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The disability rights movement (Cornerstones of freedom)
Par Deborah Kent. 1996
A chronicle of milestones in the ongoing fight for disability rights in the United States; includes the 1940 establishment of…
the National Federation of the Blind and the passing of both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Grades 4-7. c1996.The curse of King Tut's mummy (Stepping stones. True stories)
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2007
When the pharaohs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But…
as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharaohs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all - the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse? Grades 2-4. 2007.The boo-boos that changed the world: a true story about an accidental invention (really!)
Par Barry Wittenstein. 2018
Earle Dickson and his new bride Josephine begin their lives together. The end. (Not really. There's more.) Josephine has a…
proclivity for injuring herself. Earle attaches cotton to long strips of adhesive tape, telling Josephine to cut off a length when she needs one. Since Earle works as a cotton buyer at Johnson and Johnson, he shares his idea. They're a big hit. The end. (Again, not really!) After a few false starts (much like the hilarious "the end"s in this story), the Band-Aid is developed and becomes a massive hit. The end. (Really.). Grades K-3. 2018.The artificial heart (An Impact book)
Par Melvin Berger. 1987
Traces the history of the development of the artificial heart, including experimentation with animals and human heart transplants. Discusses the…
psychological and ethical issues surrounding their use. For junior and senior high readers. c1987.Tales mummies tell
Par Patricia Lauber. 1985
Discusses the human mummies of Egypt and how they were preserved, the discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia and…
the mummies of Peru. For junior and senior high readers. 1985.Spellbinder: the life of Harry Houdini
Par Tom Lalicki. 2000
Life of the celebrated magician and escape artist. Born in Budapest in 1874, Houdini came to America in 1878. After…
his debut in a backyard circus, age nine, he developed ever more complicated tricks, entertaining the world with escapes from handcuffs, packing cases, and straitjackets. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.Secrets of the mummies: uncovering the bodies of ancient Egyptians (An I was there book)
Par Shelley Tanaka, Peter Brand. 1999
Four mummies, from a mighty pharaoh to a poor weaver, are studied scientifically to reveal the lives and times of…
these three-thousand-year-old people. Also describes embalming and mummification, life in ancient Egypt, and the scientific techniques now used to study mummies. Grades 3-6. 1999.Romans (History in a hurry. #6.)
Par John Farman. 1998
Rescue and Jessica: a life-changing friendship
Par Patrick Downes, Jessica Kensky. 2018
Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog -- it's the family business, after all. When he…
gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue. Grades K-3. 2018.Quelque chose d'étrange s'est produit en route vers le futur: tournants, revirements et leçons apprises
Par Michael J Fox, Lorraine Gagné. 2011
Si vous avez récemment obtenu votre diplôme ou si vous êtes sur le point d'en recevoir un, je suis convaincu…
qu'il y a un bon nombre de personnes qui ont joué un rôle dans ce qui vous arrive actuellement et qui s'intéressent à ce que vous désirez faire à partir de maintenant. Cela est compréhensible. Les parents, les mentors et les amis font partie de votre histoire, tout comme vous faites partie de la leur. Ils ont des espoirs et des rêves qui peuvent croiser ou chevaucher les vôtres. Et il n'y a aucune raison pour que vous ne leur fassiez pas de place. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011. Titre uniforme: A funny thing happened on the way to the future--Paul Robeson: the life and times of a free Black man
Par Virginia Hamilton. 1974
A moving portrait of the courageous, lonely man who experienced enormous fame as an actor and singer, then rejection by…
his country because of his political views. For junior and senior high readers. 1974.Pandemic survival: it's why you're alive
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love, Samantha Swenson, Sue Tate. 2013
History is full of gruesome pandemics, and surviving those pandemics has shaped our society and way of life. Every person…
today is alive because of an ancestor who survived -- and surviving our current and future pandemics, like SARS, AIDS, and bird flu will determine our future. This book presents in-depth information about past and current illnesses; the evolution of medicine and its pioneers; cures and treatments; strange rituals and superstitions; and what we're doing to prevent future pandemics. Grades 4-7. 2013.Mummies (Strange Science Ser.)
Par Sylvia Funston. 2000
Do you believe in mummy curses? Did you know that there are mummies that are more than 7000 years old?…
Mummies have been found all over the world, and they have incredible tales to tell of life - and death - in another time and place. Gory details and mesmerizing facts about famous mummies will make your hair stand on end. Includes instructions for creating an at-home version! Grades 2-4. 2000.Mummies, tombs, and treasure: secrets of Ancient Egypt
Par Lila Perl. 1987
Mary Tyler Moore (Great achievers: lives of the physically challenged)
Par Margaret L Finn. 1997
Describes the personal life and career of the actress best known for her sitcom roles in The Dick Van Dyke…
Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Discusses Moore's 1964 diabetes diagnosis, her battle with alcoholism, and her endurance of tragic family deaths. Junior and Senior High. c1997.Les origines de l'homme: c'est pas tout de faire le singe ((Les Docudéments ; 13. Sciences).)
Par Isabelle Bourdial, Laurence Paul. 1997
Au temps des premiers Jeux olympiques (Des enfants dans l'histoire)
Par Patricia Wenger. 2000
"Au temps des premiers Jeux olympiques" est un titre faisant partie d'une collection destinée aux jeunes lecteurs. L'enfant est initié…
à des pans de l'histoire. Ici, il se retrouve à Athènes en l'an 420 avant Jésus-Christ durant les Jeux olympiques. Années 3-6.Au temps des cavernes (Des enfants dans l'histoire)
Par Françoise Lebrun. 1998
"Au temps des cavernes" est un titre faisant partie d'une collection destinée aux jeunes lecteurs. L'enfant est initié à des…
pans de l'histoire. Ici, il se retrouve dans une tribu préhistorique durant une journée de chasse. Années 3-6. 1998.Ancient Israelites and their neighbors: an activity guide (Cultures Of The Ancient World Ser.)
Par Marian Broida. 2003
Examines the ancient cultures of the Israelites, the Philistines, and the Phoenicians, focusing on art, architecture, food, clothing, writing, history,…
religion, and work. Includes related activities, such as writing on a smashed pot, making Philistine stew, and becoming a master dyer. Some violence. Grades 5-8. 2003.