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Give a Dog a Bone: Stories, Poems, Jokes and Riddles About Dogs
by Stephanie Calmenson Joanna ColeThis fun and exciting book tells about many canine heroes. From Barry the dog who saved lives, to the dog who went and ran the owners company. Definitely a good chuckle for any dog lover.
Chadwick and the Garplegrungen
by Priscilla CummingsFrom the Book Jacket: What is that awful green and purple gunk bubbling up in the normally blue waters of the Chesapeake Bay? Chadwick the Crab and his friends call it garplegrungen; people call it pollution. Whatever its name, Chadwick decides he has to get rid of it. Dr. Mallard (that old quack) tells him it's no use. But with the help of old and new friends, such as stately Baron von Heron and Belly Jeans, the shy flounder, Chadwick finds a way to save the Bay. Priscilla Cummings is a writer who lives in Annapolis with her husband and young son. A.R. Cohen is an artist/ illustrator working in Baltimore. The two collaborated earlier on Chadwick the Crab. Other books about Chadwick are also available from Bookshare. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
George and Martha Rise And Shine
by James MarshallFrom the book jacket: George and Martha, those incomparable hippos, will delight readers of all ages, in these five, funny, warm and wonderful stories. "James Marshall's five stories about two great friends are really five mini- farces in which the dignity and the bulk of the hippos is in contrast with the ludicrousness of their situations... The secret of Mr. Marshall's success lies not just in the freshness of his sense of the ridiculous, but in the carefulness of his control and editorial judgment." New York Times This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Dolphins: Animals with Sonar (Secrets of the Animal World Series)
by Andreu LlamasFrom the Book Jacket: Dolphins are sea mammals that surface to breathe air into their lungs. They can dive deeper than 900 feet (275 meters) and swim as fast as 25 miles (40 km) per hour. They love to perform acrobatics and can communicate with other creatures through a special "language" of their own. Learn some of the fascinating secrets of the dolphin world: the different species of dolphins the dolphin's large, complex brain dolphin ancestors and evolution the dolphin's streamlined body the dolphin's system of echolocation
No Girls Allowed (The Berenstain Bears Series)
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainIt isn't whether you are a girl or a boy, it is the kind of person you are! Sister Bear knows that better than anybody. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
The Fling (Hank the Cowdog Series, #38)
by John R. EricksonHank accidentally hithces a ride to town adn meets his old pal Dogpound Ralph. Ralph convinces Hank to join him on a fling of stealing meat and hiding from the dog catcher.
The Case of the Haystack Kitties (Hank the Cowdog Series, #30)
by John R. EricksonHank doesn't like cats. So when a mother cat and her kittens start livijg in a haystack, he tries to get them to leave. But they have no where to go and Hank has to protect them from a bull.
The Mopwater Files (Hank the Cowdog Series, #28)
by John R. EricksonRufus the Doberman Pinscher has come to the ranch and is harassing the collie of Hank's dreams, while Hank is suffering a case of mopwater poisoning. Can Hank overcome the poison and save the day?
Lost in the Blinded Blizzard (Hank the Cowdog Series, #16)
by John R. EricksonA blizzard shuts down the ranch and Hank is stranded in Slim's cabin. When someone has to deliver Slim's cough medicine to Baby Molly and Slim's truck gets stuck, it's up to Hank.
Slim's Good-bye (Hank the Cowdog Series, #34)
by John R. EricksonThe ranch is in trouble and Slim goes in search of a new home. When Slim lands a job in an unfamiliar town, Hank finds he's no longer Head of Ranch Security by Head of Chicken House Security.
The Case of the Hooking Bull (Hank the Cowdog Series, #18)
by John R. EricksonWhen Sally May and Loper are out of town for a wedding, Hank knows it's up to him to keep things under control. A vicious bull is terrorizing the north pasture, and Hank has to find a way to stop him.
