Nonfiction Animals Cassettes All Pigs Are Beautiful RC 39557 by Dick King-Smith read by John Horton 1 cassette Although the narrator once had a favorite pig named Monty, he loves pigs in general--and finds them all beautiful. He says that pigs have lots of piglets and make good mothers, that they like to have their backs scratched, and that they like to be talked to and to talk back. The narrator shows lots of ways that pigs are just like people. For preschool-grade 2. 1993. Animals Who Have Won Our Hearts RC 41173 by Jean Craighead George read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Ten true tales of intelligent and brave animals. Blind Tom was a horse who helped build the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s. Half-wolf, half-malamute sled dog Balto delivered antitoxin to stop diphtheria in Alaska in 1925. Gorilla Koko learned sign language and communicates with humans. Since 1871, Pennsylvanians have been naming groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and relying on them to predict the coming of spring. For grades 3-6. 1994. Backyard Birds of Winter RC 40102 by Carol Lerner read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Naturalist Lerner explains how birds survive the cold winter months in North America and southern parts of Canada, tells how to identify different birds, and offers information on what types of food they like and how to make feeders for them. She discusses such birds as chickadees, cardinals, blackbirds, wrens, doves, sparrows, and finches. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994. An Elephant Never Forgets Its Snorkel: How Animals Survive without Tools and Gadgets RC 39567 by Lisa Gollin Evans read by John Stratton 1 cassette Humans use straws; hummingbirds use their long beaks and tongues. Humans use fly swatters to swat flies; elephants use their tails. The author discusses eighteen analogies between human and animal behavior, showing how animals use their bodies rather than the tools, gadgets, and equipment that people use. For grades 3-6. 1992. Hugger to the Rescue RC 42119 by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Newfoundland dogs (Newfies) are sometimes trained to locate lost people. This book tells how these dogs work and what they're like and introduces some of the dogs trained by Susie and Murphy Foley in Montana. The dogs wear uniforms and can find people in avalanches and in water. For grades 2-4. 1994. I Love Guinea Pigs RC 41435 by Dick King-Smith read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette Guinea pigs are "piggy-looking" rodents that make good pets. Learn how they got their name, how to take care of them, and the different sounds they make when they talk. For preschool-grade 2. 1994. The Moon of the Alligators: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38759 by Jean Craighead George read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette The six-foot alligator that lives in Sawgrass Hole in the Florida Everglades is hungry. She has eaten little since June, when the rainy season flooded her water hole and the wildlife she fed upon left. Now it is October, the beginning of the dry season in southern Florida. The water will fall, and the fish, frogs, and birds will come back to Sawgrass Hole. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991. The Moon of the Bears: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38469 by Jean Craighead George read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette A black bear, asleep in a shallow den in a Tennessee wilderness, begins to awaken after three days of warm February weather start the snow thawing. As a freeze returns at nightfall, the bear sleeps again. Bears are not true hibernators: they awaken if hungry and on warm days during winter. But mostly, they sleep. February is the month of awakening and sleeping, the "moon of the bears." For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993. The Moon of the Chickarees: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38753 by Jean Craighead George read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Red squirrels, who live across North America, are known as the chatterboxes of the forest, and they scream and scold to protect their rights. The author describes the activities of a feisty red squirrel, called a chickaree in the West, during the month of April. Now she is particularly frantic and loud as she nurtures her newborns in the Bitterroot River valley in Montana. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. The Moon of the Deer: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38758 by Jean Craighead George read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette A young, white-tailed spiked buck who lives in the Mamacoke Marsh of Connecticut meets the challenges of September. These include the territorial challenge of older male deer as the mating season approaches, the challenge to eat a rich diet to prepare for the winter, and the challenge of weathering a hurricane. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. The Moon of the Fox Pups: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38755 by Jean Craighead George read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Five fox pups, nine weeks old, are brought out of their den in Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley by the dog fox and vixen--their father and mother. June is the "growing up" month for the pups--when they will explore the woods and fields with their parents and learn to hunt so that by fall they will be ready to survive on their own. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. The Moon of the Gray Wolves: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38760 by Jean Craighead George read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The leader of the Toklat River wolf pack--which included his mate, three adult helpers, and five pups--sniffed the subzero November air heavy with the scent of caribou. A herd 1,000 strong was approaching Toklat Pass in Alaska on their yearly migration. The gray wolves would strike down for food the sick, weak, or old, and the pups would have the major test of their first year of life. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991. The Moon of the Moles: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38762 by Jean Craighead George read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette The little eastern mole, silvery-brown and as small as a child's hand, lives two feet under the ground near Crooked Creek, Kansas. Awakened by earth tremors, she speeds in total darkness along one of the tunnels in her underground network. The author calls the moon of December-January, when the nights are darkest in the Northern Hemisphere, the moon of the moles. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. The Moon of the Monarch Butterflies: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38754 by Jean Craighead George read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette The warm, moist weather and lengthening days of May that trigger the migration of birds in groups of uncountable numbers also cause a monarch butterfly's solitary migration. She leaves her winter home in Mexico and flies northeast, on her way to the place where she was born--a meadowland in Ontario, Canada. Along the way she mates and lays eggs that will hatch, repeating the life cycle. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993. The Moon of the Mountain Lions: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38757 by Jean Craighead George read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette A young mountain lion who lives on the side of Mount Olympus in Washington tastes the August wind with his tongue and his nose. It tastes of change--the change of the season as fall brings the down-mountain migration of the elk and the deer. They are the young lion's staff of life, and he had followed them up-mountain in the spring. It is also time for the young lion to find a mate. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991. The Moon of the Owls: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38467 by Jean Craighead George read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette The great horned owl is a magnificent bird of prey. On a cold January night in the Catskill Mountains, an owl awakens under the full moon. He stares at the six square miles of property--forest, fields, and swamp--that he claims to be his own. Suddenly, he feels an exciting need to be on the move. It is the stirring to mate during January, the moon of beginnings. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993. The Moon of the Salamanders: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38752 by Jean Craighead George read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette On a wet March night--the night of the first spring rain after the first spring thaw--a spotted salamander in Michigan comes out of hibernation to act out a strange mating drama that is more than 300 million years old. Hidden in caves and under rocks and logs, and moving around only in the darkest hours of the night, salamanders have evolved but little from the first salamanders on earth. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. The Moon of the Wild Pigs: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38756 by Jean Craighead George read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette On a July morning in the Great American Desert, as temperatures soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a peccary piglet stands lost and squealing for his clan. In the Northern Hemisphere, July is the hottest and driest time of the year--with violent thunderstorms. These conditions are most extreme in the desert, where the piglet learns the discomfort of aloneness and explores his environment. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. The Moon of the Winter Bird: The Thirteen Moons, New Edition RC 38761 by Jean Craighead George read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette During the cold of December, a song sparrow sits in a blue spruce tree near a yellow house not far from the Olentangy River in Ohio. The sparrow should have been in Alabama as he had been every other winter with the other song sparrows. Nature had given him the clues to leave, but he did not. He had become a "winter bird" staying with those who live in the cold of the North. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Rascal RC 41995 by Sterling North read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette (Reissue) Although his life is full with a Saint Bernard, a family of skunks, a raucous crow, and an unfinished canoe, Sterling is captivated by a tiny raccoon kit he names Rascal. The ingenious animal quickly takes over the house and Sterling's heart but also makes enemies by stealing corn and raiding chicken coops. Until he gets too big, Rascal shares many adventures with Sterling in the Wisconsin countryside. For grades 4-7. 1963. The Sweet and Sour Animal Book RC 41245 by Langston Hughes read by Chuck Young 1 cassette A book of poems about animals whose names start with every letter of the alphabet except x: ape, bumblebee, camel, dog, elephant, fish, goose, horse, ibis, jaybird, kitten, lion, monkey, newt, owl, pigeon, quail, rabbit, squirrel, turtle, unicorn, vixen, white mouse, yak, and zebra. For preschool-grade 2. 1994. Sweet Dreams of the Wild: Poems for Bedtime RC 42581 by Rebecca Kai Dotlich read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a teacup-sized nest, a turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the wild." For preschool-grade 2. 1996. To the Top of the World: Adventures with Arctic Wolves RC 42183 by Jim Brandenburg read by Jack Fox 1 cassette The author, who works for National Geographic, chronicles the several months he lived with the arctic wolves of Ellesmere Island. Because the wolves had never been exposed to humans and had no reason to fear them, Brandenburg was able to live very close to the animals, learning about their hierarchy, the care of their pups, and their daily habits. For grades 4-7. 1993. Who Harnessed the Horse? The Story of Animal Domestication RC 38926 by Margery Facklam read by Nancy Newell-Kline 1 cassette The author contends that animals--beyond providing food, clothing, transportation, entertainment, and assistance--unlocked the door to civilization. Without them, people might still be hunting and gathering to sustain their lives. Facklam explains domestication and the ways that animals and humans have worked together--from dogs that helped Stone Age people to bacteria that eat up oil spills. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. Wolves RC 41035 by Gail Gibbons read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette Facts, tales, and myths about the gray wolf, sometimes called the timber wolf. Where did this wild animal come from, where does it live, what does it look like, how big is it, what does it eat, how does it find friends, what sounds does it make, why are some people afraid of it, and why do we need to protect it? For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994. The World of Animals RC 39913 by Desmond Morris read by Ray Dizefalo 1 cassette Because people often have false impressions of wild animals, the author looks closely at some of the most popular animals, including bears, dolphins, giraffes, wolves, gorillas, and tigers. He gives a realistic account of how these animals live, what they look like, where they sleep, what they eat, how they raise their families, and how many are left in the world. For grades 4-7. 1993. Zoos RC 42618 by Diane Yancey read by Carol Dines 1 cassette History of the ways animals have been collected and kept beginning in ancient times. Shows how zoos have changed from exotic amusements for the rich to natural-habitat parks. For grades 5-8. 1995. Braille Animals Who Have Won Our Hearts BR 10244 by Jean Craighead George 1 volume Ten true tales of intelligent and brave animals. Blind Tom was a horse who helped build the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s. Half-wolf, half-malamute sled dog Balto delivered antitoxin to stop diphtheria in Alaska in 1925. Gorilla Koko learned sign language and communicates with humans. Since 1871, Pennsylvanians have been naming groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and relying on them to predict the coming of spring. For grades 3-6. 1994. Bats: Mysterious Flyers of the Night BR 9993 by Dee Stuart 1 volume The shy, gentle bat is one of the most misunderstood creatures. Bats are more helpful than harmful, eating tons of insect pests each night. Others pollinate plants while eating fruit and nectar. Only the vampire bat drinks blood, by making small cuts in other animals. Bats feed at night, using their ears to "see." One kind of bat is as small as a jellybean. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1994. Birds, Beasts, and Fishes: A Selection of Animal Poems BR 10461 compiled by Anne Carter 1 volume Fifty-one poems all have one thing in common: animals. There are poems about cats, bats, octopuses, fish, lizards, lions, and many other species. Poets include Robert Browning, Ted Hughes, D.H. Lawrence, Ogden Nash, and William Blake. For grades 3-6. 1991. The Book of North American Owls BR 10475 by Helen Roney Sattler 1 volume The large eyes of an owl take up more space in the owl's head than its thimble-sized brain. Because owls can't roll their tube-shaped eyes, their necks are extremely flexible, allowing them to turn their heads backwards or upside down. Humans are the main enemies of owls. The author discusses these and other facts about owls and describes members of the two owl families. For grades 4-7. 1995. Looking at Bears BR 10479 by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent 1 volume When bears are born they weigh less than a pound, but they can grow to stand ten feet tall on their hind legs. A zoologist describes the different kinds of bears in the world including polar bears, black bears, and grizzlies, and tells what they eat. For grades 3-6. 1994. Predator! BR 10067 by Bruce Brooks 1 volume A predator is an animal or plant that kills animals for food. The author discusses various predators along the food chain including birds, tigers, crocodiles, spiders, hyenas, and snakes. He explains how they hunt (either by themselves or in groups) and how they kill the prey when they find it. Brooks also describes the methods preyed-upon animals have of staying alive. For grades 5-8. 1991. Rascal BR 10678 by Sterling North 1 volume Although his life is full with a Saint Bernard, a family of skunks, a raucous crow, and an unfinished canoe, Sterling is captivated by a tiny raccoon kit he names Rascal. The ingenious animal quickly takes over the house and Sterling's heart but also makes enemies by stealing corn and raiding chicken coops. Until he gets too big, Rascal shares many adventures with Sterling in the Wisconsin countryside. For grades 4-7. 1963. Salamanders BR 10030 by Emery Bernhard 1 volume Discusses the cold-blooded amphibians called salamanders. Tells how different types of salamanders eat, breathe, and breed, and describes what they look like. Includes a glossary. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1995. Sea Watch: A Book of Poetry BR 10844 by Jane Yolen 1 volume Yolen's fourteen poems describe the lives of such marine creatures as seahorses, white whales, sharks, leatherback turtles, and salmon. Notes at the end of the book provide information on each of the creatures described in the poems. For grades 3-6. 1996. Sweet Dreams of the Wild: Poems for Bedtime BR 10791 by Rebecca Kai Dotlich 1 volume Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a teacup-sized nest, a turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the wild." For preschool-grade 2. 1996. What Does the Crow Know? The Mysteries of Animal Intelligence BR 10393 by Margery Facklam 1 volume Alex the African grey parrot can say what is the same and what is different about a blue bead and a blue key. Ruby the elephant paints a picture of the fire truck that comes to her zoo. Malia the dolphin makes up amazing tricks each day to get more treats. These are examples of how animals think, remember, and learn. For grades 3-6. 