya Bolden
2 volumes
Chronicles the achievements of African American servicemen and women despite frequent discrimination. Traces more than two centuries of duty in various wars and branches of the military including the (Buffalo Soldiers( of the Civil War. Adapted from American Patriots (RC 53330) written for adults. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.

Civil War A to Z: A Young Readers( Guide to over 100 People, Places, and Points of Importance BR 14642
by Norman Bolotin
1 volume
Compact encyclopedia of the 1861(1865 conflict covers 130 topics, from Abolitionists to Zouaves. Provides a broad overview of the era as well as personal anecdotes and engaging details. Includes eyewitness accounts of events and excerpts from key documents such as Abraham Lincoln(s Gettysburg Address. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey BR 15004
by Maira Kalman
1 volume
A fireboat launched in 1931 is retired after many years fighting fires along the Hudson River on New York City(s west side. Some friends restore the old John J. Harvey for pleasure, and it is ready to work when its services are needed on September 11, 2001. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2002.

Gettysburg BR 14839
by MacKinlay Kantor
1 volume
Describes the bloodiest engagement of the Civil War(the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863(and its impact on the people in the part of Pennsylvania where it was fought. Includes the text of President Abraham Lincoln(s Gettysburg Address. For grades 4-7. 1952.

In the Days of the Pharaohs: A Look at Ancient Egypt BR 14737
by Milton Meltzer
1 volume
Introduction to the ancient Egyptian civilization that rose more than five thousand years ago and flourished for millenia. Discusses the people(s agricultural way of life, and their beliefs, customs, and achievements. Covers such topics as wars, pyramids, religion, mummies, calendars, and hieroglyphics. For grades 5-8. 2001.


The Legend of Blue Jacket BR 14782
by Michael P. Spradlin
1 volume
Biographical sketch of a sixteen-year-old West Virginian youth adopted by the Shawnee, who called him Blue Jacket because of his clothing. Describes how he transformed into a hunter and warrior, fought against American settlers in 1774, and made friends with Daniel Boone. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Lewis and Clark: From Ocean to Ocean BR 14835
by Harold Faber
1 volume
Introduces the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who led the first United States expedition to the Pacific coast from 1804(1806. Discusses their adventures crossing the continent, their encounters with Native Americans, and the hardships of the journey. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Look-It-Up Book of the Fifty States BR 14493
by Bill Gutman
3 volumes
Presents historical, geographical, and miscellaneous information about each of the fifty states in the union. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present BR 14846
by Robert D. Johnston
3 volumes
Historical overview of the guiding principles that shaped our nation. Highlights political debates, examines social issues, and profiles several people who defended their beliefs. Includes the text of a few major historical documents. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

The Man Who Walked between the Towers BR 15045
by Mordicai Gerstein
1 volume
Tells of Frenchman Philippe Petit(s 1974 tightrope walk between the unfinished World Trade Center towers in New York City. Discusses the sentence he received for this illegal act. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Caldecott Medal. 2003.

The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents BR 14842
by Todd Davis and Marc Frey
1 volume
Biographical sketches of all the American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush. Provides interesting facts for each presidency, such as prominent contemporaries, political happenings, and notable events. For grades 5-8. 2000.

One Nation: America by the Numbers BR 15003
by Devin Scillian

1 volume
A counting book presenting rhymes and facts about the United States, from the concept of one nation to the one hundred men and women in the U.S. Senate. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2002.

Remember: The Journey to School Integration BR 15549
by Toni Morrison
1 volume
An account of the thoughts and feelings of children involved in school desegregation. Provides background to the 1954 groundbreaking Brown v. Board of Education decision by the  Supreme Court and the movement to eliminate racist laws. For grades 3-6. 2004.

Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex BR 14653
by Nathaniel Philbrick
2 volumes
Recounts the 1820 sinking of the Essex by an enraged sperm whale and the survivors( ordeal(including cannibalism. Incorporates a fourteen-year-old cabin boy(s account of this marine disaster, which inspired the climactic scenes of Moby Dick. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

Sacagawea BR 15040
by Lise Erdrich
1 volume
Relates the experiences of Sacagawea, a young Shoshone woman, who with her French Canadian husband and baby boy joined the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805. She acted as guide, translator, and helper on the exciting but perilous journey through her home territory to the Pacific. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Understanding September 11th: Answering Questions about the Attacks on America BR 14471
by Mitch Frank
1 volume
Explains the historical and religious issues that motivated terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Includes information on Islam, the Taliban, and Osama bin Laden; the significance of the Middle East and Afghanistan; and the changes in America since the attacks. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Welcome to Kaya(s World 1764: Growing Up in a Native American Homeland BR 15356
by Dottie Raymer
1 volume
This companion to Meet Kaya (BR 14539) and others in the series portrays the Nez Perce Native American culture of the Pacific Northwest. Describes the myths, legends, history, and habitat of the tribe through modern times. For grades 2-4. 2003.


Hobbies and Crafts

Cassettes

Crocheting RC 56577
by Gwen Blakley Kinsler and Jackie Young
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Easy-to-follow instructions for learning the basic stitches(the chain and single crochet(to make a flower daisy chain, scarf, bookmark, hair band, purse, belt, beaded scrunchee, or (lapghan( (small afghan). Explains the techniques of fringing, beading, and sewing squares and rectangles together for these projects. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Earth-Friendly Crafts for Kids: Fifty Awesome Things to Make with Recycled Stuff RC 56455
by Heather Smith
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Provides step-by-step instructions for using recycled materials(jars and jar lids, CDs, plastic bags, film canisters, tire tubes, metal cans, newspapers and magazines, pizza boxes(to create gifts, toys, or jewelry. Offers tips for an earth-friendly lifestyle generally. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Makeup: Things to Make and Do RC 57954
by Jennifer Traig
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Explains beauty and skin basics, makeup techniques and tools, and different styles for teens. Provides recipes for making one(s own lotions and creams. For grades 6-9. 2003.


Braille

Knitting BR 14551
by Judy Ann Sadler
1 volume
Beginner(s guide to the traditional craft of knitting. Discusses the basics from needed materials to step-by-step instructions for each process involved in making eleven projects: pom-pom scarf, headband, rolled-brim hat, ribbed scarf, slipper socks, patchwork blanket, pillow, book bag, mini-purse, striped mittens, and feathery boa. For grades 3-6. 2002.


Holidays

Cassettes

Christmas around the World, Volume 2 RC 57498
by Emily Kelley
read by Catherine Byers

1 cassette
This companion to Christmas around the World (RC 31285) describes holiday celebrations in eight countries(Mexico, Ethiopia, China, Germany, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia, and Russia(that mostly were not includ- ed in the earlier volume. Also contains jokes, tongue twisters, and a recipe. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2004.