The Case of the Saddle House Robbery (Hank the Cowdog Series, #35)
by John R. EricksonThere's a new dog on the ranch, and Hank's none too pleased about it. He's supposed to keep an eye on Jake, but Jake has other plans.
The Secret Laundry Monster Files (Hank the Cowdog Series, #39)
by John R. EricksonWhen Hank hears suspicious sounds coming from near Sally May's clothesline, it leads to a midnight investigation and Hank finds himself facing the dreaded Laundry Monster.
Fox All Week
by Edward MarshallFox and his friends have wonderful adventures all week long from playing croquet to trying smoking, to a great adventure in cooking. Good for all ages. Kids will enjoy the book because Fox and his friends are funny and get into trouble in the same ways as kids do. Parents will find this book useful as a tool for tackling a few of the tough issues which kids face.
Julius
by Syd HoffA new animal is needed for the circus. Will it be an elephant? A lion? NO, it's a talking gorilla. For young readers, especially good for blind parents with sighted children who may enjoy the pictures in the printed book.
River Quest (Dinotopia Series)
by John VornholtWhen the Polongo River dries up, Waterfall City is threatened, and young Magnolia and her dinosaur friend, Paddlefoot, begin a dangerous quest.
Survive! (Dinotopia Series)
by Brad Strickland12-year-old Kurt and his father encounter poisonous plants, an earthquake, and a gigantic flesh-eating dinosaur when they explore Outer Island near Dinotopia.
Firestorm (Dinotopia Series)
by Gene DeweeseIn a world where dinosaurs and humans live together in harmony, Olivia and the others investigate the news that the root that guarantees all Dinotopians longevity is disappearing.
Lost City (Dinotopia Series)
by Scott CiencinWhen a hooded dinosaur leads him and two friends to an isolated city inhabited by the long-lost race of Troodons,Andrew, the son of a Dinotopian innkeeper makes a strange discovery.
Hatchling (Dinotopia Series)
by Midori SnyderRunning away after accidentally endangering a dinosaur egg, Janet meets a gravely wounded Gryposaurus and is entrusted with its egg.
Learning and Behavior (5th edition)
by Paul ChancePer the author: The theme of this edition is that learning is a biological mechanism that aids survival. My goal was to write a text that would cover the course contents in the theory and research of behavior and learning. This book is an instructional tool, not a reference book.
Harry and the Lady Next Door
by Gene Zion"One day Harry's family gave a party. They invited the lady next door. She came with her music. When she started to sing, Harry almost bit her leg. ... That night, Harry slept in the doghouse." What can Harry do? He tries many things in this hilarious adventure, but the lady next door just sings higher and louder until ... This is a delightful, fast-paced story for younger readers. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Maisy Dresses Up
by Lucy CousinsMaisy is invited to a dress up party. She is trying to make a choise over what to wear.
My Buddy
by Audrey OsofskyFrom the Book Jacket: Buddy is the best dog a boy could have. He and his master are always together. They play ball, and go for walks, and take good care of each other. Nothing can separate them. They're a team. "This easy to read, first-person narrative of an unusual friendship demonstrates the desires of the handicapped to be independent and to be treated like everyone else. Graceful watercolor illustrations... are a perfect accompaniment to this entertaining and informative book." -School Library Journal With picture descriptions. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Chesapeake Bay Walk
by David Owen BellFrom the Book Jacket: What Awesome Chesapeake does for older children, this book will do for youngsters ages four to nine-awaken them to the wonders of the Chesapeake Bay and the life in and around it. Written by the same author, Chesapeake Bay Walk takes young children and their parents or teachers on an unforgettable shoreline journey. On a stroll through its pages, they can find soft-bellied bullies, birds once hunted for their feathers, crabs older than dinosaurs, "bald" five-year-olds, and living prehistoric creatures made of water. David Owen Bell, author of Awesome Chesapeake and Chesapeake Bay Walk, has been involved in children's outdoor education for many years. Jennifer Heyd Wharton, a watercolorist, has also illustrated four children's books.