Nonfiction Animals Cassettes All about Deer RC 45394 by Jim Arnosky read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Observes the world of deer, including the twenty species that graze five of the world's continents. Illustrates and describes their physical traits, how they tend their young, and their feeding and survival behaviors. For grades 2-4. 1996. Alphabestiary: Animal Poems from A to Z RC 44042 selected by Jane Yolen read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette This collection, which includes one or more poems for each letter of the alphabet, features such creatures as an anteater, a bat, a firefly, a groundhog, an iguana, a mosquito, an octopus, a peacock, a unicorn, and a zebra. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1995. Animal Experimentation: Cruelty or Science? RC 43258 by Nancy Day read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Explores the controversy over the issue of animal experimentation, stating the respective cases in support of and opposing such practices. Provides a historical view on the subject and describes alternative experimental methods that avoid vivisection. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. Backyard Birds of Summer RC 45525 by Carol Lerner read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Lerner focuses on summer visitors from the tropical regions of South and Central America, explaining how to identify the different birds and how to attract them to your backyard. The first section discusses birds attracted to yards by feeders and a supply of water. The second section talks about birds who use nesting boxes. Companion to Backyard Birds of Winter (RC 40102). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1996. The Beauty of the Beast: Poems from the Animal Kingdom RC 45993 selected by Jack Prelutsky read by Pam Ward 1 cassette This collection of more than two hundred poems by over one hundred poets covers the animal kingdom from the lowly earthworm to the majestic whale. Prelutsky includes poems on insects, sea creatures, birds, reptiles, and fur-coated animals. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1997. Buffalo Days RC 46417 by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette A ten-year-old Crow boy nicknamed Indian is featured in this description of his tribe's attempt to bring back the great herds that existed during "buffalo days." For grades 3-6. 1997. Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac RC 44693 by Ed Young read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In China, a long time ago, cat and rat were great friends. Then one day the emperor held a race among all the animals in the land. The first twelve to finish the race would have a year named after them. Together cat and rat plotted a way to win, but something interfered with their plans. For grades K-3. 1995. Chesapeake Bay Goose Music RC 45401 by Roger Ethier read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette The author tells his daughter how a young Canada goose was separated from his migrating flock, was wounded, and landed on a tiny island in Chesapeake Bay. Nursed back to health by "Petite Mom," the author's mother, the goose is unable to fly but still finds a mate, who returns to the island each year with their offspring. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995. Elephant Woman: Cynthia Moss Explores the World of Elephants RC 46051 by Laurence Pringle read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette For more than twenty-five years, Cynthia Moss has been studying the elephants of Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya and knows hundreds of them by sight. Describes her work and the elephants' way of life. For grades 5-8. 1997. How Dinosaurs Came to Be RC 45521 by Patricia Lauber read by Ed Blake 1 cassette Traces the development of forms of animal life that preceded the dinosaurs, including reptiles, amphibians, and extinct creatures called therapsids and thecodonts. Describes these precursor animals offering insights into their anatomies, diets, means of travel, and natural enemies. For grades 4-7. 1996. If You Should Hear a Honey Guide RC 40984 by April Pulley Sayre read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette If you should hear the honey guide call "weet-err, weet-err," you are a lucky person indeed. Then you must answer the bird and follow it through the bushlands of Kenya, for the honey guide will lead you to a bees' nest full of honey. For grades K-3. 1995. The Life and Times of the Honeybee RC 46172 by Charles Micucci read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Covers the life cycle of the honeybee, introducing the three types of bees and their specific jobs within the colony. Also explains how they make honey, shows how beekeepers help in the production, and discusses the various types of honey. Includes a history of bees beginning in the age of dinosaurs. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1995. The Modern Ark: Saving Endangered Species RC 46622 by Daniel Cohen read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette Discusses the concept of captive breeding in zoos to prevent wildlife from becoming extinct. Describes programs working with the red wolf, the condor, the peregrine falcon, the cheetah, and the panda to illustrate success in preventing the disappearance of species. For grades 4-7. 1995. The Search for the Right Whale RC 44072 by Scott Kraus and Kenneth Mallory read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Scientists for the New England Aquarium rediscover the extremely rare North Atlantic right whale off the coast of Maine. They then study the migration patterns of the whales as they travel from one end of the coast to the other. They also speculate about the chances for survival of an animal that was once hunted nearly to extinction. For grades 4-7. 1993. Signs of the Apes, Songs of the Whales: Adventures in Human-Animal Communication RC 44209 by George and Linda Harrar read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The Harrars show how researchers have developed sign languages for talking with chimps, gorillas, and dolphins, thus proving these species have intelligence. For grades 5-8. 1989. Skin RC 43209 by Stephen Savage read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Describes the skin and other coverings of different animals. A rhinoceros's horn, a tortoise's shell, and an armadillo's armor are all made of skin cells. Other types of coverings include fur, feathers, scales, and spines. For grades 3-6. 1995. The Tarantula in My Purse: And 172 Other Wild Pets RC 43780 by Jean Craighead George read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette An animal lover recounts humorous and informational stories about the bat in the refrigerator, the skunk in the closet, the ducklings filling the bathtub, and other wild creatures her family adopted over the years. For grades 3-6. 1996. With Love RC 46807 by Jane Goodall read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette From almost forty years of observing chimpanzees in the wild, Goodall presents ten incidents she witnessed. She describes the adoption of a three-year-old orphan by an unrelated adult male; a big sister rescuing her little brother from a snake; and a daughter picking fruit for her mother, who has a paralyzed arm. Contains information on the plight of chimpanzees and how to help them. For grades 3-6. 1994. Braille Animals on the Inside: A Book of Discovery and Learning BR 11238 by Andres Llamas Ruiz 2 volumes Illustrates and describes the anatomy of a variety of animals, including insects, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and dinosaurs. Explains the functions of the elephant's trunk, the kangaroo's pouch, and the camel's hump. For grades 4-7. 1994. Chesapeake Bay Goose Music BR 11452 by Roger Ethier 1 volume The author tells his daughter how a young Canada goose was separated from his migrating flock, was wounded, and landed on a tiny island in Chesapeake Bay. Nursed back to health by "Petite Mom," the author's mother, the goose is unable to fly but still finds a mate, who returns to the island each year with their offspring. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995. How Bats "See" in the Dark BR 11771 by Malcolm Penny 1 volume Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes from nearby stationary objects and moving insects--to move about safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6. 1997. How Bees Make Honey BR 11766 by Michael Chinery 1 volume Explains the honeybee's physical characteristics that enable it to gather pollen and nectar. Describes how honeybees communicate directions, produce honey, and nurture their grubs. For grades 3-6. 1997. How Birds Fly BR 11767 by Nick Williams 1 volume Focuses on the aspects of a bird's body that make flying possible. Describes the structure and movement of the wings, feathers, and lungs. Explains why different kinds of birds have specialized flying abilities. For grades 3-6. 1997. How Fish Swim BR 11763 by Jill Bailey 1 volume Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting the needs of the particular species. Describes physical adaptations suited to various styles of locomotion--the bending bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of squid. For grades 3-6. 1997. How Now, Brown Cow? BR 10046 by Alice Schertle 1 volume The subject is cows in this collection of fifteen poems. Includes "Milking," "Clever Cows," "The Cow's Complaint," "Drivin' Cows," "Cows Coming Home," "Cows Live Here," "Taradiddle," and "Moo." PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994. How Spiders Make Their Webs BR 11760 by Jill Bailey 1 volume Explains spiders' ability to create webs and describes specialized uses of webs--as trapdoors and diving bells, for example. Discusses how the silk produced to make webs also provides spiders' homes, protects their eggs, and signals an invitation to potential mates. For grades 3-6. 1997. Look to the North: A Wolf Pup Diary BR 11023 by Jean Craighead George 1 volume Diary of the first seven months in the lives of three wolf pups--Boulder, Scree, and Talus. The author relates the pups' stages of development to the seasons of the year. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1997. My Puppy Is Born BR 12018 by Joanna Cole 1 volume An excited girl describes the birth and first weeks in the life of her Norfolk terrier puppy. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1973. 101 Questions and Answers about Backyard Wildlife BR 11654 by Ann Squire 1 volume The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by all the wild creatures she found in her backyard when she moved to a large home in the country. In chapters on birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles, she describes the habits of such wildlife as owls, butterflies, spiders, rabbits, snails, and frogs. For grades 3-6. 1996. Pets: A Comprehensive Handbook for Kids BR 11981 by Frances N. Chrystie 2 volumes Advises on the selection of an appropriate pet, on the care of a variety of domestic and wild animals, and on health care and first aid treatment for pets. Beginning with dogs and cats, the author also discusses rabbits, mice, hamsters, caged birds, aquarium and vivarium pets, wild animals (opossums, raccoons), farm animals, ponies, and horses. For grades 4-7. 1995. Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers: Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs BR 11420 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume Companion to Woodsong (BR 8849). Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls his life on the trail and at home with his beloved team of dogs. Portrays his special relationship with the lead dog, Cookie, describing the births and rearing of her pups and the sadness of retirement for both man and dog. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996. Water Buffalo Days: Growing Up in Vietnam BR 11670 by Quang Nhuong Huynh 1 volume The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central Vietnam before the war. From the age of six, he helps with the family's herd of water buffalo. When his father buys a male calf to train to be leader of the herd, the calf and boy develop a deep friendship. For grades 3-6. 1997. Your Rabbit: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing BR 10954 by Nancy Searle 2 volumes Raising rabbits as pets and for profit. Searle provides detailed information on selecting, handling, housing, feeding, breeding, showing, marketing, and managing rabbits. Includes task checklists and activities for young rabbit owners. For grades 5-8. 1992. Biography Cassettes Amy Tan: Author of The Joy Luck Club RC 44265 by Barbara Kramer read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Amy Tan is a Chinese American bestselling writer who grew up in California. This biography describes her own difficulty in accepting the heritage her parents brought with them from China, an experience shared by characters in her novels. Explains how she became an author of adult and children's fiction and describes the books. For grades 6-9. 1996. Anne Frank RC 46637 by Rachel Epstein read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Biography of a Jewish girl who died in the Holocaust at age fifteen. After being hidden from the Nazis for several years, Anne and her family were discovered and transported to concentration camps. Publication of the diary that Anne had kept during the war made her known throughout the world. For grades 3-6. 1997. Author: A True Story RC 46144 by Helen Lester read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Helen Lester, the author of several children's books including Me First (RC 37139) describes how she began her career. She always liked to write, but it took seven tries to have her first book published. For grades 2-4. 1997. Basher Five-Two: The True Story of F-16 Fighter Pilot Captain Scott O'Grady RC 45398 by Scott O'Grady read by Lewis Grenville 1 cassette Air Force fighter pilot Scott O'Grady recounts the harrowing experience of being shot down over hostile Bosnian territory in 1995. He details the missile hit on his plane, his perilous parachute drop, his six days spent evading capture, and his dramatic rescue by marines. For grades 5-8. 1997. Beatrix Potter RC 40963 by Alexandra Wallner read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette Biography of the well-known author of children's stories. Born in London in 1866, Potter spent her childhood painting and drawing animals. As an adult, she published a story she wrote for a friend's child, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (RC 13917). The tiny book illustrated with her drawings was very popular then and still is today. Beatrix went on to write many other tales and moved to a farm full of animals. For grades K-3. 1995. Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero RC 45754 by James Cross Giblin read by Brian Conn 1 cassette A portrait of the aviation hero who in 1927 made the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Traces his daredevil youth, his early days of flying, his family life and the tragic kidnapping of his son, his isolationist stand in World War II, and his later life. For grades 4-7. 1997. Clara Barton: Civil War Nurse RC 46806 by Nancy Whitelaw read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The life of the woman who established the first American chapter of the Red Cross. Tells how she developed an interest in nursing as a child. Helping her brother regain his health and caring for Civil War wounded inspired her lifelong work to improve conditions for the sick and injured. For grades 4-7. 1997. Eleanor RC 44950 by Barbara Cooney read by Jane Gray 1 cassette Starting at birth, Eleanor Roosevelt was a disappointment to her mother. By the time Ellie was nine, both her parents were dead, and she spent most of her time with relatives. Hers was a lonely childhood until she turned fifteen and was sent to boarding school, where she flourished. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1996. Flora and Tiger: Nineteen Very Short Stories from My Life RC 46346 by Eric Carle read by Chuck Young 1 cassette The author/illustrator of such books as The Very Hungry Caterpillar (RC 24609) tells about animals and insects, friends and relatives, and himself in Germany during his childhood and World War II; also brief sketches of life after his arrival in the United States. For grades 4-7. 1997. The Hiding Place RC 43746 by Corrie ten Boom read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Describes the author's experiences in a German concentration camp. Ten Boom tells how she never lost faith in God and how she ministered to fellow prisoners and comforted them. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1971. I've Got an Idea! The Story of Frederick McKinley Jones RC 45067 by Gloria M. Swanson and Margaret V. Ott read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Recounts the life of Fred Jones, who at age five could take mechanical things apart and reassemble them, and who by age fifteen had become an auto repair foreman. He became an expert in the fields of electronics, the physics of sound, and electrical engineering, and he patented more than sixty inventions. For grades 3-6. 1994. The Ingenious Mr. Peale: Painter, Patriot, and Man of Science RC 44726 by Janet Wilson read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette The life of Charles Willson Peale--craftsman, inventor, farmer, scientist, and portrait painter of Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson. Portrays the domestic and professional lives, diverse interests, and varied talents of a man who embodied the ingenuity and industry of young America. For grades 6-9. 1996. Isaac Bashevis Singer: The Life of a Storyteller RC 44218 by Lila Perl read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Recounts Singer's life from his boyhood in Poland, where he "dressed in the round velvet cap and long satin coat considered proper for the son of a Hasid," to his immigration to America and his success as a storyteller. Singer won the Nobel Prize for Literature and, twice, the National Book Award. For grades 5-8. 1994. It Came from Ohio! My Life as a Writer RC 45190 by R.L. Stine read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Stine, the author of the Fear Street and Goosebump books, tells the story of his life to Joe Arthur, a friend since college days. Stine says when he was seven years old he found a typewriter in his attic and was soon typing with one finger at lightning speed. He also explains where he gets some of his frightening story ideas. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1997. The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano RC 45234 by Olaudah Equiano read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette Modern adaptation of the autobiography of the young African prince who was kidnapped in 1755, enslaved, and taken to the West Indies. He describes his agonizing ordeal and his travels to America, Europe, and the Caribbean before earning his freedom in 1767. With an introduction by Henry Louis Gates Jr. For grades 5-8. 1995. Leon's Story RC 45810 by Leon Walter Tillage read by Chuck Young 1 cassette An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. Finally he tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Leonardo da Vinci RC 45875 by Diane Stanley read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Presents facts on the life of Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Famous in his own time for his painting, war machines, and scientific experiments, da Vinci kept detailed journals of his far-ranging ideas. For grades 3-6. 1996. Mandela: From the Life of the South African Statesman RC 44755 by Floyd Cooper read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Traces the life of Nelson Mandela from his youth in South Africa, where his family taught him to stand firm for what was right and fair. Although he left home to get an education, he abided by this lesson even when it caused trouble for him. Mandela later became the first black president of his country and a world leader. For grades 2-4. 1996. Marian Wright Edelman: The Making of a Crusader RC 44492 by Beatrice Siegel read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Profile of founder of the Children's Defense Fund. The author shows how the influences of growing up in the 1940s South, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement lead Edelman to become an active participant in advocacy for the rights of minors. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1995. Mark Twain: America's Humorist, Dreamer, Prophet RC 45656 by Clinton Cox read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette A portrait of the celebrated nineteenth-century author and humorist. Traces his life through an era that saw the end of slavery, rapid industrialization, and urbanization. Describes his Missouri youth, his adventures as a river pilot, his family life, and his writing career. For grades 5-8. 1995. Maya Angelou: More than a Poet RC 43311 by Elaine Slivinski Lisandrelli read by Melissa Maxwell 1 cassette Draws upon autobiographies of the woman who created a poem for Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993. Portrays Angelou as a determined person who survived a tumultuous childhood in the 1930s to become a writer, an actress, a singer, a political activist, and a humanitarian. For grades 6-9. 1996. Maya Lin: Architect and Artist RC 43443 by Mary Malone read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Chronicles the life of Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as "the Wall." Explains her intentions as expressed in the Wall's design and recounts the early controversy over its unconventional form as a war memorcomplishments. For grades 4-7. 1995. My Mysterious World RC 40979 by Margaret Mahy read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The author of many children's books including the Cousins Quartet series tells of her writing career and her home in the shell of an old volcano in New Zealand, where she lives with her dog and cat next door to her daughter's family. For grades 2-4. 1995. Parks for the People: A Story about Frederick Law Olmsted RC 46952 by Julie Dunlap read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Describes the life of landscape architect and environmentalist Olmsted who died in 1903. He tried a variety of professions, including farming and writing, before beginning his career in park design by helping to create Central Park in New York City. For grades 3-6. 1994. The Pirate Queen RC 45535 by Emily Arnold McCully read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Portrays the life of the legendary sixteenth-century Irish swashbuckler Grania O'Malley, who was known as the cunning and intrepid "sea queen." Her adventures included saving her father's life in battle, bearing a child at sea, and boldly opposing Ireland's English invaders. For grades 2-4. 1995. Prince William: The Boy Who Will Be King RC 44858 by Randi Reisfeld read by Corrie James 1 cassette This unauthorized biography--written before the death of Diana, princess of Wales--describes her son Prince William's life up to the age of fifteen. The author discusses his childhood, his schooling, his friends and girlfriends, his parents' divorce, and his future role as King William V. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Bestseller 1997. Revolutionary Poet: A Story about Phillis Wheatley RC 46214 by Maryann N. Weidt read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Biography of the first African American woman poet in the United States. Brought to Boston as a young slave girl in 1761, Phillis is educated by the Wheatley family and assisted in publishing her poems. Includes descriptions of her living conditions and events leading up to the Revolutionary War. For grades 3-6. 1997. Ross Perot: Billionaire Politician RC 43677 by Carmen Bredeson read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Life of Ross Perot, whose parents instilled in him the concept that he could do anything he wanted if he tried hard enough. As a result, Perot became an Eagle Scout at thirteen; president of his junior and senior classes at the United States Naval Academy; and the founder of a successful business, Electronic Data Systems--all before becoming a third-party presidential candidate in 1992. For grades 3-6. 1995. The Sea King: Sir Francis Drake and His Times RC 43355 by Albert Marrin read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes An account of the life of Francis Drake, England's famous mariner who was knighted in 1581 for his escapades as a pirate. Traces his achievements as an explorer, global circumnavigator, and military genius in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Assesses his role in England's rise as a sea power. Violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995. Streets: A Memoir of the Lower East Side RC 42336 by Bella Spewack read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes Early life of the author who, with her husband, Sam Spewack, wrote more than thirty-five films and plays and collaborated with Cole Porter on Kiss Me, Kate. Penned when she was twenty-three and published after her death in 1990, the memoir describes struggles Spewack and her mother faced as poor immigrants and the physical surroundings and people of the tenements. For high school and older readers. 1995. The True Adventure of Daniel Hall RC 42968 by Diane Stanley read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Daniel Hall constantly hears tales about the adventures of the men who sail on whaling ships. Just before his fifteenth birthday, Daniel signs on for a three-year voyage. Unfortunately the cruel captain mistreats Daniel, so Daniel and a friend flee the ship far from home. For grades 3-6. 1995. Walking Stars: Stories of Magic and Power RC 43931 by Victor Villaseñor read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Tales of magic and spiritual power based on life experiences of the author and his Mexican and Native American ancestors. He relates that as a boy his father raced one hundred miles to catch up with a train on which the family was traveling to the United States. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Winston Churchill: Soldier, Statesman, Artist RC 46307 by John B. Severance read by Ralph Lowenstein 1 cassette A portrait of the renowned prime minister of Britain, whose public life spanned the first half of the twentieth century. Traces his childhood at boarding school, his military years, and his political career. Depicts his indomitable spirit, leadership genius, and trenchant humor. For grades 5-8. 1996. Women of Peace: Nobel Peace Prize Winners RC 40901 by Anne Schraff read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Since 1901, the annual Nobel Prizes for outstanding achievements have included an award for promoting peace. Only nine women have received this honor, and most of them made great personal sacrifices in their work toward peace and justice. One recipient is Mother Teresa, who, at an advanced age, continues to care for poor people in India. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Braille And Not Afraid to Dare: The Stories of Ten African American Women BR 11905 by Tonya Bolden 2 volumes Biographies of ten African American women who managed to achieve despite social and economic roadblocks. Among them are writers, singers, athletes, and scientists. Includes Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune, Leontyne Price, Toni Morrison, and others. A brief appendix lists additional people and their achievements. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998. Boy: Tales of Childhood BR 11563 by Roald Dahl 1 volume The esteemed novelist, short story writer, and author of children's books presents vignettes from his childhood. "Some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. . . . All are true." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1984. Leon's Story BR 11493 by Leon Walter Tillage 1 volume An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. He then tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought) BR 11425 by Kathleen Krull 1 volume Portraits of nineteen artists, providing information about their childhood years and the works that made them famous. Includes Michelangelo Buonarroti, Rembrandt van Rijn, Mary Cassatt, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Andy Warhol. For grades 3-6. 1995. Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) BR 11474 by Kathleen Krull 1 volume Lively portraits of twenty well-known composers and musicians, filled with anecdotes and amusing facts. Included are Bach, Verdi, Clara Schumann, Foster, Joplin, Gershwin, and Guthrie. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993. Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought) BR 11475 by Kathleen Krull 1 volume 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. Malcolm X: Black Rage BR 11071 by David R. Collins 1 volume Life of the charismatic African American leader and minister of the Nation of Islam who was assassinated in 1965. Describes his troubled youth and eventual incarceration for burglary. Also discusses the personal and spiritual transformation that led to his conversion to Islam while he was in prison. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1992. Pueblo Boy: Growing Up in Two Worlds BR 11340 by Marcia Keegan 1 volume Ten-year-old Timmy learns the ways of his ancient Pueblo Indian heritage and also uses computers for schoolwork. His father taught him dances and songs; his favorite is the Corn Dance, which lasts all day. He also loves baseball, pocket pool, and fishing. In ceremonies he uses his Indian name, Agoyo-Paa, which means "Star Fire." PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 4-7. 1991. Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space BR 11841 by Carole Ann Camp 1 volume Provides biographical information on Ride's upbringing, education, and path to becoming an astronaut. Describes her training as the first woman to travel to space aboard the Challenger in 1983. Discusses Ride's role as mission specialist, her career in NASA through the 1986 Challenger disaster, and her professional life after leaving NASA. For grades 6-9. 1997. Young, Black, and Determined: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry BR 11822 by Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack 2 volumes Biography of the African American playwright whose award-winning Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway in 1959. Provides the social and historical context in which Hansberry grew up and developed artistically. Examines her literary achievements and political activism during her thirty-four-year life. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Cassettes Bob Dole: Politician RC 46864 by Marcia Wertime read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Biography of the former U.S. senator who ran for president in 1996. Tells how Dole, severely wounded in World War II, spent years recuperating before continuing his college education and entering politics. Explains why he formed the Dole Foundation, which finds jobs for people with disabilities, in 1983. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997. Chris Burke: Actor RC 46557 by Helen Monsoon Geraghty read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette The life of Chris Burke, who has Down syndrome but nonetheless believed from childhood that he could succeed as an actor. He has achieved that goal, starring in the television series Life Goes On and becoming a millionaire before the age of thirty. For grades 5-8. 1995. Chuck Close: Up Close RC 46414 by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette This biography of the portrait artist tells about his undiagnosed childhood problems with dyslexia and learning disabilities, when art was the only subject he enjoyed. He was a famous painter in the 1960s, but was paralyzed from the neck down in 1988. The doctors said his career was over, but Close is painting again. For grades 4-7. 1998. Deafness RC 44047 by Elaine Landau read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Explains the causes of deafness and describes experiences with deafness, methods of communication and education, and the "deaf community." Profiles deaf achievers, illustrating that "there is almost no job deaf people . . . cannot do." For grades 4-7. 1994. Ernest Hemingway: Writer RC 46896 by Melissa McDaniel read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of the Nobel Prize-winning author who was also an avid sportsman. Includes excerpts from his writings. Describes his life in Europe between the wars and how his own actions contributed to his many accidents, physical injuries, and alcoholism. At sixty-two, anxious and depressed, he committed suicide--as had his father and brother before him. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997. Extraordinary People with Disabilities RC 45510 by Deborah Kent and Kathryn A. Quinlan read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Profiles of forty-eight notable individuals with disabilities who excelled in science, politics, academia, communications, the arts, sports, and other fields. Describes how each faced uncommon personal challenges and achieved extraordinary things. For grades 5-8. 1996. Franklin D. Roosevelt: U.S. President RC 46895 by Don Nardo read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette Biography of the only U.S. president who was elected to four terms in office. Describes how Roosevelt contracted poliomyelitis years before his presidency. Although his rivals in the New York governor's race tried to use his physical disability to discredit him, Roosevelt proved to be an effective campaigner and a respected leader. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1996. Helen Keller: Humanitarian RC 46249 by Lois P. Nicholson read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Artist RC 46563 by Jennifer Fisher Bryant read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Presents biographical details and the artistic development of the French painter and poster designer. Suffering from broken legs as a teenager, Henri was forced to limit his physical activities, but he continued to draw. As an adult, he enjoyed the nighttime entertainments of Paris and often used them as the subject of his painting. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Champion Athlete RC 46556 by Geri Harrington read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Discusses the training and successes of the Olympic gold medal-winning athlete in track and field. Despite the fact that exercise triggered her asthma, Jackie Joyner-Kersee excelled in the heptathlon and long jump events. For grades 5-8. 1995. Jim Abbott: Major League Pitcher RC 46565 by Norman L. Macht read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Highlights the career of major league baseball player Jim Abbott, who was born in 1967 without a right hand. Discusses other disabled ball players from the past. Introduction by Jerry Lewis. For grades 5-8. 1994. Louis Braille: Inventor RC 46863 by Jennifer Fisher Bryant read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Recounts the life of Louis Braille who, at fifteen, created a system of raised dots that allows blind persons to read and write. Describes Louis's childhood, the accident that caused his blindness, the support he received from his family, and his education, which led to his creation of the braille alphabet. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. On My Own: The Journey Continues RC 45189 by Sally Hobart Alexander read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette After going blind at twenty-four, as told in Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness (RC 40247), Alexander describes also losing part of her hearing. Determined to be independent and self-sufficient, she recounts her fears and difficulties adjusting to a new apartment, finding a job, and meeting the right man. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille RC 44992 by Russell Freedman read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Louis Braille accidentally blinded himself with one of his father's tools when he was three years old. In 1819, at the age of ten, Braille began attending the Royal National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris, where, by the age of fifteen, he had developed a system of raised dots for reading and writing that is now used worldwide by blind people. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1997. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564 by David Ritz read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Stephen Hawking: Revolutionary Physicist RC 46899 by Melissa McDaniel read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Biography of the British scientist who is famous for his work with black holes. Details Hawking's early experience with computer technology, his diagnosis with Lou Gehrig's disease in his youth, and his achievement in spite of the illness. Recounts his education, which led to a doctorate, and his scientific research. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Succeeding with LD: Twenty True Stories about Real People with LD RC 45493 by Jill Lauren read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Profiles of twenty individuals who prevailed over various learning differences (LD), such as dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Each narrative account describes a particular LD, the obstacles it presents, and efforts to overcome its limitations. For grades 5-8. 1997. Braille Helen Keller: Humanitarian BR 11732 by Lois P. Nicholson 1 volume Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Louis Braille: Inventor BR 11716 by Jennifer Fisher Bryant 1 volume Recounts the life of Louis Braille who, at fifteen, created a system of raised dots that allows blind persons to read and write. Describes Braille's childhood, the accident that caused his blindness, the support he received from his family, and his education, which led to his creation of the braille alphabet. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. On My Own: The Journey Continues BR 11394 by Sally Hobart Alexander 1 volume After going blind at twenty-four, as told in Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness (BR 10223), Alexander describes also losing part of her hearing. Determined to be independent and self-sufficient, she recounts her fears and difficulties adjusting to a new apartment, finding a job, and meeting the right man. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille BR 11319 by Russell Freedman 1 volume Louis Braille accidentally blinded himself with one of his father's tools when he was three years old. In 1819, at the age of ten, Braille began attending the Royal National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris, where, by the age of fifteen, he had developed a system of raised dots for reading and writing that is now used worldwide by blind people. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1997. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul BR 11750 by David Ritz 1 volume Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as his triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Careers Cassettes Author: A True Story RC 46144 by Helen Lester read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Helen Lester, the author of several children's books including Me First (RC 37139) describes how she began her career. She always liked to write, but it took seven tries to have her first book published. For grades 2-4. 1997. Blood on the Forehead: What I Know about Writing RC 46818 by M.E. Kerr read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Author of young adult books uses long excerpts from her novels and short stories to explain how she came up with ideas and turned them into fiction. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998. Brainstorm! The Stories of Twenty American Kid Inventors RC 41819 by Tom Tucker read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette 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. Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162 by Michael Fulton read by John Rayburn 1 cassette Describes types of jobs available such as programmers, writers, producers, designers, and sales representatives. Explains what skills are needed and how to obtain these through education, internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Frank Lloyd Wright: Maverick Architect RC 44581 by Frances A. Davis read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Life of the innovative twentieth-century American architect whose advanced and often radical constructions--such as Fallingwater, a house built atop a waterfall--helped create a distinctly "American" architectural style. The author discusses Wright's unique use of shape and material. For grades 5-8. 1996. Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment RC 46512 by Lesley Grant read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law RC 46257 by Anne Marie Males read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training neemple application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology RC 46256 by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum‚. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Food RC 45579 by Helen Mason read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the food industry, including restauranteur, food wholesaler, baker, chef, and milk inspector. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in the Past RC 45590 by Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in fields that deal with the past, including museum coordinator, petroleum geologist, comic store manager, history professor, and antique dealer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Travel and Tourism RC 45566 by Donna Sharon and Jo Anne Sommers read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the field of travel and tourism, including festival organizer, meeting and convention planner, travel agent, guest services manager, and travel writer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs RC 46550 by Jim Lang read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs include a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Nine-Ton Cat: Behind the Scenes at an Art Museum RC 46219 by Peggy Thomson read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette The author explains the work of museum curators, conservators, gardeners, guards, painters, electricians, and librarians as they go about their daily task of planning and caring for the special exhibits, as well as the permanent holdings, at the National Gallery of Art. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997. The Teenager's Guide to the Real World RC 46205 by Marshall Brain read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes The author encourages teens to find an enjoyable career. He explains why peer pressure declines after high school graduation. Combines motivational messages with no-nonsense advice, such as "monehe world," and mentions basic "facts of life." For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Braille Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment BR 11784 by Lesley Grant 1 volume Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law BR 11843 by Anne Marie Males 1 volume Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed, and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology BR 11842 by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent 1 volume Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum‚. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs BR 11786 by Jim Lang 1 volume Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs, including a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager BR 11987 by Cindy Pervola and Debby Hobgood 1 volume Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preparing for the interview (including choosing what to wear), and interview being itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Working in Music BR 11369 by Barbara Lee 1 volume Profiles of twelve people in musical careers: a jazz drummer, a classical pianist, a violin maker, a composer, an arts administrator, a music teacher, a recording engineer, a folk musician, a music retailer, a child-life specialist, a disc jockey, and a vocalist. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Computers Cassettes Computers and Society RC 46620 edited by Paul A. Winters read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes Discusses issues that society in the 1990s faces due to the prevalence of computers. Presents views on censorship, access, privacy, and education. Includes a bibliography and a list of organizations involved in technology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162 by Michael Fulton read by John Rayburn 1 cassette Describes types oucers, designers, and sales representatives. Explains what skills are needed and how to obtain these through education, internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. The Future of the Internet RC 46540 edited by Charles P. Cozic read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Essays expressing various perspectives on the Internet and its implications for the future. Selections discuss the Internet relative to education, commerce, privacy, and other key areas. Views on the global network range from the optimistic to the highly critical. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. The Information Superhighway RC 45390 by Martin and Kathlyn Gay read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control, trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Kids On-Line: 150 Ways for Kids to Surf the Net for Fun and Information RC 44554 by Marian Salzman and Robert Pondiscio read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes This young persons' guide to searching the Internet covers such topics as getting connected; sending electronic mail; using bulletin boards and "chat rooms"; downloading games, graphics, and other free software; and finding information on various topics using on-line resources and databases. For grades 5-8. 1995. The Student's Guide to Doing Research on the Internet RC 44039 by Dave and Mary Campbell read by John Richardson 2 cassettes The first part of this handbook gives instruction on various Internet tools, such as FTP, Gopher, and the World Wide Web. In the second part, each chapter is devoted to Internet sites that address major areas of study, such as the humanities, education, science, geography, history, literature, and medicine. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Braille The Information Superhighway BR 11371 by Marin and Kathlyn Gay 1 volume Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control, trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Kids On-Line: 150 Ways for Kids to Surf the Net for Fun and Information BR 10998 by Marian Salzman and Robert Pondiscio 2 volumes This young persons' guide to searching the Internet covers such topics as getting connected; sending electronic mail; using bulletin boards and "chat rooms"; downloading games, graphics, and other free software; and finding information on various topics using on-line resources and databases. For grades 5-8. 1995. Supercomputers: Shaping the Future BR 10939 by Charlene W. Billings 1 volume Billings details the workings of the world's fastest and most powerful computers. She explores the wide-ranging uses of supercomputers in such areas as weather, medicine, and agricultural research; industry and design; virtual reality; superconductors; and the modeling of new materials. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Cooking Cassettes Cooking RC 46931 by Angela Shelf Medearis and Michael R. Medearis read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Discusses the influence of African-based foods and cooking techniques on American food. The authors provide information on the arrival of Africans in America and then show how food they brought with them, such as okra, eggplant, black-eyed peas, beans, garlic, and onions, have been incorporated into American dishes. Includes some recipes. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997. It's Disgusting--and We Ate It! True Food Facts from around the World--and throughout History! RC 46925 by James Solheim read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette A collection of facts, poems, and information about plants and animals not usually found on the typical American dinner plate. Describes weird and funny foods, like frog legs, snake, and seaweed, and tells where and how they are eaten. Covers foods enjoyed historically. Reminds readers of the strange origins of some normal foods. For grades 2-4. 1998. A Native American Feast RC 43740 by Lucille Recht Penner read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette A history and cookbook of Native American foods. Tells how the various items are obtained by farming, hunting, or gathering. Explains the methods used for preparing the foods. Includes actual recipes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1994. Braille Clueless in the Kitchen: A Cookbook for Teens BR 11857 by Evelyn Raab 2 volumes Two hundred recipes based on the principle that cooking from scratch is cheaper, healthier, and tastier. Includes dishes for breakfast through dinner, desserts, snacks, and vegetarian specialties. Contains tips on stocking the pantry, shopping for fresh ingredients, food preparation and storage, and kitchen appliance maintenance. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Fannie Farmer Junior Cookbook BR 10991 by Joan Scobey 2 volumes In this revised edition of the cookbook designed to accommodate the taste of young people, the recipes have been updated to fit the more health conscious 1990s. Includes descriptions of equipment and ingredients, general cooking tips, and menu planning as well as over one hundred recipes. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1942. Loaves of Fun: A History of Bread with Activities and Recipes from around the World BR 11734 by Elizabeth M. Harbison 1 volume This history of bread begins in Asia in 73,000 B.C. and continues through Mesopotamia and Switzerland, then on to Egypt and Europe, and finally to America in the 1600s. Recipes interspersed throughout the history include drop biscuits, challah, Amish friendship bread, French bread, and Sally Lunn bread. For grades 4-7. 1997. The Mash and Smash Cookbook: Fun and Yummy Recipes Every Kid Can Make! BR 11630 by Marian Buck-Murray 1 volume Collection of recipes that lets you use your hands to mash, bash, pound, and smash up some of your favorite foods all by yourself. For breakfast you might have french fingers, for lunch munch an apple crunch sandwich honeys. Most of the supper recipes do require some adult help. Includes safety tips, tools, and ingredients. For grades 3-6. 1998. The Science Chef: 100 Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids BR 10801 by Joan D'Amico and Karen Eich Drummond 2 volumes Explains how cooking uses chemistry to mix and heat ingredients to make something new, like bread from flour, yeast, and water. Experiments show why popcorn pops and toast turns brown. Includes recipes for pizza, muffins, mashed potatoes, and fudge brownies. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995. General Cassettes Bubblemania: A Chewy History of Bubble Gum RC 45913 by Lee Wardlaw read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Presents the history of chewing gum from the early varieties of two thousand years ago to the discovery of bubble gum in 1928. Describes the subsequent gum industry. Includes chapters on chewing etiquette, tips for blowing big bubbles, and tips for removing gum from places it should not be, like your shoes, clothes, or hair. For grades 4-7. 1997. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul: 101 Stories of Courage, Hope, and Laughter RC 46804 by Jack Canfield and others read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes A selection of inspirational stories by and for children. Topics cover love, friendship, family, attitude, death, goals, hardships, decisions, and wisdom. For grades 5-8 and older readers. Bestseller 1998. Fireworks: The Science, the Art, and the Magic RC 43519 by Susan Kuklin read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Introduces the art and science of pyrotechnics, taking the reader to the factory where the shells are loaded and through the two-day preparation for a twenty-two-minute fireworks show. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1996. How Do Astronauts Scratch an Itch? An Imponderables Book RC 46618 by David Feldman read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Collection of questions and answers exploring "the mysteries of everyday life." Experts in wide-ranging fields comment on topics such as why lizards don't sunburn, why onions make you cry, why potato chips are curved, and the purpose of the small buttons atop baseball caps. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. One Nation, Many Tribes: How Kids Live in Milwaukee's Indian Community RC 45685 by Kathleen Krull read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Portrays the lives of two students at the Milwaukee Indian Community School, where the curriculum combines conventional academic subjects with lessons in Native American history, traditions, and culture. Describes several Indian tribes and their influence on American society. For grades 4-6. 1995. Popularity Has Its Ups and Downs RC 46608 by Meg F. Schneider read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Explains the meaning of popularity and suggests ways to cope with this issue in school and social situations. Discusses the concept of self-confidence and how to achieve it. The author also stresses the value of true friendship and the importance of learning to deal with rejection and change. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. The Storytelling Handbook: A Young People's Collection of Unusual Tales and Helpful Hints on How to Tell Them RC 43271 by Anne Pellowski read by Janis Gray 1 cassette The author offers many suggestions for people who like to spin tales for family and friends. Covers selecting a story, practicing, and handling interruptions. Also includes several easy-to-tell stories. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1995. Two Lands, One Heart: An American Boy's Journey to His Mother's Vietnam RC 43365 by Jeremy Schmidt and Ted Wood read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette In 1975, a South Vietnamese girl and her brother and sister are separated from their father in a panicked crowd and are adopted by an American family. Years later, the girl, now grown, finds her Vietnamese parents and takes her son to visit them. This is the story of that trip. For grades 3-6. 1995. Your Privacy: Protecting It in a Nosy World RC 43236 by Edward F. Dolan read by Randy Wieck 1 cassette Dolan explains that most people divulge personal facts when they go to a doctor, apply to a college, get a job, or buy a car. But he says such data can follow you for years and its unauthorized use is intrusive and wrong. Covers such privacy issues as school rules and dress codes. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995. Braille "Always Wear Clean Underwear!" and Other Ways Parents Say "I Love You" BR 11487 by Marc Gellman 1 volume Interprets the hidden meanings behind thirty-two things parents tell their children to do--over and over again. For example, cleaning your plate means being grateful for what you have, and keeping your shoes off the couch is a way to show respect to your parents. For grades 3-6. 