Books for Children The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Nonfiction
All about Braille: Reading by Touch; Transportation and
Communication BR 15653
by Laura S. Jeffrey
1 volume
Discusses Helen Keller, Louis Braille, and other noted blind
persons, including mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer and
musicians Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. Provides information on
learning braille, using computers with braille displays, and
walking with a cane or guide dog. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 2004.
Ten Holiday Jewish Children's Stories BR 15719
retold by Barbara Goldin
1 volume
Highlights traditions that have grown out of Jewish holidays.
Includes Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat
Torah, Hanukkah, Tu B'Shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. Each
story is accompanied by questions for discussion. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 2000.
The Coast Mappers BR 15775
by Taylor Morrison
1 volume
Tells how George Davidson and other scientists hired by the U.S.
Coast Survey in the mid-1800s created nautical charts of
California, Oregon, and Washington. Describes their hardships:
perilous cliffs, harsh winters, and tense relations with local
Indians. Explains surveying techniques and copperplate printing.
For grades 4-7. 2004.
Merlin and the Making of the King BR 15800
retold by Margaret Hodges
1 volume
A retelling of three legends, "The Sword in the Stone,"
"Excalibur," and "The Lady of the Lake," all featuring King
Arthur, his knights, and Merlin the magician. For grades 3-6.
2004.
Secrets of the Sphinx BR 15829
by James Cross Giblin
1 volume
Presents the probable history of the five-thousand-year-old Great
Sphinx, the enormous sculpture of a pharoah's head on a lion's
body that lies near the three pyramids of Giza at Cairo, Egypt.
Discusses the difficulties of protecting this stone monument from
air pollution. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004.
Everything Dog: What Kids Really Want to Know about Dogs BR
15833
by Marty Crisp
1 volume
Addresses over thirty questions concerning dogs collected by the
author from kids. Includes "Do dogs ever fall in love?" "Do dogs
cry?" "Why aren't dogs supposed to eat chocolate?" and more.
Companion to Everything Cat (BR 15834). For grades 3-6.
2003.
Everything Cat: What Kids Really Want to Know about Cats BR
15834
by Marty Crisp
1 volume
Answers to thirty frequent questions about cats, including why
cats purr, play with their food, and hate going in the water as
well as why their eyes glow in photographs and whether they have
nine lives. Companion to Everything Dog (BR 15833). For
grades 3-6. 2003.
The Bremen Town Musicians and Other Animal Tales
from Grimm BR 15894
retold by Doris Orgel
1 volume
Six folktales about furry and feathered creatures. The title
piece tells of older, unwanted animals who travel toward the
city, planning to be musicians. On the way they trick a house
full of robbers. Includes a biographical note on the Brothers
Grimm. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2004.
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