The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library.
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Nonfiction
Brooklyn Bridge BR 14028
by Lynn Curlee
1 volume
Describes the planning, construction difficulties, and history of
the Brooklyn Bridge. When it was completed in 1883, it was
considered a marvel of steel technology. It remains "the
grandest, perhaps most important, structure built in America
during the nineteenth century." PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6.
2001.
Ice Cream BR 14039
by Jules Older
1 volume
A humorous history of ice cream, from the way it is made to
interesting facts about concoctions made from it. Explains the
old-fashioned hand-cranked method and the modern factory
production system. Discusses the origins of the ice cream sundae,
soda, and waffle cone. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2002.
A Movie in My Pillow: Poems / Una Película en Mi
Almohada BR 14040
by Jorge Argueta
1 volume
A collection of bilingual poems expressing the feelings of a
young boy who moves from El Salvador to California because of
civil war. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. Américas Award.
2001.
North America and the Caribbean BR 14132
by Martyn Bramwell
1 volume
Describes the natural resources, economics, population,
topography, and languages of Canada, the United States,
Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
Central and South America BR 14133
by Martyn Bramwell
1 volume
Provides information about the location, topography, climate,
population, industries, and languages of the Central and South
American countries. For grades 5-8.
Africa BR 14134
by Martyn Bramwell
1 volume
Brief information on the geography, climate, industries,
population, and religions of the various countries that occupy
the continent of Africa. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Northern and Western Asia BR 14135
by Martyn Bramwell
1 volume
Describes the geography, population, and industry of the
countries located in northern and western Asia: Turkey, Cyprus,
Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,
Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, and Asian
Russia. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Heart and Soul: The Story of Florence Nightingale BR
14138
by Gena K. Gorrell
1 volume
Biography of the nineteenth-century British nurse. Although born
into a wealthy family, Nightingale elected to dedicate herself to
relieving suffering. Discusses her privileged childhood, choice
of profession, field work during the Crimean War, and
contributions to medical care. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera: Behind the Scenes with
Composers, Cast, and Crew BR 14301
by Anne Siberell
1 volume
An overview of opera introducing all the people involved in a
stage performance. Provides answers to basic questions about this
art form from its history to production details. Includes brief
plots of twenty-seven popular operas. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 2001.
Dinosaurs with Feathers: The Ancestors of Modern Birds BR
14308
by Caroline Arnold
1 volume
Discusses similarities between fossils of dinosaurs and ancient
birds and their apparent relationship to modern birds. Explains
how new fossil discoveries continue to offer evidence of the
dinosaur-bird connection. For grades 3-6. 2001.
The World of Islam BR 14338
by Julien Ries
1 volume
A concise discussion of a major world religion. Describes the
basic elements of Islam: the Prophet Mohammed's message, belief
in one God, the Koran and the Sunna, and the five pillars of
faith. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
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