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About the APH Bookstore Catalog 2006, Electronic Edition American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. Thank you for your interest in electronic catalogs from the American Printing House for the Blind! This file contains the complete text of the print edition of the APH Bookstore Catalog, 2006. Service Since 1858 Since 1858 the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has been creating unique products for people who are visually impaired or blind. We are the oldest company in the United States manufacturing products for blind people and the largest organization of our kind in the world. APH is a nonprofit organization. Enlarged Print vs. Large Print Books In this catalog, "Enlarged Print" refers to books with a body text point size of 14 to 17 points. "Large Print" refers to books with a body text point size of 18 points or larger. [Print copy has examples of point sizes] Braille Books All braille books consist of one volume unless otherwise noted. 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Contents About This Catalog -- page 1 Nonfiction -- page 3 -- Nature/Science -- Biography -- Cooking -- Juvenile Non-Fiction -- Adult Non-Fiction -- Visual Impairments Preschool Books -- page 8 -- On the Way to Literacy Fiction -- page 12 -- APH Print / Braille Children’s Books -- Juvenile -- Young Adult -- Adult -- Poetry Book Accessories -- page 32 Gifts -- page 38 APH InSights -- page 50 Federal Quota Program -- page 51 Other Services from APH -- page 52 Other Resources -- page 54 -- Other organizations offering accessible books Index -- [not included in this edition] How to Order -- page 62 Advertisement: A Variety of APH Catalogs are Available The American Printing House for the Blind offers a variety of catalogs to help meet your educational and daily living needs. -- Products Catalog: our complete line of products -- Family Life Catalog: products for families with visually impaired children -- Daily Living Catalog: products for everyday living -- APH Bookstore Catalog: the one you’ve got right here in your hands! -- APH Demo Disc: CD-ROM containing accessible editions of the above catalogs plus software demos Each catalog is available in print and one or more accessible media. Catalogs are available over the web at www.aph.org/products/index.html or by calling 1-800-223-1839. Non-Fiction Nature/Science Returning Wildlife Series The Bald Eagle: Returning Wildlife by John E. Becker Braille: T-N1563-90 -- $13.00 This book discusses the near extinction and restoration of the bald eagle, its role in nature, and the future of the protected bird. Grades 4-7. (AR #63718, RL 7.6, Pts. 1.0) Manatees: Returning Wildlife by John E. Becker Braille: T-N1563-80 -- $13.00 Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of the manatee and attempts to ensure the survival of the species. Grades 4-7. (AR#67154, RL 7.9, Pts. 1.0) North American Beaver: Returning Wildlife by John E. Becker Braille: T-N1563-70 -- $13.00 Discusses the animal's habits and habitat, history of beaver trapping and the fur trade, the near extinction of the species, and reintroduction efforts. Grades 4-7. (AR #63719, RL 7.5. Pts. 1.0) Wild Turkeys: Returning Wildlife by John E. Becker Braille: T-N1563-60 -- $12.50 Describes the wild turkey of North America, its near extinction and successful comeback, as well as the ongoing efforts to preserve this species. Grades 4-7. (AR #64864, RL 8.2, Pts. 1.0) Footprints on the Moon by Alexandra Siy Braille: T-N1374-50 -- $11.00 An overview of mankind's study and exploration of the moon, from the building of Stonehenge to astronauts walking on the moon's surface. Grades 3-6. (AR #46306, RL 6.3, Pts. 0.5) Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn by Melvin Berger Braille: T-N1535-70 -- $9.00 This simple introduction to automatic reflexes of the human body uses familiar examples to explain why we cough, sneeze, shiver, hiccup, yawn, and blink. Grades 2-4. (AR #41753, RL 3.9, Pts.0.5) How Animal Babies Stay Safe by Mary Ann Fraser Braille: T-N1573-80 -- $8.50 Let's Read and Find Out Science book describes how animal babies are cared for by their parents and their own instincts. Grades 2-4. (AR #55905, RL 3.7, Pts. 0.5) Lizards: Weird and Wonderful by Margery Facklam Braille: T-N1540-40 -- $11.00 Introduces facts and stories about 13 lizards from the Komodo dragon and marine iguana to the Gila monster. Grades 3-6. (AR #65952, RL 5.7, Pts. 1.0) What Is the World Made Of? by Kathleen Zoehfeld Braille: T-N1574-90 -- $8.50 Introduces the states of matter and their attributes. Gives examples and simple science experiments. Grades 2-4. (AR #41750, RL 3.7, Pts. 0.5) Biography Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Large Print (18 point): L-05801-00 -- $98.50 Anne Frank's detailed and engagingly personal entries chronicle 25 months of claustrophobic intimacy with her parents, sister, a second family, and a middle-aged dentist as they hide from the Nazis. Grades 6-9. (AR #530, RL 6.5, Pts. 14.0) Flight to Freedom by Ana Veciana-Suarez Braille: T-N1563-30 -- $35.00 Writing in her diary, thirteen-year-old Yara describes life with her family in Havana, Cuba, in 1967, their escape from the communist island, and their new life in Miami, Florida. Grades 6-9. (AR #64502, RL 5.6, Pts. 6.0) George Washington and the Founding of a Nation by Albert Marrin Braille (3 vol.): T-N1375-50 -- $93.50 This biography of America's first president examines Washington's personal and military life as well as the social, political, and economic aspects of the time in which he lived. Grades 6-9. (AR #65285, RL 7.7, Pts. 14.0) Helen Keller by Cynthia F. Klingel Braille: T-N1499-10 -- $8.50 This phonics-based nonfiction book provides information about Helen Keller for level two beginning readers, and includes an index and recommended books and websites for further study. Wonder Books Level 2 Biographies. Grades K-3. (AR #59227, RL 1.9, Pts. 0.5) John Adams by David McCullough Braille (7 vol.): T-N1342-60 -- $261.00 This award-winning author examines John Adams' pivotal role as revolutionary, diplomat, and politician, as well as providing information about his personal life. Adult Pulitzer Prize winner. Adult. Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg Braille (3 vol.): T-N1492-60 -- $93.00 In this unusual biography of Katherine Hepburn, Berg focuses less on the details of her life and instead attempts to convey her thoughts and memories throughout their close twenty-year friendship. Adult. A Rage for Glory:The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN by James Tertius deKay Braille (2 vol.): T-N1540-00 -- $71.50 Portraying Decatur as a brilliant, fearless and adored commander, deKay recounts his rise to national prominence, exploits in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, and his tragic death in a duel. Adult. Sanity and Grace: A Journal of Suicide, Survival and Strength by Judy Collins Braille (2 vol.): T-N1536-80 -- $51.00 The Grammy-nominated recording artist reflects on the suicide of her thirty-three-year old son and her struggles to cope with and understand his decision, supplementing her account with diary entries and song lyrics. Adult: some strong language. Cooking Betty Crocker's New Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook by Betty Crocker Braille (7 vol.): 5-75760-00 -- $277.00 Every chapter contains clear and precise directions and techniques that will help you solve cooking problems whether you are an inexperienced, beginner, or intermediate cook. Beyond TV Dinners: 3 Levels of Recipes for Visually Handicapped Cooks by Patricia Canter Large Print (18 point): 4-02470-00 -- $72.00 Braille: 5-13080-00 -- $49.00 A cookbook written especially for the visually impaired cook, from gourmet chef to novice. Cooking Without Looking: Food Preparation Methods and Techniques for Visually Handicapped Homemakers by Esther Knudson Tipps Large Print (24 point): J-21820-00 -- $90.00 People who are blind or visually impaired can discover new safe ways of cooking without ruining the food or their hands in the process! Preprimer Cookbook: Cooking Techniques for the Blind by Sally Jones Large Print (24 point): J-21820-00 -- $90.00 Features basic cooking tips and techniques designed for individuals with a visual impairment. Cookies for Christmas Braille (2 vol.): T-N1421-80 -- $63.00 Over 130 recipes for cookies of all types: drop cookies, bar cookies, refrigerator cookies, brownies, and more and not just for Christmas! Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off Braille (6 vol.): T-N1564-00 -- $183.50 Nearly 400 recipes from the famous contest begun in 1949 include soups, sandwiches, and snacks; Quick and Easy Main Meals; side dishes and salads; cookies, cakes, and pies; and more. To Every Season: A Family Holiday Cookbook Braille: T-N1414-60 -- $26.00 This cookbook stresses the importance of tradition and togetherness by giving the historical background and several recipes for national and religious holidays. Recipes vary in difficulty from simple to advanced and ingredients are clearly listed and easily obtainable. Grades 4-7. Juvenile Non-Fiction Diabetes by Gail B. Stewart Braille: T-N1374-60 -- $25.50 Discusses the history, nature, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of diabetes. Emphasizes proper medication and a healthy diet. Grades 5-8. Winning Chess Openings by Bill Robertie Braille: T-N1386-90 -- $33.00 This book explains the twenty-five essential chess openings and the thought processes behind them. It presents both players' perspectives and the possible moves fully played out, exposing their strengths and weaknesses. Junior High and up. Adult Non-Fiction Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Braille (7 vol.): T-N1486-50 -- $246.00 Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Report of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Together With Additional Views. Adult. Alfred's Basic Guitar Method I by Alfred Dauberge Enlarged Print (14 point): L-90001-00 -- $30.00 Beginning guitar instruction from the popular music training series. Jim Wilson's Container Gardening by Jim Wilson Braille (2 vol.): T-N1563-50 -- $67.50 Former PBS "Victory Garden(r)" host provides information on containers, soil mixtures, and plants appropriate for various locations and situations. Adult. Visual Impairment ABCs of Braille by Bernard Krebs Teaches the basics of braille. Adult. Braille: 5-00200-00 -- $55.00 Handbook for Learning to Read Braille by Sight by Leland Schubert Print: 7-51450-00 -- $28.00 A basic manual for learning contracted braille, designed specifically for sighted parents, teachers, and others. Adult. Self-Esteem and Adjusting with Blindness: The Process of Responding to Life's Demands by Dean and Naomi Tuttle Braille (4 vol.): 5-00500-00 -- $178.00 Enlarged Print (14 point): L-96229-00 -- $95.50 This classic book explores the development of self-esteem, attitudes toward blindness, and adaptability illustrated by biographies and autobiographies of people who are blind. Print edition is 14 point type. Adult. Preschool On the Way to Literacy: Early Experiences for Visually Impaired Children About On the Way to Literacy This handbook and series of 18 storybooks contain vital information and activities to enhance the development of literacy in young blind or visually impaired children. Handbook and Let's Get Started Handbook for parents and teachers addresses communication, hand skills/tactual exploration, concepts, and book experiences. Recommended ages for handbook and Let's Get Started concepts: birth to 5 years. Storybooks Storybooks introduce large print, tactile illustrations, and braille. Illustrations provide opportunities to use finger and hand skills. Recommended ages for storybooks: 2 1/2 to 5 years, except Gumdrop Tree, which is not for children under 3 years. On the Way to Literacy Print Handbook Print: 8-77500-00 -- $28.00 Cassette (1 7/8 ips): C-77500-00 -- $2.50 Helps parents and teachers build a foundation for literacy with children from birth to kindergarten. On the Way to Literacy: Let's Get Started Print: 8-77499-00 -- $10.00 Introductory book to the On the Way series helps parents learn the importance of reading aloud to young children. Discovering the Magic of Reading: "Elizabeth's Story" (videotape and booklet) VHS Video/Print: 1-30002-00 -- $25.00 This 24-minute video and included booklet examine ways that parents and teachers of young visually impaired children can make the vital experience of reading aloud enjoyable and meaningful. On the Way to Literacy with Real Objects and Textures Giggly-Wiggly, Snickety-Snick Print/Braille: 6-77502-05 -- $46.00 Words capture a range of tactile experiences -- bumpy, smooth, crunchy, etc. Envelopes on the pages can be filled with real objects (not included). Something Special Print/Braille: 6-77500-05 -- $49.00 A young child searches for a lost possession; features objects fixed to the book pages. That's Not My Bear Print/Braille: 6-77501-01 -- $45.00 A well-loved teddy bear is lost and cannot be replaced. The special bear and others offered by the family are represented by furry shapes. Geraldine's Blanket Print/Braille: 6-77501-02 -- $61.00 A girl's treasured blanket becomes worn and patched over time, but is never outgrown. Squares of fabric illustrate the fate of the blanket. On the Way to Literacy with Thermoforms (molded plastic shapes) Jennifer's Messes Print/Braille: 6-77500-06 -- $58.00 Thermoforms of familiar objects such as breakfast cereal, pretzels, and crayons illustrate the messes made by Jennifer. Jellybean Jungle Print/Braille: 6-77502-01 -- $69.00 A counting rhyme about a magical jungle filled with jellybeans. From one to ten, the jellybeans appear in rows for easier counting. Scented stickers included. Gobs of Gum Print/Braille: 6-77500-08 -- $38.00 A rhyming story about "big blobs, small gobs, and sticky icky strings of bubblegum." Roly-Poly Man Print/Braille: 6-77500-07 -- $48.00 A young child creates a "roly-poly" figure from pieces of clay. Thingamajig Print/Braille: 6-77502-04 -- $42.00 Jamie is a collector of "thingamajigs" -- coins, marbles, buttons, and other common objects. His treasures introduce the concept of grouping items, and identifying missing items. On the Way to Literacy with Raised-Line Drawings The Longest Noodle Print/Braille: 6-77500-01 -- $22.00 A child finds the world's longest noodle. Raised lines illustrate a shoelace, a jump rope, etc. The Blue Balloon Print/Braille: 6-77501-03 -- $39.00 A special balloon takes on extraordinary shapes and performs amazing feats. Illustrated with brightly colored, raised balloon shapes. The Littlest Pumpkin Print/Braille: 6-77504-00 -- $52.00 When the littlest pumpkin in the patch isn't chosen to become a jack-o-lantern, things seem very bleak until a child discovers his hiding place! Raised lines and die-cut foam pumpkins. See related puzzles.) That Terrible, Awful Day Print/Braille: 6-77500-04 -- $17.00 A young child's popsicle gets smaller as everyone shares a taste. The Caterpillar Print/Braille: 6-77500-02 -- $18.00 A visually impaired child discovers something in her backyard. Has raised line drawings of a hand, foot, steps, and a fuzzy fabric caterpillar. Silly Squiggles Print/Braille: 6-77500-09 -- $19.00 A wormlike creature stretches, squeezes, and squirms into various shapes in this rhyming story. The Gumdrop Tree Print/Braille: 6-77502-03 -- $58.00 A tree which grows from a gumdrop! The raised-line drawings depict the growth of the tree. The gumdrops are shown in a row, circle, square, etc. Includes scented stickers. For ages 3 years and up. Bumpy Rolls Away Print/Braille: 6-77500-03 -- $19.00 Bumpy the Ball rolls down a hill, down steps, onto a sidewalk, along an alley, and into a box. Special On the Way Book Lets Children Create a Story About Themselves! Book About Me Print/Braille: 6-77500-10 -- $16.00 A "Me Book" for children to create, with fill-in-the-blank sentences in braille and print, and space to add illustrations and text. Related products enhance the On the Way experience! On the Way to Literacy: APH Sound Page APH SoundPage: 6-77505-00 -- $37.00 Additional Digital Recording Device: 6-77505-01 -- $10.00 The APH SoundPage, an On the Way to Literacy storybook accessory, allows readers to create their own sound effects and recordings. Slotted to hold up to three eight-second digital recording/playback devices (two included in basic set, with additional devices sold separately), the page can be clipped into the 3-ring binder of any On the Way to Literacy storybook. The User's Guide contains suggestions for use as a part of story reading, as well as suggesting other uses for the recording device. Related On the Way Product: Pumpkin Puzzles 1-08835-00 -- $40.00 APH offers two pumpkin puzzles related to the On the Way