1994. Calamity Jane: Her Life and Her Legend RC 38997 by Doris Faber read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Truth and legend appear to blend in accounts of historical figure Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Cannary in Missouri in 1852. As a teenager she rejected prevailing nineteenth-century roles for women to become a brash, trousers-wearing rowdy who worked at tough jobs like the Pony Express, and who loved to brag about her real and imagined exploits. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement RC 41326 by Angela Shelf Medearis read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette Medearis uses Mrs. King's autobiography as the main source for this account. She discusses Mrs. King's early childhood, school days, and ambition to be an opera singer; her marriage to Martin Luther King Jr.; their work in the civil rights movement; and finally Mrs. King's continuation of that work after Dr. King was killed. For grades 3-6. 1994. Frida Kahlo RC 39620 by Hedda Garza read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Biography of the Mexican painter who died in 1954 at the age of forty-seven with little worldwide recognition. By the 1970s, feminists in the U.S. and Europe had elevated Kahlo to an idol, and in the 1990s she was celebrated internationally. The author discusses Kahlo's profound lifelong physical and emotional pain, her apparent dual personality, and her tumultuous marriage to muralist Diego Rivera. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Going Where I'm Coming From: Memoirs of American Youth RC 41385 by Anne Mazer read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Fourteen multicultural autobiographical tales of young people growing up in America. Some tales explain what it was like to immigrate to the United States, and others describe the experience of growing up within two cultures. In "Sound-Shadows of the New World," Ved Mehta, a blind student from India, arrives in America to attend a school for the blind. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. I Had a Lot of Wishes RC 42663 by James Stevenson read by Bob Askey 1 cassette When I was young, I had lots of wishes. I wished for something to happen, I wished for something not to happen, or I wished I could get something I didn't have--or at least borrow it. Some wishes were big, and some were small. Then one summer, I wished I could go to camp, and I finally got my wish! But when I got to camp, I had another wish. For grades K-3. 1995. The Invisible Thread RC 42673 by Yoshiko Uchida read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 1 cassette Uchida describes how her ordinary lifestyle as a Japanese American growing up in California came to an abrupt end when she and her family were imprisoned after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Following her release from the relocation camp in Topaz, Utah, Uchida became a teacher and wrote books about Japanese American children, including The Happiest Ending (RC 25223). For grades 6-9. 1991. Is There a Woman in the House . . . or Senate? RC 38954 by Bryna J. Fireside read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette In 1916 Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. Nevertheless, many people continued to believe that Congress was for men only. The author presents ten women from various ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds who have served in Congress, including Margaret Chase Smith, Bella Abzug, Barbara Jordan, Geraldine Ferraro, and Nancy Kassebaum. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994. Madonna RC 40785 by Nicole Claro read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Madonna and her five siblings grew up in an Italian American suburb of Pittsburgh. She dropped out of college to move to New York, hoping to make it as a dancer. Instead she became a pop singer, eventually achieving a record fifteen consecutive top-five singles. Her daring work has broken social and sexual taboos. Madonna's short marriage to Sean Penn and her movie career are also discussed. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. My First Book of Biographies: Great Men and Women Every Child Should Know RC 42684 by Jean Marzollo read by Jamie Horton 1 cassette Forty-five short biographies introducing famous men and women from around the world. Includes people with various accomplishments, such as Neil Armstrong, Walt Disney, Helen Keller, Jesse Owens, and Beatrix Potter. For grades 2-4. 1994. Taking Flight: My Story RC 42431 by Vicki Van Meter read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Vicki Van Meter began taking flying lessons in 1992 when she was ten. By twelve she had flown a single-engine plane from Maine to California in three-and-a-half days, accompanied by her instructor because of her age. That same year she set her sights on flying across the Atlantic Ocean on an island-hopping trip. She discusses both flights in detail with added comments from her family, instructors, and friends. For grades 4-7. 1995. Tisha: The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaska Wilderness RC 41798 by Robert Specht read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes (Reissue) Autobiography of Ann Hobbs as told to the author. In 1927 the nineteen-year-old woman went to teach in a one-room schoolhouse in the former gold-rush settlement of Chicken, Alaska. "Tisha" is the Indian children's pronunciation of "teacher." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1976. Two Tickets to Freedom: The True Story of Ellen and William Craft, Fugitive Slaves RC 41328 by Florence B. Freedman read by Randy Atcher 1 cassette (Reissue) On December 21, 1848, William Craft and his wife, Ellen, make a daring attempt to escape from slavery in Georgia. Although both have been treated better than most slaves, they do not want to have children in slavery. Ellen disguises herself as a Southern planter, and William acts as "his" manservant. This account of their escape is based on William Craft's own narrative. For grades 4-7. 1971. Wilma Mankiller: Principal Chief of the Cherokees RC 39616 by Melissa Schwarz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Mankiller, born in Oklahoma in 1945, spent her adolescence in California. The 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island by Native American activists led to her involvement in Indian affairs and her growing commitment to the rights and needs of the Indian community. She was so effective that, in 1985, she became the first woman to hold the office of principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Braille Against All Opposition: Black Explorers in America BR 10070 by Jim Haskins 1 volume Collective biography of black men who have "left their footprints in the soil of the Americas." Through the lives of such men as Matthew Henson, codiscoverer of the North Pole; Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, founder of Chicago; and Guion Stewart (Guy) Bluford Jr., the first black American to travel in space, Haskins demonstrates how goals, ideals, and hard work can lead to discovery. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. The Air Down Here: True Tales from a South Bronx Boyhood BR 10723 by Gil C. Alicea 1 volume A collection of short autobiographical ruminations by a sixteen-year-old from New York's South Bronx. Alicea discusses issues and problems that he confronts in his stressful urban environment: drugs, violence, gangs, parents with HIV, and the deaths of his mother and sister. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Cowgirl Dreams: A Western Childhood BR 10632 by Jennifer Owings Dewey 1 volume The author tells of growing up on her architect father's New Mexico ranch in the 1950s. Her father is often angry and doesn't understand, but ranch foreman Bill helps her learn about life and raise Jerome, a pig who is the runt of the litter. For grades 4-7. 1995. Martin Luther King BR 10385 by Rosemary L. Bray 1 volume Born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. became a minister and a civil rights leader. His nonviolent opposition to racial segregation included marches, boycotts, sit-ins, and speeches. For grades 2-4. 1995. Rascal BR 10678 by Sterling North 1 volume Although his life is full with a Saint Bernard, a family of skunks, a raucous crow, and an unfinished canoe, Sterling is captivated by a tiny raccoon kit he names Rascal. The ingenious animal quickly takes over the house and Sterling's heart but also makes enemies by stealing corn and raiding chicken coops. Until he gets too big, Rascal shares many adventures with Sterling in the Wisconsin countryside. For grades 4-7. 1963. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Cassettes Blueberry Eyes RC 42735 by Monica Driscoll Beatty read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Meaghan, now seven, talks about her eye problems: the glasses she has been wearing since she was four months old, the visits to the eye doctor, wearing a patch to correct her lazy eye, and her trip to the hospital to have her eyes operated on. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1996. Hand, Heart, and Mind: The Story of the Education of America's Deaf People RC 38936 by Lou Ann Walker read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette Surveys the education of deaf people since ancient times. The author describes discrimination; early schools in Europe; and the feud between the Gallaudets, father and son, and Alexander Graham Bell over the methods used to educate deaf people in America. She also discusses the 1988 demand by deaf students for a deaf president at Gallaudet University. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Living with Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Students RC 39925 by David E. Hall read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The author, a pediatrician, describes a learning disability as a "wiring problem in the brain that makes learning certain skills very difficult." Many people with learning disabilities have had successful careers, including author Hans Christian Andersen, inventor Thomas Edison, and actor Tom Cruise. Dr. Hall describes various learning disabilities and offers advice on how to cope. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind RC 41325 by Margaret Davidson read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Louis Braille was blinded in an accident at the age of three in the early 1800s. His desire to learn earned him a place at the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in Paris. Young Louis's excitement at being in the school was dampened by the tedious method of using raised letters to read. Louis developed the dot alphabet now called braille. For grades 3-6. 1971. Mom Can't See Me RC 41379 by Sally Hobart Alexander read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Nine-year-old Leslie Alexander provides a candid, insightful, and upbeat account of life with her mother, who is blind. "Mom does some things differently, but mostly she's like other mothers." Leslie talks about the similarities--her mom cooks; enjoys dancing, reading, movies, and sports; and works as a writer--and differences: she uses a guide dog, does not drive, and depends a lot on sound. For grades K-3. 1990. The Road Back: Living with a Physical Disability RC 41327 by Harriet Sirof read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette The author picks three young people to show how life can "change in a minute." Steven was skateboarding when a fall left him partially paralyzed. Trisha was sleeping in the backseat of a car when it was hit by a truck. Christopher was applying for colleges when blurry vision led to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Physical and emotional adjustments each encountered are described. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness RC 40247 by Sally Hobart Alexander read by Faith Potts 1 cassette Sally Hobart was twenty-four when she began to lose her sight. At first she saw a thin black line that disappeared after a few minutes. But the line returned, and Sally realized after visits to many specialists that she would soon be totally blind. She tells of her frustrations, the loss of her fianc‚, the support of family and friends, and the help she got in adjusting to her new world. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Teens with Physical Disabilities: Real-Life Stories of Meeting the Challenges RC 42509 by Glenn Alan Cheney read by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette Eight teenagers describe the impact their physical disabilities have made on their lives. Three of the youths use wheelchairs because of injuries. Others deal with blindness, deafness, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and rheumatoid arthritis. For grades 6-9. 1995. Braille Listen for the Bus: David's Story BR 10021 by Patricia McMahon 1 volume It's David's first day of kindergarten at the public school. With the help of his teacher and classmates, David, who is blind and has a hearing impairment, finds his classroom and participates in all the activities. After school, David does more things that are fun, like horseback riding. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1995. Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness BR 10223 by Sally Hobart Alexander 1 volume Sally Hobart was twenty-four when she began to lose her sight. At first she saw a thin black line that disappeared after a few minutes. But the line returned, and Sally realized after visits to many specialists that she would soon be totally blind. She tells of her frustrations, the loss of her fianc‚, the support of family and friends, and the help she got in adjusting to her new world. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Careers Cassettes Margaret Mead RC 39789 by Rafael Tilton read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Describes Mead's achievements and personal life. The anthropologist, who lived from 1901 to 1978, began her career by studying adolescent behavior in Samoa. She went on to study five other cultures and to write about marriage, child-rearing, education, prejudice, and world health. Raised in Philadelphia by a mother and grandmother who were both career women, Mead divorced three times and had one child. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Raul Julia RC 40275 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Puerto Rican Raul Julia began his acting career at the age of five when he played the part of the devil in a school play. He came to the United States in 1964 and began acting in Shakespearean plays. Later he became famous for his award-winning performances on both stage and screen and for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of children around the world. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Rita Moreno RC 40736 by Susan Suntree read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Born in Puerto Rico in 1931, Moreno moved with her mother to New York as a young child. Suntree tells how Moreno became an actress and was the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, which she received for her role in the film West Side Story. Also discusses Moreno's work on stage, in television, and in recordings that led to her being the first performer to win all four top entertainment awards. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Smart Money: The Story of Bill Gates RC 42644 by Aaron Boyd read by Jamie Horton 1 cassette The author relates how Gates's reputation for being a difficult person did not hamper his quick rise to the top of the computer industry. Gates was introduced to his first computer in high school about the same time he announced that he would be a millionaire by the age of thirty. Using his knowledge of computer software and his business savvy to form Microsoft, Gates instead became a multibillionaire. For grades 6-9. 1995. They Wrote Their Own Headlines: American Women Journalists RC 38980 by Nancy Whitelaw read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The author examines the life and work of seven women journalists. Included are Ida M. Tarbell, an activist who began her career in the late nineteenth century; Dorothy Thompson, a foreign correspondent from the 1920s to the 1950s; Margaret Bourke-White, a photojournalist for Life magazine; and Alice Dunnigan, the first black woman to receive White House accreditation. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Braille Barefoot Dancer: The Story of Isadora Duncan BR 10082 by Barbara O'Connor 1 volume Considered by many the mother of modern dance, Isadora Duncan admitted that "from the first, I have only danced my life." She quit school at thirteen in 1890 to devote herself to teaching dance. She later took her divorced mother and siblings overseas, where her unusual barefoot dancing made her a star. Duncan performed and taught dance until her accidental death in 1927. For grades 4-6. 1994. Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation BR 10275 by Jim Haskins 1 volume A look at the difficulties faced by black Americans who wanted to become pilots and astronauts. The pioneers discussed include Eugene Bullard, who flew in World War I; Bessie Coleman, who became the first female African American pilot; and Guion Bluford and Mae Jemison, who became the first African American man and woman in space. For grades 5-8. 1995. A New Frontier: The Peace Corps in Eastern Europe BR 9997 by Brent Ashabranner 1 volume The Peace Corps has been helping people since 1961, mostly in countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. When the Soviet Union broke up, former Communist-bloc countries began asking for help and soon more than 500 Americans were working in Eastern Europe. The author describes the volunteers and the jobs they do in places such as Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Steve Wozniak: Inventor of the Apple Computer BR 10590 by Martha E. Kendall 1 volume Biography of a man called the father of the computer age. When Wozniak was a boy, he was very good at math and electronics. He later dropped out of college to work in the field of computers and at twenty-six founded a computer company called Apple, which produced a "small, easy-to-use, and affordable home computer." The now very wealthy Wozniak volunteers to teach children about computers. For grades 6-9. 