Books for Children The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Nonfiction
Canterbury Tales BR 17220
retold by Barbara Cohen
1 volume
Four of Geoffrey Chaucer's tales retold in modern English. The
nun's priest recounts the barnyard adventures of prideful rooster
Chauntecleer, the pardoner teaches a lesson about greed, the wife
of Bath relates a baffled knight's dilemma, and the franklin
celebrates courtly love. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988.
Venturing the Deep Sea BR 17353
by Laurie Lindop
1 volume
Discusses the relatively uncharted realm of the deep sea and a
collection of data and specimens that biologists and geologists
gathered using underwater cameras, remotely operated robot
explorers, and manned submersibles. Examines mid-ocean ridges,
hydrothermal vents, and bioluminescent creatures. Describes a
submarine expedition in the Arctic. For grades 5-8. 2006.
Chasing Tornadoes BR 17355
by Laurie Lindop
1 volume
Explains the formation of tornadoes and the science of
forecasting their arrival. Discusses the contributions of "storm
chasers," who conduct experiments from airplanes and ground
vehicles in the section of the midwestern United States known as
Tornado Alley. Features scientist Ted Fujita and his rating
scale. For grades 5-8. 2003.
Hip-Hop: A Short History BR 17376
by Rosa Waters
1 volume
Traces the musical movement that began in neighborhoods in the
Bronx in the 1970s and became a major cultural, political, and
philanthropic force around the world. Discusses hip-hop's African
origins and other influences in its development. Focuses on the
positive aspects of the form. For grades 5-8. 2007.
Dinosaur Tracks BR 17390
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
1 volume
Explains that fossils of dinosaur footprints found today are the
result of tracks made and preserved millions of years ago.
Includes an activity for making your own fossil handprints or
footprints. For grades 2-4. 2007.
Should I Play the Piano? BR 17483
by Nicola Barber
1 volume
Explains how a piano works, what types of music can be played on
it, and who some of the famous players are. Offers suggestions
for finding a teacher. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Should I Play the Guitar? BR 17484
by Richard Spilsbury
1 volume
Presents the history of the instrument and the music that can be
played on it. Explains the parts of the guitar and how they work
together to produce sound. Discusses the advantages of learning
and playing this instrument and deciding whether it is right for
you. For grades 3-6. 2007.
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