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The story of chocolate (Dk Readers Level 3 Ser.)
By 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. 2004Josefina entra en acción: un cuento de verano (The american Girls Collection #Bk. 5)
By 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. 1998Ma vie de reptile (Mon roman #Vol. 29)
By 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 couvEssential camping for teens
By Kristine Hooks. 2000
Beginners' guide to selecting and setting up a camp site, keeping warm and dry, preparing food, handling emergencies, and having…
fun. Discusses where to learn the necessary outdoor skills and what gear to purchase. Uncontracted braille. For junior and senior high readers. 2000Kicked out (Orca soundings)
By 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. 2002Tough trails (Orca soundings)
By Irene Morck. 2003
Seventeen-year-old Ambrose takes tourists on trail rides while working for his uncle in Alberta's Rocky Mountains. He buys an older…
mare out of compassion but faces disaster when the animal can't make it up a pass. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2003Harry Potter y el prisionero de Azkaban
By 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 7Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego
By 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 7The trellis and the seed: a book of encouragement for all ages
By Jan Karon. 2003
Parable relates the tale of a very small seed that sits in a glass all winter, but when planted in…
the spring slowly becomes a lovely vine with beautiful flowers. Uncontracted braille. 2003Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal (Harry Potter Ser. #Year 1)
By 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 7Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter Ser. #2)
By 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 4-7Harry Potter y la orden del Fénix (Harry Potter Ser. #Year 5)
By 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 mayoresWhat my mother doesn't know
By Sonya Sones. 2001
Fourteen-year-old Sophie describes her life in prose poems. She discusses her search for Mr. Right, her unhappy parents, her school…
activities, and her friends, Grace and Rachel. Uncontracted braille. For senior high readers. 2001Don't step on the foul line: sports superstition
By 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 readersBecoming Joe DiMaggio
By 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. 2002Josefina aprende una lección: un cuento de la escuela
By 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 4Shake, rattle & roll: the founders of rock & roll
By 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. 2001Así es Josefina, una niña americana
By 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)Poirot investiga (Hercule Poirot Mystery Ser. #3)
By Agatha Christie. 1925
Eleven mystery stories solved by the ingenious Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. Includes "La Aventura de la Tumba Egipcia," "Tragedia en…
Marsdon Manor," "El Rapto del Primer Ministro," and "La Aventura del Noble Italiano." Spanish language. 1925