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Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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 Easterseals who is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"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 Easterseals who is leading the way to full equity, inclusion,...
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The story of a West African youth who pursued an education, helped support his family and became a record-setting cyclist in spite of a disability traces his ongoing achievements as an activist.
Author
Publisher
Future Horizons
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
Description
Presenting a positive image of persons with disabilities, "Special People, Special Ways" shares the message that even though being different is painful at times, it can also be glorious. Maguire explains that although people may have something different about them, they share many similarities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
This delightful picture book explores questions and concerns about disability in a simple and reassuring way. Younger children can find out what a disability is, and learn how people deal with their disabilities to live happy and full lives.
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to fifteen fascinating disabled athletes and their many achievements, daily challenges, and joys. Includes an Author's Note, glossary, and history of the Paralympics"--
Author
Publisher
DK, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes people act like having a disability means you're from another planet, even though over a billion people in the world have disabilities. So how do you talk about disability? How do you talk to people with disabilities? This book helps kids and grownups approach disability as a normal part of the human experience"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the Paralympic Games featuring sports played by Individuals and teams of athletes competing against each other ... Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games showcase super strength and skills, stamina and endurance both individually and through teamwork."--
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Based on the New York Times bestseller, Until Tuesday, this book, narrated by Tuesday, tells the story of the amazing golden retriever service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván overcome his combat-related wounds"--
12) Service dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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 way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing...
Author
Series
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ableism: Deal with it is an educational resource intended for students, teachers and parents to learn about and prevent ableism in their own lives. This text offers historical and social context and applicable advice for real life situations that children come across."--
14) Bethany Hamilton
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined--and won--many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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, 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 way to full equity, inclusion,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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 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 way to...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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 Act."--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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 Easterseals who is leading the way to full equity, inclusion,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including...
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