A Christmas Treasury: Very Merry Stories and Poems RC 56658
compiled by Kevin Hawkes
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
An anthology that includes a selection from Wind in the Willows (RC 24592) depicting Mole(s hospitality and Rat(s resourcefulness; (Christmas at the Hollow Tree Inn,( a story featuring a dog who plays Santa Claus; two traditional carols; and Clement Moore(s poem (A Visit from St. Nicholas.( For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001.

Every Day(s a Holiday: Amusing Rhymes for Happy Times RC 58025
by Dean Koontz
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Collection of poems celebrating holidays ranging from real ones like Easter through imaginary ones like Gravity Day and international ones like Cinco de Mayo to not-quite holidays like snow days. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Happy New Year! Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts(ai! RC 59021
by Demi
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Explains the folklore, traditions such as the zodiac, and foods that come with the celebration of Chinese New Year. For grades K-3. 1997.

Holly, Reindeer, and Colored Lights: The Story of the Christmas Symbols RC 53940
by Edna Barth
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette (Reissue)
Traces Christmas traditions and symbols back to Christian, mythological, and pagan sources. Covers the star, tree and its ornaments, the Yule log, Santa Claus, gift exchanging, food, and bells(all associated with this December holiday. For grades 4-7. 2000.

The Life of Our Lord: Written for His Children during the Years 1846(1849 RC 57718
by Charles Dickens
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
Victorian novelist retells the life of Jesus Christ, adapted from the Gospel of St. Luke, for his children to enjoy every Christmas. 1999 introduction by his great-great-grandson, Gerald Charles Dickens. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1846.

Merry Christmas, Everywhere! RC 56279
by Arlene Erlbach
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Brief descriptions of Christmas traditions from twenty countries around the world. Presents regional forms of the Merry Christmas greeting, interesting facts about different holiday celebrations, and local crafts and recipes for family fun. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Michael Foreman(s Christmas Treasury RC 56425
compiled by Michael Foreman
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Yuletide and northern hemisphere winters are celebrated in Frost(s (Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,( in carols like (Good King Wenceslas,( stories like Foreman(s (The Decorated Forest,( and extracts from other works, among them the Bible and The Wind in the Willows (RC 24592). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999.

Moonbeams, Dumplings, and Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities, and Recipes RC 57026
by Nina Simonds and Leslie Swartz
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Presents background, related stories, traditional foods, and activities for five Chinese celebrations(Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming (honoring ancestors), the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. For grades 4-7. 2002.

The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of Hanukkah through History RC 58358
by Karen Hesse
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
An episode, seen through a child(s eye, for each night of Hanukkah, following a chronicle of the Jewish people from twelfth-century England to twentieth-century Israel. Describes painful periods such as the Crusades, the Inquisition, and Kristallnacht. For grades 3-6. 2003.


Braille

Christmas around the World, Volume 2 BR 15264
by Emily Kelley
1 volume
This companion to Christmas around the World (BR 8233) describes holiday celebrations in eight countries(Mexico, Ethiopia, China, Germany, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia, and Russia(that mostly were not included in the earlier volume. Also contains jokes, tongue twisters, and a recipe. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2004.


Christmas Crafts from around the World BR 15242
by Judy Ann Sadler
1 volume
A how-to book on holiday handicrafts from fourteen countries that children can make. Includes an advent calendar from Germany, cranberry and popcorn garlands from the United States, a piata from Mexico, and a nativity scene from Italy. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2003.

My First Kwanzaa BR 15035
by Karen Katz
1 volume
A young girl describes how she and her family celebrate the African American holiday of Kwanzaa, explaining the significance of each of its seven days. Includes pronunciations. PRINT/ BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2003.


Jokes, Riddles, and Rhymes

Cassettes

Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever RC 56555
compiled by Ilana Weitzman and Rosanne Green
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Collection of more than 1,500 riddles, puns, tongue twisters, and long and short jokes for everyone who enjoys zany humor. Also contains facts on humor history, favorite comedians, sitcoms, and tips on delivery style. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.

Yucky Riddles RC 59075
by Marilyn Helmer
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
More than two dozen humorous riddles on some of kids( favorite icky subjects. For grades K-3. 2003.


Braille

Kitty Riddles BR 14992
by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg
1 volume
A collection of riddles about cats and kittens. For example: Why did the baby cat carry around a box of Band-aids? She wanted to be a first-aid kit! For grades 2-4. 2000.

Ribbit Riddles BR 14973
by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg

1 volume
A collection of riddles and jokes about frogs. Example: Who brings baskets of eggs to little frogs in the spring? The Easter Ribbit! For grades 2-4. 2001.

There(s a Frog in My Throat! 440 Animal Sayings a Little Bird Told Me BR 15039
by Loreen Leedy and Pat Street
1 volume
Hundreds of sayings in English in-volving animals. Humorously explains the meaning of everyday expressions such as (it(s a dog(s life,( (copycat,( (chicken feed,( (rat race,( and (buzz off.( PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2003.

You Must Be Joking! Lots of Cool Jokes BR 15363
compiled by Paul Brewer
1 volume
Not only a collection of more than two hundred jokes and riddles but also tips on writing, memorizing, and telling them. For grades 3-6. 2003.


Medicine and Health

Cassettes

Dealing with Terminal Illness in the Family RC 56373
by Heather Lehr Wagner
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Information to help teenagers cope with emotional issues that arise when a parent, sibling, or grandparent is diagnosed with an incurable disease. Discusses the various stages of grief felt by those facing the death of family members and the changes in family life that occur. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Dentist/El Dentista RC 58439
by Jacqueline Laks Gorman
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Explains the job of dentists, including how they help people and what to expect during a visit to one. Bilingual edition in English and Spanish. For preschool-grade 2. (Describe el trabajo del dentista y cmo el dentista ayuda a la gente. Explica qu se puede esperar cuando se visita al dentista. Para nios preescolares hasta el grado 2. Edicin bilinge en ingls y espaol.) 2002.

Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster: The Search for the Smallpox Vaccine RC 56012
by Albert Marrin
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette

Discusses the dreaded disease smallpox feared for centuries until an English doctor applied scientific thinking and experimentation to the problem. Explains that Dr. Jenner(s published results in 1798 led to medical acceptance of vaccination but that smallpox is again a threat in the twenty-first century. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

Head and Brain Injuries RC 57082
by Elaine Landau
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Discusses the history of brain injuries and treatments from primitive medical care to modern techniques. Explains how traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur, the damage it may cause, and the benefits of rehabilitative therapy. Provides many relevant personal examples. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Hospital RC 55682
by Janine Amos
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Uses letters, stories, and informational text to explain what to expect during a visit to the hospital. Provides practical advice and encourages asking questions to prepare for a hospital stay. For grades K-3. 2002.