to Literacy book, The Littlest Pumpkin. These puzzles, sold as a set, depict the Littlest Pumpkin and another jack-o-lantern face. Orange and black foam puzzle pieces are reversible. Moving Ahead Series A follow-up to APH's On the Way to Literacy Series, Moving Ahead storybooks introduce symbolic representation, more complex illustrations, and an increased emphasis on text. The Reader's Guide, (braille edition sold separately) contains general information, tips on using the storybooks, and additional resources. Recommended ages: Pre-K to 3rd grade. Goin' on a Bear Hunt Goin' on a Bear Hunt Print/Braille Book (with Large Print Reader's Guide): 6-77903-00 -- $44.00 Reader's Guide only, Braille: 6-77907-00 -- $10.00 Based on the popular children's "chant," the reader follows a tactile line through the "tall grass," up a "hill," etc., until the child reaches the "cave" and then back home again. The illustrations include contracted or uncontracted braille words provided on self-applied braille labels. Splish the Fish Splish the Fish Print/Braille Book (with Large Print Reader's Guide): 6-77902-00 -- $44.00 Reader's Guide only, Braille: 6-77906-00 -- $10.00 This read-aloud rhyming story features simple raised-line symbols representing Splish and his friends embedded in an areal pattern representing the ocean. The child tactually searches for Splish and helps him find his way back to his friends. An accompanying storyboard with Velcro(r)-backed pieces permits the child to retell the story. Juvenile Fiction APH Print / Braille Children's Books: duPont Collection These books are supported by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Capital! Washington D.C. from A to Z by Laura Krauss Melmed Print/Braille: 9-15036-00 -- $10.00 An alphabetical tour of the nation's capital in rhyme explores famous places and landmarks. Grades 2-4. (AR #66425, RL 6.4, Pts. 1.0) Looking Out for Sarah by Glenna Lang Print/Braille: 9-14009-00 -- $10.00 The story of a typical day in the life of Perry the guide dog, looking out for Sarah, his owner. Grades K-3. (AR #52152, RL 4.2, Pts. 0.5) Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig Print/Braille: 9-15008-00 -- $10.00 Sylvester finds a magic pebble and makes a few wishes. Oops! He turned himself into a ROCK! Now what?! Caldecott Winner. Grades K-3. (AR #5494, RL 4.0, Pts. 0.5) The Mysterious Tadpole by Steven Kellogg Print/Braille: 9-15012-00 -- $10.00 Louis's uncle gives him a tadpole that proves to be far from ordinary! Hey! That’s no frog! Grades K-3. (AR #19584, RL 3.6, Pts. 0.5) Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming Print/Braille: 9-14012-00 -- $10.00 Young readers will enjoy this brightly-colored Halloween rhyming book. Grades PreK-2. (AR #55959, RL 2.4, Pts. 0.5) Dear Santa, Please Come to the 19th Floor by Yin Print/Braille: 9-15015-00 -- $10.00 A visit from Santa is just what Willy's wheelchair-using friend needs. But how can that happen on the nineteenth floor? Grades K-3. (AR #63614, RL 3.2, Pts. 0.5) Goin' Someplace Special by Patricia McKissack Print/Braille: 9-14020-00 -- $10.00 In 1950s Nashville, there is only one place where all are welcome regardless of skin color, and to Tricia Ann, that place is special indeed. Coretta Scott King Award. Grades K-3. (AR #53934, RL 4.3, Pts. 0.5) Oranges on Golden Mountain by Elizabeth Partridge Print/Braille: 9-14033-00 -- $10.00 Jo Lee must adjust to his new life in America. The orange branches he brought hold the promise of seeing his family again. Grades K-3. (AR #49748, RL 4.7, Pts. 0.5) Note: duPont Collection books are not available with Quota funds. APH Print / Braille Children's Books Chrissy's Collection By uniting print and braille formats in one volume, Chrissy's Collection titles make reading a group activity. Blind family members can participate equally in reading, and one volume can be shared among all members of a family or classroom. Some from the Moon, Some from the Sun by Margot Zemach Print/Braille: 9-14017-00 -- $25.00 A book of traditional poems and songs, including "This Little Pig Went to Market," "Brave News Is Coming to Town," and "Bingo." Grades K-3. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback Print/Braille: 9-12003-00 -- $25.00 Fanciful retelling of the folk poem about a woman who swallows progressively larger animals. Grades PreK-2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Print/Braille: 9-12015-00 -- $25.00 Follows the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and large quantity of food, until, full at last, he forms a cocoon and goes to sleep. Grades K-3. (AR #5496, RL 2.9, Pts. 0.5) On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the World's Weather by Marilyn Singer Print/Braille: 9-15007-00 -- $25.00 A charming book about what is happening around the world on the same spring day. Grades PreK-2. (AR #35679, RL 3.9, Pts. 0.5) Early Elementary Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish Large Print (25 point): L-04436-00 -- $30.00 Amelia Bedelia, the very literal mixed-up maid, has never been camping before and she's trying her best to do exactly as she's told. Grades 1-3. (AR #10503, RL 1.8, Pts. 0.5) Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky by Faith Ringgold Braille: T-N1038-10 -- $13.00 An imaginative blend of fact and fantasy depicts the escape from slavery as Cassie Louise Lightfoot encounters the great Harriet Tubman and a strange train in the sky. Grades 2-4. (AR #6451, RL 4.1, Pts. 0.5) The Bears' Christmas by Stan and Jan Berenstain Braille: 5-10960-00 -- $25.00 There's a whole lot to learn one Christmas morning in Bear Country when Papa Bear teaches his son a thing or two about skiing, skating, and sledding. Grades K-3. (AR #9006, RL 1.9, Pts. 0.5) The Beautiful Christmas Tree by Charlotte Zolotow Braille: 5-11000-00 -- $25.00 Mr. Crockett buys a long-empty brownstone and plants his scrawny Christmas tree in the front yard where his loving care turns it into a beauty. Grades K-3. (AR #42615, RL 4.0, Pts. 0.5) Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary Large Print (18 point): L-06130-00 -- $51.00 Old enough to be expected to take responsibility for her little sister, yet young enough to be mortified by every embarrassing plight the precocious preschooler gets them into, Beezus is constantly struggling with her mixed-up feelings about the exasperating Ramona. Grades 2-4. (AR #304, RL 4.8, Pts. 3.0) Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban Braille: 5-17530-00 -- $25.00 In this memorable story, Frances decides that bread and jam are all she wants to eat, and her understanding parents grant her wish at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snack time. Grades preK-2. (AR #16865, RL 3.4, Pts. 0.5) Bremen Town Musicians & Other Stories Retold by Doris Orgel Braille: T-N1589-40 -- $11.50 Six folktales about furry and feathered creatures, including the title piece about a group of aspiring musicians who trick a band of robbers. Grades K-3. (AR #84982, RL 4.4, Pts. 1.0) Bully Trouble by Joanna Cole Braille: T-N1348-60 -- $10.00 Eddie, the neighborhood bully, picks on best friends Arlo and Robby, stealing their food whenever he can. But Arlo and Robby come up with a red-hot plan to make him stop. Grades K-3. (AR #7360, RL 2.0, Pts. 0.5) Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Braille: 5-21180-00 -- $31.00 Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, and created The Cat in the Hat, the story of the cat that transformed a dull, rainy afternoon into a magical and just-messy-enough adventure. Grades K-3. (AR #6107, RL 2.1, 0.5) Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss Enlarged Print (14 point): L-34197-00 -- $30.00 That behatted and bow-tied cat from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat is back, and, not surprisingly, is up to all sorts of mischief. Grades K-3. (AR #9013, RL 2.1, Pts. 0.5) Braille: 5-21190-00 -- $25.00 Come Back, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish The literal-minded maid, Amelia Bedelia, must look for a new job -- Mrs. Rogers has finally had enough. Can she ever find a place to belong? Grades K-3. (AR #7310, RL 2.1, Pts. 0.5) Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne Large Print (20 point): L-88680-00 -- $53.00 Join Pooh and the gang as they meet a Heffalump, help get Pooh unstuck from Rabbit's doorway, (re)build a house for Eeyore, and try to unbounce Tigger. Grades K-3. (AR #148, RL 