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To continue our monthly series of book lists for youth, the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library would like to recommend the following titles.
May, 2008 -- Northwest Travel Destinations
The Forest by Daphne Butler. Color photographs and elementary text encourage exploration of forest environments. Sounds, various types of trees and other plants, and animals of the forest are some of the topics that are introduced. Grades K-3. Large Print book LP 7714.
Shore Life by Rena K. Kirkpatrick. What does a beach look like? What are tides? The author asks and provides brief answers to the kinds of questions a child might ask -- especially if visiting an ocean beach for the first time. Grade 2 and older readers. Large Print book LP 9316.
What Makes an Ocean Wave?: Questions and Answers About Oceans and Ocean Life by Melvin and Gilda Berger. Short answers about sea water -- waves, tides, salt; about life in the ocean -- plankton, fish, mammals, and the food chain; and about the coast -- beaches, wetlands, and reefs. Grade 2 and older readers. Cassette book RC 55174.
Canyons by Don P. Rothaus. Beautiful photographs and intermediate text explore the origins and characteristics of canyons -- both those on land and those at the bottom of the ocean. Grade 3 and older readers. Large Print book LP 14399.
The Moon of the Mountain Lions by Jean Craighead George. Describes the life of a mountain lion and the way it intersects the lives of other animals that live near Mount Olympus in the Olympic National Rainforest. Grade 3 and older readers. Braille book BR 9642. Cassette book RC 38757.
Alaska by Ann Heinrichs. Alaska is the largest state and boasts the largest glacier and tallest mountain on the continent, and the longest volcano chain in the world. The author discusses the geography, history, people, and scenic sites of Alaska. Grade 4 and older readers. Braille book BR 9049. Cassette book RC 34649.
Idaho by Ann Heinrichs. Idaho is perhaps best known for its potato production, but has many other things to recommend it as a destination. The author discusses the geography, history, people, and culture of the rugged mountainous state. Grade 4 and older readers. Braille book BR 9043.Cassette book RC 34643.
Oregon by Conrad R. Stein. Discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, and historic sites of the Pacific Northwest state that was the dreamed-of destination for thousands of pioneers. America, the Beautiful series. Grade 4 and older readers. Braille book BR 9033. Cassette book RC 34633.
Sand Dunes by Jan Gumprecht Bannan. Focuses on the sand dunes in Oregon in comparison to others in the Western Hemisphere. Explains how wind, rain, sand, space, and plant life contribute to the formation and life cycles of dunes. Grade 4 and older readers. Cassette book RC 34937.
Washington by Dennis and Judith Brindell. Author provides a written and photographic tour of Washington State, describing the kinds of country and sites one finds here. Also includes important industries, some State history, brief sketches of famous Washingtonians, and a little trivia. Sea to Shining Sea Series. Font is somewhat smaller than standard Large Print. Grade 4 and older readers. Large Print book LP 14030.
The Pacific Coast by Maria Mudd-Ruth. Examines the coastal ecology and habitats found along the Pacific coast of North America from the arctic waters of Alaska to the tropical currents of Mexico. Includes two science experiments. Grade 5 and older readers. Cassette book RC 55155.
The Rain Forests of the Pacific Northwest by Deborah A. Behler. Examines the different habitats, wildlife, and plants found at each layer of the rainforest ecosystem that stretches from Washington to Alaska. Also introduces some environmental challenges. Grade 5 and older readers. Cassette book RC 55159.
Washington by Angelo M. Pellegrini. Explores the geography, history, people, natural resources and sites that make the State of Washington distinctive. States of the Nation series. Grade 6 and older readers. Cassette book CBA 4297.
Mount St. Helens: A Sleeping Volcano Awakes by Marian T. Place. Discusses the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, the volcano in Washington State that literally blew its top with the destructive force of a ten-megaton bomb. Grade 6 and older readers. Cassette book RC 19720.
Natural Wonders: The Flora, Fauna and Formations of Washington edited by Mark Higgins. Seattle Times reporters and photographers explore the peaks and depths of the Evergreen State 's landscapes. From the beauty of Deception Pass to the dangerous grin of the rough-skinned newt, they uncover the secrets of Washington 's most astonishing treasures. Grade 6 and older readers. Cassette book CBA 7572.
Accessible Trails in Washington's Backcountry edited by Dan Nelson. A guide to 85 outings graded easy, moderate, or difficult. Includes information on accessible parking, restrooms, and campsites. For family trip planning. Cassette book CBA 6337.
Backroad Journeys of the West Coast States: Oregon , Washington by David Yeadon. A narrative guide to lesser-known routes of Oregon and Washington states, where the scenic, historic, quaint, and offbeat can be found and enjoyed. For family trip planning. Cassette book RC 14288.
Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington 's Last Frontier by Craig Romano. Explores northeastern Washington State including information on the natural history, human history, current residents, and travel in the area. For family trip planning. Braille book BRW 1247.
A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide: The Pacific Northwest by Stephen Whitney. Natural history and ecology of the Pacific Northwest including the Cascade Mountains, Puget Sound, Glacier National Park, the Columbia River Gorge, the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana, the Redwoods of Northern California, and the coastal forests of British Columbia and southeastern Alaska. For family trip planning. Cassette book CBA 6012.
Voyage of a Summer Sun: Canoeing the Columbia River by Robin Cody. A canoeist recounts his 1,200 mile journey down the Columbia River . He describes wildlife, killer rapids, dams that control the power system, and how the people he meets feel about “their” river. For family trip planning. Cassette book RC 43394.
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05/01/2008