Killer Superbugs: The Story of Drug-Resistant Diseases RC 56765
by Nancy Day
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Day discusses the history of antibiotics and shows how overprescription makes them less effective, leading to disease strains that cannot be treated by standard drugs. Explores some possible solutions to this problem. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science RC 54774
by John Fleischman
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Examines an 1848 accident in which an explosion drove a thirteen-pound tampling rod through a railroad worker(s skull. Recreates the event, recalls eyewitness accounts, and describes Gage(s astonishing physical recovery accompanied by dramatic personality changes resulting from brain damage. Discusses this case(s contribution to science. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Polio RC 56770
by Alvin Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette

Discusses the various types of polio, ranging from a mild childhood disease to paralysis, and the development of vaccines to stop the virus. Covers a history of this crippling illness, famous patients like President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and researchers Dr. Albert Sabin and Dr. Jonas Salk. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Vaccinations: From Smallpox to Cancer RC 56201
by Margaret O. Hyde and Elizabeth H. Forsyth
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Overview of vaccinations tracing their development to fight devastating epidemics(especially smallpox and polio. Discusses the status of vaccinating the public, controversies concerning this issue, future vaccines, and the need for regular monitoring of disease incidence throughout the world. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.

What If? A Kid(s Guide to Surviving Just about Anything RC 56332
by Lynne Gibbs
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Basic safety tips to help children handle hazardous situations. Self-protection information covers materials, methods, and skills for coping in the wilderness or in strong weather conditions, reacting to encounters with dangerous animals, applying simple first aid, and being (street-smart.( For grades 3-6. 2002.

You and an Illness in Your Family RC 58407
by Tabitha Wainwright
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Offers practical advice for young people with a seriously ill family member. Uses real-life scenarios to discuss options for coping with tough situations(including death(and for communicating with others. For grades 5-8. 2001.


Braille

Let(s Talk about Going to the Hospital BR 14838
by Marianne Johnston
1 volume
Explains what a hospital is and what to expect when you go there. Describes items a child may take, the check-in process, things nurses and doctors may do, and going home. For grades K-3. 1997.

Period: A Girl(s Guide to Menstruation; with a Parent(s Guide BR 14768
by JoAnn Loulan and Bonnie Worthen
1 volume
Discusses the physical and psychological changes that occur when menstruation starts, typically between the ages of nine and sixteen. Explains what to expect and what products are available. Gives correct pronunciation of relevant medical terms and additional information for parents. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Sleep and Dreams BR 15117
by Andrew T. McPhee
1 volume
Discusses the nature of sleep and dreams, the causes and treatments of sleep disorders, and the possible meaning of common dreams. The chapter (Toward a More Restful Sleep( offers advice on various techniques to overcome problems with falling asleep. For grades 6-9. 2001.

What If? A Kid(s Guide to Surviving Just about Anything BR 14788
by Lynne Gibbs
1 volume
Basic safety tips to help children handle hazardous situations. Self-protection information covers materials, methods, and skills for coping in the wilderness or in strong weather conditions, reacting to encounters with dangerous animals, applying simple first aid, and being (street-smart.( For grades 3-6. 2002.


Music

Cassettes

The Book of Rock Stars: Twenty-four Musical Icons That Shine through History RC 57423
by Kathleen Krull
read by Coleen Delany
1 cassette
Two dozen minibiographies of rock music legends. Includes the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Kurt Cobain, among others. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Stevie Wonder RC 55785
by Tenley Williams
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Biography of the composer, pianist, and singer whose musical talent was evident from childhood. Discusses Stevie Wonder(s recording success despite being (blind, black, and broke( when he started. For grades 6-9. 2002.

This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie RC 55433
by Elizabeth Partridge
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Biography of Woody Guthrie (1912(1967), the Oklahoma singer, writer, and musician, who composed more than three thousand songs and ballads as he traveled around the United States, including (This Land Is Your Land( and (So Long, It(s Been Good to Know Yuh.( For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.


The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights RC 58728
by Russell Freedman
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Recounts the life of African American singer Marian Anderson and her (once-in-a-hundred-years( voice. Describes her Philadelphia childhood, intense training, successful career in Europe, triumphant return to America, and setbacks caused by racial discrimination. Highlights Anderson(s successful 1939 Lincoln Memorial perform- ance for 75,000 fans. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2004.


Braille

Blind Boone, Piano Prodigy BR 15511
by Madge Harrah
1 volume
Presents the life and career of blind pianist John William (Blind( Boone (1864(1927), who toured the United States after the Civil War bringing ragtime, classical, and African American music to the concert stage for forty- seven years. For grades 5-8. 2004.

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The Founders of Rock and Roll BR 14618
by Holly George-Warren
1 volume
Biographical sketches of fourteen rock and roll stars: Bill Haley, Fats Domino, LaVern Baker, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Wanda Jackson, Ritchie Valens, and James Brown. Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2001.

Stevie Wonder BR 14571
by Tenley Williams
1 volume
Biography of the composer, pianist, and singer whose musical talent was evident from childhood. Discusses Stevie Wonder(s recording success despite being (blind, black, and broke( when he started. For grades 6-9. 2002.


Nature

Cassettes

Bugs before Time: Prehistoric Insects and Their Relatives RC 56567
by Cathy Camper
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette

Interesting facts about ancient insects (before the time of dinosaurs), some of which(cockroaches, centipedes, and dragonflies(still inhabit our world. Discusses their physical traits, way of life, and natural environment. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Do Tornadoes Really Twist? Questions and Answers about Tornadoes and Hurricanes RC 56828
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Provides answers to a variety of questions about these violent storms(causes, effects, and when and where they occur. Includes information on safety measures to take when these weather conditions are predicted. For grades 3-6. 2000.

Fossil Fish Found Alive: Discovering the Coelacanth RC 56423
by Sally M. Walker
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Describes scientists( excitement when a specimen of fish thought to be extinct was discovered in a trawler(s catch off the South African coast in 1938. Discusses subsequent searches for the elusive deep-water coelacanth and what has been learned about it through scientific research. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Global Warming RC 52744
by Burkhard Bilger
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Explores the phenomenon of global warming, the impact of the greenhouse effect, the scientific controversy surrounding the theory, and related political and social issues. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.

In a Backyard RC 56397
by Jen Green
read by Dave Corey
1 cassette
Introduces some of the types of animals that live in backyards and gardens throughout North America. Includes butterflies and ants, earthworms, birds and bats, squirrels and moles, and snakes and frogs, among others. For grades 2-4. 2002.

It(s Fall! RC 58471
by Linda Glaser
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
A child experiences autumn and learns what happens to plants and animals. Suggests nature activities suitable for the season. For preschool-grade 2. 2001.

It(s Spring! RC 58474
by Linda Glaser

read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
A little boy observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects. For preschool-grade 2. 2002.

It(s Winter! RC 58489
by Linda Glaser
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
A little girl watches the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for wintertime activities. For preschool-grade 2. 2002.