4.6, Pts. 3.0) Curious George by H. A. Rey Braille: 5-28210-00 -- $25.00 In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat and his curiosity about the world leads him to adventures, and sometimes trouble. Grades K-3. (AR #5509, RL 2.6, Pts. 0.5) Curious George Goes to the Hospital by Margaret and H. A. Rey Braille: 5-28270-00 -- $25.00 Readers learn all about the hospital as George, the curious monkey, goes in for an operation to remove the puzzle piece he has eaten. Grades K-3. (AR #18665, RL 3.4, Pts. 0.5) Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff Braille: 5-29180-00 -- $25.00 Danny's out on the town with a real live dinosaur and even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek, and keeping him from knocking over houses with his long tail. Grades K-3. (AR #6060, RL 2.3, Pts. 0.5) Freckle Juice by Judy Blume Braille: 5-43730-00 -- $25.00 Andrew wants freckles more than anything else, so Sharon offers to sell him her secret freckle recipe. When he begins to mix the strange combination of ingredients, he runs into some unforeseen problems. Grades 2-4. (AR #262, RL 3.1, Pts. 0.5) Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel Enlarged Print (14 point): L-34196-00 -- $30.00 Frog and Toad, two of the finest amphibious role models around, hop through five enchanting stories, looking for lost buttons, greeting the spring, and waiting for mail. Caldecott Honor Book. Grades K-3. (AR #6116, RL 2.9, Pts. 0.5) Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel Large Print (24 point): L-71000-00 -- $30.00 This pair of amphibian pals likes to do everything together, from list making to flower growing to dragon vanquishing. Five sensitive, funny, original stories show children what real friendship is all about. Newbery Honor Book. Grades K-3. (AR #5467, RL 2.9, Pts. 0.5) Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown Large Print (24 point): L-34063-00 -- $30.00 A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his moonlit room. The quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Grades PreK-2. (AR #7218, RL 1.8, Pts. 0.5) Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Braille: 5-03960-00 -- $25.00 Sam-I-am is persistent as he changes as many variables as possible in the hopes of convincing the nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savored. Grades PreK-2. (AR #9021, RL 1.5, Pts. 0.5) Gus and Grandpa Go Fishing by Claudia Mills Braille: T-N1540-20 -- $8.50 Gus goes fishing for the first time and receives expert guidance from his grandfather. Grades K-3. (AR #72210, RL 2.6, Pts. 0.5) Henry & Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase by Cynthia Rylant Braille: T-N1535-90 -- $8.00 Henry and his dog Mudge tangle with a grumpy goose when they visit a farm to buy fresh eggs and vegetables. Grades K-3. (AR #73209, RL2.2, Pts. 0.5) Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss Braille: 5-03950-00 -- $25.00 Dr. Seuss creates silly but uncomplicated rhymes to teach children the basics of word construction and introduce them to the incomparable pleasure of reading a book. Grades K-3. (AR #9023, RL 1.5, Pts. 0.5) How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss Braille: 5-16410-00 -- $25.00 The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the Whos in Whoville annoy the Grinch to no end, until he concocts a plan to stop the Yuletide glee once and for all. Grades K-3. (AR #9025, RL 3.0, Pts. 0.5) If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss Braille: 5-58501-00 -- $25.00 Gerald McGrew imagines what he would do if he ran the zoo, and travels the world collecting all sorts of beasts "that you don't see every day." Grades PreK-2. (AR #9032, RL 4.1, Pts. 6.0) Ironwood Tree: Spiderwick Chronicles, Book #4 by Tony diTerlizzi Braille: T-N1574-60 -- $14.50 Twins try to rescue their kidnapped sister from evil dwarfs who want to make her their queen but face an impossible task when their Field Guide turns up missing. Grades 2-4. (AR #77859, RL 4.3, Points: 1.0) Little Bear by Else H. Minarik Braille: T-N1517-70 -- $10.00 This I Can Read(r) book includes the stories "What will Little Bear Wear?", "Birthday Soup," "Little Bear Goes to the Moon," and "Little Bear's Wish." Grades K-3. (AR #6279, RL 2.4, Pts. 0.5) Marvin One Too Many by Katherine Paterson Braille: T-N1540-10 -- $8.50 Marvin starts first grade in a new school but has trouble learning to read until he tells his father about the problem. Grades K-3. (AR #53490, RL 2.0, Pts. 0.5) One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss Braille: 5-03940-00 -- $25.00 "Did you ever fly a kite in bed? Did you ever walk with ten cats on your head?" Such are the profound, philosophical queries posed by these ridiculous rhymes in this well-loved classic. Grades PreK-2. (AR #9042, RL 1.7, Pts. 0.5) Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire Braille: T-N1499-00 -- $8.00 In this Beginner Book(r), Spot the polka-dotted leopard explains why he wants to live in the zoo. Grades PreK-2. Rocking Horse Christmas by Mary Pope Osborne Braille: T-N1577-60 -- $8.50 Rocking Horse Shadow and his boy experience many adventures together until Shadow is retired to the attic. But a broken window changes his fate. Grades PreK-2. (AR #86376, RL 5.9, Pts. 16.0) Summer of the Sea Serpent: Magic Tree House, Book #31 by Mary Pope Osborne Braille: T-N1539-70 -- $17.50 The magician Merlin sends Jack and Annie back into time where they are reunited with boy sorcerer Teddy, transformed into seal people, and discover an old sword. Grades 2-4. (AR #76983, RL3.8, Pts. 1.0) Tell Me Some More by Crosby Newell Bonsall Braille: T-N1284-40 -- $10.00 Andrew introduces his friend to a magical place where you can find anything you can imagine -- the library. Grades PreK-2. The Three Bears by Paul Galdone Braille: T-N1375-30 -- $8.00 A fresh retelling of the familiar three bears nursery tale with a mischievous, impulsive Goldilocks minus a front tooth and the usual prettiness that has conventionally characterized her. Grades K-3. (AR #32037, RL 205, Pts. 0.5) The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco Braille: 6-50320-00 -- $25.00 A stuffed toy rabbit (with real thread whiskers) comes to life in this timeless tale of the transforming power of love. Grades 2-4. (AR #695, RL 4.9, Pts. 1.0) Winter of the Ice Wizard: Magic Tree House, Book #32 by Mary Pope Osborne Braille: T-N1574-50 -- $17.50 Jack and Annie travel with Teddy and Kathleen to the snowy Land-Behind-the-Clouds to retrieve Merlin's staff and rescue Merlin and Morgan from the Ice Wizard. Grades 2-4. (AR #82243, RL 3.8, Pts. 2.0) Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss Braille: 5-21200-00 -- $25.00 These three morality tales use humor to teach humility-- thanks to a sharp-eyed worm, a bragging bear and rabbit, a fuzzy-tailed bird, and a couple hundred turtles led by their foolish King Yertle. Grades K-3. (AR #9049, RL 3.3, Pts. 0.5) Older Elementary The Black Stallion Mystery by Walter Farley Large Print (18 point): L-07980-00 -- $63.50 Alec Ramsey and the Black begin a dangerous journey in search of the stallion's sire, a horse who may have died years ago in Arabia. Grades 4-7. (AR #56002, RL 5.5, Pts. 8.0) The Borrowers by Mary Norton Braille: 5-16390-00 -- $61.00 Large Print (19 point): L-08300-00 -- $58.00 Mary Norton creates a make-believe world in which tiny people live hidden from humankind beneath the floorboards and recycle household objects they have borrowed from "human beans," employing matchboxes for storage and postage stamps for paintings. Grades 4-6. (AR #10, RL 5.3, Pts. 5.0) Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink Enlarged Print (14 point): L-01925-00 -- $93.00 This Newbery Medal-winning book written in 1935 about Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother, recounts the adventures of Caddie and her brothers. Grades 4-7. (AR #14, RL 6.0, Pts. 8.0) Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Braille: 5-22300-00 -- $63.00 One of the classics of children's literature, this widely read tale concerns a pig named Wilbur and his devoted friend Charlotte, the spider who manages to save his life by writing words in her web. Grades 3-6. (AR #19, RL 4.4, Pts. 5.0) Encyclopedia Brown Mysteries Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All by Donald J. Sobol Braille: 5-35660-00 -- $28.00 Ten-year-old Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown Solves ten new mysteries. Readers can try to solve the case and the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back. Grades 3-6. (AR #5415, RL 4.1, Pts. 1.0) Encyclopedia Brown and The Case of the Two Spies by Donald J. Sobol Braille: T-N1039-10 -- $18.00 The young sneaker-clad super sleuth saves the day again in a collection of ten short mysteries that invite readers to puzzle out the solutions before consulting the answers in the back of the book. Grades 3-6. (AR #36379, RL 4.4, Pts. 1.0) Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace by Donald J. Sobol Braille: 5-35650-00 -- $27.00 A stolen candle, a missing diamond ring, mysterious cave drawings -- these are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his computer-like brain. Grades 3-6. (AR #7717, RL 4.2, Pts. 1.0) Encyclopedia Brown Lends a Hand by Donald J. Sobol Braille: 5-35630-00 -- $25.00 A huge footprint in the soft earth, counterfeit money in a bird's nest, a threatening letter -- these are the only traces left at the scene of ten brain-twisting crimes for Encyclopedia Brown, boy super sleuth. Grades 3-6. (AR #36377, RL 4.2, Pts 1.0) Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down by Donald J. Sobol Braille: 5-35670-00 -- $30.00 Ten more brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computer-like brain. Try to crack the cases along with him -- the answers are in the back. Grades 3-6. (AR #10877, RL 4.4, Pts. 1.0) The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson Braille: T-N1222-30 -- $22.00 This is the delightfully warm and enjoyable story of an old Parisian named Armand, who relished his solitary life but found a readymade family in the homeless children who lived under the bridge. Grades 3-6. (AR #467, RL 4.7, Pts. 3.0) From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg Enlarged Print (14 point): L-67300-00 -- $53.50 Claudia and her brother run away and stay in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There they are privy to the introduction of a new statue and immediately suspect its authenticity. Newbery Medal. Grades 4-6. (AR #29, RL 4.7, Pts. 5.0) Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary Large Print (20 point): L-34730-00 -- $48.00 Nothing ever happens to Henry Huggins until a stray dog named Ribsy comes into his life and soon, Henry and Ribsy are wreaking havoc on the city bus, getting a ride in a police car with sirens wailing, and winning a prize at the dog show. Grades 3-5. (AR #34, RL 4.7, Pts. 3.0) The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne Braille: 5-57530-00 -- $47.00 Christopher Robin and his bear, Pooh, are best friends. Their adventures are always sure to be interesting -- especially if they are joined by Piglet, Owl, Eeyore, and Tigger. Grades 3-6. (AR #18769, RL 4.8, Pts. 4.0) James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Braille: 5-61410-00 -- $38.00 Large Print (19 point): L-61000-00 -- $44.00 When magic touches an old peach tree, strange things start happening and the adventure begins for James and his new family of magically overgrown insects. Grades 4-7. (AR #232, RL 4.8, Pts. 4.0) Little House on the Prairie Braille: 5-71470-00 -- $74.00 Large Print (24 point): L-35000-00 -- $107.00 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pa Ingalls decides to sell the little log house, and the family travels from Wisconsin to Kansas where they are kept busy with the promise of their new life on the prairie. Grades 4-7. (AR #53, RL 4.9, Pts. 8.0) Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder Large Print (22 point): 4-66450-00 -- $120.50 While Laura Ingalls grows up in a little house on the western prairie, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State. This is the story of Almanzo and his family. Grades 4-7. (AR #112, RL 5.2, Pts. 9.0) Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary Braille: T-N1149-10 -- $24.00 The responsibilities of 8-year-old Ramona are sometimes daunting, but she is full of too much vim and vigor to ever be down for long. Newbery Honor Book. Grades 3-6. (AR #134, RL 5.6, Pts. 3.0) Ribsy by Beverly Cleary Large Print (22 point): L-98061-00 -- $60.00 When one family's mutt, Ribsy, mistakes the look and smell of the brand-new family station wagon in the shopping center parking lot, his escapades and wanderings begin. Grades 3-6. (AR #7745, RL 5.0, Pts. 4.0) Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Large Print (20 point): L-15921-00 -- $46.00 Eleven-year-old Marty Preston hides a mistreated runaway beagle until his secret becomes too big for him to keep to himself, and it exposes his entire family to Judd's anger. Newbery Medal. Grades 4-7. (AR #5440, RL 4.4, Pts. 4.0) Superfudge by Judy Blume Braille: T-N1148-80 -- $36.00 Catastrophes are nothing new to 12 year old Peter Hatcher, thanks to his younger brother Fudge, a new baby, and a move to New Jersey. Grades 3-6. (AR #443, RL 3.4, Pts. 4.0) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Braille: 5-33100-00 -- $40.00 Peter must deal with two-year-old Fudgie's disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling with Peter's stuff, and other grave offenses, one of which is almost too much to bear. Grades 3-6. (AR #294, RL 3.3, Pts. 3.0) Advertisement: Need accessible books? Visit the Louis Database to find titles offered by APH and by 180 other sources. U.S. customers can order APH books and products through Louis! Young Adult Fiction Middle School/Junior High The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Braille (2 vol.): 5-01550-00 -- $91.00 Large Print (20 point): L-01270-00 -- $101.50 Twain's most popular novel is a humorously nostalgic evocation of small-town childhood with the mischievous and irresponsible but goodhearted Tom. Grades 6-9. (AR #502, RL 8.1, Pts. 12.0 -- unabridged version) Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Large Print (20 point): L-05033-00 -- $105.00 The Cuthberts had decided to adopt an orphan, a nice sturdy boy to help Matthew with the farm chores, but the orphanage sent a girl instead -- a mischievous, talkative redhead. Grades 5-8. (AR #203, RL 7.3, Pts. 17.0) Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Braille: 5-07240-00 -- $45.00 Large Print (24 point): L-04210-00 -- $47.50 As sixth-grader Margaret adjusts to her family's move from New York City to a suburb in New Jersey, she chats with God about her insecurities and dreams. Grades 4-7. (AR #5055, RL 3.6, Pts.4.0) Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code by Eoin Coffer Braille (2 vol.): T-N1480-80 -- $65.50 This sequel includes a father released by the Russian Mafia, technology stolen by fairies, and deals gone wrong. Grades 5-8. (AR #68990, RL 5.0, Pts. 10.0) The Canine Connection: Stories About Dogs and People by Betsy Hearne Braille: T-N1509-50 -- $23.50 Twelve tales for older elementary students about the special relationship between humans and dogs. Grades 6-9. (AR #67226, RL 5.7, Pts. 4.0) Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Braille: 5-09500-00 -- $40.00 Large Print (22 point): L-95504-00 -- $69.50 This story of the miserly Scrooge reminds us with laughter and tears that the true spirit of Christmas comes from giving with love. Young Adult. (AR #44702, RL 6.7, Pts. 5.0) The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Enlarged Print (16 point): L-15915-00 -- $70.00 An unlikely band of children, enthralled by the mysteries of the pharaohs, withdraws from daily life into an elaborate game of make-believe in their own Egypt. Grades 4-7. (AR #217, RL 6.4, Pts. 7.0) Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry Braille (2 vol.): T-N1563-10 -- $47.50 Orphaned Kira is placed in the care of the Council of Guardians, along with Thomas, a young Woodcarver, and Jo, a talented singer. Grades 5-8. (AR #44063, RL 5.0, Points: 7.0) The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks Enlarged Print (14 point): L-04432-00 -- $59.00 When an old wooden cupboard and a special key bring an unusual toy to life, Omri's Indian becomes his most important secret: precious, dangerous, wonderful, and above all, magical. Grades 4-7. (AR #231, RL 4.6, Pts. 6.0) Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes Enlarged Print (16 point): L-71004-00 -- $84.00 Forbes's Newbery Medal-winning novel of a fourteen-year-old silversmith's apprentice chronicles the beginnings of the revolution in the American Colonies. Grades 5-8. (AR #47, RL 5.9, Pts. 