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Animals as aids for people with disabilities Juvenile literature Disabilities Disabilities Juvenile literature Paralympic Games. People with disabilities People with disabilities Juvenile literature Social acceptance Sports for people with disabilities Sports for people with disabilities Juvenile literature Vision disordersEvans, Nicole (Nicole Lynn)
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores disability in the media and how people with disabilities are represented. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in partnership with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities EvansHawley, Erin
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores disability pride, self-advocacy, and person-first language. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in partnership with Easter Seals who is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities HawleyMcClain AnnMarie
Summary: Loved Ones with a Physical Disability covers the basics of a physical disability, what people with a physical disability might experience, loving someone with a physical disability, and showing love for others and yourself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: "People with disabilities (PWDs) have the same aspirations for their lives as you do for yours. The difference is that PWDs don't have the same access to education, employment, housing, transportation and healthcare in order to achieve their goals. In The Disability Experience you'll meet people with different kinds of disabilities, and you'll begin to understand the ways PWDs have been...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 362.4 LEAEvans, Nicole (Nicole Lynn)
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores how to be an ally and advocate, and how to be inclusive in everyday life. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in partnership with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities EvansFritsch, Kelly
Summary: A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them, and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: AK Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FRICocca-Leffler, Maryann
Summary: In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HEUKeppeler, Jill
Summary: "All people are different! Maybe you or someone else in your family has a difference that means you or they need a little extra help or a little more time to do things, and that's OK. This thoughtful book will explore families with members who have special needs or challenges. It will encourage young readers to consider both similarities and differences, as well as how they can help or support...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.4 KEPCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Families KeppelerBowers, Matt (Matthew David)
Summary: "A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic football, sitting volleyball, and goalball events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's team sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they may differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q & A features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, further resources, and index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.04 BOWRusick, Jessica
Summary: "In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of physical disabilities and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who has physical disabilities and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of physical disability is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.43 RUSCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J616.85 RUSBowers, Matt (Matthew David)
Summary: "A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic athletics, cycling, archery, and triathlon events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's individual sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q & A features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, further resources, and index."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.04 BOWJohnston, KT
Summary: "Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. How do you stay on a horse without using your legs? How do you give the subtle cues needed in dressage with limited mobility? With hard work-and an unlikely horse...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HARCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 921 HARFrancis, John
Summary: "Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life, to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals, and communities, read many inspirational stories from around the world." --publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: What on Earth Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 177.7 FRAEvans, Nicole (Nicole Lynn)
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores relationships with friends, family, and mobility devices, and how to be inclusive in everyday life. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage studentsto LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities EvansHawley, Erin
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores what disability means and covers different types of disabilities both visible and invisible. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set Disability FinkePettiford, Rebecca
Summary: In Different Abilities, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the variety of abilities people have. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.4 PETRaatma, Lucia
Summary: "Learn how animals can be trained to help people with household tasks."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636 RAAEvans, Nicole (Nicole Lynn)
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the do's and don'ts of disability etiquette and how to talk about disability. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKEA GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in partnership with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities EvansOliver, Clare.
Summary: Explains how dogs, horses, and other animals are trained to help people with special needs including the handicapped and the elderly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.0886 OLIFinke, Beth
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores service dogs and how they assist their handlers. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in partnership with Easterseals who is leading the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities FinkeHerman, Gail
Summary: "As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren't your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. Thegames at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.04 HERCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHACopies Available at Interlochen
2 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Sport What HermanThomas, Pat
Summary: This colorful picture book explores questions and concerns about disability in a simple and reassuring way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.4 THOBurnell, Cerrie
Summary: This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present. In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 30 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BURRusick, Jessica
Summary: "In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of blindness and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who is blind and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of blindness is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022