Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Health & Daily Living - Physical Impairments

A biography of the nineteenth-century Frenchman who, having been blinded himself at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write.

"This would be exciting and informative enough if it simply described the growth of organized sports for the handicapped or described sports careers of men and women who are paraplegics.and it does. What it adds is a great deal of information about attitudes toward the handicapped.and facts about their capabilities." -Bulletin Center for Children's Books "It is a story of hope for the newly injured and their families as one reads of the accomplishment of others." -Catholic Library World "The history of wheelchair sports in the U.S. is well told in "Wheelchair Champions,"" -Interracial Books...

Teach diversity and tolerance to young readers, and help them understand and appreciate those children who have health differences. Colorful photos show kids with disabilities enjoying activities with their peers.

This series encourages understanding and appreciation of children with differences. Colour photographs show children with disabilities interacting with others in positive ways. Up-to-date presentations give basic overviews for children who have or know children with disabilities.

This is another very special Bellissima book written for kids, this time for who are either in the hospital, going to the hospital or who are just plain hospital kids. The book is intended to be real, but at the same time be funny and entertaining and allow a hospital kid to express what he or she is feeling about everything and to make the best of their hospital stay. Penelope Dyan has an affinity for kids and feels what their hearts are saying. This is her way to help just a little bit. A former teacher of grades k-3 and an attorney, Dyan's book 'Surfer Girl' was the winner of best teen...

Special needs children get a voice through this childrens book. It reaches into the hearts and minds of children both with and without Cerebral Palsy, bringing them together in a way that neither expects. Mrs. McAuleys purpose in writing this book is to help educate all children, with or without special needs, by encouraging their acceptance of each other.

Rusty A Journey Of Hope is a children's book inspired by a true story. When a man named Terry adopts a puppy from the Humane Society he names him Rusty. The central theme of the book is the training of Rusty as a psychiatric service dog and the bonding of his U.S. Veteran owner Terry who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress. Rusty becomes his best and loyal friend. Rusty is there to help bring Terry back to life. This juvenile non-fiction book about a dog will be inspirational to both children and adults alike. Children's book about a dog. Children's book about a man and his dog. Children's...

Rusty A Journey Of Hope is a children's book inspired by a true story. When a man named Terry adopts a puppy from the Humane Society he names him Rusty. The central theme of the book is the training of Rusty as a psychiatric service dog and the bonding of his U.S. Veteran owner Terry who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress. Rusty becomes his best and loyal friend. Rusty is there to help bring Terry back to life. This juvenile non-fiction book about a dog will be inspirational to both children and adults alike. Children's book about a dog. Children's book about a man and his dog. Children's...

An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille--a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet.

**Winner of a Schneider Family Book Award **
Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read.
Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him.
And so he invented his own alphabet--a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch. A system so ingenious that it is still...

This picturebook biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. With her signature style, weaving engrossing prose with stirring quotations from Helen Keller herself, Doreen Rappaport brings a poignant narrative to life. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helen Keller's life and legacy, making Helen's Big World an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America-and the world-forever. Praise for...

OE Wants It To Be Friday

OE is counting down the days until Friday. It's her favorite day of the week. Each day she has fun, but she knows she will have fabulous fun on Friday. She can't wait for her special time with Dad and her coach, Austin.

Finding My Way Books honor children with special needs or disabilities by sharing their stories. OE has CP and uses a wheelchair.

OE is counting down the days until Friday. It's her favorite day of the week. Each day she has fun, but she knows she will have fabulous fun on Friday. She can't wait for her special time with Dad and her coach, Austin.

Finding My Way Books honor children with special needs or disabilities by sharing their stories. OE Has CP and uses a wheelchair with a communication device.

This true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face is perfect for fans of Wonder--now with exclusive paperback content

When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. Surgeons removed the tumor and made him a new nose from one of his toes. Amazingly, he survived--with a face that would never be the same.

Strangers stared at him, kids called him names, and adults could be cruel in their own ways. Everybody seemed to agree that Robert was "ugly." But Robert refused to let his face dictate...

Galia is a young girl from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, who likes to ride her bike, dance, and spend time with her father, Gerald, who has muscular dystrophy and has been in a wheelchair since he was a young boy. Despite his disability, Gerald received a master s degree from Harvard University, served as President Michel Martelly s Secretary of State with the disability portfolio, and enjoys many of the same activities with his daughter as other dads.
During his five years in public office, Secretary Gerald Oriol Jr. recognized his country s critical shortage of children s literature,...

Galia is a young girl from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, who likes to ride her bike, dance, and spend time with her father, Gerald, who has muscular dystrophy and has been in a wheelchair since he was a young boy. Despite his disability, Gerald received a master s degree from Harvard University, served as President Michel Martelly s Secretary of State with the disability portfolio, and enjoys many of the same activities with his daughter as other dads.
During his five years in public office, Secretary Gerald Oriol Jr. recognized his country s critical shortage of children s literature,...

Waylen Wants To Jam was written by Jo Meserve Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier with photography by Mary Birdsell. This is a non-fiction picture book.

Waylen has autism. He is constantly challenged in how to communicate and participate, but he loves to drum. He always will tell his mom, "I want to go drumming." Waylen is fortunate to have an incredibly supportive mother and extended family, which allows him to participate in a community program. Because of Waylen's strong interest and this support, he is successful on the drumline.

This success has started to change...

Waylen Wants To Jam was written by Jo Meserve Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier with photography by Mary Birdsell. It is a non-fiction picture book.

Waylen has autism. He is constantly challenged in how to communicate and participate, but he loves to drum. He always will tell his mom, "I want to go drumming." Waylen is fortunate to have an incredibly supportive mother and extended family, which allows him to participate in a community program. Because of Waylen's strong interest and this support, he is successful on the drumline.

This success has started to change his life....

Max and Me - a story about sensory processing, tells the story of a child's first days at school. Each day gets harder for him as he struggles to cope with the noise, lights and activities of a busy school day. One day he has had enough ... that's when his mum tells him about Max - his modulator.