13.0) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling Braille (2 vol.): T-N1187-90 -- $72.50 Orphaned in infancy, Harry Potter is raised by cruel relatives until, to his astonishment, Harry learns that he is a wizard and has been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Book One in this popular series. Grades 4-7. (AR #26759, RL 5.5, Pts. 12.0) The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter by Allan Zola and Elizabeth Kronzek Braille (2 vol.): T-N1405-30 -- $71.00 This guide to everything magical in the first four Harry Potter books presents the folklore, mythology, and history behind the objects, spells, and creatures in Harry's world. Grades 4-7. Just Jane: Daughter of England by William Lavender Braille (2 vol.): T-N1509-60 -- $57.00 Fourteen-year-old Lady Jane Prentice comes to Charleston in 1776 to live with her uncle's family. Over the next six years, Jane finds her loyalties divided. Grades 6-9. (AR #63643, RL 4.3, Pts. 10.0) Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Large Print (18 point): L-77901-00 -- $59.00 Separating the truth from the fiction about the life of a hero is always difficult, and setting the record straight on the life of Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee is no exception. Grades 5-8. (AR #5075, RL 4.7, Pts. 5.0) The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman Enlarged Print (16 point): L-95203-00 -- $41.50 This Newbery Award winner set in medieval England recounts the adventures of Alyce, who rises from homelessness and namelessness to find a station in life. Grades 6-9. (AR #11553, RL 6.0, Pts. 3.0) Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien Large Print (18 point): L-50616-00 -- $73.00 When mouse widow Mrs. Frisby needs advice on moving her children safely, she consults the rats and they tell her of their escape from a laboratory and of the brave death of her husband. Newbery Medal Book. Grades 5-8. (AR #62, RL 5.1, Pts. 8.0 -- combined with "Secret of NIMH") Secret of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien Large Print (24 point): L-77889-00 -- $79.00 Mouse widow, Mrs. Frisby asks for help from secretly super-intelligent rats and returns the favor by telling them an overheard conversation about a person coming to kill them. Grades 5-8. (AR #62, RL 5.1, Pts. 8.0 -- combined with "Mrs. Frisby & Rats of NIMH") Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope by Beverley Naidoo Braille: T-N1536-60 -- $31.50 Seven stories show South Africans of different eras, races, and ethnic groups as they cope with apartheid. In "The Playground" Rosa is the first girl to integrate the local school. Forward by Desmond Tutu. Junior High and up. (AR #65079, RL 5.4, Pts. 5.0) The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Large Print (18 point): L-66530-00 -- $47.50 This classic, written by S. E. Hinton when she was just 16 years old, defied convention with its deeply sympathetic portrayal of Ponyboy and his struggle to find a place for himself in a difficult world. Junior high. (AR #381, RL 4.7, Pts. 7.0) Run if You Dare by Randy Powell Braille: T-N1564-10 -- $35.00 This novel tackles the theme of finding meaning and direction in life, by contrasting Gardner's efforts as part of the track team with his father's mid-life crisis after becoming unemployed. Junior high. (AR #48141, RL 4.6, Pts. 6.0) Skullduggery by Kathleen Karr Braille: T-N1485-80 -- $32.50 Orphan Matthew Morrissey works for a phrenologist, who robs graves so he can study the skulls. A rival body snatcher follows them to Europe. Grades 5-8. (AR #42447, RL 5.0, Pts. 6.0) Sounder by William H. Armstrong Large Print: L-C72001-00 -- $64.00 When the African-American sharecropper who has raised Sounder from a pup is hauled off to jail for stealing a hog, his family must suffer their humiliation and crushing loss with no recourse. Newbery Medal winner. Grades 5-8. (AR #84, RL 5.3, Pts. 3.0) Stay Away from Simon! by Carol Carrick Enlarged Print (14 point): L-38131-00 -- $30.00 Lucy and her younger brother are frightened when they discover that Simon, the hulking miller's boy, is following them home from school. This story, set in the early 20th century, illustrates how a child's fear of the unknown and defeating rumors dissuade us from forming relationships with persons with handicaps. Grades 4-7. (AR #344, RL 3.8, Pts. 1.0) That Was Then, This Is Now by S. E. Hinton Braille: 5-96800-00 -- $50.00 With careful, intimate strokes, Hinton reveals a boy struggling over whether to protect his best friend or whether to follow his own beliefs about right and wrong. Junior high. (AR #792, RL 4.6, Pts. 5.0) Timothy of the Cay by Theodore Taylor Large Print (18 point): L-04435-00 -- $50.50 After returning to civilization and regaining his sight, Philip remembers his love for his lost friend, while a young Timothy grows up in a world of racial prejudice, struggling to attain his dream of becoming a ship's captain. Grades 5-8. (AR #9469, RL 5.0, Pts. 5.0) Where the Red Fern Grows: The Story of Two Dogs and a Boy by Wilson Rawls Large Print (18 point): L-05039-00 -- $80.00 Young Billy works two long, hard years to earn the money to realize his dream -- a pair of dogs for hunting raccoons. Grades 5-8. (AR #95, RL 4.9, Pts. 11.0) The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Enlarged Print (14 point): L-96110-00 -- $80.00 Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from the moment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticut in 1867 from her beloved home on the island of Barbados. A Newbery Award Winner. Grades 6-9. (AR #98, RL 5.7, Pts. 9.0) A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Braille (2 vol.): 6-58970-00 -- $69.00 Meg and Charles Wallace and their new friend Calvin O'Keefe embark on a perilous quest through space to find their father. Newbery Medal winner. Grades 5-8. (AR #150, RL 4.7, Pts. 7.0) High School Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Enlarged Print (14 point): L-86003-00 -- $161.00 The story of a young boy rescued from poverty and given the chance to become a "gentleman" through the help of a mysterious benefactor. Having expectations, as Pip soon learns, is a two-edged sword, and nothing is as he thought it would be. Young Adult. (AR #707, RL 9.2, Pts. 35.0) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Braille (2 vol.): T-N1105-70 -- $58.00 Self-made, self-invented millionaire Jay Gatsby embodies some of the Jazz Age's most abiding obsessions: money, ambition, greed, and the promise of new beginnings. Young Adult. (AR #708, RL 7.3, Pts. 8.0) The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells Enlarged Print (16 point): L-40300-00 -- $68.00 A brilliant scientist uncovers the secret to invisibility, but his grandiose dreams and the power he unleashes cause him to spiral into intrigue, madness, and murder. Senior high. (AR #10037, RL 7.7, Pts. 9.0) Lucas by Kevin Brooks Braille (3 vol.): T-N1540-30 -- $90.00 Local bullies accuse sixteen-year-old drifter Lucas of rape, setting off a tragic turn of events. For senior high readers due to some violence and strong language. (AR #71259, RL 4.7, Pts. 14.0) Necessary Noise: Stories of Families by Michael Cart Braille (2 vol.): T-N1536-70 -- $48.50 Ten short stories portraying different kinds of family scenes. For senior high readers, contains strong language. (AR #68984, RL 5.1, Pts. 6.0) Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Braille: T-N8851-00 -- $29.00 The tragic story, given poignancy by its objective narrative, is about the complex bond between two migrant laborers who dream of one day owning a small farm. Senior high, some violence and strong language. (AR #8665, RL 4.5, Pts. 4.0) The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway Braille: 5-91390-00 -- $35.00 Large Print (19 point): L-65650-00 -- $40.00 This tale of an aged Cuban fisherman going head-to-head with a magnificent marlin encapsulates Hemingway's favorite motifs of courage in the face of defeat and personal triumph won from loss. Young Adult. (AR #5994, RL 5.1, Pts. 4.0) Adult Fiction Appointment in Samarra by John O'Hara Braille (2 vol.): T-N1539-80 -- $68.00 As his small town celebrates Christmas in the 1930s, aristocratic Julian English begins his rapid descent towards self-destruction. Awakening by Kate Chopin Large Print (18 point): L-76000-00 -- $99.00 This 1899 book examines marriage and the role of women through the life of Edna Pontellier, who