To continue our monthly series of book lists for youth, the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library would like to recommend the following titles:
February, 2007 -- True Books about Animals
Every Autumn Comes the Bear by Jim Arnosky. Readers follow a bear's typical activities through the autumn as he prepares to hibernate for the winter. Other animals that live on his rocky hillside are also revealed. Grades P-2. Braille book BRW 715. Cassette book CBA 6742. Large print book (1/4 inch font) LP 14632.
Frog by Angela Royston. Photographs and text follow a frog from egg to tadpole to fully formed. Also available in this series Butterfly, Duck, Foal, Fox, Puppy, and Rabbit. See How They Grow series. Grades P-2. Large print book (3/16 inch font) LP 9785.
Mighty Spiders by Fay Robinson. Includes simple descriptions of many kinds of spiders. A Hello Science Reader! Level 2. Grades P-2. Cassette book CBA 7323.
Ten Things I Know About Kangaroos by Della Rowland. Very short book about kangaroos for young children. Braille is double-spaced. Grades P-2. Braille book BRW 421.
Amazing Otters by M. Barbara Brownell. Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the otter. Grades K-2. Braille book BRW 1010.
Bugs are Insects by Anne Rockwell. By focusing on ladybugs and other common backyard creatures, the book introduces the insect category and its characteristics. Grades K-2. Print/braille book (3/16 inch double-spaced text) BR 14007.
Las Aguilas (The Eagles) by Donna Bailey. Spanish language text describes the nesting, chick rearing, flying, and hunting behaviors of eagles. Also available in this series Bears, Dolphins, Frogs, Sharks, and Snakes. Grade 2 and up. Spanish large print book (3/16 inch font) LP 8667.
Bald Eagles by Sandra Lee. Many fascinating facts and beautiful photographs dscribe the bird that is used as a symbol of power and freedom. More than 40 titles are available in this Child's World Wildlife Library series. Grade 2 and up. Large print book (1/4 inch double-spaced font) LP 14361.
The Wonder of Whales by Valerie Weber. In text and color photographs, the book introduces the world's largest living creature, the whale. Adapted from Tom Wolpert's “Whale Magic for Kids.” Also available in this series: eagles and wolves. Grade 2 and up. Large print book (5/16 inch font) LP 9638.
Dolphin by Robert A. Morris. Describes the first 6 months in the life of a bottle-nosed dolphin. An I Can Read Book series, Level 3 reader. Grade 2 and up. Kit with large print book and both contracted and uncontracted braille transcriptions BER 115. Large print book (3/16 inch double-spaced text) LP 13500.
Sharks: Challengers Of The Deep by Mary M. Cerullo. The author dispels popular myths about sharks as she discusses the physical characteristic, behavior, and life cycle of this unusual species. Includes a shark quiz. Grade 4 and up. Cassette book RC 37062.
Vampire Bats by Lauren and Laurence Pringle. A science writer reveals what is true and what is legendary about the vampire bat, and explains why it is such a fascinating creature. Grade 4 and up. Braille book BR 5775. Cassette book RC 21765.
Gorilla Walk by Ted and Betsy Lewin. In 1997, the authors took on a difficulty hike into the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a Uganda game preserve. This book gives a detailed account of their journey tracking the silverbacks, and describes the behavior of the gorillas they encountered. Grade 5 and up. Print/braille book (standard print) BR 13020. Cassette book CBA 7292.
How Did We Find Out About Dinosaurs? by Isaac Asimov. Tells how scientists worked to unravel the mysteries surrounding huge skeletons that had been discovered, including the opposition that their theories encountered. Grade 5 and up. Braille book BR 8139. Cassette book RC 31078.
The Sea World Book of Dolphins by Randall R. Reeves and Stephen Leatherwood. This book describes the evolution, adaptations, habits, and physical characteristics of these beautiful, intelligent, and friendly animals, covering more varieties than just the familiar bottle-nosed dolphin. Grade 5 and up. Braille book BR 7810. Cassette book RC 34296.
Pack, Band, and Colony: The World of Social Animals by Judith Kohl. Using examples from the world of wolves, lemurs, and termites, this book looks at the communication and teamwork of social animals. Also explains how scientists study animal behavior. Grade 6 and up. Cassette book RC 20477.
The Wonders of Alligators and Crocodiles by Wyatt Blassingame. A short, absorbing book that describes alligator and crocodile behavior. Grade 6 and up. Cassette book RC 12161.
The Science Of Jurassic Park And The Lost World by Robb Desalle and David Lindley. A careful look at the theories about dinosaurs and about cloning that form the basis of the movies “Jurassic Park” and “The Lost World.” Grade 9 and up. Braille book BR 12178. Cassette book RC 47940.
Creature Comfort: Animals That Heal by Bernie Graham. A British psychologist describes successful animal-assisted therapy involving dolphins, guide dogs, horses, and cats. Grade 9 and up. Cassette book RC 56348.
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