1997. Girl Talk: Staying Strong, Feeling Good, Sticking Together BR 11634 by Judith Harlan 1 volume A guide to teen living emphasizing friendship, fashion, school smarts, and feminism. Advises girls to enjoy life and have new, positive experiences. Includes resource list. For grades 5-8. 1997. Social Smarts: Manners for Today's Kids BR 11612 by Elizabeth James and Carol Barkin 1 volume Practical advice to help kids navigate social situations without embarrassment. Suggests ways to cope with crises, such as hospitalization and death. Also includes question-and-answer segments. For grades 4-7. 1996. The Storytelling Handbook: A Young People's Collection of Unusual Tales and Helpful Hints on How to Tell Them BR 10748 by Anne Pellowski 1 volume The author offers many suggestions for people who like to spin tales for family and friends. Covers selecting a stons. Also includes several easy-to-tell stories. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1995. Geography Cassettes In the Heart of the Village: The World of the Indian Banyan Tree RC 45538 by Barbara Bash read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Portrays the banyan tree as a home for wildlife and the social center of a village in India. Depicts a day in the life of a banyan as the village conducts its worship, trade, schooling, and recreation beneath the boughs of the massive tree. For grades 2-4. 1996. The Librarian Who Measured the Earth RC 44595 by Kathryn Lasky read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Describes the life of Eratosthenes from his childhood in Cyrene, in ancient Greece, through his becoming the head of the great Alexandria Library in Egypt. As a child, Eratosthenes was always full of questions, and as he grew up each discovery would lead to another until he found a way to measure the earth. For grades 3-6. 1994. Braille Market! BR 11026 by Ted Lewin 1 volume A look at how people from all over the world come to marketplaces. Some walk barefoot, some ride on horses or donkeys, some come in dugout canoes or by city subway. They bring with them what they grow, catch, or make, so they can buy what other people bring with them. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1996. Over the Top of the World: Explorer Will Steger's Trek across the Arctic BR 11832 by Will Steger and Jon Bowermaster 1 volume Recounts Steger's 1995 trip over the North Pole by dogsled and canoe. Steger's journey begins in Siberia with six teammates, thirty-three dogs, and two tons of gear. His journal entries detail daily events, weather conditions, setbacks, dog problems, and human difficulties in successfully mounting the expedition. Grades 4-7. 1997. Where Am I? The Story of Maps and Navigation BR 11859 by A.G. Smith 1 volume A history of how people learned to identify their physical location in the world. Traces the development of maps from birch bark and clay tablets daography. Follows navigational skills from Eratosthenes's astronomical experiments to the discovery of the compass and the use of satellites. For grades 5-8. 1997. Government and the Law Cassette Stolen Dreams: Portraits of Working Children RC 46391 by David L. Parker read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Begins with the story of Iqbal Masih, the twelve-year-old Pakistani carpet weaver who was murdered because of his stand against bonded child labor in 1995. Describes the jobs and hardships of juvenile workers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mexico, and the United States. Offers suggestions for changing the situation. 1998. Braille I Have a Dream BR 11050 by Martin Luther King 1 volume Presents the complete text of the historic speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C. In it, he expresses hope for social justice and equality in the future. Includes a short biography of the civil rights leader and a foreword by his wife, Coretta Scott King. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 4-7. 1997. Privacy: Individual Right v. Social Needs BR 10948 by Ted Gottfried 1 volume Explores the legal and ethical foundations of a person's right to privacy. Examines the conflicts that occur between personal privacy and the public's right to know relative to the news media, law enforcement, and computers. Presents arguments on both sides of the debate. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. You Are the Juror BR 11803 by Nathan Aaseng 1 volume The author presents the details and evidence from eight famous cases, including those involving the Lindbergh kidnapping, Patty Hearst, and O.J. Simpson. Readers are asked to review the information and make decisions as if they were part of the jury. For grades 6-9. 1997. History Cassettes Amistad: A Long Road to Freedom RC 46426 by Walter Dean Myers read by Bob Moore 1 cassette A brief history of slavery in the United States begins this account of a group of Africans who seized cocribes their lives prior to capture in their homeland, their hopes of returning to Africa, and the struggle that took them to the Supreme Court. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998. Between Two Fires: Black Soldiers in the Civil War RC 43131 by Joyce Hansen read by Jake Williams 1 cassette History of the 180,000 black men, many from the South, who joined the United States Colored Troops. The formation of the unit gave the men a chance to prove themselves worthy of emancipation and was a blow against slavery. Despite fighting two enemies, namely the Confederate army and racial prejudice in the Union army, the soldiers earned a record of distinction. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Black, Blue, and Gray: African Americans in the Civil War RC 46490 by Jim Haskins read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Examines the gradual acceptance of African American soldiers in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. Includes excerpts from letters, documented accounts, and government transcripts. The last chapter describes how historians for many years ignored the role of African American troops in the war. For grades 5-8. 1998. A Boy Called Slow: The True Story of Sitting Bull RC 41908 by Joseph Bruchac read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette In the 1830s, parents in the Lakota Sioux tribe gave their children childhood names like Runny Nose and Hungry Mouth. Later when the child had grown and proven himself, he earned a new name. Returns Again named his boy Slow because he never did anything quickly. Slow hated his name and tried hard to earn a better one. At fourteen, Slow had a chance to show his bravery and was named Sitting Bull. For grades K-3. 1994. Buffalo Gals: Women of the Old West RC 41907 by Brandon Marie Miller read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette A look at the western migration of Americans, especially the women. Using journals, diaries, song lyrics, and letters, Miller recreates life on the plains for these courageous women. Most of the women were homesteaders with their families. Other roles included schoolteacher, shopkeeper, doctor, rancher, and mail-order bride. Miller also discusses the role of Native American women. For grades 4-6. 1995. Cat Mummies RC 46419 by Kelly Trumble read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Explains the beginnings of animal worship in ancient Egypt and why the cat was the sacred animal of the goddess Bastet. Describes the beliefs for preserving bodies by mummification. Discusses changes in Egypt's religions and the sad fate of cat mummies found in 1888. For grades 3-6. 1996. Cold War: The American Crusade against World Communism 1945-1991 RC 44092 by James A. Warren read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Chronicles America's worldwide struggle against communism from 1945 through 1991. Explores the ideologies, goals, and policies of the United States and the Soviet Union and traces the global effects of the long conflict between the superpowers. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. The Dead Sea Scrolls RC 45633 by Ilene Cooper read by David Elias 1 cassette Describes the 1947 discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a Bedouin shepherd boy. Traces the history of custody, restoration, interpretation, and public release of the ancient documents. Explains the historical significance of the scrolls. For grades 5-8. 1997. Desert Dwellers: Native People of the American Southwest RC 45960 by Scott S. Warren read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Portrays six Native American cultures of the southwest, including the Pueblo, Navajo, Pima, Pai, Hopi, and Apache. Profiles their histories, beliefs, rituals, arts, languages, governments, and customs. Depicts the blending of traditional with modern lifestyles. For grades 4-7. 1997. Finding the Lost Cities RC 46956 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Describes twelve lost cities on five continents in the order of their rediscovery in modern times: Petra, Nineveh, Hattusha, Cop n, Chaco Canyon, Angkor, Troy, Zimbabwe, Knossos, Gournia, Machu Picchu, and Ur. Provides the history of each site, biographical sketches of the finders and archaeologists who worked there, and theories about why the city disappeared. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Franklin D. Roosevelt: U.S. President RC 46895 by Don Nardo read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette Biography of the only U.S. president who was elected to four terms in office. Describes how Roosevelt contracted poliomyelitis years before his presidency. Although his rivals in the New York governor's race tried to use his physical disability t an effective campaigner and a respected leader. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1996. Full Steam Ahead: The Race to Build a Transcontinental Railroad RC 44970 by Rhoda Blumberg read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Describes the people and events surrounding the 1860s competition between the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroad companies to lay track from opposite sides of the country to complete the first railroad to cross the United States. For grades 5-8. 1996. Gold: The True Story of Why People Search for It, Mine It, Trade It, Steal It, Mint It, Hoard It, Shape It, Wear It, Fight and Kill for It RC 39911 by Milton Meltzer read by Nancy Kronenfeld 1 cassette Gold, one of the heaviest metals, is so soft that it can be shaped into a variety of beautiful forms. The world has known about gold for at least 5,000 years. And, as the author explains, throughout history gold has been a sign of wealth and power and a driving force for adventure and discovery. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993. The Great Fire RC 44868 by Jim Murphy read by Dani Carr 1 cassette An account of the conflagration that leveled much of Chicago in 1871. Chronicles events from the fire's outbreak and rapid spread to its extinguishment by rain, as reported by survivors and in documents of the period. Examines the origins, circumstances, and official failures that contributed to the disaster. For grades 5-8. A Newbery Honor Book. 1995. The Great Wall RC 46416 by Elizabeth Mann read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette The story of the Great Wall of China, which was built over a period of two centuries to keep out nomadic warriors. Discusses various emperors' roles in the process and describes how the wall was constructed. For grades 4-7. 1997. Growing Up in America: 1830 to 1860 RC 44580 by Evelyn Toynton read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Depicts the lives of children during pre-Civil War days, a time when colonial America was becoming industrialized. Examines various ways of life in a New England village, the Great Plains, a Sioux tribe, New York City, and a Southern plantation with slaves. Describes school, work, and play. For grades 3-6. 1995. Growing Up in Coal Country RC 46445 by Susan Campbell Bartoletti read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette History of child labor in the coal mines of northeastern Pennsylvania. Describes the strenuous and dangerous work that boys as young as five years old were expected to perform in order for their families to survive. For grades 5-8. 1996. I Am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment RC 44161 by Jerry Stanley read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Tells of Shi Nomura, who, along with 120,000 other Japanese Americans and Japanese immigrants, was imprisoned by the U.S. government during World War II. Describes Nomura's unhappy stay at the Manzanar internment camp in California and discusses the hostility and fear experienced by those who came to America in search of a better life. For grades 5-8. 1994. Lucretia Mott: A Guiding Light RC 46028 by Jennifer Fisher Bryant read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette Biography of the Quaker minister, abolitionist, and feminist who became a leading advocate of the antislavery movement during the early nineteenth century. She continued her fight for social equality by organizing the first women's rights convention in 1850. For grades 6-9. 1996. Mail Call! The History of the U.S. Postal Service RC 44583 by Nancy O'Keefe Bolick read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Discusses the importance of Benjamin Franklin, the "father of the U.S. Postal Service," whose many ideas greatly improved mail delivery. Also looks at some of the more interesting methods used to move the mail in the nation's early days: horses, camels, homing pigeons, dogsleds, and hot air balloons. For grades 4-7. 1994. A Pioneer Woman's Memoir: Based on the Journal of Arabella Clemens Fulton RC 44757 by Judith E. Greenberg and Helen Carey McKeever read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette In 1864, Arabella Clemens, twenty, set out for the Oregon Territory with her twin sisters and their husbands. Sixty years later, at her children's request, Arabella recounts her journey with all its joys--including her marriage to Frank Fulton--and hardships-- Indians, scarce food, raging rivers, fierce storms, and deaths. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995. Powwow RC 44148 by George Ancona read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette The author describes festivities at Crow Fair, the biggest Native American powwow in North America. Here Lakota, Ojibwa, Cree, Fox, Crow, and other tribes gather in celebration. Explains tepee construction and describes the opening parade, drumming, and the different types of dance and costumes. For grades 3-6. 1993. Revolutionary Poet: A Story about Phillis Wheatley RC 46214 by Maryann N. Weidt read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Biography of the first African American woman poet in the United States. Brought to Boston as a young slave girl in 1761, Phillis is educated by the Wheatley family and assisted in publishing her poems. Includes descriptions of her living conditions and events leading up to the Revolutionary War. For grades 3-6. 1997. The Roman Colosseum RC 46600 by Don Nardo read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Describes the architectural styles of the Romans who built the massive Colosseum, a stadium for public entertainments. Traces the history of the empire in terms of its buildings from ancient times to its fall. Also discusses events that occurred in the Colosseum using excerpts from Roman writings. For grades 6-9. 1998. Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Home Front in World War II RC 41945 by Penny Colman read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Colman offers an overview of the role women played during World War II, as they left home and went to work, replacing the men fighting at the battlefront. She looks at jobs women adopted--welder, physicist, pipe fitter, farmer, bus driver, attorney, supervisor, milkman, postman, and messenger. She also discusses what happened to these women when the war ended and most once again became housewives. For grades 6-9. 1995. Saddam Hussein: Absolute Ruler of Iraq RC 40910 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Begins with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, then recounts Hussein's early life of abandonment, poverty, and abuse. Continues by interweaving Hussein's life story with the history of Iraq and concludes with an account of Desert Storm. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Seven Brave Women RC 45778 by Betsy Hearne read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The author tells of her great-great-great-grandmother Elizabeth, a Mennonite immigrant from Switzerland. She also recalls six other female forebears, including her mother, and concludes that all of them "made history by not fighting wars." For grades K-3. 1997. The Story of Stagecoach Mary Fields RC 40961 by Robert H. Miller read by June Carter 1 cassette Mary Fields was born a slave on a Tennessee plantation and played with the owner's daughter, Dolly Dunn. After the Civil War, Dolly, now a nun, asked Mary to come help her at a Montana mission. Then Mary took a job as a stagecoach driver for the U.S. Mail Service, becoming the first black woman to carry the U.S. mail. For grades K-3. 1995. Stranded at Plimoth Plantation 1626 RC 44010 by Gary Bowen read by John Lescault 1 cassette Christopher Sears, thirteen, is headed from England to Jamestown, Virginia, when the boat runs ashore on the coast of New England. He is then taken in by the Brewsters of Plimoth Plantation. Christopher keeps a daily journal that describes farming, sickness, worship, and entertainment. For grades 3-6. 1994. This Strange New Feeling RC 44740 by Julius Lester read by Connie Winston 1 cassette Three love stories, based on actual historic incidents, about African American slave couples who gain their freedom. Stories portray the harsh realities of slavery, the terror of escape, and the problems of the newly free. For grades 6-9. 1981. Tell Them We Remember: The Story of the Holocaust RC 46509 by Susan D. Bachrach read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Presents historical facts about Nazi Germany, focusing on the annihilation of more than one million children and teenagers, the majority being Jewish. Describes rescue and resistance efforts during World War II and its aftermath. Based on material located at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. For grades 5-8. 