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Lawn boy
By Gary Paulsen. 2007
A twelve-year-old boy decides to put his unusual birthday gift--his late grandfather's riding mower--to use by cutting his neighbors' lawns…
for money. Soon business is booming and he has his own employees, his own stockbroker, and sponsorship of a prizefighter. For grades 5-8. 2007Runaround
By Helen Hemphill. 2007
Kentucky, 1960s. Although an avid reader of romance magazines, eleven-year-old Sassy is unsure how to attract a handsome neighborhood teen…
to be her first boyfriend. Then she discovers that her pretty older sister Lula has been flirting with him, too. Uncontracted braille. For grades 6-9. 2007And nobody got hurt!: the world's weirdest, wackiest true sports stories
By Len Berman. 2005
Sportscaster's collection of bloopers from and odd facts about baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis. Features players' records, coaches'…
unusual tactics, and fantastic finishes. Recalls the Iowa high school basketball game in which the winning basket was made when the ball bounced off a player's head. Uncontracted braille. 2005The Bermuda Triangle (Natural disasters)
By Jim Whiting. 2007
Discusses the mysterious disappearances of many ships and airplanes in the geographical triangle formed by Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico.…
Provides a chronology of strange occurrences in the area from 1492 to 2004. Offers various explanations including scientific and supernatural. Uncontracted braille. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2007Treaty Words: For As Long As the Rivers Flow
By Aimée Craft, Luke Swinson. 2021
The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together.…
We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis’s home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen—to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties—the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author’s note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.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. 2004Harry Potter y el misterio del príncipe (Harry Potter Ser. #Year 6)
By 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. 2005Medical 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. 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 couvHarry 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 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 mayoresDon'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. 2002