Planet Zoo: One Hundred Animals We Can(t Afford to Lose RC 54791
by Simon Barnes
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
Discusses various endangered creatures(from the kakapo, a New Zealand bird, to the great hammerhead shark. Explains some of their special characteristics, why they are becoming extinct, and conservation issues. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.

Seasons RC 56277
by David Stewart
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Describes what happens to animals, plants, and the weather in the four seasons of the year(spring, summer, fall, and winter. For grades 2-4. 2002.

Spiders and Their Web Sites RC 56406
by Margery Facklam
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Introduces twelve spiders with distinctive features and discusses the daddy longlegs, which is neither a spider nor an insect. Presents interesting facts about their appearance and behavior. For grades 3-6. 2001.


Braille

Global Warming BR 14775
by Mark Maslin
1 volume
Examines the causes, consequences, and future threat of global warming. Explains (the devastating effects it will have on human society, the natural environment, and the world economy, including drastic changes in health, agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, storminess, forests, and wildlife.( For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the World(s Weather BR 15007
by Marilyn Singer
1 volume
A tour around the world, describing the weather and what(s happening in different places(all on the same day in March. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.

Planting the Seed: A Guide to Gardening BR 14612
by Suzanne Winckler
1 volume
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

A Tree Is a Plant BR 15347
by Clyde Robert Bulla
1 volume
Follows an apple plant from seed to sprout to tree, explaining the functions of roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and blossoms that lead to fruit. Also describes the cycle of seasonal changes. Includes two simple science projects. For grades 2-4. 1960.

Weird Friends: Unlikely Allies in the Animal Kingdom BR 14045
by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey
1 volume
Describes friendships between pairs of creatures that would seemingly hurt each other but actually depend on one another for food, grooming, shelter, or protection. The goby fish is large enough to eat shrimp, yet still shares a home with a species of blind shrimp. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2002.


Poetry

Cassette

Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems/Los Angeles Andan en Bicicleta y Otros Poemas de Otoo RC 55042
by Francisco X. Alarcn
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
Bilingual poems express the joys of autumn and family in Los Angeles, California(a place of opportunity. Companion to From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems (RC 55041). For grades K-3 and older readers. 1999.

Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months RC 55651
by Maurice Sendak

read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
A rhyming nonsense tale describes the delights of eating chicken soup with rice during every month of the year. For preschool-grade 2. 1962.

Dr. Seuss(s ABC RC 57740
by Dr. Seuss
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Dr. Seuss adds nonsensical rhymes to the alphabet to make it fun for children to learn letters and their sounds. For preschool-grade 2. 1963.

Every Day(s a Holiday: Amusing Rhymes for Happy Times RC 58025
by Dean Koontz
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Collection of poems celebrating holidays ranging from real ones like Easter through imaginary ones like Gravity Day and international ones like Cinco de Mayo to not-quite holidays like snow days. For grades 3-6. 2003.

From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems/Del Ombligo de la Luna y Otros Poemas de Verano RC 55041
by Francisco X. Alarcn
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
The poet remembers his childhood summers spent in Mexico in this collection of bilingual poems. Companion to Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems (RC 55040). For grades K-3 and older readers. 1998.

Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems/Iguanas en la Nieve y Otros Poemas de Invierno RC 55043
by Francisco X. Alarcn
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
These bilingual verses depict the pleasures of winter in the San Francisco area of northern California as experienced by a Mexican American family. Companion to Angels Ride Bikesand Other Fall Poems (RC 55042). For grades K-3 and older readers. Amricas Honor Book. 2001.

Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems/Jitomates Risueos y Otros Poemas de Primavera RC 55040
by Francisco X. Alarcn
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette

Bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems celebrating spring, when nature and poetry make us (see everything for the first time.( For grades K-3 and older readers. Pura Belpr Honor Book. 1997.

Moon, Have You Met My Mother? The Collected Poems of Karla Kuskin RC 58496
by Karla Kuskin
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Collection combining decades of poems focusing on animals, seasons, magical creatures, and self. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2003.

Nineteen Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East RC 55344
by Naomi Shihab Nye
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Sixty poems reflect Nye(s affection for the Middle East and her feelings as an Arab American who fervently wishes for peace. The collection was prompted as solace for the September 11, 2001, tragedies. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Po Peep! Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes RC 58006
selected by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
A collection of more than two dozen popular nursery rhymes in Spanish from Spain and Latin America, along with English adaptations of each verse. Includes an introduction in English. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. (Una coleccin de poemas y canciones infantiles ms populares de Espaa y Amrica Latina. Se presentan los poemas originales en espaol seguidos de adaptaciones en ingls. Incluye una introduccin en ingls. Para nios preescolares hasta el grado 2 y lectores mayores.) 2003.

Playtime Rhymes for Little People RC 54637
by Clare Beaton
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Collection of counting rhymes and well-loved childhood verses. Directions for motions accompany each selection. Includes (Here Are the Lady(s Knives and Forks(; (Incy Wincy Spider(; (One Potato, Two Potato(; (One, Two, Buckle My Shoe(; and (I(m a Little Teapot.( For preschool-grade 2. 2001.

A Visit to William Blake(s Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers RC 58664
by Nancy Willard
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
A collection of magical poems about life at an imaginary inn staffed by two dragons, two angels, and a rabbit who shows to their rooms many curious visitors, including a man in a marmalade hat and the king of cats. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1980.


Wchale! Poetry and Prose about Growing Up Latino in America RC 55955
edited by Ilan Stavans
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
A mosaic of writings about the Hispanic experience in the United States. Selected memoirs, poems, and stories (from different national groups, different backgrounds, and . . . different generations( are presented in English, Spanish, and Spanglish(a hybrid way of communicating. For grades 6-9. 2001.

The Way a Door Closes RC 58637
by Hope Anita Smith
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old C.J. describes in thirty-four poems his family(s struggles. The first twelve celebrate their close-knit life while the rest lament abandonment by their father and express hope and healing upon his return. For grades 5-8. 2003.

William Shakespeare RC 54631
edited by David Scott Kastan and Marina Kastan
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
A biographical sketch of the English poet and playwright precedes twenty-seven selections from Shakespeare(s poems and plays. Includes sonnets as well as orations and soliloquies from Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Macbeth,and As You Like It. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.


Braille

Becoming Joe DiMaggio BR 14398
by Maria Testa
1 volume
Narrative poem tells the story of an Italian grandfather and his American grandson who listen to the New York Yankees baseball games on the radio. Uncontracted braille. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

Dr. Seuss(s ABC BR 15320
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume (Reissue)
Dr. Seuss adds nonsensical rhymes to the alphabet to make it fun for children to learn letters and their sounds. For preschool-grade 2. 1963.

  
The Dream Keeper and Other Poems BR 15321
by Langston Hughes
1 volume (Reissue)

Collection of sixty-six poems chosen by the author for young readers. Selections include lyrical poems, songs, and blues, many exploring the African American experience. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1932.

