The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library.
Favorite Nursery Rhymes from Mother Goose BR 18002
by Scott Gustafson
1 volume
Forty-five nursery rhymes ranging from "Little Bo Peep" and "Humpty Dumpty"
to "The Lion and the Unicorn" and the tongue twister "Peter Piper."
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2007.
Should I Play the Drums? BR 17535
by Tom Crask
Traces the history of drums—some of the oldest and simplest of
instruments— describes their modern-day complexity. Explains the
versatility of drums and the variety of music played on these
percussion instruments. Introduces famous drummers and suggests
resources for learning more about drums. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Mother Goose: Numbers on the Loose BR 17037
by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon
1 volume
Collection of twenty-four counting rhymes, including "One Potato, Two
Potato," "Hickety, Pickety, My Black Hen," and "One, Two, Buckle My
Shoe." PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2007.
Second Is a Hiccup: A Child's Book of Time BR 17049
by Hazel Hutchins
1 volume
Rhymes celebrating a loving family's explanation of time—what can be
enjoyed in a second, minute, hour, day, week, month, and year.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2004.
Morris and Buddy: The Story of the First Seeing Eye Dog BR 17573
by Becky Hall
1 volume
Account of twenty-year-old Morris Frank, who, blinded in a boxing accident,
traveled from Tennessee to Switzerland in 1928 to become the first
American owner of a seeing-eye dog, whom he named Buddy. Discusses
training processes and Morris's mission to bring canine guides to
the United States. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Iraq BR 17761
by Charlie Samuels
1 volume
An overview of this Middle Eastern country. Describes Iraq's geography,
desert climate, plants and animals, government, economy, culture,
religion, and history beginning in 5000 B.C.E. Discusses
twenty-first-century postwar challenges and the emergence of
democracy. Includes a glossary of common Arabic phrases. For grades
3-6. 2007.
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