Books for Children The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Nonfiction
The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool,
Stay Safe, and Get Along BR 15772
by Naomi Drew
2 volumes
Describes common forms of conflict, occasions when it occurs, and
various strategies to deal with and defuse tough situations at
school, at home, and in the community without resorting to
physical contact. Includes chapters on anger management and
handling a bully. For grades 6-9. 2004.
A Dream of Freedom: The Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to
1968 BR 15855
by Diane McWhorter
2 volumes
Concise history of the civil rights struggle by a Pulitzer Prize-
winning writer who in 1963 was a sixth-grader living in
Birmingham, Alabama. The author recalls events from the Supreme
Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision to Martin
Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. Some strong language.
For grades 6-9. 2004.
Yucky Riddles BR 15861
by Marilyn Helmer
1 volume
More than two dozen humorous riddles on some of kids' favorite
icky subjects. For grades K-3. 2003.
Dangerous Planet: Natural Disasters That Changed History BR
15887
by Bryn Barnard
1 volume
Describes specific occurrences such as meteorite collisions,
landslides, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and
earthquakes and explains their impact on human history. Discusses
the King Blizzard of 1888 that paralyzed the east coast of the
United States and brought about weather watching and city
transportation improvements. For grades 5-8. 2003.
How Baseball Works BR 15898
by Keltie Thomas
1 volume
Facts and figures about the basics of baseball, its rules,
strategy, and history. Describes bats, baseballs, mitts, and
uniforms. Explains a slugger's stats and a pitcher's throws,
including recipes for spitballs and mud balls. Discusses great
players, major ballparks, and even ballpark sounds. For grades 4-
7. 2004.
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq BR
16016
by Jeanette Winter
1 volume
As war comes to Basra, Iraq, the city librarian worries that the
books will be destroyed. When the governor refuses to help her,
the librarian saves the books her own way. Relates events in the
life of Alia Muhammad Baker. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2005.
The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness BR 16018
by Lizzy Rockwell
1 volume
An introduction to the human body, how it functions, and its need
for exercise. Includes suggested activities to keep your body
busy, healthy, and strong. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2004.
By My Brother's Side BR 16027
by Tiki Barber and Ronde Barber
1 volume
Twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber are professional football
players who recall a childhood bicycle accident and knee injury
that kept Tiki out of sports for a long time. Tiki says his
mother's support and his brother's encouragement brought him back
to the playing field. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2004.
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