09.12.2012 Views

California Collection - Braille Institute of America

California Collection - Braille Institute of America

California Collection - Braille Institute of America

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Penguins, Whalers and Sealers: A Voyage <strong>of</strong> Discovery CBB-0424<br />

by L. Harrison Matthews<br />

A British zoologist and author <strong>of</strong> several works on natural history<br />

reminisces about his youth in the early 1920's when he sailed the South<br />

Polar seas in various whalers and sealers, examining wildlife in the<br />

Falklands and South Shetlands. 1978.<br />

A Pennant for the Kremlin BRB-08344<br />

by Paul Molloy<br />

By strange chance, a baseball club called the Chicago White Sox<br />

became the property <strong>of</strong> the Soviet Union. This fantasy <strong>of</strong> the Russians'<br />

attempt to manage the team, and the press, is an entertaining piece <strong>of</strong><br />

satire. For junior and senior high readers. 1964.<br />

Peony BRB-10565<br />

by Pearl S. Buck<br />

A novel <strong>of</strong> 19th century China. Peony, lovely Chinese bondmaid <strong>of</strong> a<br />

rich Jewish family, has always loved David, the family's only son.<br />

Because tradition forbids their love, Peony sublimates her passion,<br />

vowing to choose the best bride for David and to serve him as long as<br />

he will have her. 1976.<br />

People Who Care for Our Health CBB-1319<br />

by Robert James<br />

A series <strong>of</strong> short books for young elementary school students on the<br />

health care pr<strong>of</strong>ession. Titles recorded are: “Dentists,” “Doctors,” and<br />

“Nurses.” For grades K-3. 1995.<br />

The People’s Choice CBB-0882<br />

by Jeff Greenfield<br />

Greenfield, an analyst for ABC News, pours his knowledge <strong>of</strong> the<br />

absurdities <strong>of</strong> politics into this political novel which is at once funny<br />

and scary. 1995.<br />

Pepita Thinks Pink: Pepita y el Color Rosado CBB-1750<br />

by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman<br />

Pepita does not like the color pink and is dismayed to learn that it is the<br />

favorite color <strong>of</strong> the little girl who moves in next door. Spanish<br />

language. For grades K-3. 1998.<br />

258

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!