Braille Books 2003-2004 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2006 Uncontracted Braille Becoming Joe DiMaggio BR 14398 by Maria Testa 1 volume Narrative poem tells the story of an Italian grandfather and his American grandson who listen to the New York Yankees baseball games on the radio. Uncontracted braille. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002. Don't Step on the Foul Line: Sports Superstitions BR 14389 by George Sullivan 1 volume Anecdotes describing some of the superstitions of athletes well-known in the sports field. They handle their forebodings with rituals that involve a teddy bear, favorite food, songs, lucky clothing, charms, and other precautions. Uncontracted braille. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Helen Keller BR 14643 by Jane Sutcliffe 1 volume Focuses on the early years of Helen Keller and how she learned to read, write, and sign with the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan. Uncontracted braille. For grades 2- 4 and older readers. 2002. Ice Wreck BR 14650 by Lucille Recht Penner 1 volume Describes the true story of British explorer Shackleton's attempted 1914 expedition to Antarctica. When the ship was caught in the frozen sea, he and his crew experienced an eighteen-month ordeal, during which they camped on ice floes and lived on an island. Uncontracted braille. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001. Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The Founders of Rock and Roll BR 14618 by Holly George-Warren 1 volume Biographical sketches of fourteen rock and roll stars: Bill Haley, Fats Domino, LaVern Baker, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Wanda Jackson, Ritchie Valens, and James Brown. Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2001. The Trellis and the Seed: A Book of Encouragement for All Ages BR 14978 by Jan Karon 1 volume Parable relates the tale of a very small seed that sits in a glass all winter, but when planted in the spring slowly becomes a lovely vine with beautiful flowers. Uncontracted braille. 2003. What My Mother Doesn't Know BR 14156 by Sonya Sones 1 volume Fourteen-year-old Sophie describes her life in prose poems. She discusses her search for Mr. Right, her unhappy parents, her school activities, and her friends, Grace and Rachel. Uncontracted braille. For senior high readers. 2001.