1994. What Do Authors Do? BR 10023 by Eileen Christelow 1 volume Authors get ideas for their books at strange moments and in unusual places. Rufus, a dog, and Max, a cat, are each owned by an author. Follow Rufus and Max as they each watch and inspire their masters with an idea for a book and see it through to publication. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1995. General Cassettes American Dragons: Twenty-five Asian American Voices RC 39409 edited by Laurence Yep read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes An anthology of twenty-five stories, poems, and essays by Asian Americans that enlighten, probe, and examine the experiences and emotions of young people with roots in Japan, China, India, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Selections are set in the past, present, and future, and most raise questions about identity and about preserving or rejecting the values of ancestors. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. The Arab Americans RC 40296 by Alixa Naff read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette The Arabs comprise several different populations who live in the Middle East and North Africa and share a common background. Most practice Islam. There are an estimated two million Arab Americans. Most are descendants of people who came to the United States between 1880 and 1940 and after World War II. Discusses the Arab world, factors leading to emigration, and Arab Americans as an ethnic group. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988. Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction RC 42501 by David Macaulay read by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette (Reissue) Details how generations of dedicated churchmen and craftsmen, working for nearly a century, build a great cathedral in an imaginary town in thirteenth-century France. For grades 5-8. 1973. Coping When a Parent Dies RC 41845 by Janet Grosshandler-Smith read by Carol Dines 1 cassette The author, a high school guidance counselor, has been through the grieving process herself, having lost her husband to cancer in 1989. She discusses the five stages of grief, deaths that are particularly difficult, funeral arrangements, religious beliefs, changes in survivors' lives, and ways to keep memories alive. Includes a list of sources for help and support. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Cowboys: Roundup on an American Ranch RC 42672 by Joan Anderson read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Leedro Eby, thirteen, and his brother, Colter, eleven, live and work on a ranch in New Mexico that has been in their family for 150 years. Now it is roundup time and they are helping their parents and the other cowboys search for the cattle. For grades 3-6. 1996. Girls and Young Women Leading the Way: Twenty True Stories about Leadership RC 38979 by Frances A. Karnes and Suzanne M. Bean read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Stories of twenty girls and women who became leaders in their schools and communities. Isis Johnson began collecting food for the homeless when she was five and was honored at the age of eight by President George Bush. First-grader Julie Briley initiated a "save the bluebirds" campaign. Includes a leadership handbook. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Growing Older: What Young People Should Know about Aging RC 38914 by John Langone read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette By 2025, Americans sixty-five years old and older will outnumber teenagers two to one. The author discusses the aging process and the elderly. Chapters include "Why Do We Age?" "Putting Down the Elderly," "How Other Cultures View Old Age," and "What Kind of Old Person Will You Be?" For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. Help! My Teacher Hates Me RC 42351 by Meg F. Schneider read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes A guide to taking control of and learning to respect the school experience. The author describes uncomfortable situations that can arise between teachers and students and between students and their classmates and suggests solutions. Topics include grades, cheating, parental expectations, careless teachers, sports, romance, and harassment. For grades 5-8. 1994. "I Am Who I Am": Speaking Out about Multiracial Identity RC 42890 by Kathlyn Gay read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette An overview of the cultural, historical, and political aspects of the American mixed-race experience. Gay examines the role of prejudice and racism in the difficulties faced by children of multiracial heritage, as well as negative media images and stereotypes. Includes a directory of interracial support groups. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. It's Our World, Too! Stories of Young People Who Are Making a Difference RC 38949 by Phillip Hoose read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Beginning with a historical overview of young activists, such as the children employed in the textile mills of the 1830s who fought for fair labor practices, the author presents an array of young people who are working to make our world a better place to live. Sections include "Taking a Stand," "Healing the Earth," and "Creating a Safer Future." For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Living with a Single Parent RC 38093 by Maxine B. Rosenberg read by Maxine Wasserman 1 cassette In 1989 the United States Census Bureau indicated that 21 percent of America's children live with just one parent. Most single-parent families result from separation and divorce, and most of the stories in this book are told by children from such families. Bereaved children, children living with an unwed mother, and those adopted by a single parent also share their experiences. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. The New Complete Babysitter's Handbook RC 42750 by Carol Barkin and Elizabeth James read by Carol Dines 1 cassette A thorough guide to babysitting issues from finding jobs, to activities for the kids, to handling emergencies, to taking care of yourself on the job. Information covers caring for infants, toddlers, and older children. For grades 5-8. 1995. No Place to Be: Voices of Homeless Children RC 40125 by Judith Berck read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette The author calls the effects of homelessness on children "a nightmare that leaves permanent scars." And in these interviews with more than thirty children from homeless families in New York City, the devastation to health, education, and self-esteem is vividly portrayed. But the fortitude to endure the nightmare and maintain hopes and dreams for the future is also revealed. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. On Wings of Joy: The Story of Ballet from the Sixteenth Century to Today RC 39840 by Trudy Garfunkel read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette History of an art that tells a story without words: ballet. Garfunkel describes how a dance tradition that began in Europe more than four centuries ago has changed; introduces ballet stars, composers, and choreographers; and describes details such as how ballet slippers are made and how classical ballet differs from modern dance. For grades 6-9. 1994. Parental Divorce RC 42569 by Debra Goldentyer read by Lisa Kiava 1 cassette Discusses issues faced by children whose parents are divorcing, with a view to helping teens understand their own emotions and what is happening in their family. Information is presented in a question-and-answer format. Covers the reasons for divorce, legal rights, new roles, and parental dating and remarriage. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian RC 41479 by Judy Krizmanic read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Using experiences of vegetarian teenagers, a former editor at Vegetarian Times describes what it is like to give up eating meat and using other animal products such as leather and explains why more and more young people are making these changes. She gives hints for gaining acceptance from family and friends and provides information and easy recipes for a nutritionally sound vegetarian diet. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Tinker vs. Des Moines: Student Rights on Trial RC 39451 by Doreen Rappaport read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette By 1965, 200,000 Americans were fighting in a war in Vietnam. Many Americans did not support the war. In Des Moines, Iowa, a dozen high school students were suspended for protesting the war, and three sued school officials for violating their right to free speech. Briefs and testimonies from the case, which reached the Supreme Court, are provided to challenge critical thinking. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. The Uncertain Journey: Stories of Illegal Aliens in El Norte RC 38920 by Margaret Poynter read by June Carter 1 cassette From impoverished nations such as Haiti, Guatemala, Colombia, and Mexico, thousands of illegal aliens enter the United States each year in search of a better life and future for their progeny. The stories of twelve immigrants--from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean--and the hardships that they endure are presented here. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992. Voices from the Fields: Children of Migrant Farmworkers Tell Their Stories RC 40235 by S. Beth Atkin read by Lucinda Hart Gonzalez 1 cassette Nine children of migrant Mexican American farmworkers tell of their lives and future dreams. These young people speak poignantly of poverty, gangs, and teenage parenthood; and of their hope and belief that education will provide a better life. Interspersed among the interviews are poems in English and Spanish. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. What's Your Story? A Young Person's Guide to Writing Fiction RC 39912 by Marion Dane Bauer read by Maxine Wasserman 1 cassette The author states that stories help one understand the world, teaching about possibilities and the achievements of those who struggled before. An award-winning novelist, Bauer describes how to write fiction and systematically discusses its various components, including plot, character, focus, dialogue, tension, and revisions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. You Are the President RC 41892 by Nathan Aaseng read by Randy Atcher 1 cassette To illustrate the scope and limitations of presidential power, this book reenacts eight crises requiring a president of the United States to make a decision. The reader has the benefit of summaries, expert advice, and several options, and in the end is responsible for making a choice. Then the reader learns what the real president did, what resulted, and how his decision fared in history. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Braille Behind the Mask: A Book about Prepositions BR 10628 by Ruth Heller 1 volume "OF prepositions have no fear . . . they help make directions clear . . . and IN phrases only they appear." The author uses simple rhyming text with catchy phrases to explain these useful words. For grades 2-4. 1995. Checking Your Grammar BR 10066 by Marvin Terban 2 volumes Guide to editing your writing before someone else reads it. Shows how to build sentences using different parts of speech, proper grammar, correct spelling, and punctuation. Offers many examples. For grades 5-8. 1993. Navajo: Visions and Voices across the Mesa BR 10038 by Shonto Begay 1 volume Begay uses paintings, poetry, and free verse to provide insight into the culture and spirituality of the Navajo people. He explores such topics as creation, prayer, storytelling, healing, springtime, death, the significance of the coyote, the mysteries of the night, and the fear inspired by a solar eclipse. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 5-7. 1995. What's Your Story? A Young Person's Guide to Writing Fiction BR 9877 by Marion Dane Bauer 1 volume The author states that stories help one understand the world, teaching about possibilities and the achievements of those who struggled before. An award-winning novelist, Bauer describes how to write fiction and systematically discusses its various components, including plot, character, focus, dialogue, tension, and revisions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Geography Cassettes Around the World in a Hundred Years: From Henry the Navigator to Magellan RC 38972 by Jean Fritz read by Ray Dizefalo 1 cassette Through the discoveries of ten explorers, Fritz surveys the period, beginning early in the fifteenth century, during which the globe's coastlines were first mapped (when the world known to Europeans consisted of the Middle East and parts of Asia). She examines the curiosity, greed, courage, and cruelty of Diaz, Columbus, da Gama, and others. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994. Georgia RC 39500 by Lerner Geographical Department read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Georgia is located in southwestern Asia bordered by the Black Sea, the Greater Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, and the former Soviet republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Annexed by the Soviet Union in 1922 and declared independent again in 1991, Georgia faces many political and economic challenges. The author discusses the history, geography, people, culture, and government of Georgia. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Sovietrek: A Journey by Bicycle across Russia RC 41940 by Dan Buettner read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette In 1990, the last full year of the Soviet Union's existence, two Americans and two Soviets cycled across the southern part of Russia, a distance of 7,353 miles. Buettner, one of the cyclists, describes the people they met, the places they visited, and the problems they encountered on their journey, which began on the western border and continued through thirteen time zones to Vladivostok. For grades 5-8. 1994. A Year on Monhegan Island RC 41682 by Julia Dean read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Dean describes a year in the life of the residents of an island located ten miles out to sea from the coast of Maine. In the summer, many people visit Monhegan, but during the winter fewer than one hundred people remain there. The author discusses the natives, lobster trapping, the island's isolation, and its one-room schoolhouse and the many activites it is used for. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995. History Cassettes Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution RC 42521 by Natalie S. Bober read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Biography of the first lady, who was an exemplary woman of the eighteenth century. Intelligent and capable, she was also modest and soft, as women were expected to be. The author presents Abigail's thoughts and concerns as expressed in her letters and reveals Abigail's unique character. Bober also tells what daily life was like for educated women of Revolutionary times. For grades 5-8. 1995. America Alive: A History RC 40494 by Jean Karl read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette A brief overview of United States history. The author begins with the ancestors of Native Americans, who found their way here long before the first Europeans came. Then Karl discusses colonists and later immigrants; shows how people joined to make one nation, even though some insisted on holding others in slavery; and describes how Americans dealt with problems like war and unemployment. For grades 4-7. 1994. Ancient Greece RC 38840 by Don Nardo read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette History of the culture often credited with originating belief in the worth of the individual. Begins with the birth of Greek civilization about 2200 B.C. and continues with the development of city-states, the Greek and Persian wars, the Athenian Empire and Athens's golden era, the Peloponnesian War, the feats and death of Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic Age that ended about A.D. 1. For grades 6-9. 1994. Andrew Jackson and His America RC 42161 by Milton Meltzer read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of the controversial frontiersman, Indian fighter, military hero, and seventh president of the United States. Covers Jackson's humble birth and early backwoods life; his military career in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, where he earned the nickname "Old Hickory"; his election to the presidency in 1828; and his contribution to U.S. history as the first populist president. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Around the World in a Hundred Years: From Henry the Navigator to Magellan RC 38972 by Jean Fritz read by Ray Dizefalo 1 cassette Through the discoveries of ten explorers, Fritz surveys the period, beginning early in the fifteenth century, during which the globe's coastlines were first mapped (when the world known to Europeans consisted of the Middle East and parts of Asia). She examines the curiosity, greed, courage, and cruelty of Diaz, Columbus, da Gama, and others. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994. Be Seated: A Book about Chairs RC 38930 by James Cross Giblin read by Gregory Ricks 1 cassette From prehistory to the present day--in Europe, Africa, Asia, and America--the history of sitting and the art, utility, and technological developments of the chair are discussed. Chapters include "Stools for Men and Chairs for Women," "A Throne for the Master," "From Simple to Overstuffed," and "The Golden Stool of the Ashanti." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993. Behind the Secret Window: A Memoir of a Hidden Childhood during World War Two RC 40105 by Nelly S. Toll read by Terry Hayes Sales 1 cassette The author's Jewish family had to run from the Nazis. After Nelly's father disappeared and her little brother was taken away, her mother found a Christian family to take in the two survivors. Sad, lonely, and frightened, eight-year-old Nelly kept a notebook. In it she painted watercolors and wrote about her experiences and about childhood as she imagined it should be. For grades 6-9. 