In the Land of Words: New and Selected Poems BR 16011
compiled by Eloise Greenfield
1 volume
Introduction to poetry for preschoolers and beginning readers. Among twenty-one poems are (New Baby Poem,( (Making Friends,( and (Nathaniel(s Rap.( PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 2004.

A Visit to William Blake(s Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers BR 15718
by Nancy Willard
1 volume
A collection of magical poems about life at an imaginary inn staffed by two dragons, two angels, and a rabbit who shows to their rooms many curious visitors, including a man in a marmalade hat and the king of cats. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1980.


Religion and Ethics

Cassettes

Coming to America: A Muslim Family(s Story RC 57207
by Bernard Wolf
read by Coleen Delany
1 cassette
An account of the joys and hardships encountered by second grader Rowan Mahmoud and her family, who moved to New York City from Alexandria, Egypt, hoping to make a better life for themselves. Discusses their religion(Islam(and its role in their daily activities. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Confucius: The Golden Rule RC 55496
by Russell Freedman
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
A biography of the Chinese philosopher who lived and taught more than twenty-five hundred years ago. Emphasizes Confucius(s love of learning and the wisdom of his words. For grades 4-7. 2002.

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient China RC 58517
by Leonard Everett Fisher
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette

The author of Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya (RC 51626) describes the most prominent figures from Chinese mythology. Deities include the Jade Emperor, the God of Fire, the God of Mischief, and the Goddess of Love, among others. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Islam RC 56148
by Charles Clark
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
A concise introduction to one of the world(s major religions. Discusses the history, beliefs, acceptance, practices, and politics of Islam and looks at the challenges it faces. Explains some of the misunderstandings between Christians and Muslims. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

Muhammad RC 56638
by Demi
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
A short biography of the prophet Muhammad (who died in A.D. 632)(a major figure in the Islamic religion. Discusses Muhammad(s role as a messenger of God, his revelations from the angel Gabriel that became the Koran, and the observances faithful Muslims should practice in their daily routine. For grades 3-6. 2003.

My First Bible RC 56206
by Pat Alexander
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Sixty-four Bible stories retold in simple language appropriate for young children. Half the tales are from the Old Testament beginning with the creation of the world in Genesis. The second half are from the New Testament about Jesus( life on earth. For grades K-3. 1997.

One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship RC 55672
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Overview of world(s seven major religions(Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Introduces the origins, beliefs, sacred writings, major figures, and traditions of each faith. For grades 4-7. 1996.

Stories from the Bible RC 55263
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
A selection of stories from the Old and New Testaments of the King James version of the Bible with a brief introduction to each section. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.

The Bible for Children BR 14733
retold by Murray Watts
3 volumes

More than two hundred stories from the Old and New Testaments retold in chapter format and accompanied by corresponding biblical references. Recounts major events, parables, psalms, words of wisdom, and prophecies. For grades 4-7. 2002.


Braille

Creation BR 15025
retold by Gerald McDermott
1 volume
A retelling of Genesis from the Hebrew Bible. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Noah(s Ark BR 15014
by Jerry Pinkney
1 volume
Noah follows God(s command to build an ark to hold his family and two of every animal, in preparation for the great flood. A retelling of the biblical story. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Caldecott Honor. 2002.

One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship BR 14514
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Overview of world(s seven major religions(Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Introduces the origins, beliefs, sacred writings, major figures, and traditions of each faith. For grades 4-7. 1996.


School

Cassettes

The Kids( College Almanac: A First Look at College RC 55191
by Barbara C. Greenfeld and Robert A. Weinstein
read by Patricia McDermott
3 cassettes
Introductory guidelines for kids who are beginning to think about careers and higher education. Includes basic information to consider about community colleges, trade schools, and universities; the application process; what actually happens at college; and financial aspects. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.

Middle School: The Real Deal; from Cafeteria Food to Combination Locks RC 54771
by Juliana Farrell and Beth Mayall
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette

Gives kids an idea of what to expect when they start middle school. Contains practical advice on homework, teachers, and such social situations as making new friends and joining clubs. For grades 5-8. 2001.


Science and Technology

Cassettes

Ancient Horsemen of Siberia RC 55827
by Janet Buell
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Describes the excavation of a 2,500 year-old burial mound in southern Siberia where horses( corpses and the undisturbed tomb of a Pazyryk woman were discovered. From these and similar remains, Russian archaeologists are learning about the culture of the horse-loving Pazyryk people. For grades 6-9. 1998.

Baby Dinosaurs: Eggs, Nests, and Recent Discoveries RC 58810
by Thom Holmes and Laurie Holmes
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Describes how different kinds of dinosaurs hatched their young from eggs. Explains how scientists discovered fossilized eggs and studied them to learn about these prehistoric creatures. For grades 5-8. 2003.

Bodies from the Bog RC 55954
by James M. Deem
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Discusses the discovery of human bodies, often more than one thousand years old, preserved in bogs in northern Europe. Explains what scientists learn from bog bodies about the individuals and their everyday lives and about the early civilizations of which they were a part. For grades 5-8. 1998.

Bridges: From My Side to Yours RC 56337
by Jan Adkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
A look at bridges throughout history, from simple arrangements of stepping stones to famous landmarks such as London Bridge and marvels of engineering such as New York(s Brooklyn Bridge. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster: From First Liftoff to Tragic Final Flight RC 58504
by Michael D. Cole
read by Steven Carpenter

1 cassette
Details the history of the reusable spaceship Columbia from before its first launch in 1981 to its last in 2003 when tragedy struck. Discusses the experiments conducted in space and the craft(s heat-tile problems that led to the crash and death of seven astronauts. For grades 5-8. 2003.

Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden: My Adventures on Ampato RC 56014
by Johan Reinhard
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
An American anthropologist and mountain climber describes his 1995 discovery of the ice mummy of a fourteen-year-old girl on Mount Ampato in Peru. Discusses the difficulties in transporting the five-hundred-year-old frozen remains and explains what scientists learned from examining them. For grades 5-8. 1998.

DNA RC 56191
by Alvin Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Explains the structure and function of DNA. Discusses heredity, the Genome Project, and controversies about relevant scientific research such as cloning and genetic tinkering. For grades 6-9. 2002.

A Drop of Blood RC 59084
by Paul Showers
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette (Reissue)
A vampire explains what blood is made of and why it is important to health and life. Also describes the functions of red cells, white cells, platelets, and fibrin threads. For grades K-3. 1989.

Getting Ready for Space RC 58552
by Carmen Bredeson
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Describes the training astronauts go through to prepare for living conditions on a space shuttle. Easy reader. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book about Bicycle Fun, Freedom, and Science RC 58543
by Bill Haduch
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Humorous guide to the sport of bicycling discusses care, maintenance, and safety; different types of equipment; the science of aerodynamics and gravity; and trends and trivia. For grades 4-7. 2004.


