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The astronaut wives club: a true story
By Lily Koppel. 2013
Discusses the role of the military wives whose husbands were chosen for the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions during the…
late fifties through the early seventies. Focuses on Louise Shepard, Betty Grissom, and Annie Glenn. Bestseller. 2013The mystery of Darwin's frog
By Martha L Crump. 2013
Describes Charles Darwin's 1834 discovery of an unusual type of frog on Lemuy Island in southern Chile and scientists' efforts…
decades later to understand why one male specimen was full of tadpoles. Includes glossary, resources, and a primer on efforts to save the species from extinction. For grades 5-8. 2013Ben Franklin: his wit and wisdom from A-Z
By Alan Schroeder. 2011
Details scientist Randy Lewis's study of the golden orb weaver spider's silk and its possible uses. Discusses his research with…
transgenic goats--which he injected with spider genes--and provides a basic introduction to DNA and gene theory. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013Shouting won't help: why I--and 50 million other Americans--can't hear you
By Katherine Bouton. 2013
Former New York Times editor chronicles her own hearing loss and relates the experiences of others with the condition. Investigates…
the causes, effects, and management--with hearing aids and cochlear implants--of this disability. Also discusses tinnitus, vertigo, and research into biological cures. Offers communication tips. 2013Wild horse scientists (Scientists in the Field)
By Kay Frydenborg. 2012
Discusses wild horses that reside on Assateague Island National Seashore, a barrier island between Virginia and Maryland. Details their diet,…
physical characteristics, life cycles, and behavior, including their interactions with humans. Explains the steps taken to control overpopulation. Contains a glossary and resources. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012Steve Jobs: the man who thought different : a biography
By Karen Blumenthal. 2012
Recounts the life and career of the late founder of Apple, Steve Jobs (1955-2011). Covers his adoption and childhood, his…
friendship with Steve Wozniak, and his dynamic relationship with Apple--as chairman, head of the Mac department, advisor, and CEO--until his death. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2012Deaf in Delhi: a memoir
By Madan Vasishta. 2006
Author--who lost his hearing in 1952 at age eleven--describes the medical, cultural, and educational hurdles he faced before winning a…
scholarship to a photography school for the deaf in his native India and later to Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C. 2006And the journey begins
By Cyril Axelrod. 2005
Autobiography of Father Cyril Axelrod, born deaf into a Jewish family, who became a Catholic priest at age twenty-eight. Chronicles…
his worldwide ministry to deaf and deaf-blind individuals, which began in 1971. Discusses the diagnosis of Usher syndrome in 1980 that led to Axelrod's own retinitis pigmentosa blindness. 2005Understanding Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (Words that changed the world)
By Alex MacGillivray. 2011
Analysis of the 1962 environmental manifesto Silent Spring (BR 11887), whose author, Rachel Carson, advocated against the chemical industry. Chronicles…
the history and continued influence of Carson's groundbreaking work and posits its enduring relevance. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2011Deaf in DC: a memoir
By Madan Vasishta. 2010
Deaf India native Vasishta describes arriving at Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C., in 1967 at age twenty-six without American Sign…
Language or lip-reading skills. Highlights his educational experience, the cultural differences he encountered, and his later career as an administrator. Sequel to Deaf in Delhi (BR 19537). 2010Recounts the events and the individuals involved in the launching of Spirit and Opportunity--two rover robots--to explore the surface of…
Mars. Details the goal of the mission, the development of the robots, and the discoveries they made. For grades 6-9Mortality
By Christopher Hitchens. 2012
Hitchens (1949-2011), author of Why Orwell Matters (DB 74336), chronicles his battle with esophageal cancer, which began with his diagnosis…
in June 2010. Describes accepting the inevitability of death and the questions of faith he dealt with as an avowed atheist. Includes afterword by Hitchens's widow Carol Blue. Bestseller. 2012Traces the history of rocketry from its Chinese origins to the International Space Station and profiles key scientists such as…
Wernher von Braun. Explains the scientific principles that allow satellite launches to overcome Earth's gravity. Recaps the space race and space shuttle program. For grades 5-8. 2010Charles Darwin and the mystery of mysteries
By Niles Eldredge, Susan Pearson. 2010
Biography of English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882) focuses on his five-year voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle. Describes his efforts to…
gather fossils and facts about species, which led to his theory of evolution. For grades 6-9Orchid of the Bayou: a deaf woman faces blindness
By Cathryn Carroll. 2002
Autobiography of deaf Cajun woman follows her early childhood, attendance at the Louisiana School for the Deaf, and graduation from…
Gallaudet University. Describes the post-childbirth vision problems that led her to research her heritage as an Acadian, the group with the highest rates of Usher syndrome in the world. 2001Longshot: the adventures of a deaf fundamentalist Mormon kid and his journey to the NBA
By Lance Allred. 2009
Allred describes his childhood in a polygamous Mormon community in Montana. Covers his dealing with hearing loss and obsessive-compulsive disorder.…
Discusses maintaining a high GPA and a dedication to basketball in college--despite having an abusive coach--and eventually earning a stint in the NBA. Some strong language. 2009Deadly charm: the story of a deaf serial killer
By McCay Vernon. 2010
A forensic psychologist and a journalist describe the life of Patrick McCullough (1960-2001), the first deaf man to be identified…
as a serial killer. Details the problems McCullough had since childhood that led to rage-fueled murders of three people he knew. Some violence and some strong language. 2010Where the road ends: a home in the Brazilian rainforest : a memoir
By Binka Le Breton. 2010
A concert pianist whose husband Robin is an agricultural economist recounts their decision to leave Washington, D.C., and follow Robin's…
dream of starting his own farm. Le Breton chronicles the development of their home and research center on a beautiful property in remote southeastern Brazil. Some strong language. 2010Confessions of an alien hunter: a scientist's search for extraterrestrial intelligence
By G. Seth Shostak. 2009
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) astronomer reflects on the history of humankind's search for life on other planets and moons…
and discusses the probability of discovering alien life via radio signals. Explains SETI's origins, mission, and work performing technical consultations for Hollywood. 2009