1993. Black Hawk: Sac Rebel RC 39630 by Nancy Bonvillain read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Black Hawk, a Sac Indian, was born in 1767 in the Mississippi Valley, in what later became Illinois. As a young man, Black Hawk learned the skills he needed to become a leader among his people. One of his greatest achievements was his leadership, at age sixty-five, in the Sac and Fox Nations' protest of the U.S. government's attempt to drive the Indians from their land to settlements west of the Mississippi. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Braving the New World, 1619-1784: From the Arrival of the Enslaved Africans to the End of the American Revolution RC 42090 by Don Nardo read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Beginning with a discussion of slave use on sugar plantations in the Caribbean and South America, Nardo then explains how slaves were brought to the New World in 1619 to work on cotton plantations and as replacements for the dwindling number of indentured servants. Includes a chronological list of events from 1619 to 1784. For grades 6-9. 1995. The Breakup of the Soviet Union: Opposing Viewpoints RC 40166 edited by William Barbour and Carol Wekesser read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes In this volume of the Opposing Viewpoints series, political observers and leaders debate issues related to the collapse of the Soviet Union. They discuss the effect of the breakup on the rest of the world, the response of the United States, and the ethnic conflicts and struggling economies of the republics. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Cesar Chavez RC 40724 by Consuelo Rodriguez read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette When Cesar Chavez was a boy in Yuma, Arizona, where he was born, he learned that it was his duty to help the poor. But he also learned what it meant to be poor when his Mexican American family became migrant farm workers during the depression. Such first-hand experiences made him determined to organize farm workers without resorting to violence and to get a contract to ensure decent working conditions and fair wages. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991. Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters RC 40586 by Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack read by Chuck Young 1 cassette It's 1859. The Virginia plantation is getting ready for Christmas. The Big House is clean, the tree decorated, the fireplace lit, and food prepared. Visitors will be welcomed, carols sung, stories told, and gifts unwrapped. There will be talk about war. Meanwhile, preparations in the Quarters are for singing, dancing, eating, and family reunions. The slaves talk about freedom. For grades 3-6. 1994. Colonial American Medicine RC 38977 by Susan Neiburg Terkel read by Maxine Wasserman 1 cassette For American colonists in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, medical treatments were often as dangerous as the diseases themselves. Not only was little known of anatomy, but training and certification were not required in order to practice medicine. The author also contrasts the colonists' medical beliefs with those of Native Americans and discusses the toll of disease on Revolutionary War soldiers. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Crazy Horse RC 40367 by Judith St. George read by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette Portrait of the Sioux warrior Crazy Horse. As a boy his name was Curly, and he watched as pioneers crossed Sioux land heading west. When he was old enough, Curly earned the name Crazy Horse. Then he painted a lightning streak down his face and spots on his body and joined his people on horseback in a fight to preserve their own way of life before it was destroyed by white settlers. For grades 5-8. 1994. Dear Benjamin Banneker RC 42505 by Andrea Davis Pinkney read by Camille McCurty Ali 1 cassette Benjamin Banneker studied late into the night to teach himself science. He decided to use his knowledge of astronomy and weather to publish an almanac to show that black people could study and learn if they were free, as he was. He wrote to Thomas Jefferson about justice and the fact that Jefferson owned slaves. The title of the book is taken from Jefferson's response. For grades 2-4. 1994. Explorers, Trappers, and Guides RC 42664 by Judith Bentley read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette Provides first-person accounts of life on the western frontier as people from all over the globe settled in the Far West territory of the United States. Includes stories by men who accompanied explorers such as Lewis and Clark, Estevanico, Coronado, Captain Cook, and John C. Fremont. For grades 6-9. 1995. Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories RC 38732 by Ellen Levine read by John Stratton 1 cassette The words of participants in landmark civil rights struggles recreate their experiences. African Americans who were children or teens at the time share memories of segregation, of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, of integrating the schools, of "Bloody Sunday," and of sit-ins, freedom rides, and voter registration drives. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folk Songs RC 41026 compiled by Amy L. Cohn read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Collection of more than 140 tales, poems, songs, and stories that provide a history of the United States. Topics include the creation, immigrants coming to America, the Revolutionary War, westward expansion, slavery, animals, sports, and ghost stories. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993. The Gemayels RC 40004 by Matthew S. Gordon read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Provides background information on Lebanon, whose capital, Beirut, was a financial and intellectual center for the entire Middle East before the outbreak of civil war in 1975. Chronicles the rise of the Gemayel family, which became a leading Maronite Christian clan. In 1982 Bashir Gemayel was elected president of Lebanon. Assassinated one month later, he was succeeded by his brother, Amin Gemayel. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988. Hand in Hand: An American History through Poetry RC 41214 edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Seventy-eight poems written by poets including Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, Walt Whitman, and Robert Frost tell of the history of the United States. The collection begins with pieces about the pilgrims in the 1600s, and one of the final entries is a poem about sending mail to relatives in space. For grades 4-7. 1994. The Hidden Children RC 40001 by Howard Greenfeld read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Tells the stories of Jewish children who survived the Holocaust by hiding: sometimes passing as Gentiles in orphanages and private homes; sometimes literally hiding--in barns, attics, and even the woods. These interviews with survivors convey the loss of childhood and the profound emotional and psychological toll on those who were "lucky" despite their suffering. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Hilde and Eli: Children of the Holocaust RC 43044 by David A. Adler read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Hilde was the daughter of a German shop owner and Eli was the son of a Czechoslovakian rabbi. Using information from surviving family members, the author describes how the lives of Hilde and Eli were affected by Hitler's coming to power in 1933. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994. Hitler's Reich RC 38841 by Gail B. Stewart read by Peter Johnson 1 cassette The tale begins with a discussion of the people and events that led to the formation of the Third Reich. Then the story backtracks to trace the path of the Austrian school dropout who became head of the Nazi party. The author concludes with a look at why some people followed Hitler's ideas and others opposed them. For grades 6-9. 1994. Hoboes: Wandering in America, 1870-1940 RC 41069 by Richard Wormser read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Portrait of wanderers known as hoboes, tramps, and bums, whose lives were closely tied to the expansion and decline of the railroads in America. The wanderers, mostly men, made up their own language, signals, codes, songs, and customs as they traveled about, usually looking for work. Though romanticized at times, the wandering life was often dangerous. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. The Hundred Years' War RC 38842 by William W. Lace read by Peter Johnson 1 cassette Describes the long-running conflict between England and France. While the author follows the progression of the war, he also explores why it was started in the first place, who kept it going (from royalty to peasants), and how it affected not only the two enemy countries, but all of Europe. For grades 6-9. 1994. It Happened in America: True Stories from the Fifty States RC 40314 by Lila Perl read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Beginning with the Alabama bus boycott sparked by Rosa Parks and continuing state-by-state in alphabetical order, the author presents a selection of fifty true accounts from American history. A history that she describes as "crammed with tales of quiet courage and dashing bravado, feats of accomplishment, and magnificent failures." For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Jerusalem Mosaic: Young Voices from the Holy City RC 40161 by I.E. Mozeson and Lois Stavsky read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette The authors spent the summers of 1992 and 1993 in Jerusalem where they interviewed more than thirty teenagers. Jewish, Christian, and Moslem teens talk about various aspects of their lives, including family, religion, and community. They relate their feelings on war, politics, and the continual ethnic conflicts. Some strong language. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Kindertransport RC 41556 by Olga Levy Drucker read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Ollie Levy was born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1927, but in 1939 her parents sent her to England with other Jewish children who were fleeing to safety. Ollie describes her six years in England and the various homes she lived in--some much nicer than others. She also describes her joy on learning of her family's safe immigration to the United States and her reunion with them in 1945. For grades 5-8. 1992. The Korean War: "The Forgotten War" RC 43354 by R. Conrad Stein read by Ed Blake 1 cassette A chronology of events and battles of the 1950-1953 Korean War, tracing the desperate American defense of Pusan, the daring invasion at Inchon, and the final stalemate at the thirty-eighth parallel. Describes the conflict as a "forgotten war" that lacked broad interest and support among Americans. For grades 6-9. 1994. Marcus Garvey RC 42446 by Mary Lawler read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Discusses the conditions of black people around the world in the early 1900s that led the controversial Garvey to champion the cause of black nationalism. Born in Jamaica, he spoke against injustice and founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association to heighten black pride. Although Garvey fell from power near the end of his life, this book tells how his philosophy continued to influence world history. For grades 5-8. 1988. Mother Jones: One Woman's Fight for Labor RC 42905 by Betsy Harvey Kraft read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Traces the life of Mary Harris Jones from her childhood in Ireland. Describes her arrival in America, her marriage, the loss of her husband and children, and her crusade for the rights of American laborers, especially children, women, and coal miners. For grades 6-9. 1995. Napoleon Bonaparte RC 39764 by Bob Carroll read by Ronald B. Meyer 1 cassette Many, especially in France, at one time considered Napoleon the most powerful individual in the world. But who was he? The author shows how a boy from the island of Corsica came to be crowned emperor of France and brought his country great glory. Then Carroll demonstrates how Napoleon's desires and actions led to his defeat and his exile to the remote island of St. Helena. For grades 4-7. 1994. The Persian Gulf War: "The Mother of All Battles" RC 42892 by Zachary Kent read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Kent describes the bombing of Baghdad in January 1991, then gives background information on the war, beginning with the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Kent then discusses the U.S. involvement through Desert Shield and Desert Storm and the war's economic and ecological effects on Kuwait. For grades 6-9. 1994. The Roman Empire RC 38843 by Don Nardo read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette Begins with the transition from a democratic republic to a far-reaching empire. Presents Octavian's adoption of the title Imperator Augustus, and covers Rome under a series of both good and evil emperors, the introduction of Christianity, and the decline of one of the most colorful periods in history. For grades 6-9. 1994. The Roman Republic RC 38844 by Don Nardo read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette Introduces the people, geography, culture (including mythology), and politics that influenced the founding of Rome about 509 B.C. The author traces the history of the republic's early attempts at democratic rule, the battles, the expansion of territory, and the republic's powerful leaders (such as Julius Caesar). Outlines the corruption and ruin that led to the birth of the Roman Empire. For grades 6-9. 1994. The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa RC 40660 by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The authors focus on the fertile strip of land south of the Sahara Desert between the Red Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. They tell how the region prospered between A.D. 500 and 1700, while Europe was embroiled in constant war. They use oral tradition and current scholarly research to explain the origins, customs, people, and political history of the civilizations that flourished in the region. For grades 6-9. 1994. The Russian Revolution RC 38845 by John M. Dunn read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Account of the 1917 revolution that followed a long period when extremes of wealth and poverty separated the Russian people. But the rebellion against a government that tolerated almost impossible conditions for all but the ruling class led to a different kind of power and terror under men like Lenin and Stalin, who created the Soviet Union and established communism. Violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Sadako RC 41558 by Eleanor Coerr read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette When the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Sadako was an infant. Now twelve, Sadako begins to feel sick. She has leukemia, or atom-bomb disease, from the bombing. In the hospital, Sadako works to fold one thousand paper cranes because a Japanese legend says this will cure her. For grades 4-7. 1993. The Silk Route: Seven Thousand Miles of History RC 42070 by John S. Major read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette By 700 A.D. silk from China had become a highly prized product in the West. The author describes the seven-thousand-mile route through cities, deserts, and mountains along which silk and other products were transported between China and Byzantium. A "closer look" section provides information on the making of silk, what life is like in a caravan, and the religions of Central Asia. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1995. Sod Houses on the Great Plains RC 41493 by Glen Rounds read by Bob Askey 1 cassette The author, who was born in a sod house in South Dakota, explains how the settlers on the Great Plains built houses of sod (earth) because they did not have trees to build log cabins. For grades K-3. 1995. Spacious Dreams: The First Wave of Asian Immigration RC 39953 by Ronald Takaki read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Concerned that Asian Americans are not represented in many history books about the settling of the United States, the author discusses the immigration of Asians during the period between the California gold rush of 1849 and the 1924 immigration act. Includes people from China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, India, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Spyglass: An Autobiography RC 42694 by H‚lŠne Deschamps read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes The author was a teenager when France declared war on Germany during World War II. Deschamps tells how after France was occupied, she decided to fight the Nazis by joining the underground resistance movement. Her best friend soon followed, and over the years the girls' missions became more and more dangerous. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Story of Ruby Bridges RC 41709 by Robert Coles read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In 1960, when Ruby Bridges was six, a judge ordered that she be allowed to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Prayer helped her stay calm when angry crowds followed her to school and when all her classmates were kept home by their parents. For grades K-3. 1995. Unconditional Surrender: U.S. Grant and the Civil War RC 42401 by Albert Marrin read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes This biography of Ulysses S. Grant covers his role in the Civil War and his time as the president of the United States. But first the author describes how, as a younger career officer, Grant was kicked out of the army for drinking and how he experienced poverty during his "down-and-out years" before the Civil War. Grant's call for the Confederates' unconditional surrender became his nickname and this book's title. For grades 6-9. 