Books listed in this issue of Braille Book Review were recently sent to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature, mystery, sports, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of books available in the collection.
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A World of Words: An ABC of Quotations BR 12037
edited by Tobi Tobias
1 volume
From animal to zoo, a word for each letter of the alphabet heads
a quotation echoing that word. Quotes from e.e. cummings, J.R.R.
Tolkien, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, and Seamus Heaney,
among others. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998.
Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella BR 12038
by Robert D. San Souci
1 volume
Based on a French Creole version of Cinderella set on a
Caribbean island. Cendrillon's godmother tells how she helps her
goddaughter go to a party where she meets her true love.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1998.
William Shakespeare and the Globe BR 12039
by Aliki
1 volume
A brief biography of William Shakespeare, the playwright and
poet, with quotations from his works and descriptions of
Elizabethan England. Tells about actor/director Sam Wanamaker and
building a replica of the Globe Theatre, where many of
Shakespeare's plays were performed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6
and older readers. 1999.
An Edward Lear Alphabet BR 12043
by Edward Lear
1 volume
Nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1871.
Sebastian: A Book about Bach BR 12044
by Jeanette Winter
1 volume
A biography of the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Describes how he overcame a difficult childhood through his
encompassing love of music: from playing instruments to singing
to creating new music. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1999.
How Tall, How Short, How Far Away BR 12045
by David A. Adler
1 volume
Introduction to the concept of measurement. Explains terms based
on the dimensions of human body parts, the system used in ancient
Egypt; the customary system--inch, foot, yard, mile--used in the
United States; and the metric system preferred by most of the
world. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
One Tiger Growls: A Counting Book of Animal Sounds BR
12046
by Ginger Wadsworth
1 volume
Introduces the numbers from one to twenty--the numeral and word--using animals, birds, or insects for counting. Presents some
facts about their behavior and the noises they make: kittens
meow, coyotes yowl yip-yip-yip, and frogs croak ribbit-ribbit.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999.
The Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and Other Galactic
Recipes BR 12243
by Robin Davis
1 volume
Twenty-nine recipes arranged as breakfasts, beverages, snacks,
main courses, and desserts--each with a list of necessary
ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Try the C-3PO
pancakes, drink a Yoda soda, snack on a Jabba jiggle, and dine on
Obi-Wan kebabs, followed by R2-D2 treats. Includes health and
safety tips. For grades 3-6. 1998.
I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American
Poetry BR 12244
compiled by Catherine Clinton
1 volume
Thirty-five selections by twenty-five prominent poets spanning
American history from colonial days through modern times. A brief
biography and explanatory notes precede each work. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1998.
Tecumseh and the Shawnee Confederation BR 12312
by Rebecca Stefoff
2 volumes
Traces Tecumseh's youth as a warrior to his years as a Shawnee
chief and his attempt to unite the various Indian nations and
cultures. Explores his relationships with his brother
Tenskwatawa, a religious prophet, and future president William
Henry Harrison. Examines their different views of land use and
ownership. For grades 6-9. 1998.
The Story of Clocks and Calendars: Marking a Millennium BR
12365
by Betsy Maestro
1 volume
This history of timekeeping explains how people in earlier ages
made calendars to mark the changing seasons. Discusses the ways
smaller units of time were measured by sundial, hourglass,
burning candles, and early forms of clocks. Additional facts
about time are included at the end. For grades 3-6. 1999.
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