1994. Ten Queens: Portraits of Women of Power RC 46941 by Milton Meltzer read by Vanessa Maroney 1 cassette The author portrays ten powerful queens throughout history who ruled in their own right through intelligence and courage. Provides the history of their era and their legacy. Includes notable queens such as Eleanor of Aquitaine and Elizabeth I as well as the biblical Esther and less well known Zenobia. For grades 6-9. 1998. We Rode the Wind: Recollections of Native American Life RC 43440 edited by Jane B. Katz read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Selections from the autobiographies of eight nineteenth-century Native Americans of the Great Plains. They relate the legends, traditions, histories, and lives of the Plains Indians before the region was changed by white settlers. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995. West by Covered Wagon: Retracing the Pioneer Trails RC 42951 by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Each year on Memorial Day weekend, a group of people in western Montana takes a wagon-train journey to recapture the spirit of the covered-wagon caravans of the 1800s. The author compares the modern-day journeys with those endured by the earlier travelers. For grades 3-6. 1995. When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS RC 43426 by James Cross Giblin read by Jamie Horton 1 cassette Profiles three epidemics--the bubonic plague, smallpox, and AIDS--that killed hundreds of thousands of people and wreaked havoc on the stricken societies. Portrays the suffering of the victims and the tendency to make them scapegoats. Tells how each plague led to advances in the treatment of disease. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1995. Braille Abe Lincoln's Hat BR 11230 by Martha Brenner 1 volume When Abe Lincoln first became a lawyer he wanted to look good, so he bought a long black coat and a tall black hat. As a lawyer, Abe had to carry lots of important papers, and the hat soon proved to be useful in many ways. Grade 1 braille. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994. Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure BR 11597 by Don Brown 1 volume On June 9, 1909, Alice Ramsey left New York City to drive across America in a Maxwell automobile. Accompanied by three other women, she had to repair the car several times before finally arriving in San Francisco on August 7, 1909. The book describes the small towns, farms, railroad tracks, rivers, and mountains they passed along the way. For grades 2-4. 1997. The Ballot Box Battle BR 11316 by Emily Arnold McCully 1 volume In 1880 the elderly feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton tells her young friend Cordelia about her efforts to win for women the right to vote. Cordelia listens to her neighbor's talk of women's suffrage even though she doesn't believe it has anything to do with her. Then Mrs. Stanton tells a story from her own childhood. For grades 4-7. 1996. Cleopatra: Goddess of Egypt, Enemy of Rome BR 10938 by Polly Schoyer Brooks 1 volume Life of the Egyptian ruler whose suicide in 30 B.C. ended the Ptolemaic dynasty. The author discusses Cleopatra's Macedonian heritage and descent from Alexander the Great; her relationships with Romans Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and the children borne with each; and her political and military savvy that enabled Egypt to remain independent of Rome. For grades 6-9. 1995. Cold War: The American Crusade against World Communism, 1945-1991 BR 11311 by James A. Warren 2 volumes Chronicles the cold war--America's global struggle against communism from 1945 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Portrays the military, diplomatic, economic, and scientific dimensions of the rivalry between the superpowers. Explains the issues and events of the era. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Commander in Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War BR 11624 by Albert Marrin 3 volumes Judging the Civil War to be the definitive event in the history of the United States, Marrin contends that Lincoln was our greatest president. Provides biographical information relevant to understanding why this tragedy was also known as "Mr. Lincoln's war." For grades 6-9. 1997. Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words BR 10947 edited by Milton Meltzer 2 volumes Sixty-six speeches and editorials by the renowned nineteenth-century abolitionist. Douglass holds forth on such topics as the myth of the contented slave, the condition of free blacks, the history of the slave trade, and the theory of racial inferiority. Includes profiles of ten of Douglass's contemporaries. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. I Was Born a Slave: The Story of Harriet Jacobs BR 11574 by Jennifer Fleischner 1 volume When Harriet was six years old, her mother died, and Harriet learned that she was a slave who belonged to a white mistress. The mistress taught Harriet to read and write but did not grant her freedom. Harriet suffered many hardships before finally becoming free. Based on Harriet Jacobs's autobiography published in 1861. For grades 5-8. 1997. Just What the Doctor Ordered: The History of American Medicine BR 11730 by Brandon Marie Miller 1 volume Illustrates the changes in medical practices in the United States since Europeans first settled here. Recalls the first medical school opening in 1765 and the fact that George Washington, suffering from a sore throat, died from prescribed bleeding in 1799. Attributes improvements in medicine to better education, upgraded sanitation practices, and the discovery of vaccines. For grades 5-8. 1997. Kids at Work: Lewis Hine and the Crusade against Child Labor BR 11589 by Russell Freedman 1 volume Documents the abuse of child laborers in factories, fields, mills, mines, and streets of the United States in the early 1900s by tracing the career of professional photographer Lewis Hine. Hine's work raised public awareness and helped change the nation's laws to protect young people under age sixteen. For grades 5-8. 1994. The Life and Death of Crazy Horse BR 11815 by Russell Freedman 1 volume Russell recounts the personal life and character of the great Sioux warrior born in 1841. He explains how Crazy Horse became famous for the victory over Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn and for valuing freedom above all else. He reconstructs the events that led to Crazy Horse's death at thirty-six. For grades 6-9. 1996. The Life and Times of Fidel Castro BR 11752 by Esther Selsdon 1 volume Provides a brief overview of the Cuban leader from his birth in 1926 until the mid-1980s. Focuses on his role as political revolutionary. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Oh, Freedom! Kids Talk about the Civil Rights Movement with the People Who Made It Happen BR 11419 by Casey King and Linda Barrett Osborne 1 volume Thirty-one grade-school children interview friends and relatives about their roles in the civil rights movement. Three additional essays provide information on segregation, the movement to end it, and the struggle against racial discrimination and poverty. For grades 5-8. 1997. The Salem Witch Trials BR 11747 by Lori Lee Wilson 1 volume Discusses the history of witchcraft leading up to events in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692, when accusations against supposed witches caused the deaths of many innocents. Considers the long-term effects of the trials in Salem. For grades 6-9. 1997. Snowbound: The Tragic Story of the Donner Party BR 10929 by David Lavender 1 volume Tells how, in the mid 1840s, three Illinois men tried to move their families to California. Details problems, including snow storms, a misleading guidebook, and bad luck, that led to death for forty of the eighty-eight people on this covered-wagon journey. For grades 5-8. 1996. Where Am I? The Story of Maps and Navigation BR 11859 by A.G. Smith 1 volume A history of how people learned to identify their physical location in the world. Traces the development of maps from birch bark and clay tablets dating from 2300 B.C. to the techniques of aerial photography. Follows navigational skills from Eratosthenes's astronomical experiments to the discovery of the compass and the use of satellites. For grades 5-8. 1997. Hobbies and Crafts Braille Kids Knitting BR 11797 by Melanie Falick 1 volume Basic step-by-step instructions for the beginning knitter. Covers procedures and recommends materials and needle sizes. Details twelve projects, ranging from bean bags, scarves, and patchwork afghans to purses, caps, tube socks, and a pullover sweater. Each activity introduces new skills. For grades 4-7. 1998. Making Cool Crafts and Awesome Art: A Kids' Treasure Trove of Fabulous Fun BR 11860 by Roberta Gould 1 volume Projects for children to work on alone or with friends. Crafters are encouraged to be inventive: don't just follow the guidelines; use them as springboards for your own creations. Includes wreaths, apple faces, 3-D masks, and silly costumes. Some projects require adult supervision. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1998. Holidays Cassettes Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac RC 44693 by Ed Young read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In China, a long time ago, cat and rat were great friends. Then one day the emperor held a race among all the animals in the land. The first twelve to finish the race would have a year named after them. Together cat and rat plotted a way to win, but something interfered with their plans. For grades K-3. 1995. Braille What Child Is This? A Christmas Story BR 11516 by Caroline B. Cooney 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had enough of foster homes. Matt, however, dreads facing Katie's disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears to have the perfect family, is dismayed by her parents' hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Jokes, Riddles, and Rhymes Cassette My Very First Mother Goose RC 45285 edited by Iona Opie read by Pam Ward 1 cassette A collection of over sixty of the most popular nursery rhymes that bring joy and music to everyone's ears. Includes such favorites as "Jack and Jill" and "Humpty Dumpty," as well as some lesser-known rhymes. For preschool-grade 2. 1996. Braille Biggest Riddle Book in the World BR 11691 by Joseph Rosenbloom 2 volumes Collection of more than two thousand riddles compiled by a children's librarian. Topics include warm-ups, goodies and baddies, fooling Mother Nature, riddles for thinkers, weird characters, and super stumpers. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1976. Creepy Riddles BR 11991 by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg 1 volume Collection of forty-two riddles about scary, spooky things. Topics include food preferences among witches, ghosts, vampires, and sea monsters; the social lives of ghosts, werewolves, and zombies; and "physical" characteristics of ghouls and other creatures. For grades 2-4. 1998. Hop on Pop RC 44160 by Dr. Seuss read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Pairs of simple, rhyming words are introduced and used in bouncy nonsense sentences. "Day/Play/We play all day." "Night/Fight/We fight all night." For grades K-3. 1963. Keep 'em Laughing: Jokes to Amuse and Annoy Your Friends BR 10914 by Louis Phillips 1 volume A collection of riddles and jokes, including knock-knocks and puns. For example: "What's the difference between a prison guard and a person with measles? One spots breakouts, while the other breaks out in spots." For grades 2-4. 1996. Medicine and Health Cassettes Attention Deficit Disorder RC 46827 by Wendy Moragne read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Be a Friend: Children Who Live with HIV Speak RC 43248 edited by Lori S. Wiener and others read by Sharon Murray 1 cassette Children and teenagers with HIV or with family members who have HIV write about their feelings. Heaven, God, friends, and medicine are among the topics discussed. For grades 3-6. 1994. Coping with Asthma RC 40933 by Carolyn Simpson read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Provides information to young adults who have asthma and to family members. Discusses at length what asthma is, what causes and triggers it, how to treat it, and how to live with it. The information is presented from the point of view that asthma can be effectively managed and that it affects the whole family. Lists resource organizations and books for further reading. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Leukemia RC 43710 by Dorothy Schainman Siegel and David E. Newton read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Answers basic questions about leukemia, a form of cancer that disrupts the normal production of blood cells agnosis, and treatments. Tells the personal stories of some leukemia patients and offers advice on living with the disease. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio RC 44944 by Peg Kehret read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette A woman's memoir of her childhood battle with polio in 1949. Details the sudden onset of the disease, followed by seven months of paralysis, treatments, and gradual recovery. Describes the fear and pain that she experienced, and the support of family and friends that sustained her through the ordeal. For grades 4-6. 1996. Smoking: A Risky Business RC 45323 by Laurence Pringle read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Explores the history, addictive appeal, and health risks of cigarette smoking. Discusses the efforts of antitobacco groups and government to curtail smoking, as well as the reactive strategies of the tobacco industry. Urges readers to quit smoking or never start. For grades 3-6. 1996. Tubes in My Ears: My Trip to the Hospital RC 45954 by Virginia Dooley read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette A young boy tells of going to the hospital for minor ear surgery. He discusses the people and instruments that surrounded him and describes how he felt before and after the procedure. For grades K-3. 1996. When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS RC 43426 by James Cross Giblin read by Jamie Horton 1 cassette Profiles three epidemics--the bubonic plague, smallpox, and AIDS--that killed hundreds of thousands of people and wreaked havoc on the stricken societies. Portrays the suffering of the victims and the tendency to make them scapegoats. Tells how each plague led to advances in the treatment of disease. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1995. Will I Get Breast Cancer? Questions and Answers for Teenage Girls RC 40926 by Carole Garbuny Vogel read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette In a question and answer format, the author discusses the changing teenage body and describes what teenagers can do now to help protect themselves from breast cancer later. Dedicating the book to the daughter of a friend who died of breast cancer, the author also addresses risk, treatment, and coping when a mother has cancer. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995. Braille Attention Deficit Disorder BR 11882 by Wendy Moragne 1 volume Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Living with Asthma BR 11082 by Margaret O. Hyde and Elizabeth H. Forsyth 1 volume The authors discuss what asthma is, what triggers attacks, and different ways to treat the disease. They also cite various myths about asthma and describe treatments used in earlier times. Also includes information on managing asthma at home and at school and lists sports and camps for children with asthma. For grades 4-7. 1995. Music Cassettes Aretha Franklin: Lady Soul RC 44493 by Leslie Gourse read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Life story of the legendary gospel, blues, and soul singer. Gourse discusses Franklin's struggles--being an unwed teenage mother, enduring two troubled marriages, and suffering legal and tax problems--as well as her triumphs: sixteen Grammy awards, seventeen top-ten records, and national acclaim for her powerful singing. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra RC 47297 by Andrea Davis Pinkney read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Recounts the life of Edward Kennedy Ellington, who became known as "Duke" while growing up in Washington, D.C. The author tells how Ellington's parents encouraged him to play the piano although he didn't think the "umpy-dump" noise was headed anywhere. But years later, she says, he turned the sound into his own ragtime rhythm. For grades 2-4. 1998. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Composer RC 46410 by Dynise Balcavage read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette The life and times of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven, born in 1770. He began losing his hearing as a young adult but was able to communicate and to pursue his musical career by using an ear trumpet and various devices. By the age of forty-eight he was totally deaf, but he continued working despite this challenge and several debilitating bouts of illness. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. Ray Charles: Soul Man RC 45389 by Ruth Turk read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Biography of the black musician who was blinded by glaucoma as a child. Charles left school at an early age to pursue his musical career. He traveled from his home in Florida to form different bands and became a popular performer of international renown. Covers periods of Charles's life from childhood to age sixty-three. For grades 4-7. 1996. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564 by David Ritz read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Say It with Music: A Story about Irving Berlin RC 44987 by Tom Streissguth read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette The story of Israel Baline, who at the age of five, in 1893, came to America with his family and began his music career singing as he sold newspapers in the streets of New York's Lower East Side. Baline, who would change his name to Irving Berlin, became one of the country's best-loved songwriters. His music includes "God Bless America" and "White Christmas." For grades 3-6. 1994. Braille Blowing on the Changes: The Art of the Jazz Horn Players BR 11876 by Leslie Gourse 2 volumes Discusses the development of jazz from thestory of Louis "Pops" Armstrong's rise to fame and his influence on the world of jazz. She also covers many other well-known horn players, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Wynton Marsalis. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Dizzy Gillespie and the Birth of Bebop BR 11074 by Leslie Gourse 1 volume Life of the jazz trumpeter who pioneered a progressive style of jazz known as bebop in the 1940s and 1950s. The author discusses how Gillespie, along with such musicians as Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, introduced to jazz more complex harmonies, adventurous improvisation, and quicker tempos. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Duke Ellington BR 11883 by Adam Woog 2 volumes Biography of the African American composer, bandleader, and pianist whose fame began in the 1920s. Covers his childhood in Washington, D.C., his educational background, and his entry into a musical profession. Traces his career development from Harlem to world tours with his band. For grades 6-9. 1996. Her Piano Sang: A Story about Clara Schumann BR 11770 by Barbara Allman 1 volume Allman details the life of Clara Wieck Schumann, who in 1828 gave her first full-length concert at the age of nine. She discusses Schumann's childhood and explains how her father influenced her life. The author portrays the pianist's early relationship with Robert Schumann, her father's disapproval of their marriage, and her love for her husband that lasted even after his death in 1856. For grades 3-6. 1997. Hit Me with Music: How to Start, Manage, Record, and Perform with Your Own Rock Band BR 10833 by Stephanie Powell 1 volume Handbook on organizing and managing one's own rock music group. Powell offers both creative and technical tips on all phases of the music business: using public address systems, mixing live music, utilizing recording studios, promoting a band, negotiating contracts, and avoiding the perils of the business. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) BR 11474 by Kathleen Krull 1 volume Lively portraits of twenty well-known composers and musicians, filled with anecdotes and amusing facts. Included are Bach, Verdi, Clara Schumann, Foster, Joplin, Gershwin, and Guthrie. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Composer BR 11628 by Dynise Balcavage 1 volume The life and times of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven, born in 1770. He began losing his hearing as a young adult but was able to communicate and to pursue his musical career by using an ear trumpet and various devices. By the age of forty-eight he was totally deaf, but he continued working despite this challenge and several debilitating bouts of illness. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul BR 11750 by David Ritz 1 volume Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind,usic in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as his triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Working in Music BR 11369 by Barbara Lee 1 volume Profiles of twelve people in musical careers: a jazz drummer, a classical pianist, a violin maker, a composer, an arts administrator, a music teacher, a recording engineer, a folk musician, a music retailer, a child-life specialist, a disc jockey, and a vocalist. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Nature Cassettes America's Wetlands RC 44243 by Frank Staub read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Describes the different types of wetlands--marshes, swamps, bogs, fens, wet meadows, vernal pools, and mudflats--and their importance to North America's ecology. The author discusses the variety of animal and plant life found in these areas and the factors that threaten their survival. For grades 4-7. 1995. Compost! Growing Gardens from Your Garbage RC 44613 by Linda Glaser read by Pam Ward 1 cassette A little girl explains how her family makes compost out of garbage and uses it to grow a garden each year. Includes answers to questions adults may have about teaching their children how to compost. For grades K-3. 1996. Desert Trip RC 40989 by Barbara A. Steiner read by M.E. DePalma 1 cassette A young girl goes backpacking with her mother in the desert. As they walk, her mother points out plants and tells her about them. Then they sleep under the starry sky. For grades K-3. 1996. Earthkeepers: Observers and Protectors of Nature RC 44547 by Ann T. Keene read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes Introduction to notable figures in natural history. Includes profiles of conservationists, ecologists, and naturalists, such as John James Audubon, John Chapman ("Johnny Appleseed"), Charles Darwin, George Washington Carver, John Muir, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall. For grades 4-7. 1994. How Do Birds Find Their Way? RC 43803 by Roma Gans read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The author explains how birds navigate by using the sun's position, Earth's magnetic field, nighttime starscapes, and familiar landmarks as they migrate each year. He also discusses the considerable distances covered in various birds' migratory routes as well as the altitude at which certain bird groups fly. For grades K-3. 1996. Jungle Days, Jungle Nights RC 43120 by Tanis Jordan read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Describes some of the many animals and plants of the Amazon rain forest. Baby specreak out of their eggs at dawn, a hummingbird drinks nectar in the sizzling heat, and a tiny mouse opossum cleans herself by moonlight. For grades K-3. 1993. The Life and Times of the Apple RC 45527 by Charles Micucci read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Covers the life cycle of the apple from planting the seed through harvesting and eating. Discusses pollination by honeybees, the change from flower to fruit, the parts of an apple, and how apples are picked. Includes historical information and the story of Johnny Appleseed. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992. The Life and Times of the Peanut RC 46503 by Charles Micucci read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Covers the life cycle of the peanut from planting through harvesting and eating. Explains how the legumes grow blossoms and, when the flowers wither, send shoots into the ground that become peanuts. Includes historical information and discusses the many uses of this nut. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1997. Our Fascinating Earth RC 44786 by Philip and Nancy R. Seff read by Marilyn Gleason 3 cassettes A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Warriors, Warthogs, and Wisdom: Growing Up in Africa RC 46058 by Lyall Watson read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Remembering his boyhood on a South African farm in the 1940s, Watson tells about the people and wildlife. He describes his walks with Jabula, the Zulu warrior who saved his life and taught him to eat caterpillars; Ouma, his wise grandmother, who rescued a stork and drove a red motorcycle; and Hoover, his pet warthog, who captured two poachers. For grades 4-7. 1997. Braille Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic BR 11695 by Robert Burleigh 1 volume True-life adventure of Richard Byrd, who spent six months alone in the Antarctic in 1934. Includes excerpts from Byrd's diary recounting the incredible cold and discomfort he suffered. Describes how Byrd used a kite for rescue. For grades 4-7. 1998. How Plants Grow BR 11762 by Malcolm Penny 1 volume Basic introduction to the growth and development of plants. Describes how flowers, fruits, and parachutes help disperse seeds over great distances. Includes information on plants that are parasites, insect-eaters, or other unusual specimens. For grades 3-6. 1997. Our Fascinating Earth BR 11315 by Philip and Nancy R. Seff 3 volumes A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. The Reasons for Seasons BR 11008 by Gail Gibbons 1 volume Explains how the sun warms the Earth as it rotates on its axis giving the people on our planet days of various length and warmth and causing the four seasons of the year. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1995. Sand on the Move: The Story of Dunes BR 11952 by Roy A. Gallant 1 volume Describes the formation of sand and sand dunes, noting various types of dunes. Explains how their movement causes desertification and how some produce sounds. Also discusses various animals and plants that live in deserts. For grades 4-7. 1997. Poetry, Drama, and Literature Cassettes A. Nonny Mouse Writes Again! RC 44647 selected by Jack Prelutsky read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Following the success of their first collaboration in Poems of A. Nonny Mouse (RC 31528), A. Nonny Mouse and Mr. Prelutsky have selected a new group of poems for your pleasure. These include poems about a kitten named Louie, a hippopotamus whose face is as big as his bottom, and the wizard of Oz. For grades K-3. 1993. All the Small Poems and Fourteen More RC 43430 by Valerie Worth read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Ninety-nine short poems for children. The verses describe things familiar to everyday life, like flowers, animals, and fences. For grades 4-7. 1994. Alphabestiary: Animal Poems from A to Z RC 44042 selected by Jane Yolen read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette This collection, which includes one or more poems for each letter of the alphabet, features such creatures as an anteater, a bat, a firefly, a groundhog, an iguana, a mosquito, an octopus, a peacock, a unicorn, and a zebra. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1995. Animal Crackers: A Delectable Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Lullabies for the Very Young RC 44226 by Jane Dyer read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Collection of verse includes Mother Goose rhymes and contemporary poems about children, animals, the seasons, and things to eat. For preschool-grade 2. 1996. The Beauty of the Beast: Poems from the Animal Kingdom RC 45993 selected by Jack Prelutsky read by Pam Ward 1 cassette This collection of more than two hundred poems by over one hundred poets covers the animal kingdom from the lowly earthworm to the majestic whale. Prelutsky includes poems on insects, sea creatures, birds, reptiles, and fur-coated animals. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1997. The Best of Shakespeare RC 45975 retold by E. Nesbit read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Ten of Shakespeare's plays retold in simple language. Nesbit compiled the collection after a visit to the poet's home with her children. She encouraged them to try reading some of the original plays, only to be told the writing was too difficult to understand. This volume includes Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Macbeth, and Othello. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997. A Child's Garden of Verses RC 43675 by Robert Louis Stevenson read by M.E. DePalma 1 cassette These poems, which evoke the world and feeling of childhood, were first published in England. They include "My Shadow," "The Swing," and "The Lamplighter." For grades K-3 and older readers. 1885. Classic Poems to Read Aloud RC 44601 edited by James Berry read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Poetry selected from many cultures. Beginning with the creation stories of various religions, the collection celebrates many aspects of life with themes such as elements of the earth, magic, humor, and love. For grades 4-7. 1995. Cricket Never Does: A Collection of Haiku and Tanka RC 46169 by Myra Cohn Livingston read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Sixty-seven examples of Japanese verse celebrating nature and people. Divided into spring, summer, fall, and winter. For grades 5-8. 1997. Earth Always Endures: Native American Poems RC 45951 by Neil Philip read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette A collection of sixty poems from various Native American groups. Concise, eloquent phrases convey a respect for nature and for human qualities. Many reveal the spiritual aspects of tribal life. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1996. Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths RC 43420 by Bernard Evslin read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Introduction to characters, events, and places in Greek mythology. Evslin divides the text into "Gods" (Zeus, Hera, Athene, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, and Apollo) and "Nature Myths" (Prometheus, Pandora, Phaethon, and Orpheus). He also includes two fables: "Midas" and "Pygmalion." For grades 6-9. 1966. Jump Ball: A Basketball Season in Poems RC 46367 by Mel Glenn read by Chuck Young 1 cassette The story of a championship high school basketball team told in free-verse poems. Follows the home and school life of the players and coach until tragedy strikes on the way to the final game. For grades 6-9. 1997. Latino Voices RC 46930 edited by Frances R. Aparicio read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Hispanic Americans express their feelings about home, family, religion, work, and their identity in poems, short biographical pieces, and selections from novels. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Oh, Grow Up! Poems to Help You Survive Parents, Chores, School, and Other Afflictions RC 43419 by Flore read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Humorous poems from a child's point of view. Themes relate to childhood annoyances such as bullies, cafeteria food, and parental discipline. For grades 2-4. 1996. Opening Days: Sports Poems RC 43720 by Lee Bennett Hopkins read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Collection of eighteen poems on such sports as karate, swimming, running, ice skating, soccer, football, and baseball. A swimmer says, "I'm closer than I've ever been / to what fish feel / and think about." For grades 3-6. 1996. The Pied Piper of Hamelin RC 44003 by Robert Browning read by M.E. DePalma 1 cassette Folktale in verse. The town of Hamelin employs a mysterious piper to save them from a plague of rats. When the townspeople refuse to pay him for his work, the piper takes magical revenge. For grades 3-6. 1842. A Pizza the Size of the Sun RC 43413 by Jack Prelutsky read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette More than one hundred humorous verses. You'll meet Miss Misinformation, Herman Sherman Thurman, and Swami Gourami, who is one of a kind. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994. Sad Underwear and Other Complications: More Poems for Children and Their Parents RC 44267 by Judith Viorst read by Peggy Gilleland 1 cassette Collection of more than forty poems covering topics such as the first day of school, fairy tales, pals and pests, moms and dads, and growing up. In the title poem, a young person states that "When my best friend's mad at me, / Everything is sad. / Even my underwear." For grades 2-4. 1995. A Suitcase of Seaweed and Other Poems RC 45788 by Janet S. Wong read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette 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. The Tale of Custard the Dragon RC 44397 by Ogden Nash read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Bouncy poem about Belinda and her animal friends. Belinda lives in a little white house, with a little black kitten, a little gray mouse, a little yellow dog, and a "realio, trulio" little pet dragon. Everyone seems very brave, except for Custard the dragon--until a pirate enters Belinda's bedroom window. For preschool-grade 2. 1936. William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream RC 44926 retold by Bruce Coville read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette A retelling of the classic comedy in which several coes bewitched by the fairy king's young servant--Puck. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1996. Braille The Best of Shakespeare BR 11526 retold by E. Nesbit 1 volume Ten of Shakespeare's plays retold in simple language. Nesbit compiled the collection after a visit to the poet's home with her children. She encouraged them to try reading some of the original plays, only to be told the writing was too difficult to understand. This volume includes Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Macbeth, and Othello. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997. The Complete Poems to Solve BR 11550 by May Swenson 1 volume A collection of seventy-two poems celebrating the natural world, including such topics as cats, birds, water, sound, space and flight, and creatures. The first group of poems are riddles that challenge the reader to figure out what the poet is describing. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Earth Always Endures: Native American Poems BR 11399 by Neil Philip 1 volume A collection of sixty poems from various Native American groups. Concise, eloquent phrases convey a respect for nature and for human qualities. Many reveal the spiritual aspects of tribal life. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1996. Earth-Shattering Poems BR 11661 edited by Liz Rosenberg 1 volume An international selection of more than forty poets presented in chronological order. Includes Sappho of ancient Greece, Charles Baudelaire of France, Pablo Neruda of Chile, and J.E. Wei of Taiwan. The editor chose poems that "shook" her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Falling Up BR 11899 by Shel Silverstein 1 volume 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. The Great Frog Race and Other Poems BR 11041 by Kristine O'Connell George 1 volume Collection of poems featuring the sights, sounds, and smells of life in the country. The author writes of polliwogs huddled in puddles, dragonflies with wings of cellophane, the long deep lines in the plowed fields, the weeping willow that weeps piles of tears to rake in autumn, and the old wooden swing covered with snow in winter. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1997. I Am the Darker Brother: An Anthology of Modern Poems by African Americans BR 11710 edited by Arnold Adoff 1 volume Anthology of poems by African Americans expressing their views on heritage and race. As originally published in 1968, it included the work of thirty poets such as Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Richard Wright. This second edition adds works by nineteen other poets, among them Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, and Maya Angelou. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. In a Sacred Manner I Live: Native American Wisdom BR 11551 edited by Neil Philip 1 volume A collection of wise sayings, extracts from speeches, and songs by Native Americans from 1609 to 1995. These selections demonstrate the belief common to Indian nations, that "to live in a sacred manner is to live with respect for the environment, for the community, and for oneself." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1997. Love Letters BR 11042 by Arnold Adoff 1 volume Twenty short poems for children featuring the theme of love--love of parents, teachers, pets, friends, and even siblings. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1997. Maples in the Mist: Children's Poems from the Tang Dynasty BR 11017 translated by Minfong Ho 1 volume A selection of sixteen poems traditionally taught to children. Written during the Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago, these short unrhymed poems evoke the beauty and sounds of the natural world. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1996. Native American Literature BR 11729 by Katherine Gleason 1 volume Introduction to the literary history of Native Americans, beginning with the oral traditions from before European settlers arrived in North America. Presents important authors and their major works depicting their cultural heritage. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. Poems for Youth BR 11483 by Emily Dickinson 1 volume Seventy-eight poems written by Dickinson mainly for her niece and nephews. Many of the sparse verses are about the seasons and the passage of time. Includes such well-known poems as "There is no frigate like a book," "I'll tell you how the sun rose," and "I never saw a moor." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1934. Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle and Other Modern Verse BR 10940 compiled by Stephen Dunning and others 1 volume More than one hundred poems on a variety of topics. Includes "How to Eat a Poem" by Eve Merriam; "Dreams" by Langston Hughes; "Lost" by Carl Sandburg; "Sonic Boom" by John Updike; "A Patch of Old Snow" by Robert Frost; and "in Just-" by e.e. cummings. For junior and senior high readers. 1966. Skin Deep and Other Teenage Reflections BR 11070 by Angela Shelf Medearis 1 volume Collection of poems about the problems teenagers face in growing up. Expressing the pride, anger, and loneliness teens often feel, the verses cover concerns about school, family, friends, and appearances. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995. Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein BR 11502 by Shel Silverstein 1 volume A collection of 127 madcap poems. Subjects include acrobats, Band-Aids, dancing pants, and sleeping sardines. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1974. Religion Cassettes Buddha Stories RC 46170 by Demi read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette A collection of ten tales told by Buddha to teach basic human truths. Each tale sets up a situation with animals or sometimes humans and ends with a moral, fbe rewarded." For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1997. God's Story RC 46089 by Jan Mark read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Twelve Bible stories from the Old Testament retold for modern readers. Includes the story of the Creation, Cain and Abel, Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses, Joseph, the parting of the Red Sea, and others. For grades 6-9. 1997. How Do You Spell God? Answers to the Big Questions from around the World RC 39981 by Marc Gellman and Thomas Hartman read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes A rabbi and a priest compare some of the world's major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. They discuss ways in which each would answer such questions as these: Who are the big teachers? How should we live? When are the holy days? Who works for God? and How do you spell God? For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995. Shaker Hearts RC 45144 by Ann Turner read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Describes how the Shakers, founded by Ann Lee and her followers who came to America from England in 1774, centered their sect around the theme of "Hands to work, hearts to God." The author portrays their daily life, showing how they dedicated themselves to God while building practical, self-sufficient communities. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1997. Tomie dePaola's Book of the Old Testament: New International Version RC 43163 read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette DePaola presents twenty-one well-known Bible stories using the New International version. They include "Noah and the Great Flood," "The Tower of Babel," "The Israelites Cross the Red Sea," "David and Goliath," and "Daniel in the Den of Lions." For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990. What I Believe: Kids Talk about Faith RC 45465 by Debbie Holsclaw Birdseye and Tom Birdseye read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Rather than presenting an explanation of various religious beliefs and rituals from around the world, the Birdseyes have allowed six children, ages twelve and thirteen, to express what their religion means to them. Tm, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and Native American traditions. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1996. Braille American Islam: Growing Up Muslim in America BR 11063 by Richard Wormser 1 volume The author provides an overview of Islam--its origins, history, and practice in America. Includes comments from young Muslims who discuss how they keep their faith amidst a more permissive American society. The author also examines the Nation of Islam, its prominent leaders, and its growth within the African American community. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Broken Tusk: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha BR 11669 retold by Uma Krishnaswami 1 volume Introductory pieces describe Hindu mythology and the physical form of Ganesha, the god with an elephant head on a human body. Seventeen stories about Ganesha follow. The first explains why Ganesha has the head of an elephant. The title tale reveals why Ganesha is special to writers. For grades 5-8. 1996. God's Story BR 11602 by Jan Mark 1 volume Twelve Bible stories from the Old Testament retold for modern readers. Includes the story of the Creation, Cain and Abel, Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses, the parting of the Red Sea, Joseph, and others. For grades 6-9. 1997. The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt BR 11622 by Leonard Everett Fisher 1 volume Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what each represented, how each was depicted artistically, and explains each god's role in ancient mythology. For grades 3-6. 1997. Joseph BR 11047 by Brian Wildsmith 1 volume Retells the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. Because his father favors Joseph with a beautiful multicolored coat, Joseph's brothers become jealous and sell Joseph into Egyptian slavery. Years later, Joseph has a chance to teach his brothers lessons about love and kindness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1997. The Life and Times of Mother Teresa BR 11753 by Tanya Rice 1 volume Biography of the nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Covers her childhood in Albania, her decision at eighteen to become a missionary nun, and her work in India. Obeying an "inner command" to serve the poor, she founded a new order, the Missionaries of Charity. Discusses the growth of her work and her worldwide contributions. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Miriam's Cup: A Passover Story BR 11049 by Fran Manushkin 1 volume Miriam Pinsky and her family are preparing for Passover when her mother takes the time to retell the biblical story of Miriam's namesake, who played an important role in the history of the Israelites. Miriam's mother also has a special gift for her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1998. Shaker Hearts BR 11374 by Ann Turner 1 volume Describes how the Shakers, founded by Ann Lee and her followers who came to America from England in 1774, centered their sect around the theme of "Hands to work, hearts to God." The author portrays their daily life, showing how they dedicated themselves to God while building practical, self-sufficient communities. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1997. Science Cassettes Archaeologists Dig for Clues RC 44653 by Kate Duke read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette During summer vacation, several children spend a day with their friend Sophie, an archaeologist. She explains how these scientists discover a place to dig and divide it up, what type of things they look for, and how they carefully uncover the items, log them in on charts, and then study them. For grades K-3. 1997. Ballooning RC 46216 by Phyllis J. Perry read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Describes the history of ballooning, which began in France in the late 1700s when two brothers began experimenting with parachutes and balloons. Also discusses the use of balloons for scientific purposes as well as for fun. Includes list of ballooning terms. For grades 3-6. 1996. Beyond Your Senses: The New World of Sensors RC 45729 by Hal Hellman read by Jack Fox 1 cassette The author describes sensors that are being created to replicate the five human senses and how they are being used in industry. Explains how robots and machines replace humans to produce a better product or perform a task. Describes how burglar alarms, toasters, and satellites use these sensors. For grades 4-7. 1997. Black Stars in Orbit: NASA's African American Astronauts RC 41667 by Khephra Burns and William Miles read by Chuck Young 1 cassette In 1983 Guion Bluford became the first African American astronaut to fly in space. This book traces the history leading to that milestone, including the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black astronaut in the space program, and the important scientific and support contributions by blacks. It also tells how African American men and women continue the legacy in the 1990s. For grades 6-9. 1995. Brainstorm! The Stories of Twenty American Kid Inventors RC 41819 by Tom Tucker read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette 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. Coral Reefs: Earth's Undersea Treasures RC 44008 by Laurence Pringle read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Explores the exotic and important life-giving world of the coral reef. The award-winning author shows how different life-forms, including humans, depend on these complex and fragile ecosystems. He describes the reef, its creation, and its many inhabitants, including the beautiful and the deadly. For grades 4-7. 1995. Fingerprints and Talking Bones: How Real-Life Crimes Are Solved RC 45658 by Charlotte Foltz Jones read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Discusses the use of forensic science and technology for crime-solving. Recounts cases in which analyses of fibers, glass fragments, bullets, and human skeletons led to arrests and convictions. Describes a variety of high-tech police tools. For grades 5-8. 1997. Frozen Man RC 44427 by David Getz read by Stephen Angus 1 cassette Recounts the 1991 discovery of a mummified body in the Italian Alps by German tourists. Follows the scientific examination of the human remains and artifacts to derive clues about the l and about how people lived more than five thousand years ago. For grades 4-7. 1994. Galileo Galilei: First Physicist RC 46846 by James MacLachlan read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Presents Galileo's life in the context of the Renaissance world in which he lived. Galileo, whose father wanted him to study medicine, proved instead to have a natural talent for mathematics. The author discusses Galileo's studies and how he established principles that changed the way we see the world today--including his theories about falling bodies and the tides. For grades 6-9. 1997. Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril? RC 45743 by Linda Tagliaferro read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Explores the science and technology of genetic research and its practical applications for medicine and agriculture. Discusses transgenic engineering of plants and animals, patenting of new life-forms, and issues of ethics and regulatory controls. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Genetics and Human Health: A Journey Within RC 44056 by Faith Hickman Brynie read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Explores the science of genetics to reveal how inherited traits affect a person's life and well-being. Traces the advance of genetic research from Gregor Mendel's work in the 1800s to recent studies of Marfan's syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and other inherited illnesses. For grades 6-9. 1995. I've Got an Idea! The Story of Frederick McKinley Jones RC 45067 by Gloria M. Swanson and Margaret V. Ott read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Recounts the life of Fred Jones, who at age five could take mechanical things apart and reassemble them, and who by age fifteen had become an auto repair foreman. He became an expert in the fields of electronics, the physics of sound, and electrical engineering, and he patented more than sixty inventions. For grades 3-6. 1994. The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions RC 46619 by Don L. Wulffson read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette An alphabetical listing of common items and how they came about. The "inventions" include the Barbie doll, credit cards, doughnuts, miniature golf games, the zipper, and other things selected to interest the young reader. For grades 4-7. 1997. Life on Mars RC 45399 by David Getz read by David Elias 1 cassette Describes the challenges, risks, and thrills of an expedition to the red planet. During an imaginary flight, the reader learns about eating, sleeping, and exercising in a weightless environment. Discusses setting up a base for living on Martian soil. For grades 3-6. 1997. The Planet Hunters: The Search for Other Worlds RC 46099 by Dennis Brindell Fradin read by Jill Fox 1 cassette A history of astronomy from the earliest civilizations, when man observed the stars with only the naked eye, to 1997, when the Hubble Space Telescope orbited the earth. Describes the discovery of planets and other contributions by early and recent scientists. For grades 5-8. 1997. Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology RC 45783 by Susan Clinton read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824 when Georges Cuvier identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-sized lizard. Now three hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Stephen Hawking: Revolutionary Physicist RC 46899 by Melissa McDaniel read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Biography of the British scientist who is famous for his work with black holes. Details Hawking's early experience with computer technology, his diagnosis with Lou Gehrig's disease in his youth, and his achievement in spite of the illness. Recounts his education, which led to a doctorate, and his scientific research. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Stones, Bones, and Petroglyphs: Digging into Southwest Archaeology RC 46421 by Susan E. Goodman read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Describes a one-week field trip where eighth graders worked with archaeologists at Crow Canyon, Colorado, to learn how the Pueblo Indians lived. Explains how to conduct a dig to maximize scientific information. Examines some of the artifacts. Discusses why the Puebloans disappeared in A.D. 1300. For grades 5-8. 1998. Water: Almost Enough for Everyone RC 45419 by Stephanie Ocko read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Examines the phenomenon of drought as an environmental and social threat worldwide. Discusses cases of disastrous water shortages in such places as the northwestern U.S., Antigua, and the African Sahel. Explains how air and ocean currents, global deforestation trends, and other factors can cause droughts. For grades 5-8. 1995. Why Can't I Live Forever? And Other Not Such Dumb Questions about Life RC 47016 by Vicki Cobb read by Norm Thibeault 1 cassette Using a question-and-answer format, Cobb describes the functions that define biological life and what living things have in common. She explains chromosomes and DNA, and discusses the human life cycle. Includes definitions of scientific terms. For grades 3-6. 1997. The Wind at Work: An Activity Guide to Windmills RC 45640 by Gretchen Woelfle read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Explores the history of windmills as a source of power for pumping water, grinding grain, and generating electricity. Traces the technology from ancient wind machines to modern efficient wind turbines. Includes topical exercises and projects. For grades 4-7. 1997. Braille Alexander Graham Bell: Making Connections BR 11657 by Naomi Pasachoff 1 volume Emphasizes Bell's work and scientific experiments leading to his invention of the telephone. Examines his personal life to explain his commitment to working with deaf people. Traces his lifelong scientific curiosity, including his studies of heredity and his pioneer efforts in aviation. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996. Backyard Safaris: Fifty-two Year-Round Science Adventures BR 10986 by Phyllis S. Busch 1 volume Thirteen activities for each of the four seasons that explore the wonders of nature. Includes such activities as measuring raindrops, catching and keeping snowflakes, tracking animals in the winter, hunting for insect eggs, and investigating dead trees for signs of life. For grades 3-6. 1995. Bog Bodies BR 11626 by Janet Buell 1 volume Describes how in 1984 a British archaeologist discovered the two-thousand-year-old Lindow Man buried in peat. Explains that bodies preserved in bogs are like time travelers from past civilizations that scientists study to learn about the circumstances of life and death before written records. For grades 5-8. 1997. Close Encounters: Exploring the Universe with the Hubble Space Telescope BR 11749 by Elaine Scott 1 volume Explains how information transmitted by the repaired Hubble telescope enables scientists to study stars, planets, black holes, and galaxies. Describes the impact of this new technology on astronomers' ideas about how the universe was formed. For grades 4-7. 1998. Dinosaur Ghosts: The Mystery of Coelophysis BR 11489 by J. Lynett Gillette 1 volume Gillette provides background information about a New Mexico site where hundreds of fossils of Coelophysis (a dog-sized dinosaur) are located. She presents various hypotheses regarding the occurrence of this mass grave and analyzes each to determine the most probable explanation. For grades 3-6. 