1994. The Way West: Journal of a Pioneer Woman RC 40035 by Amelia Stewart Knight read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette The true story of Amelia Knight, her husband, and her seven children as they travel by wagon train from Iowa to Oregon in the spring and summer of 1853. The family endures rain, dust, sickness, gnats, and the loss of animals, but Native Americans are helpful and sell them food. When the Knights reach the Oregon Territory at last, they have a new home and a new baby. For grades 2-4. 1993. The White House Kids RC 42568 by Rose Blue and Corinne J. Naden read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette When this book was written, forty different U.S. presidents had lived in the White House, many of them with their families, including children, grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. The authors talk about what it was like for the "kids" in these families. The first White House child was Susan Adams, granddaughter of John Adams. The last child discussed is Chelsea Clinton. For grades 4-7. 1995. Women in American Indian Society: Indians of North America RC 42641 by Rayna Green read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Green examines the historical role of women in her Cherokee tribe and other North American tribes and their place in myths and creation stories. The power women had, especially in female-centered tribes, was diminished when European men came on the scene. Green also discusses reservation life and role models for early and present-day Native American women. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. The Young Reader's Companion to American History RC 39737 edited by John A. Garraty read by Janis Gray 11 cassettes More than 150 authors and educators contributed to this compendium of information. Brief articles cover topics from "abortion" to "Ziegfeld, Florenz." Contributors discuss politics, history, science, the arts, society, and individuals. Subjects such as poverty, homelessness, drugs, racism, immigration, and the Olympics are also treated. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Braille Bound for the Promised Land: The Great Black Migration BR 10611 by Michael L. Cooper 1 volume Following the Civil War, most African Americans in the South became sharecroppers whose lives were essentially controlled by plantation owners. Cooper explains how, shortly after the outbreak of World War I and the reduction of European immigrants, a new job market opened in the North for black farmworkers. He discusses the effect the Great Migration between 1915 and 1930 had on the United States. For grades 5-8. 1995. George Washington's Mother BR 9972 by Jean Fritz 1 volume A biography of Mary Ball Washington, the strong-willed mother of the first president. Mary married Augustine Washington, a widower with two children, at the age of twenty-one (considered late at that time). George was their first child. Mary, who preferred living on a farm without close neighbors, never condoned George's soldiering, remained loyal to King George, smoked a pipe, and died at age eighty-one. For grades 2-4. 1992. A House Divided: The Lives of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee BR 10717 by Jules Archer 2 volumes Joint biography of the two military leaders of the American Civil War. Archer says that although Grant's side won the war and he was later elected president, Grant proved to be inept as a civilian. In contrast, Archer says, Lee had successful military and civilian careers. For grades 3-6. 1995. It Happened in America: True Stories from the Fifty States BR 10152 by Lila Perl 2 volumes Beginning with the Alabama bus boycott sparked by Rosa Parks and continuing state-by-state in alphabetical order, the author presents a selection of fifty true accounts from American history. A history that she describes as "crammed with tales of quiet courage and dashing bravado, feats of accomplishment, and magnificent failures." For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Lincoln: In His Own Words BR 9994 edited by Milton Meltzer 2 volumes Quotes from letters, speeches, court papers, and articles create this portrait of Lincoln. Meltzer traces the life of the sixteenth president, from his childhood to his career as a lawyer and his role as commander in chief of the armed forces during the Civil War. The author sets the stage by commenting on the political forces at the time and by introducing contemporary figures. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom BR 10492 by Virginia Hamilton 1 volume Collection of sketches tracing the history of African Americans from the earliest days of slavery to the Emancipation Proclamation. Relates the lives of Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, a prince born in Africa, and other African Americans who struggled for freedom, including Elizabeth Freeman, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Dred Scott, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993. A Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840 BR 10373 by Barbara Greenwood 2 volumes A year in the life of a fictional family, the Robertsons, shows how pioneers spent their days in the 1840s. Explains how to make maple sugar, what school was like, how the land was cleared and farmed, and much more. Provides projects to give modern-day children a chance to do things the way their ancestors did. For grades 3-6. 1994. Pocahontas BR 10615 by Catherine Iannone 1 volume Account of Pocahontas, who was the daughter of Powhatan, an Indian king who ruled all the tribes around the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Discusses colonist John Smith's claim that young Pocahontas once saved him from being killed by her father's men. Tells how in 1613 the princess was kidnapped by English colonists of Jamestown and how she fell in love with one of them, converted to Christianity, and married him. For grades 4-7. 1996. Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography BR 9939 by James Cross Giblin 1 volume Born on a farm in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson was quiet and shy as a boy, and he loved to read the books he later inherited from his father. During his adult life, he became famous for writing the Declaration of Independence, serving as third president of the United States, and founding the University of Virginia. Later Jefferson was so poor that he had to sell his books to Congress. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994. Turn of the Century: Our Nation One Hundred Years Ago BR 10383 by Nancy Smiler Levinson 1 volume On New Year's Eve 1899, America celebrated not only a new year, but a new century. Levinson looks at the country as it was in 1900 and then shows ways in which people's lives began to change. Topics include the growth in the use of the railroad, automobile, and telephone and the evolution of large cities as America turned from an agricultural country into an urban one. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994. The West Indian-American Experience BR 10155 by Warren J. Halliburton 1 volume The term West Indian usually refers to people from the English-speaking Caribbean. This book explains West Indian history, recounting how European settlers wiped out the original Caribbean inhabitants and how modern West Indians descended from Africans brought over as slaves. Economic factors have caused many West Indians to emigrate to the United States even though they have been appalled by U.S. racism. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. The World in 1492 BR 10159 by Jean, and others Fritz 2 volumes An introduction to the history, accomplishments, customs, and beliefs of people living in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and the Americas at the time Columbus discovered the new world. Includes accounts of African doctors who routinely removed cataracts from the human eye and of an Italian artist and inventor who sketched his idea for a flying machine. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton? BR 10778 by Jean Fritz 1 volume Biography of Lizzie Cady Stanton. Born in 1815, Lizzie rebelled against the unjust treatment of women from the time she was a child. Later she fought alongside her friend Susan B. Anthony for the right to vote, but died in 1902, before women's suffrage came to pass. For grades 4-7. 1995. Holidays Cassettes Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters RC 40586 by Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack read by Chuck Young 1 cassette It's 1859. The Virginia plantation is getting ready for Christmas. The Big House is clean, the tree decorated, the fireplace lit, and food prepared. Visitors will be welcomed, carols sung, stories told, and gifts unwrapped. There will be talk about war. Meanwhile, preparations in the Quarters are for singing, dancing, eating, and family reunions. The slaves talk about freedom. For grades 3-6. 1994. Doodle Dandy! The Complete Book of Independence Day Words RC 38933 by Lynda Graham-Barber read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Describes, explains, and provides historical information on myriad words and customs associated with America's Independence Day. Included are such words and phrases as "justice and equality," "wave the flag," "Yankee Doodle Dandy," "barbecue," and "picnic." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays RC 40298 by Malka Drucker read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Arranged by the Jewish calendar, this collection of stories, poems, songs, crafts, and games discusses each of the religious holidays beginning with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Included are Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu B'Sh'vat, Purim, Pesah, Shavuot, Yom HaShoah, Yom Ha'atzmaut, and finally the Sabbath. The history and rituals of the observance are discussed at the beginning of each section. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994. Gung Hay Fat Choy: Happy New Year RC 42638 by June Behrens read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Gung Hay Fat Choy is the Chinese New Year, a festival that may last for many days with family reunions, ceremonies honoring ancestors, and rituals thanking the gods for their blessings. It is also a grand birthday party, for the Chinese add a year to their age on Gung Hay Fat Choy, no matter the day of their birth. This book explains the Chinese New Year and describes its celebration by Chinese Americans. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1982. It's Kwanzaa Time! RC 42923 by Linda and Clay Goss read by Gail Nelson 1 cassette Collection of stories, songs, and poems celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa, an African American observance based on old African festivals and traditions. Also includes games and recipes. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995. Thanksgiving: Stories and Poems RC 41604 edited by Caroline Feller Bauer read by Janis Gray 1 cassette "Be thankful for noses on Thanksgiving Day" is just one of the many thoughts in this bountiful book of poems, stories, and even two recipes celebrating the all-American holiday. "The Ballad of the Mayflower" sets the scene of Pilgrims and Indians, "The Thanksgiving Day Parade" sends the giant balloons aloft, and "To Friendship" toasts those near and dear. For grades 2-4. 1994. Valentine's Day: Stories and Poems RC 39902 edited by Caroline Feller Bauer read by Nancy Kronenfeld 1 cassette This collection of stories and poems in celebration of love and Valentine's Day includes selections by Karla Kuskin, Ted Joans, Cynthia Rylant, Jane Yolen, Langston Hughes, and Gordon Parks. The book also includes Valentine's Day activities, a list of recommended books, and "I love you" in twelve different languages. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993. Braille Doodle Dandy! The Complete Book of Independence Day Words BR 9864 by Lynda Graham-Barber 1 volume Describes, explains, and provides historical information on a myriad of words and customs associated with America's Independence Day. Included are such words and phrases as "justice and equality," "wave the flag," "Yankee Doodle Dandy," "barbecue," and "picnic." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. Medicine and Health Cassettes Diabetes RC 42582 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Discusses the two types of diabetes--type I, which is found mostly in children, teens, and young adults, and type II, which is found mainly in obese middle-aged and older adults. The authors provide a brief history and discuss causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this metabolic disorder. Includes glossary and bibliography. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Sickle Cell Anemia RC 41141 by George Beshore read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Sickle-cell anemia is an inherited disease in which the red blood cells change from round to sickle-shaped. This condition can cause painful symptoms and may be fatal if not treated. The history, nature, symptoms, and treatment of the disease are discussed, as is research for a cure. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Braille Cystic Fibrosis BR 10441 by Alvin Silverstein and others 1 volume Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common inherited disease among Caucasians. The disease causes healthy tissue in the pancreas to be replaced by fibrous scars and fluid-filled cysts. Thick, sticky mucus builds up in the lungs and digestive system. Improved treatments now allow more than half of CF patients to live past childhood. Genetic research is giving scientists hope for a cure. For grades 6-9. 1994. Diabetes BR 10621 by Alvin Silverstein and others 1 volume Discusses the two types of diabetes--type I, which is found mostly in children, teens, and young adults, and type II, which is found mainly in obese middle-aged and older adults. The authors provide a brief history and discuss causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this metabolic disorder. Includes glossary and bibliography. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Music Cassettes Gloria Estefan RC 40725 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Two-year-old Gloria Fajardo immigrated from Cuba to the United States with her family in 1959. Her future husband, Emilio Estefan, also from Cuba, formed a Miami band in 1974. Gloria soon joined the band, which was renamed the Miami Sound Machine. Initially singing in Spanish, Gloria helped propel the band into stardom when she began singing in English in the 1980s. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991. Pablo Casals RC 40708 by Hedda Garza read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Pablo means "peace" in Catalonia, now a part of Spain, where Casals was born. And peace would become as important as music to this gifted child, who sang before he spoke. First Casals took piano lessons, but he was so excited when he heard a cello that he switched to that instrument. Later his fame as a musician brought attention to the oppressiveness of fascism, and his talent brought joy to the world. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Pablo Casals: Cellist of Conscience RC 41040 by Jim Hargrove read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Life of a distinguished cellist. Born in tiny Catalonia, now part of Spain, Casals was as fluent in languages as he was with his chosen musical instrument. He also protested against undemocratic governments, living most of his life in exile. But his strongest opinions were about music, on which he left his mark by organizing festivals, teaching, composing, conducting, and performing. For grades 6-9. 1991. Pl cido Domingo RC 40737 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Music has always been a major part of this world-famous tenor's life. Born in Madrid, Spain, Domingo was eight years old when his parents moved the family to Mexico. There Domingo studied music at the conservatory. He married young, became a father, and soon was looking for work. But success came quickly to the determined, talented singer, who later added film acting and conducting to his operatic career. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Woody Guthrie: American Balladeer RC 41721 by Janelle Yates read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette The life of folksinger Woody Guthrie mirrored the West in the 1930s. He moved out of the dust bowl, raised a family on a musician's earnings during the depression, and supported the rights of workers. Lyrics of his songs, which reflect the hard life of the era and the courage of the people, are woven into this biography. His best-known ballad is "This Land Is Your Land." For grades 6-9. 1995. Braille American Music Makers: An Introduction to American Composers BR 9980 by Janet Nichols 2 volumes Biographical sketches of ten composers born in the United States. Nichols describes their most important works, suggests recordings worth listening to, and explores what made their music important. One composer added Creole touches, one drew on the sounds of Tin Pan Alley, and one was first to use the synthesizer, but all produced distinctly American music. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990. Women Music Makers: An Introduction to Women Composers BR 9986 by Janet Nichols 2 volumes Sketches the lives of ten women who overcame discrimination in a field dominated by men. Beginning with a seventeenth-century composer, the author tells how women played instruments, sang, and wrote music, but few were paid for their work. Still, these women found a way to be heard, even if they had to publish under assumed names. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. Nature and the Environment Cassettes Everglades RC 42052 by Jean Craighead George read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette George, a naturalist, describes life in the Everglades through the eyes of a storyteller who takes five children there. The storyteller describes the grass, orchids, trees, birds, panthers, and snakes that once made the area beautiful. When the children ask what happened to the flora and fauna, the storyteller explains what humans have done and what can be done to save the Everglades. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1995. The Gift of the Tree RC 40171 by Alvin Tresselt read by Robin Miles 1 cassette The oak tree has stood in the forest for more than one hundred years, but now the tree is nearing the end of its life. Tresselt describes the life cycle of an oak tree and explains how, as the tree grows old and dies, animals and other plant life benefit. For grades K-3. 1972. Living Fossils RC 39926 by Cass R. Sandak read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Fossils are usually thought to be the remains of dead things. Living fossils, however, are organisms that developed in very ancient times and have remained relatively unchanged. Some living fossils are well-known species such as cockroaches and opossums. Others are rare survivors like the ginkgo tree and the horseshoe crab. The author discusses evolution and animals and plants that are living fossils. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Mighty Tree RC 41715 by Dick Gackenbach read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette A long time ago, the wind blew three tiny seeds to earth, and three trees began to grow. The author explains what happens to the first two trees, and why the third tree becomes the most important one of all. For grades K-3. 1992. Places of Refuge: Our National Wildlife Refuge System RC 41865 by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt, concerned about the effects on native birds of fashion's craze for feathers, began the National Wildlife Refuge System by setting aside Pelican Island in Florida as a sanctuary for birds. By the mid-1990s, there were about 470 refuges in the United States and its territories. The author discusses the system's purposes, management, problems, and future. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. Time of Wonder RC 40409 by Robert McCloskey read by Janis Gray 1 cassette (Reissue) The author describes the enchanting beauty of a Maine island in rain, fog, sunshine, and hurricane. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal 1958. 1957. Wasting Water RC 41853 by Donna Bailey read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Taking a shower instead of a bath can save about sixteen gallons of water. Imagine you had to carry the water you use, about eighty gallons a day, from a well, as is done in some countries. This book explains how fresh water is made by nature, how water is needed and used, how treatment plants provide clean water, and what we all can do to reduce the waste of water and help protect the environment. For grades 3-6. 1991. Water Wars: The Fight to Control and Conserve Nature's Most Precious Resource RC 43046 by Olga Cossi read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Explains why, even though 71 percent of the planet is covered with water, fresh, clean water is an "endangered species." Discusses pollution, competition for water, and regulation of the resource. Includes water-saving tips, a glossary, and two case studies in the ongoing water wars. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Braille An Adventure in the Amazon BR 10326 by The Cousteau Society 1 volume The Amazon, the world's largest river, is four thousand miles long and travels through nine nations. Captains Jacques Cousteau and Jean-Michel Cousteau, along with more than fifty other crew members, spent two years studying the mighty river. They report on the people, plants, and animals that live along and within its waters. For grades 3-6. 1992. Cactus BR 10310 by Carol Lerner 1 volume Because they can hoard large amounts of water, cacti are called succulents. The part that holds the water is the green stem of the cactus. Lerner discusses some of the many types of cacti, how the cactus plant works, and where it grows. For grades 4-7. 1992. Endangered Plants BR 10440 by Elaine Landau 1 volume Certain species of plants become endangered because of development such as shopping malls and highways, from overcollecting by plant suppliers, or from overgrazing by both livestock and wild animals. The author describes at-risk plants and tells what is being done to protect them. For grades 4-7. 1992. The Hidden Life of the Desert BR 10629 by Thomas Wiewandt 1 volume Description of how plants and animals have learned to live within the limits of the five seasons of the northern part of the Sonoran Desert in the American Southwest. Creosote, saguaro cactus, paloverde, and century plants provide food and shelter for rodents, insects, lizards, toads, coyotes, and bighorn sheep. For grades 4-7. 1990. Jobs vs. the Environment: Can We Save Both? BR 10709 by Nathan Aaseng 1 volume Aaseng rejects the claim that environmentalists negatively impact the economy, yet also proposes ways to protect the earth that would least disrupt workers' lives. He provides an overview of the issue from 1681 to the 1990s. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Nearer Nature BR 10767 by Jim Arnosky 1 volume The noted naturalist and artist shares his observations of tracking wildlife in and around his Vermont farm over the course of one winter and spring. He scrutinizes animal tracks in the snow, attends the birth of lambs, notes the feeding habits of porcupines, and observes a fox stalking a vole. For grades 5-7. 1996. Poetry Cassettes Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea: Poems RC 40134 by Joyce Carol Thomas read by Robin Miles 1 cassette A dozen poems evoking visions of an African American home that knows love, sadness, hard times, joy, pain, pride, fear, togetherness, separation, and hope. The verses converge to create an image of tea slowly brewing, a symbol of the author's family. For grades K-3. 1993. A Caribbean Dozen: Poems from Caribbean Poets RC 43026 edited by John Agard and Grace Nichols read by Robin Miles 1 cassette Collection of more than fifty poems from a "Caribbean dozen" of thirteen poets. The verses cover local themes such as market day, the coming of a hurricane, the shining sun, and a cat who can fly. Each poet offers a glimpse into a tropical childhood, and a brief biography is included for each. For grades 2-4. 1994. Circus RC 42593 by Jack Prelutsky read by David Palmer 1 cassette (Reissue) The sights and sounds, thrills and fun of the circus are captured in verse--the tumbling tumblers, the marching monkey band, the famed sword-swallower, the great fire-eater, and others. For grades K-3. 1974. Dance with Me RC 43151 by Barbara Juster Esbensen read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Poems that celebrate the dance-like aspects of the wind, gardening, babies, lightning, basketball, and more. "A soft plunk! / a slam dunk / and light / as a thistle / you land." For grades 2-4. National Council of Teachers of English Award. 1995. The Distant Talking Drum: Poems from Nigeria RC 42915 by Isaac Olaleye read by Robin Miles 1 cassette Fifteen poems about children that celebrate the sights, sounds, food, and life of a farming village in the rain forest. "Like a stream, / The love / For my village / Flows." For grades 2-4. 1995. Do Pirates Take Baths? RC 42655 by Kathy Tucker read by Bob Askey 1 cassette What do pirates do? What do they wear? What do they eat? How do you get to be a pirate? The answers to these and other questions about pirates are told in funny verse. For grades K-3. 1994. Falling Up RC 42824 by Shel Silverstein read by Pam Ward 1 cassette A collection of brief and humorous poems featuring silly situations and a gallery of zany characters. You will see the world from "a different angle" as you meet the Terrible Toy-Eating Tookle, attend the "Rotten Convention," and visit Hungry Kid Island. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller 1996. From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folk Songs RC 41026 compiled by Amy L. Cohn read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Collection of more than 140 tales, poems, songs, and stories that provide a history of the United States. Topics include the creation, immigrants coming to America, the Revolutionary War, westward expansion, slavery, animals, sports, and ghost stories. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993. Good Rhymes, Good Times: Original Poems RC 42639 by Lee Bennett Hopkins read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Brief poems describe children's joy in the world around them. There is the wonder of what hides behind the museum's door, of being awakened by a puppy tickling your toe, of getting a valentine. There is thunder that splits the sky; there are dreams that creep into your head as you fall asleep. For preschool-grade 2. 1995. Hand in Hand: An American History through Poetry RC 41214 edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Seventy-eight poems written by poets including Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, Walt Whitman, and Robert Frost tell of the history of the United States. The collection begins with pieces about the pilgrims in the 1600s, and one of the final entries is a poem about sending mail to relatives in space. For grades 4-7. 1994. Making Friends with Frankenstein: A Book of Monstrous Poems and Pictures RC 39591 by Colin McNaughton read by John Horton 1 cassette A collection of humorous, scary, disgusting poems about monsters and other such creatures. Includes "Cockroach Sandwich," "Another Poem to Send to Your Worst Enemy," "The Ooze Zombie from the Slime Pits of Grunge!" and "Jekyll and Hyde Park." For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1994. Never Take a Pig to Lunch: And Other Poems about the Fun of Eating RC 39647 selected by Nadine Bernard Westcott read by Bob Askey 1 cassette A collection of nearly sixty humorous poems about food and eating. There are poems about school lunches, picnics, and manners and about baloney, a sliver of liver, oodles of noodles, and fudge. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994. The Pelican Chorus and Other Nonsense RC 42464 by Edward Lear read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Three humorous tales in verse include "The New Vestments," in which a man fashions an outfit made out of food, only to have it eaten off his body. The couple in "The Owl and the Pussycat" take "some honey and plenty of money" in search of a ring. In the title story, two pelicans are saddened when their daughter chooses the king of the cranes to wed. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1995. Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost RC 39975 edited by Gary D. Schmidt read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette A collection of poetry about the four seasons, as well as a brief biography of the poet. Each poem is accompanied by a note that provides insight into the poem's New England background. For grades 3-6. 1994. Small Talk: A Book of Short Poems RC 42076 selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Collection of more than thirty very short poems whose subjects include spring, rain, caterpillars, the city, growing up, winter days, wet socks, and silence. For grades 2-4. 1995. Splish Splash RC 40498 by Joan Bransfield Graham read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Collection of poems about the many forms that water can become. It can be a babbling brook, a waterfall, a clicking clattering ice cube, the steam from a boiling bubbling pot, or the rain that washes the world clean. For preschool-grade 2. 1994. Stardust otel: Poems RC 39469 by Paul B. Janeczko read by David Palmer 1 cassette Leary, who describes his parents as "flower children, Woodstock lovers," is nearly fifteen. These thirty poems tell of his life, his friends, and the residents of the Stardust otel (the H fell off when he was born and has never been replaced) owned by his parents. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Street Music: City Poems RC 41462 by Arnold Adoff read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Collection of poems illustrating how young children view the city around them through the use of their senses. A young boy, born in the city, looks up at the magic of tall buildings passing through the clouds. He sees rainbows through the fire hydrant's highest splashes of water. The garbage truck is his alarm clock, and all the food carts on his street are an avenue to the world. For grades K-3. 1995. The Sweet and Sour Animal Book RC 41245 by Langston Hughes read by Chuck Young 1 cassette A book of poems about animals whose names start with every letter of the alphabet except x: ape, bumblebee, camel, dog, elephant, fish, goose, horse, ibis, jaybird, kitten, lion, monkey, newt, owl, pigeon, quail, rabbit, squirrel, turtle, unicorn, vixen, white mouse, yak, and zebra. For preschool-grade 2. 1994. Sweet Dreams of the Wild: Poems for Bedtime RC 42581 by Rebecca Kai Dotlich read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a teacup-sized nest, a turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the wild." For preschool-grade 2. 1996. A Tree Place and Other Poems RC 40158 by Constance Levy read by Nona Pipes 1 cassette A collection of forty short poems about nature and the outdoors. Levy writes of seashells and sunsets, spiders and inchworms, and summer nights and the noontime sun. For grades 3-5. 1994. You Come Too: Favorite Poems for Young Readers RC 40790 by Robert Frost read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette (Reissue) Some of the New England poet's best-known works containing some of his famous lines. For example: "I sha'n't be gone long.--You come too," "I have been one acquainted with the night," "but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep," "good fences make good neighbors," and "two roads diverged in a wood, and I--I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." For grades 5-8. 1959. Braille Bam Bam Bam BR 9948 by Eve Merriam 1 volume Slam, slam, slam goes the wrecking ball. Bam, bam, bam against a stone wall. Merriam's poem provokes the noise and violence of tearing down a building so a new one can take its place. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1966. Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Life BR 10677 by Lee Bennett Hopkins 1 volume Collection of autobiographical poems about the author's thirteenth year, in which his parents divorce and his beloved grandmother dies. Hopkins uses poignant images and evokes emotions that give way to his desire to make the world a brighter place. For grades 4-7. 1995. Birds, Beasts, and Fishes: A Selection of Animal Poems BR 10461 compiled by Anne Carter 1 volume Fifty-one poems all have one thing in common: animals. There are poems about cats, bats, octopuses, fish, lizards, lions, and many other species. Poets include Robert Browning, Ted Hughes, D.H. Lawrence, Ogden Nash, and William Blake. For grades 3-6. 1991. Breaking Free: An Anthology of Human Rights Poetry BR 10282 selected by Robert Hull 1 volume Most of these poems about the search for human dignity and equality were, or still are, banned in the country in which they were written. In one, people appreciate the right to sort peas and to cup water in their hands. In another, a man's son has been missing since May of the previous year although "they took him just for a few hours." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Celebrate America in Poetry and Art BR 10729 edited by Nora Panzer 1 volume This book celebrates American life as seen through the work of artists and writers. Combining a sampling of poetry with visual arts from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American Art, Panzer shows the many kinds of people, landscapes, and beliefs that make up American life. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Celebrating America: A Collection of Poems and Images of the American Spirit BR 9932 compiled by Laura Whipple 1 volume Poems and pictures attempt to capture the American spirit under headings such as "land," "heart," "stories," and "people." There is patriotic, humorous, lyrical, and spiritual poetry. These and other styles are illustrated by artwork ranging from traditional landscapes, portraits, and folk art to abstract and pop art. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. In the Eyes of the Cat: Japanese Poetry for All Seasons BR 9931 by Demi 1 volume Classical poetry translated from Japanese about cats, horses, deer, birds, frogs, ducks, and other animals. Selections are divided into groups for the four seasons. A spring poem, "Puppy," celebrates the beloved pet. Summer poems like "Joyful Crickets" and "In the Forest" relate to outdoor joys. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992. Sea Watch: A Book of Poetry BR 10844 by Jane Yolen 1 volume Yolen's fourteen poems describe the lives of such marine creatures as seahorses, white whales, sharks, leatherback turtles, and salmon. Notes at the end of the book provide information on each of the creatures described in the poems. For grades 3-6. 1996. A Suitcase of Seaweed and Other Poems BR 10870 by Janet S. Wong 1 volume Thirty-six poems divided into three categories--"Korean Poems," "Chinese Poems," and "American Poems"--that reflect the author's heritage. Wong shares insights into Asian American experiences in such poems as "Acupuncture," "Koreatown," "Tea Ceremony," "Manners," "Face It," and "Money Order." For grades 3-6. 1996. Sweet Corn: Poems BR 10454 by James Stevenson 1 volume Collection of twenty-eight poems on topics such as a tree house, old windows, a ladder, a screen door, a summer storm, a photo album, and an old dog. In "Roadside Stand," the author finds sweet corn (in season) a good reason to be happy. In "Bike Rental" he enjoys the experiences of a ride in the country and gets to keep his memories even though the rental bike must be returned. For grades 3-6. 1995. Sweet Dreams of the Wild: Poems for Bedtime BR 10791 by Rebecca Kai Dotlich 1 volume Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a teacup-sized nest, a turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the wild." For preschool-grade 2. 