This Thanksgiving, many families will travel to celebrate and give thanks for their many blessings. For some families, these journeys are shorter than the journey a relative or ancestor took in the past. Many of us have ancestors who have traveled from one place to another to find a new life and new opportunities. Our relatives have stories about where they came from, what life was like where they started, and what they experienced as they learned to fit into a new community. What do you know about your family’s history? Who can tell you stories of what happened before…
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Book related news, primarily about the Bookshare collection and additions
Barking Great Books!
Did you know that dogs have been trained and successfully used in combat? They are called Military War Dogs (MWDs) and as in other wars were again made famous as part of the successful SEALS maneuver against Osama Bin Laden. It doesn’t matter what your beliefs are about war, these books are fascinating in their own right and will be of interest to returning combat veterans, guide dog users, and anyone interested in dogs. Many of us with guide dogs for the blind are being trained by instructors who worked with Military War Dogs. Some are Vietnam vets, others are…
Leave a CommentA Book Series for, and about, Students with Learning Differences
Students with learning differences will enjoy this series of chapter books about Hank Zipzer, the world’s greatest underachiever. Through Hank’s everyday adventures, the series deals with learning differences in a kind and humorous way. The stories are inspired by the true life experiences of author Henry Winkler, first known for his starring role as the Fonz in Happy Days. There are 17 titles in the series and Bookshare has them all! The titles themselves give clues to the fun inside the books. Here are a few: Niagara Falls, or Does It? (#1) “He’s smart, creative and funny but writing a…
Leave a CommentMyth-begotten Beasts
What better time than Hallowe’en week to read about this creatures and beasts? Are these legendary creatures fact or hoax? You be the judge! The Sea Serpent and Me (Grades K-2) When a tiny sea serpent tumbles from the bathtub faucet, a little girl finds an unexpected friend. The Mystery of the Lake Monster (Boxcar Children #62) (Grades 3-5) While visiting the Adirondack Mountains, the Aldens hear stories about a monster in the lake and then encounter evidence that it may be real. Animal Monsters: The Truth About Scary Creatures (Grades 3-5) We think of some scary-looking animals as monsters…
Leave a CommentBook Formats for Everyone!
Options are good, and Bookshare offers more choices in the form of books, reading tools, and now book formats. Bookshare wants to help its members read how and what they want to read. Over this past year, Bookshare added new download options to our existing book formats—DAISY Text and BRF (Braille Ready Format). Continue to use these formats with your existing assistive technologies; however, if you are looking for a different reading experience, you may want to try one of the new formats. The new book formats, DAISY Audio and MP3, provide more options in terms of technology and the…
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