Hear Your Heart RC 58426
by Paul Showers
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Provides a simple explanation of the structure and operation of the human heart. Suggests three easy activities. For grades 2-4. 2001.

The Human Genome Project: What Does Decoding DNA Mean for Us? RC 56305
by Kevin Alexander Boon
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
Explains genes, chromosomes, DNA, and the international project to map the entire genetic code for a human being. Discusses social, legal, and ethical issues concerning the impact of identifying and using this genetic information. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

I Face the Wind RC 57724
by Vicki Cobb
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Introduces the characteristics and actions of the wind through simple hands-on activities that require adult assistance. For grades K-3. 2003.

Janice VanCleave(s Food and Nutrition for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun RC 55966
by Janice VanCleave
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Science teacher introduces basic facts, concepts, and problem-solving strategies about food and nutrition by using ordinary household materials in classroom experiments. Includes information on the food guide pyramid. For grades 4-7. 1999.

The Kid Who Named Pluto and the Stories of Other Extraordinary Young People in Science RC 58645
by Marc McCutcheon
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Profiles of nine students whose scientific inventions made an impact on the world. Includes Louis Braille, who developed a way for blind people to read and write; Philo Farnsworth, who made the first television design; and prolific science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. For grades 4-7. 2004.

Let(s Find Out about Toothpaste RC 58406
by Kathy Barabas
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette

Describes the process of making toothpaste from combining the raw ingredients to shipping the packaged tubes to the store. For preschool-grade 2. 1997.

Liftoff! RC 58573
by Carmen Bredeson
read by John Polk
1 cassette
A simple overview of some of the preparations for a space shuttle launch. Easy reader. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Living on a Space Shuttle RC 58446
by Carmen Bredeson
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Provides a simple description of how astronauts aboard a space shuttle perform everyday activities such as eating, drinking, and sleeping. Easy reader. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Nibbling on Einstein(s Brain: The Good, the Bad, and the Bogus in Science RC 56022
by Diane Swanson
read by Faith Potts
1 cassette
Discusses how to evaluate scientific research(separating the good from the bad(and how to analyze the reliability of media claims. Presents tools and strategies for critical thinking using fun facts along with many examples. Explains why eating a piece of Einstein(s brain will not make you smarter. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Pop! A Book about Bubbles RC 58434
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Explains how soap bubbles are made, why they are always round, and why they pop. Recipe and activities included. For grades 2-4. 2001.

The Science of Life: Projects and Principles for Beginning Biologists RC 54793
by Frank G. Bottone Jr.
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
After discussing safety issues and the scientific method, a molecular biologist explains the fundamentals of biology through different activities. Explores bacteria, fungi, and protozoans as well as plants and animals. Includes twenty-five projects using common household and classroom materials. For grades 4-7. 2001.

The Sky(s the Limit: Stories of Discovery by Women and Girls RC 56280
by Catherine Thimmesh
read by Laura Giannarelli

1 cassette
Examines ways by which observant females have contributed to scientific knowledge. Stories describe women studying chimpanzees in the jungle, watching the heavens at night, and collecting fossils. Explains how a fourteen-year-old(s science project(pasteurizing water in puddles to make it safe to drink(benefits Third World countries. For grades 5-8. 2002.

The Tarantula Scientist: Scientists in the Field RC 59029
by Sy Montgomery
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Describes earth(s biggest, hairiest spiders(their body parts, digestion, silk production, and habitat. Follows arachnologist Sam Marshall as he finds tarantulas in a South American rain forest and works in his Ohio laboratory. Details Marshall(s research on eight-legged creatures. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2004.

When Objects Talk: Solving a Crime with Science RC 55910
by Mark P. Friedlander Jr. and Terry M. Phillips
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Using a fictionalized murder case, the authors describe the role of forensic sciences during a police investigation. Explains the criminal justice system and the use of DNA, fingerprinting, ballistics, autopsies, and other scientific clues from the crime scene that can lead to a culprit. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Where Fish Go in Winter and Other Great Mysteries RC 58441
by Amy Goldman Koss
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
A collection of poems that answer such simple science-related questions as (Where do fish go in winter?( (Why does popcorn pop?( and (How do birds fly?( Beginning reader. For grades K-3. 1987.

Who Came First? New Clues to Prehistoric Americans RC 57320
by Patricia Lauber
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Presents recent discoveries about the first settlers in North and South America(how they traveled and from what continents. Discusses the Kennewick Man, the Clovis culture of 13,500 years ago, and carbon-14 dating, among other topics. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Why Do Volcanoes Blow Their Tops? Questions and Answers about Volcanoes and Earthquakes RC 55435
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette

Historical and scientific information about volcanoes and earthquakes(why, how, where, and when these natural disasters occur. For grades 3-6. 1999.


Braille

Bury the Dead: Tombs, Corpses, Mummies, Skeletons, and Rituals BR 14567
by Christopher Sloan
1 volume
Examines customs and practices surrounding death in ancient and modern times. Discusses how treatment of dead bodies in the distant past informs archaeologists about societies in ancient Egypt, Siberia, China, and Peru, as well as in more recent periods in North America and Europe. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 BR 15277
by Michael Capuzzo
1 volume
Documents the first known shark attacks on humans in the United States. Recounts how several bathers in New Jersey were devoured by a great white shark in July 1916, spreading terror to the shore(s vacation retreats. Also describes efforts to find and kill the predator. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.

The Cosmic Joker BR 14613
by Brian Innes
1 volume
Discusses occurrences that cannot be explained scientifically, such as manifestations of psychic powers, unusual disappearances, objects falling from the sky, and odd coincidences. Pre- sents information about American writer Charles Fort, who recorded many of these experiences. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999.

The Man Who Made Time Travel BR 15020
by Kathryn Lasky
1 volume
Explains the eighteenth-century need for an instrument to determine a ship(s position at sea and the lifelong efforts of John Harrison, an uneducated clockmaker, to create such a device. His desire for perfection and the simplicity of his sea clock solution worked against his receiving the offered prize. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Millions to Measure BR 15023
by David M. Schwartz
1 volume
Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician explains the development of standard units of measure and shows the simplicity of using the metric system to calculate length, height, weight, and volume. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2003.


Mission to Mars BR 14825
by Franklyn M. Branley
1 volume
Discusses what people might find if they could travel to Mars; whether there might be air, water, or gravity; and what it might be like to live in a space station while exploring the planet. For grades 2-4. 2002.

Pizza Counting BR 15028
by Christina Dobson
1 volume
Decorated pizzas are used to introduce counting and fractions. Includes facts about pizza. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2003.

Robots BR 14767
by Mark Bergin
1 volume
Traces the history of robots from mechanical toys to modern uses and future possibilities. Describes robots that perform repetitive tasks, operate in dangerous situations, assist in medical procedures, and work in space exploration, among other functions. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2001.

