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Profiles in sports courage
By Ken Rappoport. 2006
Presents twelve outstanding athletes of the twentieth century who persevered against racism, sexism, illness, or other obstacles. These men and…
women include boxer Muhammad Ali, gymnast Kerri Strug, cyclist Lance Armstrong, one-handed baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, and figure skater Ekaterina Gordeeva. Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2006Ripley's believe it or not!: special edition
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. 2004Medical marvels: a chapter book (True Tales Ser.)
By 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. 2004Geogra-fleas!: riddles all over the map
By 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. 2004The 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. 2004Don'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. 2002Shake, 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. 2001Mi’kmaw Moons: The Seasons in Mi'kma'ki
By Cathy LeBlanc, David Chapman. 2022
The homework machine (Homework machine #01)
By Dan Gutman. 2006
Trouble ensues when four fifth-graders devise a plan to have a secret machine do their homework for them. Before long,…
unexpected complications arise and they must race to fix the problem before their scheme gets out of control. For grades 4-7Saving arm pit
By Natalie Hyde. 2011
The Harmony Point Terries FINALLY has a coach that knows baseball. When their coach's job is threatened, the team springs…
to action to save it. Saving Arm Pit was a 2014 Connecticut Nutmeg Award elementary level book nominee