Books for Children The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Nonfiction
An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the
Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 BR 17407
by Jim Murphy
1 volume
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. Newbery Honor Book. 2003.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Mother Goose
Tales to Read Together BR 17441
by Mary Ann Hoberman
2 volumes
Short stories in verse based on familiar nursery rhymes. In
"Little Miss Muffet," the spider politely asks to join Miss
Muffet on her tuffet and after some discussion is permitted to
stay. And Jack and Jill have a safer trip up the hill the second
time. For grades K-3. 2005.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to
Read Together (in Which Wolves Are Tamed, Trolls Are Transformed,
and Peas Are Triumphant) BR 17444
by Mary Ann Hoberman
2 volumes
Short rhymed stories based on eight traditional fairy tales. The
princess and the pea discuss their feelings and become friends.
In this version of "The Three Little Pigs," the pig keeps the
wolf in a pot of boiling water until the wolf says he's sorry.
For grades K-3. 2004.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Scary Tales to
Read Together BR 17445
by Mary Ann Hoberman
2 volumes
Rhyming tales for Halloween or anytime you want to read about
scary creatures such as mummies, witches and broomsticks,
skeletons, dinosaurs, dragons and knights, or zombies. Also
includes tales about trick-or-treating. For beginning readers or
a child and adult to read together. For grades K-3. 2007.
The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems BR 17465
compiled by Jackie Morris
1 volume
Anthology of poems--by Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, A.A. Milne,
and others--that celebrate the human experience. In "The Tale of
Custard the Dragon" by Ogden Nash, a cowardly pet dragon leaps to
defend his mistress from a pirate. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 2006.
Should I Play the Trumpet? BR 17508
by James Phillpotts
1 volume
Provides an overview of information about the trumpet--its
history, the way the instrument works, what is involved in
learning to play, famous trumpeters, and recommended recordings
to listen to. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Should I Play the Flute? BR 17534
by Nicola Barber
1 volume
Features a history of the flute, a member of the woodwind family
played in marching bands and orchestras. Explains how the flute
produces sound, how to choose an instrument, and how to find a
teacher. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Australia BR 17762
by Kate Turner
1 volume
Overview of the country that is Earth's smallest continent.
Describes Australia's geography, plants and animals, history,
government, economy, holidays, and culture, including that of the
native Aboriginal people. Includes a glossary of common
Australian words, such as "g'day." For grades 3-6. 2007.
Italy BR 17763
by Robert Anderson
1 volume
An overview of this southern European nation. Describes Italy's
geography, weather, plants and animals, history, government,
holidays, family life, economy, and culture. Includes a glossary
of common Italian phrases. For grades 3-6. 2006.
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