Space Missions BR 14925
by Deborah A. Shearer
1 volume
Brief descriptions of past activities performed by scientists and astronauts during space travel. Includes accounts of experiments executed remotely by robots and aboard the international space station. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2003.

Spiders BR 14776
by Stuart A. Kallen
1 volume
Factual information on the general characteristics of spiders(including habitat, body parts, and methods of catching their prey. Also describes how spiders spin a web and fight off attackers. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Tentacles! Tales of the Giant Squid BR 15606
by Shirley Raye Redmond
1 volume
An introduction to giant squids describing their physical characteristics and behavior. Also discusses some myths that have developed about them. For grades K-3. 2003.

What Is the World Made Of? All about Solids, Liquids, and Gases BR 15749
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
1 volume

Introduces the three states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas(and describes their attributes. Gives examples and three related simple science activities. Easy reader. For grades 2-4. 1998.


Sports and Recreation

Cassettes

At the Plate with . . . Ichiro RC 57250
by Glenn Stout
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Describes how Japanese baseball star Ichiro Suzuki left his native country in 2001 to turn pro in the United States. Ichiro eventually won the American League(s Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards as a Seattle Mariner that same year. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Beginning Wrestling RC 56416
by Thomas Ryan and Julie Sampson
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
Introduction to competitive wrestling as practiced in elementary and secondary schools and colleges. Discusses fitness goals and basic rules(scoring, illegal holds, warnings, and penalties are all included. Also covers specific techniques, such as starting positions, hand fighting, takedowns, and finishing holds. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001. 

Bisbol! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends RC 56837
by Jonah Winter
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players who were active in the sport from 1900 to 1960 and who pioneered the game in their own countries and in the United States. Includes profiles of Jos Mndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Avila, Minnie Mioso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe Alou. For grades 3-6. 2001.

Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood RC 56537
by Veronica Chambers
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
1 cassette
History of a two-rope game played by friends on sidewalks in the summer and by athletes in competitions. Author explains her personal involvement in this sport, describes various participants and team players, and includes some of the rhymes girls chant while jumping. For grades 4-7. 2002.

Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book about Bicycle Fun, Freedom, and Science RC 58543
by Bill Haduch
read by Mark Ashby

1 cassette
Humorous guide to the sport of bicycling discusses care, maintenance, and safety; different types of equipment; the science of aerodynamics and gravity; and trends and trivia. For grades 4-7. 2004.

The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told RC 57285
by Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Thirty-four sports accounts of triumphant wins against great odds and some amazing game finishes. In (Blind Faith,( a big-league baseball player hits home runs to encourage a Little Leaguer who lost his sight when struck by lightning. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Heroes of the Game: True Baseball Stories RC 51190
by Terry Egan and Stan Friedmann
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
In this companion to The Good Guys of Baseball (RC 46409), the authors highlight nineteen players who exemplify sportsmanship and the love of the game. Includes major leaguer Roberto Clemente, who died on a mercy mission, and Jim Eisenreich, who plays with Tourette(s syndrome. For grades 3-6. 1992.

How Angel Peterson Got His Name: And Other Outrageous Tales about Extreme Sports RC 56528
by Gary Paulsen
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Author of Hatchet (RC 30535) and other survival adventures recalls his own escapades at age twelve. Describes how he attempted to shoot a twelve-foot waterfall in a barrel, how a friend on skis was pulled by a car at high speed, and other daredevil feats. For grades 5-8. 2003.

How Hockey Works RC 57091
by Keltie Thomas
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Provides technical information about ice hockey, including the physics of skating, explosive moves (slapshot and body check), sports medicine, and what makes ice slippery and a hockey stick feel right. Includes tips on scoring and practicing, and discusses how the rules came about. For grades 4-7. 2002.

The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat RC 57534
by Jack Batten
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette

Biography of an Onondaga Indian from Canada who was the most famous long-distance runner of the early 1900s. Describes his joy in running, his rise to glory, and his fall to poverty. Also discusses how racial prejudice undermined his life. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

The Martial Arts Book RC 56746
by Laura Scandiffio
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Traces the history and spiritual side of various Asian martial arts from ancient times through their introduction to the West. Describes the philosophy behind tai chi, karate, tae kwon do, kendo, judo, and aikido. For grades 4-7. 2003.

On the Course with . . . Tiger Woods RC 57726
by Glenn Stout
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Discusses the family background and the sports career of popular young athlete Tiger Woods. Portrays Tiger(s success in winning almost every tournament on the professional golf circuit. For grades 4-7. 2001.

On the Court with . . . Kobe Bryant RC 56271
by Glenn Stout
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Biography of basketball player Kobe Bryant, whose father, Joe (Jellybean( Bryant, was also a professional player in America and in Europe. Describes how, bypassing college, Kobe became the youngest player to start an All-Star game in 1998. For grades 4-7. 2001.

On the Court with . . . Shaquille O(Neal RC 57864
by Glenn Stout
read by Richard Magesis
1 cassette
Describes the life and career of the basketball superstar and center for the Los Angeles Lakers up until the 2002 season. Tells how O(Neal became a professional player winning many awards and championships, including a gold medal with the U.S. team at the 1996 Olympics. For grades 4-7. 2003.

On the Court with . . . Venus and Serena Williams RC 57830
by Glenn Stout
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Dual biography of sisters Venus and Serena Williams who, at a young age, began to play tennis under their father(s tutelage. Follows their careers up until 2001 describing the many tournaments they have won as doubles partners and as individual players. For grades 4-7. 2002.

On the Field with . . . Mia Hamm RC 57997

by Glenn Stout
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Biography of one of the top female soccer players in the United States. Describes how Mia Hamm helped her team win a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics and a victory in the 1999 World Cup championship. Includes a chronology of Hamm(s career highlights. For grades 4-7. 1998.

On the Mound with . . . Curt Schilling RC 58043
by Glenn Stout
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Biography of Curt Schilling, the star pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Details his career from school days and the minor leagues to a series of teams in the majors, where he learned to work hard to perfect his game. For grades 4-7. 2004.

Real Stories from the Rink RC 56388
by Brian McFarlane
read by Neil Berman
1 cassette
Tales about ice hockey(its history, players, and records. Describes the first organized meet, the 1955 riot in Montreal, women participants, the longest and shortest contests, the first black skater on an NHL team, and the best European player. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.

Special Olympics RC 56862
by Mike Kennedy
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Short history of Special Olympics(the winter and summer athletic games held every four years for competitors who are mentally retarded. Discusses this condition and explains how these special participants are chosen. For grades 3-6. 2002.

Top Ten Physically Challenged Athletes RC 55813
by Jeff Savage
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette
Profiles ten athletes who have made sports history. Includes baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, born without a right hand; golfer Ben Hogan, whose legs were injured in a car crash; and track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who ran despite asthma. For grades 4-7. 2000.

