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The first book of jazz (First Bks.)

By Langston Hughes. 1976

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Music
Human-narrated audio
History of jazz that examines its background and development from African drum beats and work songs to the blues, swing, and bebop. Grades 4-7. 1976.

Spellbinder: the life of Harry Houdini

By Tom Lalicki. 2000

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography
Human-narrated audio

Life of the celebrated magician and escape artist. Born in Budapest in 1874, Houdini came to America in 1878. After…

his debut in a backyard circus, age nine, he developed ever more complicated tricks, entertaining the world with escapes from handcuffs, packing cases, and straitjackets. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.

Red star & green dragon: looking at New China

By Lila Perl. 1983

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Asian history, Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
Human-narrated audio
Reviews recent Chinese history and discusses social, economic, and political factors which influence life in modern China. Grades 5-8. 1983.

Quelque chose d'étrange s'est produit en route vers le futur: tournants, revirements et leçons apprises

By Michael J Fox, Lorraine Gagné. 2011

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

Si vous avez récemment obtenu votre diplôme ou si vous êtes sur le point d'en recevoir un, je suis convaincu…

qu'il y a un bon nombre de personnes qui ont joué un rôle dans ce qui vous arrive actuellement et qui s'intéressent à ce que vous désirez faire à partir de maintenant. Cela est compréhensible. Les parents, les mentors et les amis font partie de votre histoire, tout comme vous faites partie de la leur. Ils ont des espoirs et des rêves qui peuvent croiser ou chevaucher les vôtres. Et il n'y a aucune raison pour que vous ne leur fassiez pas de place. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011. Titre uniforme: A funny thing happened on the way to the future--

Paul Robeson: the life and times of a free Black man

By Virginia Hamilton. 1974

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography
Human-narrated audio

A moving portrait of the courageous, lonely man who experienced enormous fame as an actor and singer, then rejection by…

his country because of his political views. For junior and senior high readers. 1974.

Nowhere to run: the story of soul music

By Gerri Hirshey. 1984

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Music
Human-narrated audio

The story of soul music through anecdotes and interviews with James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Mary…

Wilson, among others. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1984,

Mary Tyler Moore (Great achievers: lives of the physically challenged)

By Margaret L Finn. 1997

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography, Women biography
Human-narrated audio

Describes the personal life and career of the actress best known for her sitcom roles in The Dick Van Dyke…

Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Discusses Moore's 1964 diabetes diagnosis, her battle with alcoholism, and her endurance of tragic family deaths. Junior and Senior High. c1997.

Iraq (Major world nations)

By J. P Docherty. 1999

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
History, Asian history
Human-narrated audio

Explores the people, history, culture, land, and economy of this Middle Eastern country, once called Mesopotamia, which is considered the…

"cradle of civilization." Also briefly discusses its modern wars with neighbours Iran and Kuwait. Grades 5-8. c1999.

In the land of the Taj Mahal: the world of the fabled Mughals

By Ed Rothfarb. 1998

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History, Asian history
Human-narrated audio

Traces the history of the three-hundred-year Mughal dynasty in northern India. Describes the Mughals' arrival in the fifteenth century led…

by Babur, who conquered and remained to rule. Examines the development of Islam during the interchange of cultures, as the Mughals interacted with the local Hindu traditions. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Harry Houdini: a magical life

By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2005

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio

Harry Houdini is still the world's most famous magician, thanks to his inventive tricks, death-defying stunts and incredible talent for…

publicity. He claimed he could escape from anything! The immigrant son of a rabbi, Harry overcame gruelling poverty to become a one-man phenomenon. Grades 4-7. 2005.

Hear the wind blow: American folk songs

By Scott R Sanders. 1985

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Music
Human-narrated audio
A retelling of 20 tales taken from American folksongs, including "Yankee Doodle", "John Henry", and "Casey Jones". Includes the original song lyrics. Grades 5-8. 1985.

Christopher Reeve (Great achievers : lives of the physically challenged)

By Margaret L Finn. 1997

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography
Human-narrated audio

From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavours, but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's childhood,…

early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. Senior High. c1997.

Always looking up: the adventures of an incurable optimist

By Michael J Fox. 2009

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Canadian fictionBestsellers (Non-fiction), Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille

In this follow-up to "Lucky Man" (DC24587), movie and television star Fox discusses his work, politics, faith, and family. An…

advocate for stem-cell research, Fox describes the impact his Parkinson's disease has had on his life. Strong language. Bestseller. 2009.

Adventures on the ancient Silk Road

By Priscilla Galloway, Dawn Hunter. 2009

Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian non-fiction, History, Asian history
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille

Presents accounts of three explorers who journeyed on the Silk Road: Xuanzang, a seventh-century Buddhist pilgrim from China; Genghis Khan,…

the early-thirteenth-century Mongolian conqueror; and Marco Polo, the late-thirteenth-century Venetian merchant who traveled to the Chinese court. Includes cultural facts about places along the various routes. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 5-8. Winner of the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-fiction. 2009.

Boyzone - by request (Youth project)

By B. P Fallon. 1999

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Music
Automated braille

This is the story behind Boyzone's greatest hits, revealing their thoughts on songwriting and the inspiration for each song -…

songs which have catapulted them into the charts many times. The book is the official tie-in to the "Boyzone's Greatest Hits" album. For junior and senior high students.

Unfiltered: no shame, no regrets, just me

By Lily Collins. 2017

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Biography, Actors biography, Women biography
Human-transcribed braille

Actress Lily Colins shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain…

and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.

Unfiltered: no shame, no regrets, just me

By Lily Collins. 2017

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography, Women biography
Human-narrated audio

Actress Lily Colins shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain…

and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.

The rape of Nanking: the forgotten holocaust of World War II

By Iris Chang. 1997

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Asian history, War, World War II
Human-narrated audio

An account of the Japanese occupation of Nanking, China, that began in December 1937. Describes a prolonged orgy of rape,…

torture, and murder that resulted in an estimated 350,000 deaths. Also explores why this massacre has been ignored by many historians. Descriptions of sex and violence. c1997.

All about the symphony orchestra and what it plays

By Dorothy Commins. 1961

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Music
Human-narrated audio
A study of outstanding forms of orchestral music, the various instrument sections, and the role of the conductor. Includes brief sketches of composers. Grades 5-8. 1961.

Talking turkeys

By Benjamin Zephaniah. 1995

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Poetry, Music
Automated braille
This collection of rap poetry covers subjects such as politics, racism and green issues. Grades 5-8.

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