1996. Religion Cassettes The Bible Storybook: Ten Tales from the Old and New Testaments RC 42534 retold by Georgie Adams read by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette Six stories from the Old Testament and four from the New Testament adapted by Adams to be shared orally, with tone and details adjusted to make the stories easy to read. For grades K-3. 1994. The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays RC 40298 by Malka Drucker read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Arranged by the Jewish calendar, this collection of stories, poems, songs, crafts, and games discusses each of the religious holidays beginning with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Included are Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu B'Sh'vat, Purim, Pesah, Shavuot, Yom HaShoah, Yom Ha'atzmaut, and finally the Sabbath. The history and rituals of the observance are discussed at the beginning of each section. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994. Islamic Fundamentalism in the Modern World RC 41926 by William Spencer read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette To diffuse the emotion and confusion he believes exist about the Islamic world, a professor of Middle East history explains the Five Pillars of Islam, the true definition of "jihad," and that only part of the Islamic world practices fundamentalism. The conflict of values between East and West provides context to current and historic events. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Out of the Ark: Stories from the World's Religions RC 43201 by Anita Ganeri read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Collection of stories comparing the diverse ways seven religions look at topics such as the Creation, the Flood, animals, and the lives of religious leaders. Contains information on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, and Sikhism. For grades 3-6. 1994. Prayers, Praises, and Thanksgivings RC 38937 compiled by Sandol Stoddard read by Jeff Halberstadt 1 cassette A rich collection of prayers and inspirational verses from a wealth of religions, nationalities, and cultures the world over. The anthology is divided into three sections titled "Hello God: Beginnings," "Wings of Freedom: Reaching Out," and "Lord of the Dance: The Great Journey." For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Science Cassettes Anno's Magic Seeds RC 41329 by Mitsumasa Anno read by John Polk 1 cassette A wizard gives young Jack two large golden seeds. He tells Jack to bake one seed to eat, and he won't be hungry all year. If Jack plants the other seed, it will grow into a plant and give him two more seeds to start over with next year. What happens when Jack plants both seeds one year? For grades K-3. 1992. The Bone Detectives: How Forensic Anthropologists Solve Crimes and Uncover Mysteries of the Dead RC 43424 by Donna M. Jackson read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Follows a forensic anthropologist through his investigation of mysterious bones found at a Boy Scout camp. Proceeds step-by-step in developing a physical profile of the victim, analyzing fibers and other material found at the scene, and combining all of the evidence to solve the murder. For grades 4-7. 1996. Buried in Ice RC 38764 by Owen Beattie and John Geiger read by David Impastato 1 cassette In 1845 Sir John Franklin set out with two ships and more than 125 men on a well-planned, well-supplied, well-commanded expedition in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. No one returned alive. In this account, anthropologist Owen Beattie and journalist John Geiger describe how they solved the 147-year-old mystery. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. Charles Darwin and Evolution RC 41287 by Steve Parker read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Charles Darwin, a naturalist, developed the theory of evolution through natural selection. His ideas caused a revolution in science and society. The author traces the life of Darwin from his birth in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England, through his natural history expedition aboard the HMS Beagle and the development of his theory of evolution. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Charles Darwin: Naturalist RC 42606 by Margaret J. Anderson read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Recounts the life of Charles Darwin, who was born in England in 1809. As a young man he got a job as a naturalist with a ship captain who was to map the coast of South America. This five-year trip helped form Darwin's theory of evolution, which he discussed in his controversial book The Origin of Species. For grades 4-7. 1994. Conserving Energy RC 41834 by Donna Bailey read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Presenting facts such as a child sitting quietly uses about the same amount of energy as a sixty-watt light bulb, Bailey explains how we can reduce the waste of energy in our homes and in transportation. Energy sources are fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, or coal) and hydroelectric or nuclear generators. No matter where it comes from, the total amount of energy on earth stays the same, although it can change forms. For grades 3-6. 1991. Galileo and the Universe RC 40117 by Steve Parker read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Introduction to Galileo, an Italian of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries who used his knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and physics to question ideas that scientists had believed for hundreds of years. For Galileo, this was a dangerous thing to do. But he made some important and exciting discoveries that made him famous and that scientists still support today. For grades 3-6. 1992. Jack Horner: Living with Dinosaurs RC 39834 by Don Lessem read by Miranda Daniloff 1 cassette Jack Horner knew from the day he found his first dinosaur fossil on his father's ranch in Montana that he wanted to study dinosaurs when he grew up. Although he flunked out of college an amazing seven times, he listened to anyone who knew anything about dinosaurs and went to museums to study more about them until he became an expert paleontologist, just like the scientists in Jurassic Park. For grades 4-7. 1994. Magellan and the Radar Mapping of Venus RC 39734 by Gregory Vogt read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The author describes Venus, Earth's nearest neighbor after the Moon, and tells how an intimate knowledge of the planet was gained. In 1962 Mariner 2, the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, flew past Venus, inaugurating a succession of many voyages to study the veiled planet. In 1990 Magellan began a long-term study focused on helping Earth in the future. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Marie Curie RC 41521 by Leonard Everett Fisher read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Chronicles the life of Marie Sklodowska Curie, who was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867. Best remembered for her discovery of radium, Curie was the first woman to be accepted at the Sorbonne in Paris, as well as the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes, each for a different science. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1994. Our Solar System RC 40713 by Seymour Simon read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette A tour of the planets and some of the moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that travel around the sun. First stop is the sun, the star nearest to the planet Earth and the center of the solar system. Visits to Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto follow. The trip ends with a look at the very small worlds that form the asteroid belt, the sometimes spectacular comets, and streaking meteors. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992. Science Projects about Weather RC 42153 by Robert Gardner and David Webster read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Twenty-two experiments designed to help you understand weather. The experiments cover topics such as the atmosphere, rain and snow, temperature, air and wind, and weather stations. Many of the projects are suitable for expansion into science fair projects. Contains safety tips and a list of suppliers. For grades 6-9. 1994. Snow Is Falling: Revised Edition RC 40379 by Franklyn M. Branley read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette A simple description of the beauty, dangers, and usefulness of snow, including an experiment that proves snow retains warmth. For grades K-3. 1986. Unraveling Fibers RC 42653 by Patricia A. Keeler and Francis X. McCall read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Describes how different kinds of fibers or thin threads are taken from nature or created by humans to make cloth. Natural fibers include cotton, flax, and jute from plants; angora from rabbits; cashmere and mohair from goats; silk from worms; and fleece from sheep, llamas, and alpacas. Synthetic fibers include rayon and polyester. For grades 3-6. 1995. Voyager: An Adventure to the Edge of the Solar System RC 40093 by Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette The first American woman to fly in space describes the Voyager space shuttle missions to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Although the two spacecraft sent to explore these planets were unmanned, they were equipped to perform scientific experiments and to take pictures. Ride describes what the Voyagers discovered about the planets and their moons. For grades 3-6. 1992. Wet Weather: Rain Showers and Snowfall RC 38925 by Jonathan D. Kahl read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Without precipitation--water from the sky--life on Earth would not be possible. The authors discuss where precipitation comes from, how it forms, where it falls, and the benefits and occasional disasters caused by wet weather. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. Why Do Leaves Change Color? RC 43090 by Betsy Maestro read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Explains how leaves begin to change color in the fall, as the days grow shorter and the leaves get less sunlight to keep them green. For grades 2-4. 1994. Braille Brainstorm! The Stories of Twenty American Kid Inventors BR 10541 by Tom Tucker 1 volume A look at twenty inventions, covering more than two hundred years of history, by young people ranging in age from five to nineteen. The inventions include earmuffs, colored car wax, popsicles, flippers, resealable cereal boxes, a rotary steam engine, and a safety device to keep children from getting their fingers mashed in doors. Includes a section on how to protect your own great ideas. For grades 5-8. 1995. Breaking the Sound Barrier BR 10342 by Nathan Aaseng 1 volume A history of aviation showing how one test pilot after another gradually increased the speed of aircraft until on October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager finally broke the sound barrier. Included in this account is information on other pilots such as Frank Whittle, Robert Goddard, Ezra Kotcher, and Lawrence Bell. For grades 6-9. 1991. Genetics and Human Health: A Journey Within BR 10457 by Faith Hickman Brynie 1 volume To explore how traits inherited from past generations affect people living today, the author examines the genes that reside in the nucleus of a cell. She explains how Gregor Mendel proved with pea plants that genes are either dominant or recessive. Now, scientists use this method to identify the genes responsible for various diseases as they look for cures. For grades 6-9. 1995. Girls and Young Women Inventing: Twenty True Stories about Inventors Plus How You Can Be One Yourself BR 10610 by Frances A. Karnes and Suzanne M. Bean 2 volumes Profiles of twenty young female inventors arranged by type of invention. The authors explain the inventing process and how to turn an idea into a product. Also included are listings of organizations to contact, motivational quotations, and facts about female inventors in history. For grades 5-8. 1995. How Come? BR 10137 by Kathy Wollard 3 volumes Based on a weekly newspaper science column in which the author responds to questions submitted by children. Now reorganized by general topics, such as the weather, the solar system, space, and the planets, the answers sometimes deal with facts or sometimes prove that many things in life remain a mystery. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. 175 Amazing Nature Experiments BR 9938 by Rosie Harlow and Gareth Morgan 3 volumes Activities, projects, experiments, games, and crafts to investigate how nature works. Most suggestions need only common materials to help one discover how things grow; learn about small creatures, trees, and leaves; and find out why the seasons change. For grades 3-6. 1991. Zoology: Forty-Nine Science Fair Projects BR 10642 by H. Steven Dashefsky 2 volumes Science fair projects about animals are divided into sections on behavior, systems, animals in their environments, beyond the naked eye, animal lives, communication and senses, growth and development, form and function, and applied science. Adult supervision required. For grades 5-8. 1995. Sports and Recreation Cassettes All about Basketball RC 41929 by George Sullivan read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette A basic guide to the fast-paced game of basketball. Chapters include a history of the sport, descriptions of the fouls and penalties, basic skills needed, and the positions played. Reference information includes lists of college and professional teams and divisions, as well as a glossary of basketball terms. Brief biographies of nine players include Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. For grades 5-8. 1991. The Big Bear Cub Scout Book RC 41936 by Boy Scouts of America read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette (Reissue) This handbook for the second phase of Cub Scouting explains the requirements for completing the Bear achievements and electives. For grades 2-4. 1984. Bonnie Blair: Golden Streak RC 39988 by Cathy Breitenbucher read by Nancy Kronenfeld 1 cassette Bonnie Blair grew up in a family where skating was part of everyone's life. Before Blair was even three years old, her four older sisters and brother decided that she should learn to skate. Soon Blair was competing at various skating meets. In 1994 at her third Olympics, Blair won two gold medals, giving her a total of five golds--more than any other American woman in the summer or winter Olympics. For grades 3-6. 1994. A Boy Named Boomer RC 42594 by Boomer Esiason read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Esiason, a National Football League quarterback, tells some of his childhood memories. He describes learning to catch a football, going fishing on his birthday, planting a tree for his father on Father's Day, and building a fort with his friends. High interest, low vocabulary. For grades K-3. 1995. Cy Young Award Winners RC 39932 by Ken Young read by Jeff Halberstadt 1 cassette A sportswriter describes how ten baseball players made it into the big leagues and won the Cy Young Award, the most coveted honor a pitcher can receive. Cameo portraits sketch biographical and statistical details about Whitey Ford, Sandy Koufax, Denny McLain, Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson, Jim Palmer, Steve Carlton, Fernando Valenzuela, Dwight Gooden, and Roger Clemens and reveal the motivations that led to success. For grades 5-8. 1994. Good Days, Bad Days: An Official NFL Book RC 38087 edited by Tom Barnidge read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette Everyone experiences triumphs and disappointments, and these fifteen star players of the National Football League (NFL) discuss some of those moments, both on the field and off. Troy Aikman, Gary Clark, Dan Marino, Mark Rypien, Jerry Rice, and others share the excitement of winning and the frustration of losing. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. I Was a Teenage Professional Wrestler RC 39836 by Ted Lewin read by Ray Brown 1 cassette Illustrator and writer Ted Lewin began a double life when he entered the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn: by night he earned his living as a wrestler. His inspiration was his older brother Donn, who went on to wrestle for twenty years. The colorful lifestyle and characters Ted encountered during this time also served as subjects for many of his paintings. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. Lee Trevino RC 40733 by Thomas W. Gilbert read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Born in Texas in 1939 and raised by his single mother, Trevino endured a lonely life as a child. He dropped out of school, played a little golf, and wandered aimlessly until he enlisted in the marines. More disciplined after his discharge in 1960, Trevino again took up golf and within seven years was playing and winning professionally. Gilbert chronicles Trevino's rise to fame and his successes on both the PGA and Senior Tours. For grades 5-8. 1992. Roberto Clemente: Baseball Superstar RC 39652 by Carol Greene read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Roberto Clemente was born in Puerto Rico in 1934. As a boy, he would rather play baseball than eat. In high school he became a star athlete, and in 1954 Clemente was recruited to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He joined the Pittsburgh Pirates and helped them to win two World Series. Clemente gave lots of money to charity, and he died in 1972 while on a mission to help earthquake victims. For grades 2-4. 1991. Those Who Love the Game: Glenn "Doc" Rivers on Life in the NBA and Elsewhere RC 42656 by Glenn Rivers and Bruce Brooks read by Jake Williams 1 cassette A collaborative biography of the New York Knicks guard, relating his experiences growing up and in professional basketball. Provides insights into the game and notable players such as Dr. J, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. To the Top! Climbing the World's Highest Mountain RC 40184 by S.A. Kramer read by Michael Pinney 1 cassette Mount Everest in Asia is the highest mountain in the world, and in 1953 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay hoped they would be the first men to reach its peak--the top of the world. Each had dreamed of climbing the dangerous mountain, where just a slip of the foot can send a climber ten thousand feet below to death, and together they met the challenge. For grades 2-4. 