Who Is Baseball(s Greatest Pitcher? RC 56549
by Jeff Kisseloff
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette

Kisseloff compares statistics for thirty-three of baseball(s greatest starting pitchers and invites the reader to decide who is the best. Companion to Who Is Baseball(s Greatest Hitter? (RC 50693). For grades 5-8. 2003.

Women Olympic Champions RC 54640
by Nathan Aaseng
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
Profiles the lives and struggles of seven outstanding female Olympic champions from various time periods, nations, and events: Sonja Henie, figure skating; Babe Didrikson, track and field; Fanny Blankers-Koen, running; Dawn Fraser, swimming; Lydia Skoblikova, speed-skating; Nadia Comaneci, gymnastics; and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, heptathlon. For grades 5-8. 2001.


Braille

Baseball(s Boneheads, Bad Boys, and Just Plain Crazy Guys BR 15710
by George Sullivan
1 volume
Profiles professional baseball players known for their quirky superstitions, pranks, and outrageous or illegal play. For grades 6-9. 2003.

Game Day: My Life on and off the Field BR 14557
by Derek Jeter
1 volume
Member of the New York Yankees describes how he prepares on the day of a game. Jeter, a shortstop, explains the discipline needed from spring training to the playoffs to make it to the World Series. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.

Kites: Magic Wishes That Fly Up to the Sky BR 15010
by Demi
1 volume
Presents the legend of how kites painted with animals and other symbols started in China. Discusses kite flying as a sport and as part of a festival. Includes directions for making a simple kite at home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.

Let(s Play Cards! A First Book of Card Games BR 14506
by Elizabeth Silbaugh
1 volume
Provides a simple introduction to playing cards and directions for the games of war, concentration, go fish, crazy eights, and clock solitaire. For grades 2-4. 1996.

Special Olympics BR 15084
by Mike Kennedy
1 volume

Short history of Special Olympics(the winter and summer athletic games held every four years for competitors who are mentally retarded. Discusses this condition and explains how these special participants are chosen. For grades 3-6. 2002.


You and Your Body

Cassettes

Burns and Blisters RC 58513
by Alvin Silverstein and Virginia Silverstein
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Describes the function of skin, including its response to burns and other injuries, as well as treatment options. Emphasizing prevention, also provides safety rules. For grades 3-6. 2002.

The Dentist and You RC 55932
by Diane Swanson
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
Explains what to expect at the dentist(s office(from the uniforms to the special tools dentists and dental hygienists use to take care of teeth. Discusses fillings, sealants, impressions, cleaning, and how to cooperate with the dentist for healthy teeth. For grades K-3. 2002.

The Doctor and You RC 55933
by Diane Swanson
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
Explains what happens on a visit to a doctor(s office. Describes some of the tools and equipment(from tongue depressors, thermometers, and lancets to otoscopes, measuring and weight scales, and x-ray machines. Discusses why they are used and what patients may feel when practitioners use them. For grades K-3. 2001.

Everything You Need to Know about Looking and Feeling Your Best: A Guide for Girls RC 56270
by Annie Leah Sommers
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Practical advice for girls on the importance of good grooming, hygiene, nutrition, fitness, and attitude. Cites personal experiences of teens as they relate to the particular topic under discussion. For grades 6-9. 2000.

Everything You Need to Know about Looking and Feeling Your Best: A Guide for Guys RC 56088
by Michael A. Sommers
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette

Explains the importance of good grooming and hygiene and how they relate to the challenges of being an adolescent male. Offers practical advice on clothing, nutrition, physical fitness, and a positive lifestyle. For grades 6-9. 2000.

Hearing RC 55034
by Alvin Silverstein and Virginia Silverstein
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Discusses the sense of hearing, explaining what sound is and how the body responds to it. Compares the human ability to hear to that of other animals. Describes the relationship between listening and speaking. Examines sonar technology and the various services it performs. For grades 5-8. 2001.

How to Take the Grrrr out of Anger RC 56389
by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis
read by Peter Lavezzoli
1 cassette
Discusses how to deal with angry feelings in acceptable ways. Contains practical advice on coping with stress, solving problems calmly, taming one(s temper, and being alert to tension build-up. Includes tips on handling bullies and angry adults. For grades 4-7. 2003.

Seeing RC 55032
by Alvin Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Explains the sense of vision and how humans see in color. Discusses the brain(s role in perceiving objects, motion, and three-dimensional images. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Smelling and Tasting RC 55031
by Alvin Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Explains the connection between taste and smell and the biological processes involved, comparing human abilities to those of animals. Discusses a variety of different smells and odors, and scientific inventions that have medical and social applications. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Touching and Feeling RC 55033
by Alvin Silverstein and Virginia Silverstein
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Explains how the sense of touch and feeling functions, and how it helps us learn about our surroundings. Examines the importance of touch to humans, plants, and animals, describing the sensations of pressure, pain, and temperature. Includes technological developments to provide feeling to artificial limbs. For grades 5-8. 2002.


Zzz: The Most Interesting Book You(ll Ever Read about Sleep RC 56392
by Trudee Romanek
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Explains the human body(s need for sleep and the brain(s functions during that time. Covers such topics as the body(s clock, stages of sleep, and dreams. Presents information on famous persons( sleeping habits, animal sleep, and the loudest snore. Suggests experiments to determine needed hours of sleep. For grades 4-7. 2002.


Braille

How to Take the Grrrr out of Anger BR 15085
by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis
1 volume
Discusses how to deal with angry feelings in acceptable ways. Contains practical advice on coping with stress, solving problems calmly, taming one(s temper, and being alert to tension build-up. Includes tips on handling bullies and angry adults. For grades 4-7. 2003.

One Hundred and One Questions about Food and Digestion That Have Been Eating at You(Until Now BR 15178
by Faith Hickman Brynie
2 volumes
Questions and answers explain the human digestive system and how it uses food for nutrition. Covers such topics as amino acids, anorexia nervosa, burping, cholesterol, diabetes, food poisoning, genetic modification, glucose, herbal supplements, obesity, pica (consuming nonfoods like clay), and vegetarians. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.

Period: A Girl(s Guide to Menstruation; with a Parent(s Guide BR 14768
by JoAnn Loulan and Bonnie Worthen
1 volume
Discusses the physical and psychological changes that occur when menstruation starts, typically between the ages of nine and sixteen. Explains what to expect and what products are available. Gives correct pronunciation of relevant medical terms and additional information for parents. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Wash, Scrub, Brush! BR 15011
by Mick Manning
1 volume
Recommendations for developing healthy habits by keeping the body clean. Covers fingernails, ears, teeth, hair, and bathroom practices. Also includes facts about animal cleanliness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool- grade 2. 1999.

Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn BR 15357
by Melvin Berger

1 volume
This simple introduction to automatic reflexes of the human body uses familiar examples to explain why we cough, sneeze, shiver, hiccup, yawn, and blink. For grades 2-4. 1983.