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By Mary Packard. 2004
Strange but true "fascinating facts, amazing acts, and bizarre behavior, all based on the files of Robert Ripley." Entries range…
from devoted dogs and unusual pets to wordplay and advertising, zany transportation, sport events, medical mysteries, and quirky "odds and ends." Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004By J. K Rowling. 2006
Sequel to Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix (DB 58958, BR 15643). Harry and his friends return for their…
sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Evil Voldemort's power increases daily, and Harry encounters a prince. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Spanish language. 2005By Catherine Nichols. 2004
Four unusual medical events: a man with an iron rod shot through his head survives; conjoined twin boys endure cranial…
separation; a girl born without arms learns to use mechanical ones; and a man with spinal cord injury regains some functions. Uncontracted braille. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2004By Joan Holub. 2004
Riddles about dogs and geography for laughs while learning facts. Topics include oceans, planets, continents, and land formations; United States…
facts, states, state capitals; and more. Uncontracted braille. For grades 3-6. 2004By C. J Polin. 2005
History of chocolate, beginning with the farming of Central American cacao trees in ancient times. Follows explorers' transportation of cocoa…
beans to Spain and the growth of chocolate's popularity. Discusses European inventions for processing cocoa and describes a vast modern industry. Uncontracted braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2005Teenagers Josh, who is black, and Davy, who is white, help on a cattle drive in 1877. The boys keep…
journals and send letters about their dangerous experiences along the way. Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004By Valerie Tripp. 1998
Josefina and her family, in Santa Fe, await the arrival of wagon trains to trade blankets and mules for goods…
they need. Patrick O'Toole, a wagon scout, promises to handle the family's transactions, but he suddenly disappears. Sequel to Feliz Cumpleaños, Josefina (BR 14707). For grades 2-4. Spanish language. 1998By Sylvie Massicotte. 2006
« Un jeune garçon, passionné de reptiles, invite son amie Kateri au chalet familial à la campagne. Après avoir suivi…
Kateri sur les branches d'un vieil érable, «le petit jacasseur» s'imagine être un reptile. Soudain, un orage éclate, les deux amis tentent de redescendre... » -- 4e de couvBy Beth Goobie. 2002
Fifteen-year-old Dime is so unmanageable that her parents allow her to move in with her older brother Darren, who is…
a quadriplegic. After Dime's boyfriend leaves her she reassesses her life and begins to build self-esteem. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2002By J. K Rowling. 2000
Harry aguarda con impaciencia el inicio del tercer año en Hogwarts con sus amigos Ron y Hermione. Pero todavía encuentra…
amenazas. El siniestro villano Sirius Black, cómplice de Voldemort, se ha escapado del prisión de Azkaban y est dispuesto a eliminar a Harry del mapa. Sigue a Harry Potter y la Camara Secreta (BR 14711). Para grados 4 a 7By J. K Rowling. 2001
A sus catorce años, el joven mago Harry Potter espera ansiosamente despedirse de los Dursley, encontrarse con sus amigos Hermione…
y Ron, y asistir con ellos a los Mundiales de quidditch antes de iniciar el cuarto curso en Hogwarts. Pero sus enemigos no se olvidaron de él. Sigue a Harry Potter y el Prisionero de Azkaban (BR 14712). Para grados 4 a 7By J. K. Rowling. 1999
Al cumplir once años Harry Potter se entera de que es ms que un huérfano indesable. El Colegio Hogwarts de…
Magia y Hechicería le alista porque tiene habilidades innatas de magia. Anticipando su nueva vida en el colegio, Harry se prepara comprando túnicas negras, una varita de magia, un sombrero puntiagudo y una lechuza mensajera. Para grados 4 a 7By J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré. 1999
Despite a warning not to return to Hogwarts for his second year of wizardry studies, Harry shows up. But Harry…
is in danger from the opened Chamber of Secrets as well as from his would-be protector. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (DB 47260). Bestseller. For grades 4-7By J. K. Rowling, Gemma Rovira Ortega. 2004
Después de cumplir el cuarto curso de Hogwarts, Harry se encuentra otra vez pasando un verano tedioso con los Dursley…
en el mundo de los Muggles. Pero todo esto cambia cuando es atacado por los temibles Dementors. Sigue a Harry Potter y el Cáliz de Fuego (DB 52975). Para grados 4 a 7 y lectores mayoresBy George Sullivan. 2000
Anecdotes describing some of the superstitions of athletes well-known in the sports field. They handle their forebodings with rituals that…
involve a teddy bear, favorite food, songs, lucky clothing, charms, and other precautions. Uncontracted braille. For grades 6-9 and older readersBy Maria Testa. 2002
Narrative poem tells the story of an Italian grandfather and his American grandson who listen to the New York Yankees…
baseball games on the radio. Uncontracted braille. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002By Valerie Tripp. 1997
Tía Dolores enseña varias cosas a Josefina y a sus hermanas--las mismas cosas que la madre de ellas les habría…
enseñado. Pero una de las hermanas teme que el aprender nuevas cosas--como el leer y escribir--les hará olvidarse de Mamá. Sigue a Así Es Josefina (BR 14464). Para grados 2 a 4By Holly George-Warren. 2001
Biographical sketches of fourteen rock and roll stars: Bill Haley, Fats Domino, LaVern Baker, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley,…
Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Wanda Jackson, Ritchie Valens, and James Brown. Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2001By Valerie Tripp. 1997
En 1824 Josefina, una niña de nueve años, vive con su padre y sus tres hermanas en un rancho cerca…
de Santa Fé, Nuevo México, Las niñas se preocupan de mantener el hogar, como lo hacía su madre quien murió el año pasado. Para grados 2 a 4. Seguido de Josefina Aprende una Lección (BR 14465)By Valerie Tripp. 1997
Durante la segunda Navidad sin Mamá, Josefina y sus tres hermanas celebran las tradiciones de Las Posadas que les ayudan…
a mantener v iva la memoria de su madre difunta. Sigue a Josefina Aprende una Lección (BR 14465). Para grados 2 a 4