1997. Ice Maiden of the Andes BR 11623 by Janet Buell 1 volume Describes the discovery of a young girl's frozen body on a mountaintop in Peru. Explains how the frozen tissue provides scientists with important biological information, even though the mummy is five hundred years old, while cultural knowledge is derived from her clothing and ornaments. For grades 5-8. 1997. Landslides, Slumps, and Creep BR 11888 by Peter Goodwin 1 volume An explanation of different forms of earth movements, known as mass wasting, including landslides and avalanches. Discusses how they occur and ways to prevent them. Contains information on some historic landslides of the twentieth century. For grades 4-7. 1997. Linus Pauling and the Chemistry of Life BR 11799 by Tom Hager 1 volume Describes the career and personal life of the chemist who won both the 1954 Nobel Prize in chemistry and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize. The prolific researcher also taught, wrote influential college textbooks, and protested nuclear testing. He died at the age of ninety-three in 1994. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Martian Fossils on Earth? The Story of Meteorite ALH 84001 BR 11709 by Fred Bortz 1 volume Bortz explores the possibility that Meteorite ALH 8400l, found in the Allan Hills area of Antarctica in 1984, provides an answer to the age-old question of whether life exists on Mars. The author discusses the scientific methods of examining the four-pound, potato-shaped stone and its impact on the scientific community. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. Mummies, Dinosaurs, Moon Rocks: How We Know How Old Things Are BR 10820 by James Jespersen and Jane Fitz-Randolph 1 volume Describes methods used to date objects, including Carbon 14 dating, dendrochronology, DNA analysis, and thermoluminescence. Shows how these methods yield information about extinct dinosaurs, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and various items left behind by Columbus. For grades 5-8. 1996. The Planet Hunters: The Search for Other Worlds BR 11577 by Dennis Brindell Fradin 1 volume A history of astronomy from the earliest civilizations, when man observed the stars with only the naked eye, to 1997, when the Hubble Space Telescope orbited the earth. Describes the discovery of planets and other contributions by early and recent scientists. For grades 5-8. 1997. Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology BR 11477 by Susan Clinton 1 volume Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824, when Georges Cuvier identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-sized lizard. Now three hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Sierra Club Book of Weatherwisdom BR 10949 by Vicki McVey 1 volume Tells how to become a better forecaster by reading the signs of weather. McVey discusses such topics as how the Earth's movements affect climates and seasons, how warm and cold fronts produce storms, what atmospheric pressure is and how to measure it, and even how animal behavior can be used to predict weather. For grades 5-8. 1991. Starry Messenger: A Book Depicting the Life of a Famous Scientist, Mathematician, Astronomer, Philosopher, Physicist, Galileo Galilei BR 11012 by Peter Sis 1 volume Account of Galileo, born in 1564, who studied the stars in the sky through a telescope and began to believe that the sun, not the earth, is the center of the universe. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1996. Sports and Recreation Cassettes The Boy Scout Handbook RC 43342 by Boy Scouts of America read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes This official guide to Scouting explains the history, ideals, and organization of the Boy Scouts of America; outdoor knowledge and skills; safety and first aid; and other elements of the Scouting program. Provides guidance for advancing in the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990. Brownie Girl Scout Handbook RC 43339 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Handbook for Brownie Girl Scouts ages six through eight. Includes activities and stories to help girls learn about scouting, themselves, family, friends, their community, and the world around them. For grades K-3. 1993. Cadette Girl Scout Handbook RC 43343 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. read by Nona Pipes 1 cassette 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. Circus: An Album RC 46934 by Linda Granfield read by Steven Cacus from ancient Egypt and Rome through the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, focusing on the latter. Describes a variety of acts and includes biographical sketches of famous performers and clowns. For grades 4-7. 1998. Father Water, Mother Woods: Essays on Fishing and Hunting in the North Woods RC 40683 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette Drawing on personal experiences as a boy hunting in the woods and fishing along rivers in northern Minnesota, the author describes solo and shared adventures and traditional year-round pastimes he enjoyed outdoors as a child. Paulsen and his friends had fun, shared secrets, developed useful skills, and learned valuable lessons about life from nature. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994. Girl Scout Badges and Signs RC 43344 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Instructions for earning up to ninety-eight badges in the five Girl Scout worlds of interest: well-being, people, today and tomorrow, arts, and the out-of-doors. Requirements for three signs are also included. For grades 4-7. 1990. The Good Guys of Baseball: Sixteen True Sports Stories RC 46409 by Terry Egan and others read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Sixteen biographies describing men in baseball who exemplify some of the best traits an athlete can possess on or off the field: loyalty, decency, determination, and the willingness to work hard. Included are Don Wardlow, a sportscaster who is blind, and Jim Abbott, a pitcher who was born with only one hand. For grades 3-6. 1997. Grant Hill RC 46383 by Ken Rappoport read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Biography of professional basketball player Grant Hill based on interviews with Hill and those close to him. Recalls his childhood as the son of a famous football player, Calvin Hill; how hard Grant worked to prove that he, too, has awesome athletic skills; and his struggle to make it to the National Basketball Association. For grades 6-9. 1996. In the Huddle with--Steve Young RC 46226 by Matt Christopher read by John Polk 1 cassette In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Champion Athlete RC 46556 by Geri Harrington read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Discusses the training and successes of the Olympic gold medal-winning athlete in track and field. Despite the fact that exercise triggered her asthma, Jackie Joyner-Kersee excelled in the heptathlon and long jump events. For grades 5-8. 1995. Jim Abbott: Major League Pitcher RC 46565 by Norman Lette Highlights the career of major league baseball player Jim Abbott, who was born in 1967 without a right hand. Discusses other disabled ball players from the past. Introduction by Jerry Lewis. For grades 5-8. 1994. Jump Ball: A Basketball Season in Poems RC 46367 by Mel Glenn read by Chuck Young 1 cassette The story of a championship high school basketball team told in free-verse poems. Follows the home and school life of the players and coach until tragedy strikes on the way to the final game. For grades 6-9. 1997. Junior Girl Scout Handbook RC 43337 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes An introduction to the world of Scouting for Junior Girl Scouts ages eight to eleven. Explains the history, traditions, ceremonies, and recognitions of Girl Scouting. Covers a range of subjects that include safety and health, life skills, leadership, sports, and outdoor activities. For grades 3-6. 1994. Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought) RC 45894 by Kathleen Krull read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Portraits of twenty well-known athletes, filled with information about their childhood and how they handled fame and fortune. Includes Jim Thorpe, Babe Ruth, Sonja Henie, Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, and Bruce Lee. For grades 3-6. 1997. Lou Gehrig RC 45752 by Norman L. Macht read by Brian Conn 1 cassette A portrait of baseball's legendary "Iron Horse," who set more than twenty major league records and had a lifetime batting average of .340. Describes his athletic youth and his fourteen-year career with the New York Yankees, which ended suddenly in 1939 after he was stricken with an incurable disease. For grades 6-9. 1993. Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man RC 45534 by David A. Adler read by Ed Blake 1 cassette Life story of baseball's legendary "Iron Horse," who never missed a day of school as a boy nor a single game during his fourteen years as a New York Yankee. Depicts the courage, decency, and humility that marked his life his baseball career in 1939. For grades 2-4. 1997. Michael Jordan: A Life above the Rim RC 43439 by Robert Lipsyte read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Recounts the career of Michael Jordan, a late bloomer who was cut from his high school basketball team but went on to become one of the nation's most successful players. Correlates Jordan's commercial value with the rise in popularity of the NBA and explores the use of sports stars in the marketing of products. For grades 5-8. 1994. Peak Performance: Sports, Science, and the Body in Action RC 44061 by Emily Isberg read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette A look at how advances in science, technology, and sports medicine have helped athletes perform better. The author follows four athletes as they prepare for various events, including a runner who trains at the U.S. Olympic Committee Training Center and a cycling champion who breaks the record for human-powered flight. For grades 4-7. 1989. Recreation Can Be Risky RC 45388 by Bill Gutman read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Offers practical suggestions for playing safely and avoiding injury while participating in recreational sports. Covers team sports, street activities, swimming, and hiking; provides weather-hazard warnings and first aid advice. For grades 4-7. 1996. They Shaped the Game: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and Jackie Robinson RC 45803 by William Jay Jacobs read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Brief biographies of three players who shaped the game of baseball. The author describes how each player influenced the sport in different ways. Ruth was a gifted, natural athlete; Cobb worked hard to achieve fame; while Robinson became a symbol for the future. Portrays the personality of each player as well as his accomplishments. For grades 5-8. 1994. The Tiger's Eye, the Bird's Fist: A Beginner's Guide to the Martial Arts RC 45884 by Louise Rafkin read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Discusses the history, philosophy, traditions, and techniques of the ancient art of self-defense. Describes modern varieties of martial arts and profiles champion fighters. Encourages practicing nonviolence and using defensive techniques responsibly. For grades 4-7. 1997. Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman RC 43739 by Kathleen Krull read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette African American Wilma Rudolph weighed only four pounds when she was born in 1940, and she had nineteen older brothers and sisters. Childhood polio left her leg paralyzed, but Wilma exercised until she not only walked but became an Olympic gold medal runner. For grades 2-4. 1996. Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations on and off the Court RC 45188 by John Wooden and Steve Jamison read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Championship UCLA basketball coach John Wooden outlines his "philosophy of achievement, success, and excellence" for sports and for life. Offers guiding principles on topics such as families, values, competition, and success. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. World Series Classics RC 43418 by Dan Gutman read by Maxine Wasserman 2 cassettes Play-by-play narrations of what the author considers to be the five most exciting World Series in the history of baseball: 1912, 1924, 1947, 1975, and 1991. Conveys the drama and suspense of the action-filled games, complete with interesting facts and anecdotes. For grades 5-8. 1994. Braille Baseball at War: World War II and the Fall of the Color Line BR 11404 by Thomas Gilbert 1 volume A history of the sport of baseball from 1940 through 1948. Includes personalities such as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams and such events as the desegregation of the sport. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Boy Scout Handbook BR 10747 by Boy Scouts of America 4 volumes This official guide to Scouting explains the history, ideals, and organization of thee and skills; safety and first aid; and other elements of the Scouting program. Provides guidance for advancing in the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990. Brownie Girl Scout Handbook BR 10673 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. 2 volumes Handbook for Brownie Girl Scouts ages six through eight. Includes activities and stories to help girls learn about scouting, themselves, family, friends, their community, and the world around them. For grades K-3. 1993. Dominoes around the World BR 11785 by Mary D. Lankford 1 volume Explains the basic rules of dominoes and describes how the game is played in Cuba, France, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain, Ukraine, the United States, and Vietnam. Also includes rules for playing solitaire dominoes. For grades 3-6. 1998. For the Love of the Game: Michael Jordan and Me BR 11035 by Eloise Greenfield 1 volume Inspired by basketball star Michael Jordan, a child vows not to listen to naysayers, but rather to boldly choose a path in the game of life and to pursue it with determination. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1997. Girl Scout Badges and Signs BR 10745 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. 3 volumes Instructions for earning up to ninety-eight badges in the five Girl Scout worlds of interest: well-being, people, today and tomorrow, arts, and the out-of-doors. Requirements for three signs are also included. For grades 4-7. 1990. The Good Guys of Baseball: Sixteen True Sports Stories BR 11625 by Terry Egan and others 1 volume Sixteen biographies describing men in baseball who exemplify some of the best traits an athlete can possess on or off the field: loyalty, decency, determination, and the willingness to work hard. Included are Don Wardlow, a sportscaster who is blind, and Jim Abbott, a pitcher who was born with only one hand. For grades 3-6. 1997. In the Huddle with--Steve Young BR 11355 by Matt Christopher 1 volume In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Junior Girl Scout Handbook BR 10755 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. 2 volumes An introduction to the world of Scouting for Junior Girl Scouts ages eight to eleven. Explains the history, traditions, ceremonies, and recognitions of Girl Scouting. Covers a range of subjects that include safety and health, life skills, leadership, sports, and outdoor activities. For grades 3-6. 1994. Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought) BR 11431 by Kathleen Krull 1 volume Portraits of twenty well-kbout their childhood and how they handled fame and fortune. Includes Jim Thorpe, Babe Ruth, Sonja Henie, Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, and Bruce Lee. For grades 3-6. 1997. You and Your Body Cassettes Beauty Lab: How Science Is Changing the Way We Look RC 45578 by Mildred Leinweber Dawson read by Jill Fox 1 cassette The author describes how the human body works and how to take care of it. Discusses how good health combined with the results of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Exercise and Your Health RC 46817 by Jillian Powell read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Discusses the importance of exercise to have a strong, fit body. Describes various kinds of exercise and the best way to work out. Recommends that everyone should choose a sport or activity to do regularly to keep healthy. For grades 2-4. 1998. Food and Your Health RC 46808 by Jillian Powell read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Introduces basic nutrition facts. Discusses food, a balanced diet, and the connection with a healthy body. For grades 2-4. 1998. It's a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe, and in Charge RC 43400 by Mavis Jukes read by Camille McCurty Ali 1 cassette The author believes that knowing what is going on with your body is important and reassuring and can help you stay healthy and safe. She explains in simple language what happens to a girl's body as she matures. Topics include breasts and bras, menstruation, boys and puberty, condoms, and sexually transmitted diseases. For grades 5-8. 1996. Janice VanCleave's The Human Body for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun RC 43479 by Janice VanCleave read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Exercises, experiments, and activities designed to teach basic concepts in human anatomy and physiology. Topics for learning include cell structure, the senses, balance, movement, genetics, and the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and musculoskeletal systems. For grades 5-7. 1995. The Period Book: Everything You Don't Want to Ask (but Need to Know) RC 45056 by Karen and Jennifer Gravelle read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Explains the physical and emotional changes girls experience as puberty begins. Topics include what to wear, a visit to a gynecologist, and what is normal. A chapter headed "What if...?" advises girls on how to handle problem situations. Parental comments conclude the book. For grades 4-7. 1996. Braille Beauty Lab: How Science Is Changing the Way We Look BR 11362 by Mildred Leinweber Dawson 1 volume The author describes how the human body works and how to take care of it. Discusses how good health combined with the results of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Depression BR 11704 by Alvin Silverstein and others 1 volume Defines depression, its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Includes a brief question-and-answer segment, a glossary, and a list of resources including Internet sites. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997.