The following books were recently produced for the NLS program.
To
order books, contact your braille-lending library.
Apollo 11: First Men on the Moon BR 17592
by Robert Godwin
1 volume
Provides a concise history of humankind's exploration of the Moon--
from
Greek astronomy to manned space flight. Profiles the three
astronauts who traveled aboard Apollo 11 and chronicles
their 1969
mission. Describes the scientific experiments conducted
by the crew
and the equipment they used. For grades 6-9. 2005.
Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming BR 17616
by Al Gore
1 volume
Discusses the climate crisis and explains changes occurring in Earth's
weather, temperatures, and water levels. Examines the impact of
global warming, greenhouse gases, and technology's side effects on
hurricanes, polar caps, and the spread of disease. Calls for
scientific
action to counter the problem. For grades 4-7. 2007.
Close to the Wind: The Beaufort Scale BR 18003
by Peter Malone
1 volume
1805. A midshipman aboard a man-of-war describes the ship's passage
under
wind conditions from becalmed in Naples (Beaufort 0) to
hurricane
force in the Caribbean (Beaufort 12). Provides a biographical
sketch
of Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), inventor of the scale, and
includes
details about a man-of-war. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln BR 17603
by Judith St. George
1 volume
Portrays the childhood of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), who was born
in a
log cabin in Kentucky. Describes Abe's chores, irregular schooling,
and pet pig. Relates his mother's death and his father's remarriage
to
Sally, a widow with three children, who encouraged Abe to read
and
study. For grades 2-4. 2008.
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale BR 17040
by Carmen Agra Deedy
1 volume
In this retelling of a Cuban folktale, a cockroach interviews possible
husbands using her grandmother's advice--spill coffee on their shoes
to
test their reactions. For grades K-3. Pura Belpré
Honor Book. 2007.
You Must Be Joking, Two!: Even Cooler Jokes, Plus Eleven and a
Half Tips for Laughing Yourself into Your Own Stand-up Comedy Routine
BR 17856
by Paul Brewer
1 volume
Jokes, riddles, and knock-knocks about school, computers, aliens from
outer
space, sports, and more. The tips section gives practical advice
on
finding and telling jokes and planning your own comic-relief
performance. Sequel to You Must Be Joking! (BR
15363). For
grades 3-6. 2007.
Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia BR 18020
by Ted Lewin and Betsy Lewin
1 volume
American authors relate their travels to Mongolia for Naadam, a
thousand-year-old summer festival. They describe a nine-year-old boy
jockey winning a fourteen-mile horse race across the Gobi Desert and
portray the traditional lifestyle of this nomadic people--their
tents,
food, and animal wealth. For grades K-3. 2008.
White House Q and A BR 17846
by Denise Rinaldo
1 volume
Facts about the history and functions of the presidential residence in
Washington, D.C. Questions cover the famous rooms, the Rose Garden,
first ladies' home decoration, family living and pets, holiday
celebrations, and more. Includes a timeline for each president's
stay in
the White House. For grades 3-6. 2008.
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