1993. Webelos Scout Book RC 41937 by Boy Scouts of America read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes (Reissue) This handbook for the last phase of Cub Scouting explains the requirements for earning activity badges and other awards. For grades 3-6. 1991. Wolf Cub Scout Book RC 41935 by Boy Scouts of America read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette (Reissue) This handbook for the first phase of Cub Scouting explains the requirements for completing the Wolf achievements and electives. Also includes requirements for the initial Bobcat badge. For grades 2-4. 1986. Braille The Big Bear Cub Scout Book BR 10604 by Boy Scouts of America 2 volumes This handbook for the second phase of Cub Scouting explains the requirements for completing the Bear achievements and electives. For grades 2-4. 1984. Cadette Girl Scout Handbook BR 10733 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. 2 volumes This official guide to Cadette Girl Scouting outlines the roots and traditions of Girl Scouting and covers such topics as healthy living and self-esteem, relationships with family and friends, life skills, and recreation. Explains the various Girl Scout awards and recognitions. For grades 6-9. 1995. To the Top! Climbing the World's Highest Mountain BR 10059 by S.A. Kramer 1 volume Mount Everest in Asia is the highest mountain in the world, and in 1953 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay hoped they would be the first men to reach its peak--the top of the world. Each had dreamed of climbing the dangerous mountain, where just a slip of the foot can send a climber ten thousand feet below to death, and together they met the challenge. For grades 2-4. 1993. Webelos Scout Book BR 10600 by Boy Scouts of America 2 volumes (Reissue) This handbook for the last phase of Cub Scouting explains the requirements for earning activity badges and other awards. For grades 3-6. 1991. Wolf Cub Scout Book BR 10601 by Boy Scouts of America 1 volume This handbook for the first phase of Cub Scouting explains the requirements for completing the Wolf achievements and electives. Also includes requirements for the initial Bobcat badge. For grades 2-4. 1986. Writers Cassettes Coming Home: From the Life of Langston Hughes RC 39530 by Floyd Cooper read by Chuck Young 1 cassette When Langston Hughes was a young boy he lived in a house in Kansas with his grandmother, but he kept dreaming of having a home with his mother and father. He also wrote verses about all the things he knew best--the people, street corner blues, singing in the church, the library, grandma's stories, and the theater where his mother performed. Finally he found a sense of home within himself. For grades K-3. 1994. The Days before Now: An Autobiographical Note by Margaret Wise Brown RC 41097 by Margaret Wise Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The author of Goodnight Moon (RC 24603) describes scenes from her own childhood. She remembers the street in New York where she lived until she was four years old. Then she moved to the country on Long Island and had wonderful pets. And when she became a writer, she moved back to the city, but every summer she escaped to the woods with her favorite companions. For grades K-3. 1994. Flannery O'Connor: Literary Prophet of the South RC 41590 by Susan Bal‚e read by Janis Gray 1 cassette The author of Wise Blood and The Violent Bear It Away, available in Three by Flannery O'Connor (RC 32752), died at thirty-nine of lupus. After being diagnosed at twenty-five, O'Connor spent her adult years on her mother's southern dairy farm, writing and raising peacocks. Many of her short stories deal with racial or religious issues. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Great Lives: American Literature RC 42205 by Doris and Harold Faber read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Collection of biographical sketches of thirty American writers. Subjects, who include Nobel Prize recipients, are restricted to literary figures no longer alive and whose major works were completed before 1960. They include Edgar Allan Poe, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, Langston Hughes, Tennessee Williams, and Pearl Buck. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995. Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher Preachers RC 40123 by Jean Fritz read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Biography of the author whose nineteenth-century novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin (RC 9480), voiced her intense opposition to slavery. As a girl Harriet Beecher was a disappointment to her father, who preferred boys because they could grow up to become preachers. The author asserts that Stowe found other ways to speak her mind and turned out "the best preacher of them all." For grades 5-8. 1994. John Steinbeck RC 39775 by Tom Ito read by Clay Teunis 1 cassette Portrait of a twentieth-century American author of several highly respected novels, including The Red Pony (RC 34258) and The Pearl (RC 9859). Steinbeck, honored with Pulitzer, O. Henry, and Nobel prizes, focused much of his writing on the plight of the poor and downtrodden and their quest for human dignity in a land of promise. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought) RC 41209 by Kathleen Krull read by Conrad Feininger 1 cassette This companion to Lives of the Musicians (RC 37607) features the stories of twenty writers, ranging from Hans Christian Andersen to E.B. White. In addition to biographical information, sketches of authors include details about their work habits and newsy tidbits such as whom they loved, what they wore, what they read, and what would make them laugh. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994. Mark Twain RC 41094 by Skip Press read by Clay Teunis 1 cassette Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), the most popular author of his day. He was equally famous as a speaker, and easily recognized by his appearance. Even if he had never written anything besides The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (RC 15223) or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (RC 16414), he would be remembered for his sense of humor, especially about life in America. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994. Mark Twain: The Man and His Adventures RC 41051 by Richard B. Lyttle read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette Portrait of a man often cited as the quintessential American author. Lyttle traces the life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, from his premature birth in a frontier village in Missouri through his career as a popular writer and a famous speaker. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. My Own Two Feet: A Memoir RC 42011 by Beverly Cleary read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes This sequel to A Girl from Yamhill (RC 29704) covers the children's author's life from the time she began college until shortly after her first book, Henry Huggins (RC 35642), was published. Although money was tight, Cleary went away to college in California where she met her future husband, Clarence, then to Washington where she learned to be a children's librarian. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Oh, the Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss--Theodor Seuss Geisel RC 41309 by Maryann N. Weidt read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Weidt recounts Geisel's life from his early days in Springfield, Massachusetts, through his death in 1991 at the age of eighty-seven. She describes the problems Geisel had getting his first book published, his marriage to Helen Palmer whom he met at Oxford University, and his charitable activities. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994. Once upon a Time RC 42108 by Eve Bunting read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Eve Bunting has written many children's books including Someday a Tree (RC 41317). She tells of growing up in Ireland and moving to Los Angeles with her husband and small children. She also explains how she writes her stories. For grades 2-4. 1995. Presenting Richard Peck RC 41751 by Donald R. Gallo read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes Richard Peck was thirty-seven in 1971 when he quit his teaching job to write his first novel for young adults. He has written one young adult book almost every year since, including Bel-Air Bambi and the Mall Rats (RC 39020). Gallo discusses Peck's works (which also include poetry and essays) and sketches the author's life. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Sorrow's Kitchen: The Life and Folklore of Zora Neale Hurston RC 41455 by Mary E. Lyons read by Melissa Maxwell 1 cassette Lyons inserts samples of Hurston's fiction, autobiography, and folklore collected in Florida, Louisiana, and the West Indies into this account of the African American anthropologist and Harlem Renaissance writer of stories, plays, essays, and articles. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990. They Wrote Their Own Headlines: American Women Journalists RC 38980 by Nancy Whitelaw read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The author examines the life and work of seven women journalists. Included are Ida M. Tarbell, an activist who began her career in the late nineteenth century; Dorothy Thompson, a foreign correspondent from the 1920s to the 1950s; Margaret Bourke-White, a photojournalist for Life magazine; and Alice Dunnigan, the first black woman to receive White House accreditation. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Toni Morrison RC 39482 by Douglas Century read by Bob Moore 1 cassette The author chronicles the life of Chloe Anthony Wofford, the only African American girl in her first grade class, and tells how she became Toni Morrison. Into the account he weaves highlights from Morrison's career as a writer and teacher, discusses how the black experience influenced her novels, and describes how she received progressively important honors up to the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Walt Whitman RC 42184 by Catherine Reef read by John Polk 1 cassette A look at the life and poetry of the writer, born in 1819, who saw great changes in America. Tells of Whitman's life on the move as the country was expanding westward. Through examples from Whitman's poetry, Reef shows Whitman's love of nature and of hard-working individualists. She also tells the background of Whitman's most famous works, including Leaves of Grass (RC 32177). For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1995. Where the Flame Trees Bloom RC 42823 by Alma Flor Ada read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Children's book author tells of growing up in Cuba with her extended family. She has picked stories from those "hanging in the branches of the trees of [her] childhood." Alma's blind great-grandmother Mina, who sold or gave handmade dolls to neighbors and gave gifts to her relatives according to their wealth and needs, managed to keep things in balance even though she never learned mathematics. For grades 3-6. 1994. Willa Cather RC 39968 by Ann T. Keene read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Born in Virginia in 1873, Willa Cather later moved to Nebraska with her homesteading parents. She planned to become a doctor and entered a university, where her talent in writing blossomed. Cather supported herself as a journalist and then as a teacher, as she pursued her desire to write fiction. She published her first book in 1903 and won the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours (RC 27930) in 1923. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Braille Ezra Jack Keats: A Biography with Illustrations BR 10024 by Dean Engel and Florence B. Freedman 1 volume As a small boy in Brooklyn, Ezra Keats loves to draw. His father objects, afraid Ezra will become a starving artist. When his father dies, Ezra must give up an art scholarship to support the family. He keeps painting, though, and is a success with children's books. One he writes and illustrates, The Snowy Day (BR 4677), wins the Caldecott award in 1962. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 1995. J.M. Barrie: The Magic behind Peter Pan BR 10374 by Susan Bivin Aller 1 volume Barrie, who was born in Scotland in 1860, loved to play games and write stories. He knew he didn't want a "hum-dreadful-drum profession" and decided to become a writer. He moved to London and at twenty-eight had his first real publishing success. With a friend's family of boys as inspiration, Barrie went on to write the play Peter Pan, which has been popular since it first opened in 1904. For grades 5-8. 1994. Oh, the Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss--Theodor Seuss Geisel BR 10330 by Maryann N. Weidt 1 volume Weidt recounts Geisel's life from his early days in Springfield, Massachusetts, through his death in 1991 at the age of eighty-seven. She describes the problems Geisel had getting his first book published; his marriage to Helen Palmer, whom he met at Oxford University; and his charitable activities. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994. You and Your Body Cassettes The Circulatory System RC 41211 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette There are over 62,000 miles of blood vessels in a human's circulatory system. This book discusses these veins and arteries, the blood that flows through them, the heart that pumps the blood, and other aspects of the circulatory system such as its development in a fetus. For grades 5-8. 1994. Coming-of-Age: Traditions and Rituals around the World RC 38981 by Karen Liptak read by Don Feldheim 1 cassette The author begins with a discussion of adolescence and puberty and explains how each society interprets adolescence according to its requirements. She then discusses special coming-of-age rituals in specific groups and societies. Chapters include "Native American Coming-of-Age Rituals," "Coming-of-Age among World Religions," and "Industrialized Countries Today." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Dangerous Legacy: The Babies of Drug-Taking Parents RC 41083 by Ben Sonder read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Traces the problem of babies born already drug-addicted, pointing out the possible effects of specific drugs. Sonder offers hope for children who may benefit from treatment, but warns of the permanent damage (including birth defects and death) that parents who use drugs can inflict on their unborn children. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Date Rape RC 43364 by Alexandra Bandon read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Discusses the phenomenon of date rape, explaining when it can occur, how to avoid it, and where victims can seek help. First-person accounts and famous cases are presented as examples. For grades 6-9. 1994. The Digestive System RC 41619 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette (Reissue) A look at the digestive system. Authors discuss why we need the the food we eat and the importance of a balanced diet; the functions of the stomach, small intestines, pancreas, and liver; and how the body gets rid of waste. Contains glossary of related terms. For grades 5-8. 1994. The Excretory System RC 41613 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette (Reissue) An introduction to the excretory system showing the cooperation of the lungs, skin, and urinary and digestive systems. Discusses the waste a body creates, the function of the kidneys, how urine is formed, excretion through the skin, and excretion through the digestive tract. Contains a glossary of terms relating to the excretory system. For grades 5-8. 1994. I Can Tell by Touching RC 42073 by Carolyn Otto read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette A little boy describes how he always knows exactly where he is because he can feel. He feels his back against the chair and his elbows on the solid kitchen table, and he slides his hands over the smooth polished wood. As he goes through his day, the boy continues to feel everything around him. He also explains how to test your ability to feel. For grades K-3. 1994. It's Perfectly Normal: A Book about Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health RC 40488 by Robie H. Harris read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette What is sex? How does my body change as I reach puberty, and what is puberty? How are babies made, and how can I make an intelligent decision about having a baby? Why does my body look different from my friends'? Harris answers these questions and also discusses birth control, abortion, homosexuality, sexual abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994. Mononucleosis RC 40907 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Mononucleosis or "mono" is a disease caused by a herpesvirus such as the Epstein-Barr virus. Mono, which is usually spread by kissing, is not as serious as other conditions caused by the virus, such as cancer. Epstein-Barr virus's effects and mono's symptoms and possible complications are described. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. The Nervous System RC 42887 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Ralph Lowenstein 1 cassette Depicts the structure, organization, and functions of the human nervous system. Maps the sections of the brain and explains their respective roles and activities. Explains common brain-related problems and diseases. For grades 5-7. 1994. The Respiratory System RC 41595 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette (Reissue) Discusses the structure and functions of the respiratory system, including the chemical and physical processes involved in breathing. Covers aids to breathing, as well as hazards that exist around us. Also explores the respiration of insects, fish, plants, and skin-breathing organisms. Contains a glossary of related terms. For grades 5-8. 1994.