Cassette Books 2008 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2009 Young Adults Nonfiction Adventures in Darkness: The Summer of an Eleven-Year-Old Blind Boy RC 63856 by Tom Sullivan read by Jeremy Gage 1 cassette (Reissue) Memoir of actor, singer, and entertainer Tom Sullivan, who has been blind since birth. Sullivan describes the summer before his twelfth birthday when he experienced life through sports and adventure. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. America: The Last Best Hope; Volume 1, From the Age of Discovery to a World at War, 1492–1914 RC 63365 by William J. Bennett read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Author of The Book of Virtues (RC 37818) chronicles the history of the United States, highlighting the positive events that led to increased liberty and equality. Discusses major issues, wars, political and social movements, and influential leaders. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Animal Care RC 63612 read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Guide to careers dealing with both wild and domesticated animals. Discusses job duties, salary ranges, work environment, and required education level for such occupations as animal trainer and shelter employee, naturalist, park ranger, pet groomer, veterinarian, veterinary technician, zookeeper, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2006. The Best You Can Be: A Teen’s Guide to Fitness and Nutrition RC 62887 by Christopher Hovius read by Erik Synnestvedt 1 cassette Guide to attaining physical and mental health through proper diet and exercise. Discusses how body image affects self-esteem. Covers nutrition and exercise basics as well as supplements, eating disorders, the risks of fad dieting, and the importance of making informed lifestyle decisions. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Biohazards: Humanity’s Battle with Infectious Disease RC 62888 by Sean M. Grady and John Tabak read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes Describes the nature, growth, transmission, societal effects, and treatments of potentially dangerous, disease-causing microorganisms called biohazards. Traces outbreaks through history such as the Black Death and polio and modern threats such as anthrax, West Nile virus, and AIDS and their use in biological warfare. For senior high readers. 2006. Clearing the Haze: A Teen’s Guide to Smoking-Related Health Issues RC 62936 by Joan Esherick read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Information on the serious health consequences of using tobacco, including effects on the body and brain as well as the social, emotional, and monetary costs. Analyzes the choice to smoke and describes ways to quit. For senior high readers. 2005. Come Back to Afghanistan: A California Teenager’s Story RC 62332 by Said Hyder Akbar and Susan Burton read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Provides an insider’s view of the post-Taliban Afghanistan government. The author describes his father’s return to Afghanistan in December 2001, as President Hamid Karzai’s spokesman and later governor of Kunar province, and his own experiences while spending summers there beginning in 2002. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Cooking Up a Storm RC 64314 by Sam Stern read by Alexander Strain 1 cassette British teenager who loves to cook presents his favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch, after-school snacks, family meals, desserts, and parties. Offers advice for exam-time eating and his top twenty tips for kitchen work. Recipes range from simple two- ingredient dishes to more-complicated procedures. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Coping with Vision Disorders RC 62855 by Debbie Stanley read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Provides a brief overview of eye conditions that can cause vision impairment or blindness, such as retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, papilledema, macular degeneration, and traumatic injury. Discusses treatment options, physical and emotional impact, and ways to accommodate vision disorders. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Disabled and Challenged: Reach for Your Dreams! RC 64685 by Terry Scott Cohen and Barry M. Cohen read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Young man with myotonic muscular dystrophy explains his daily and long-term difficulties. He relates his personal experiences and offers advice to others who are living with disability issues. Discusses learning to function independently, finding and keeping a job, creating personal relationships, and achieving goals. For senior high readers. 2005. Discovering Careers for Your Future: Publishing RC 63845 by Facts on File read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Highlights various careers in the publishing industry, such as editor, press worker, columnist, literary agent, writer, and webmaster. Includes job descriptions, educational requirements, earnings, outlook, and more. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Drugs 101: An Overview for Teens RC 62899 by Margaret O. Hyde and John F. Setaro read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Examines physical, psychological, social, and legal effects of illicit drug use and discusses the legalization debate. Summarizes the characteristics of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, club drugs, prescription medications, inhalants, and other substances. Includes information and resources on prevention, treatment, and helping a friend cope. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Dying for Acceptance: A Teen’s Guide to Drug- and Alcohol-Related Health Issues RC 63008 by Joan Esherick read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Explains why teens choose to use drugs and alcohol recreationally and how these chemicals affect the brain. Describes health risks and consequences associated with abusing substances such as tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, prescription and over-the-counter medications, steroids, heroin, and club drugs like Ecstasy. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Eagle Blue: A Team, a Tribe, and a High School Basketball Season in Arctic Alaska RC 64327 by Michael D’Orso read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Describes the Fort Yukon, Alaska, high school basketball team’s 2005 championship season and its importance to this isolated village above the Arctic Circle. Discusses the erosion of Native American hunting and fishing traditions by video games, snowmobiles, and alcoholism. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. Alex Award. 2006. Fire on Ice: Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater RC 63785 by Sasha Cohen read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Olympic Silver Medal-winning figure skater from California (born 1984) chronicles her career from the age of seven through the 2006 winter games in Torino, Italy. Highlights the hard work, injuries, and adversities she overcame to achieve success in her field. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Gunstories: Life-Changing Experiences with Guns RC 62897 by S. Beth Atkin read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Accounts of positive or negative encounters with guns at home, on the streets, and through organizations. Eighteen-year-old Todd Endsley describes learning to shoot at a 4-H club. Sixteen-year-old Adam Galvan recalls accidentally shooting himself in the face when he was twelve. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. The Holocaust Lady RC 62947 by Ruth Minsky Sender read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Author of previous memoirs The Cage (RC 29061) and To Life (RC 29574), Holocaust survivor Ruth Minsky Sender recalls coming to America in 1950 burdened with nightmares, and becoming a teacher of Jewish history to keep the truth alive. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. Hour of Freedom: American History in Poetry RC 57865 compiled by Milton Meltzer read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette An anthology of popular poems, hymns, and speeches celebrating the United States from colonial times to the twentieth century. Includes favorites by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carl Sandburg, Walt Whitman, and others. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Living Mountains: How and Why Volcanoes Erupt RC 63726 by Jacques Kornprobst and Christine Laverne read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Explains the history of volcanoes and the science of eruptions. Covers mechanical, physical, and chemical variables and facts scientists have learned about the depths of the earth. Discusses various kinds of lava and the causes of both volcanic explosions and gentler lava flows. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius RC 63350 by C. Michael Mellor read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Biography of Louis Braille (1809–1852), a blind Frenchman who by age sixteen had designed a code of raised dots enabling blind people to read and write easily. Discusses his schooling, his love of music, and the advantages of his tactile reading system. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. One Hundred One Things Everyone Should Know about Science RC 64342 by Dia L. Michels and Nathan Levy read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Poses quiz questions about biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and general science that are applicable in everyday life. Sequentially numbered answers repeat the question and provide an explanation. Topics include the human body, animals, weather, history of science, and definitions of scientific terms. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide RC 63331 by Todd Cochrane read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Explains the fundamentals of recording a broadcast and embedding it in an RSS feed so listeners can download it to their PCs, iPods, MP3 players, or cell phones. Discusses computer requirements, copyright issues, and creating an audio show. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Positively ADD: Real Success Stories to Inspire Your Dreams RC 63671 by Catherine A. Corman and Edward M. Hallowell read by John Haag 1 cassette Profiles seventeen adults with attention deficit disorder—ADD—who use its special qualities to achieve success. Includes biographies of political advisor James Carville, professional athletes, a police officer, a Rhodes scholar, a physician, entrepreneurs, and others. Written by authors who have children with ADD. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. The Power of a Positive Teen RC 60940 by Grace Ladd, Joy Ladd, and Karol Ladd read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes A Christian mother and her two daughters turn to the Scriptures for guidance on growing up. Focusing on principles of confidence, responsibility, relationships, faith, attitude, courage, and integrity, they demonstrate ways teens can make positive choices in their lives. Includes Bible passages. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Right on Schedule: A Teen’s Guide to Growth and Development RC 63004 by Jean Ford read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Examines the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with adolescence in girls and boys. Describes what to expect during puberty, such as hair growth and acne. Explains the importance of maintaining proper hygiene. Also covers dating and sex, self-esteem issues, and peer pressure. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Robert E. Lee: Virginian Soldier, American Citizen RC 62915 by James I. Robertson Jr. read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette In-depth biography of Confederate Civil War general. Chronicles Lee’s family life, studies at West Point, military service in the Mexican War, and leadership of the Southern forces. Analyzes his decision to join Virginia’s secession from the Union and describes his life after the war. For senior high readers. 2005. The Skills to Pay the Bills: The Story of the Beastie Boys RC 62931 by Alan Light read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Follows the career of New York rap musicians the Beastie Boys—white, Jewish teenagers who formed their band in 1981. Interviews Adam Yauch, Adam Horovitz, Mike Diamond, and colleagues to explain how they made rap popular on the mainstream music charts. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Social Work RC 63463 read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Guide to careers in social services. Discusses job duties, salary ranges, work environment, required education, related coursework, and necessary certifications for such professions as adult day care coordinator, drug abuse counselor, grief therapist, hospice worker, occupational therapist, mobility specialist, psychologist, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Solving Crimes with Physics RC 64138 by William Hunter read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Discusses procedures used to examine crime-scene evidence and investigate ways to connect an individual to a crime. Explains the technological advances that enable scientists to use physical evidence and the principles of gravity, motion, and energy to analyze a violent incident. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Stem Cells RC 64319 by Toney Allman read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette Explains the science behind stem cell research and its potential for offering cures for chronic illnesses and disabilities such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, spinal- cord injuries, cancer, and Parkinson’s. Analyzes the ethical controversy over the use of embryonic stem cells. For senior high readers. 2006. Taking Care of Your Smile: A Teen’s Guide to Dental Care RC 63001 by Autumn Libal and Christopher Hovius read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Explains the physical and emotional importance of dental hygiene. Includes techniques for caring for your teeth and combating decay and stains by brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Examines the history of dentistry and provides information on orthodontic work like braces, porcelain veneers, and crowns. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Teen Spirit: One World, Many Paths; Your Guide to Spirituality and Religion RC 63005 by Paul B. Raushenbush read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Pastor answers young people’s questions about religion to help promote interfaith understanding. Focuses on the basic teachings and traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, discussing each religion’s viewpoint on various topics such as tattooing, piercing, premarital sex, drugs, and alcohol. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Trevon Jenifer: From the Ground Up RC 64266 by Trevon Jenifer read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Autobiography of an African American teen wrestler from Maryland who was born without legs in 1988. Describes his competitive spirit, from his participation in wheelchair sports when he was six years old to his seventeen victorious matches while on his high school varsity wrestling team. For senior high readers. 2006. A Velvet Revolution: Václav Havel and the Fall of Communism RC 64197 by John Duberstein read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Biography of Czechoslovakian playwright and human-rights activist Václav Havel (born 1936). Chronicles his middle-class childhood under Nazi rule, participation in his country’s communist-resistance movement beginning in the 1960s, and 1989 election as the first president of the Czechoslovak Federal (formerly “Socialist”) Republic. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Want Fries with That? Obesity and the Supersizing of America RC 64596 by Scott Ingram read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette An examination of the social and medical consequences of overeating in America. Highlights statistics and case studies. Describes school campaigns to change youths’ eating habits and ways to lose weight using the USDA food pyramid. For senior high readers. 2005. What Are You? Voices of Mixed-Race Young People RC 63883 edited by Pearl Fuyo Gaskins read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Biracial journalist uses interviews with dozens of mixed-race teens and young adults to reveal issues about race that confront Americans. Through poetry, essays, and life stories, the subjects discuss identity struggles, dating, family life, and prejudice that comes from every racial group. For senior high readers. 1999. What Do I Have to Lose? A Teen’s Guide to Weight Management RC 63003 by Elizabeth Bauchner read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Explains ways to determine one’s ideal weight according to height, body type, gender, and age. Describes the body’s method of processing food and the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. Offers information on obesity health risks, eating disorders, and workout schedules. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Women Who Risk: Profiles of Women in Extreme Sports RC 62750 by Marilyn Olsen read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Eleven exceptional female athletes share sports experiences including inspirations, obstacles, and achievements. Provides practical information on training, expenses, and equipment. Profiles triathlete Heather Hedrick, surfer Jodie Nelson, and women in wakeboarding, auto racing, rock climbing, dogsledding, skydiving, mountain biking, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2001. The Wu-Tang Manual RC 61481 by the RZA read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 2 cassettes Members of the Brooklyn rap group the Wu-Tang Clan explain their philosophy of life, much of which comes from watching kung fu movies. Introduces the nine members of the band and discusses martial arts, capitalism, and comics. Includes song lyrics. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk about Life after the Loss of a Parent RC 63605 by Lynne B. Hughes read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Founder of a cost-free bereavement camp shares her experience of being orphaned at a young age, and teens from her facility discuss their feelings about the death of a loved one. Explains the stages of grief and ways to cope. For junior and senior high readers. 2005.