finds few acceptable outlets for her desires as a wife and mother living in conventional Creole society. (AR #50679, RL 8.3, Pts. 17.0) The Broker by John Grisham Braille (3 vol.): T-N1563-20 -- $89.50 The CIA pressures the president into releasing a jailed lobbyist who obtained stolen satellite software years earlier. Some violence and strong language. (AR #86376, RL 5.9, Pts. 16.0) Love's Proof by Catherine Palmer Braille (2 vol.): T-N1536-10 -- $71.50 Jane Fellowes, descendant of Sir Isaac Newton, discovers a mysterious box of papers that may establish scientific proof of the existence of God. Rumpole and the Primrose Path by John Mortimer Braille (2 vol.): T-N1536-40 -- $61.00 Six humorous mysteries featuring British barrister, Rumpole, including the title piece in which Rumpole investigates a fellow patient's death at the Primrose Path convalescent home. Spinning Man by George Harrar Braille (2 vol.): T-N1536-20 -- $76.00 Philosophy professor Evan Birch's life is thrown into turmoil after he becomes the main suspect in the kidnapping of a teenage cheerleader. Vagabond: Grail Quest, Book 2 by Bernard Cornwell Braille (4 vol.): T-N1547-80 -- $121.50 In this sequel to Archer's Tale, Thomas of Hookton battles adversaries as he searches for the Holy Grail, rumored to have once been possessed by his family. Some violence. Poetry Poems for Youth by Emily Dickenson Braille: T-N1148-30 -- $16.00 A new edition of a book published in 1934, this volume presents Emily Dickinson's poetry to young people. Junior High. Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle And Other Modern Verse by Stephen Dunning, et al. Braille: T-N1094-00 -- $29.00 The editors spent several years collecting 114 poems that represent a wide range of poems chosen for their individual excellence and special appeal to young people. Junior high. Book Accessories Create Your Own Tactile Storybooks Rolling Right Along Construction Kit Rolling Right Along Construction Kit: 1-08451-00 -- $58.00 Rolling Right Along Construction Kit allows teachers and parents to construct books similar to Rolling Into Place. (see Gift Section) Using provided panels, pathways, and accessory items, self-designed books can be tailored to the interests and needs of a particular child. Accompanied by a full-color User's Guide with story suggestions, tips, and sample book layouts. Braillable Labels and Sheets Prepare and adhere braille text labels to commercially available print storybooks. The applied clear labels allow text and pictures to remain visible. Other size labels also available. Small Labels (10 sheets, 3.875 x 0.95 labels): 1-08872-00 -- $12.00 Full sheets (15 sheets, 8.5 x 11): 1-08874-00 -- $13.00 Assorted Pack (50 sheets/multi-size labels): 1-08871-00 -- $35.00 Feel 'n Peel Stickers I & II Braille Alphabet stickers and braille number stickers are ideal for adapting ABC and counting books for young children. Additional sticker sets are available. Call or check out www.aph.org for more details. Braille/Print Alphabet Letters: 1-08849-00 -- $24.00 Braille/Print Numbers: 1-08865-00 -- $24.00 Assorted Stickers Kit I (contains over 2300 stickers including point symbols, smiley/frowny faces, reward statements, and alphabet stickers above): 1-08843-00 -- $77.00 Assorted Stickers Kit II (includes numbers above plus stars, point symbols color names, additional reward statements, and magnetic material for attaching stickers to metal objects): 1-08864-00 -- $96.00 Textured Paper Collection Textured Paper Collection: 1-03275-00 -- $28.00 Give pictures in any storybook a tactile boost by applying a variety of textures that can be enjoyed by any child. Includes 10 sheets of textured paper in a variety of bright colors and double-sided adhesive. Graphic Art Tape Graphic Art Tape: 1-08878-00 -- $35.00 Outline selected pictures in a storybook with a selection of three widths of easy-to-use black, crepe-textured tape. The narrowest tape is best for making curving lines and shapes. Graphic Art Tape includes three plastic dispensers holding 18-yard rolls of tape in widths of 1/4", 1/8", and 1/16." The GrandStand Portable Reading Easel Yellow: 1-03205-00 -- $35.00 Black: 1-03204-00 -- $35.00 Light-weight and portable reading stand for low vision readers. Waterproof, colorful, durable, and inexpensive. Easy to lift, carry, and lock into position. Folds up when not in use. Adjustable shelf may be raised and lowered to accommodate the height of the reader. Includes clips for holding book pages open. Top surface measures 15x14 inches. Weighs only 2 1/3 lbs. Recommended ages: 5 years and older. Bright Line Reading Guide Bright Line Reading Guide, Yellow (package of 2): 1-03060-00 -- $7.00 Bright Line Reading Guide, Pink (package of 2): 1-03061-00 -- $7.00 Can be placed over text to highlight, eliminate glare, and promote maximum contrast. The guide provides a black reference line that helps the reader keep his or her place on the page. ZoomView ZoomView: 1-03919-00 -- $39.00 Simple, low-cost video display magnifier. Use with a computer monitor or a television. Uses the latest in Fresnel optics, a type of flat plastic magnifier. Magnification up to 60 percent. No Quota funds. Primer Electronic Magnifier Primer: 1-03929-00 -- $295.00 Primer is a light-weight, hand-held black and white electronic magnifier that connects in minutes to your television set. Magnification depends on the size of your TV. For example, a 20-inch TV will let you magnify from 8X to 15X. Features -- Displays black and white images in normal, positive enhanced, or negative enhanced modes -- Lightweight, easy to hold camera/controller -- CCD camera, auto focus, lifetime lamps, tracking roller, one-button control -- Automatic switching between TV viewing and magnification NOTE: No Quota funds, Shipping costs added. TV not included. Cassette Tape Recorder/Players Two models let you listen to Talking Books or commercial cassettes as well as record tapes. Both models have the following features : -- Digital Pitch Control (DPC):? change playback rate without pitch change -- 2 or 4 tracks. -- 1 7/8 inches per second or 15/16 ips (Talking Book speed) -- Mono speaker and microphone -- Stereo playback through headphones -- Stereo headphones -- Tactile symbols on controls and touch checking of tape movement -- AC power converter/recharger (Handi II) or built in power cord (Table Top) -- Rechargeable battery pack -- Manual in print and on cassette -- Print and braille quickstart instructions -- One-year limited warranty Handi-Cassette II Handi-Cassette II: 1-07085-00 -- $185.00 Portable unit includes headphones. 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/4 inches, 1.5 lbs. Accessories for the Handi-Cassette II: Two-Year Extended Warranty for Handi II: 1-07087-00 -- $50.00 (Must be ordered within 90 days) Carrying Case: 1-07084-00 -- $19.00 Replacement Nickel-Metal Hydrite Battery: 1-07082-00 -- $12.00 Replacement AC Adaptor/Recharger: 1-07091-00 -- $9.00 Replacement Battery Clip: 1-07086-00 -- $8.00 Replacement Instructional Cassette: 1-07083-00 -- $2.50 Table Top Recorder/Player Table Top: 1-07150-00 -- $225.00 Portable table-top unit. 9 3/8 x 11 1/8 x 3 inches, about 4 1/4 lbs. Accessories for the Table Top: Two-Year Extended Warranty for Table Top: 1-07151-00 -- $75.00 (Must be ordered within 90 days) Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap: 1-07010-00 -- $12.00 Replacement Nickel-Metal Hydrite Battery: 1-07071-00 -- $24.00 Instructional Cassette: 1-07152-00 -- $2.50 Book Port(tm) Book Port: 1-07440-00 -- $395.00 Book Port is a hand-held device that reads electronic books, plays audio files, acts as a note taker, and offers many other functions. Book Port easily connects to a PC and allows the user to download and read electronic text files with synthetic speech or digital audio books (including DAISY books) with human speech. Book Port includes a USB connector and a CompactFlash(r) card slot for removable mass storage. Recent Upgrades: -- Read books from audible.com(r). -- Speech compression for files containing digitized human speech. -- Turn unit sideways, and certain keys can be used as a seven-key braille keyboard. Use this keyboard to search text files. -- Supports Spanish language files Book Port software is continuously upgraded. See www.aph.org/tech/bp_info.htm to download the latest upgrades. Includes: -- Book Port unit with built-in keypad and microphone; earbuds -- One CompactFlash card (Note: Additional CompactFlash cards are available from any computer or electronics dealer) -- USB cable for connecting to your PC -- CD-ROM with Book Port software, electronic manual, and over 1,700 e-books; instruction manual on cassette -- Two AA batteries -- One year limited warranty Features: -- Play digital audio files, such as MP3s, audible.com, and DAISY Digital Talking books (both text and audio) -- Read text files or web pages in high quality synthetic speech -- Read translated, contracted braille files -- Navigate among files or within a book -- Navigate by letter, word, sentence, paragraph, or page -- Set multiple bookmarks per file then easily return to them -- Record and playback memos -- Low power consumption -- Audible low battery indicator -- Date & time, multiple alarms, sleep timer -- Expandable storage capacity Requirements to Run: -- PC with USB connections -- Pentium(r) 166 MHz or faster processor -- Windows(r) ME or higher -- 64 MB of RAM -- 15 megs of hard disk space to install software -- CD-ROM drive Book Wizard(tm) Reader Book Wizard Reader, CD-ROM: D-03531-00 -- $49.00 Book Wizard Reader, Electronic Download: D-03531-ED -- $39.00 Book Wizard Reader is software that lets you read Digital Talking Books. It's a comprehensive program that supports all Digital Talking Book formats, including DAISY 2 books (such as books available from Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic(r) and DAISY 3 books (such as text-based books from bookshare.org). The program also supports the new full-text, full-audio books in DAISY 3 format. If you are unfamiliar with the DAISY format and the advantages it offers, see examples at our website, www.aph.org/tech/html. If you have a subscription to bookshare.org, you'll be impressed by the structured access to the daily newspapers and magazines they offer. Requirements to Run: -- 300 MHz PC compatible computer running at least Windows(r) 98 or Windows 2000 or later -- 96 MB RAM -- 20 MB disk space for software and an additional 700 MB for high quality speech -- Internet Explorer(r) 4.01 or later -- Sound card and speakers -- CD-ROM drive Two versions of Book Wizard Reader are available: -- CD-ROM, includes high-quality synthetic speech -- The Electronic Download version, which is less expensive, contains standard synthetic speech, not the high-quality speech. APH Software System Requirements All requirements listed are at minimum. Software requires a sound card and speakers, and a CD-ROM drive. Find detailed software purchasing instructions in the "How to Order" section, [print page 62]. Download APH Software Demos at www.aph.org/tech Gifts Sunset on a Ski Slope W-HDCD-AB -- $7.00 Depicts a hillside covered with snow and evergreen trees. By Barbara Zochowski, a visually impaired student artist. Die-cut and embossed trees. Print message reads: "May the Joy of Your Holidays Be Evergreen...." 10 cards (all of one design) with envelopes. No Quota funds. Snow Walker 1-05201-99 -- $10.00 Whimsical painting of a visually impaired snowman with a cane. By Adrianna Gamble, a visually impaired student artist. Printed and embossed image. Print/Braille message reads: "Happy Holidays!" 10 cards (of one design) with envelopes. No Quota funds. Winter Solace W-HDCD-AD -- $10.00 This holiday card features artwork by visually impaired adult artist Lucille "Honey" Knechtel. The printed/tactile card features a bridge over a snowy river and the print/braille message: "Wishing you a beautiful holiday season." 10 cards with envelopes. No Quota funds. May Your Light Shine W-HDCD-AA -- $7.00 Holiday card features the artwork of Margo Langohr, an 81-year-old visually impaired artist. This inspirational painting depicts a woman reaching toward a shooting star. Die-cut, tactile star shape. Print/braille greeting reads: "May Your Light Shine...." 10 cards (of one design) with envelopes. No Quota funds. Talking Calculator Talking Calculator: 1-03971-00 -- $17.95 Talking Calculator provides clear speech feedback, along with an oversized LCD display. This desktop model has the standard operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, in addition to a memory function. A "repeat" key speaks the last result. Audio result is adjustable. -- By unit or digit -- Two volume levels -- Result only or all keys pressed Uses two "AA" batteries, not included. No Quota funds. EZ Fill Pouring Aid EZ Fill: 1-03970-00 -- $12.95 EZ Fill is a device to help you in filling containers, such as a glass or cup. The aid hangs on the edge of the container; when liquid fills to about one inch from the top, the device produces a signal to let you know. Uses three included LR44 button-type batteries, with an expected life span of about one year. No Quota funds. Talking Thermometer Talking Thermometer: 1-03972-00 -- $12.95 The Talking Thermometer's pleasant human voice automatically reports the measured temperature, along with a standard-size LCD readout. Features include: -- "Talking" button to report temperature and "beep" signal during measurement -- Same accuracy as conventional non-talking digital clinical thermometer -- Fast response time -- Battery included No Quota funds. Talking Watch Watch, Stretch Band: 1-03976-00 -- $19.95 Watch, Leather Band: 1-03977-00 -- $19.95 This inexpensive talking watch is easy to use and to understand. Press the single button and the time is announced in clear speech. Other features: -- Mode switch and settings are recessed and cannot be accidentally changed -- Three alarms available: cuckoo, rooster, beeps -- Can set to announce time on hour -- Two band styles offered: leather or stretch band No Quota funds. Kelvin Talking Thermostat Kelvin: 1-03973-00 -- $129.95 Push the ergonomic talking buttons to program this thermostat, automatically adjusting home heating and cooling up to 4 times a day, 7 days per week. Once programmed, Kelvin's voice activation feature can be operated hands-free to announce the current settings, or to raise and lower the temperature settings. Operates on house current with 4 AA battery back-up (batteries not included). Includes instructions in print and on cassette. No Quota funds. Note: Will not work with heat pumps. APH recommends professional installation. Wireless Personal Pager Personal Pager: 1-03975-00 -- $32.00 Instantly summon help or attention at home or away by pressing the button on the Personal Pager transmitter. The portable receiver will chime or vibrate notifying the wearer up to 100 feet away, inside or out. Can be used: -- Worn on a belt or around the neck -- Attached to a wall -- Free-standing with built-in easel support Transmitter requires one E23A 12v battery (included). Receiver requires two AA batteries (not included). No Quota funds. ZeitGeist Talking Time Machine ZeitGeist English: 1-03974-00 -- $99.00 ZeitGeist Spanish: 1-03974-SP -- $99.00 This portable electronic device combines a number of time-related functions and speaks through either its integrated speaker or headphones (not included). Comes with instructions on audiocassette as well as a braille and large print quick-start sheet. Spanish version also available. -- Tells time (including dual time zone) in hours, minutes, and seconds -- Automatically adjusts to Daylight Savings Time and leap years -- Calendar tells the current day of the week, date, calendar week, number of days passed and remaining in the year, and the current zodiac sign -- 10 different alarms are possible, each with a separate signal, along with a stopwatch, two count-down timers (seven day and one hour) -- Manages up to 10 non-recurring or recurring appointments 4.5 x 1.25 x 1 inches, fits in pocket or carry around neck on attached lanyard Uses 2 AAA batteries (included) APH Sweat Shirts These heavy-weight cotton/polyester blend sweat shirts (long sleeve) have an APH logo on the front in the upper left. Note: No Quota funds. APH Sweat Shirts (adult sizes only) -- $17.00 each Color: Ash Small -- W-SSAS-SM Medium -- W-SSAS-MD Large -- W-SSAS-LG X-Large -- W-SSAS-XL XX-Large -- W-SSAS-XX XXX-Large -- W-SSAS-XXX Color: Navy Small -- W-SSNA-SM Medium -- W-SSNA-MD Large -- W-SSNA-LG X-Large -- W-SSNA-XL XX-Large -- W-SSNA-XX XXX-Large -- W-SSNA-XXX Short Sleeve Braille T-Shirts The front of this high quality, 100% cotton shirt has an APH logo in the upper left, while the back has a braille alphabet in puff ink and the slogan "We Have a Special Touch!" Note: No Quota funds. Short Sleeve Braille T-Shirts (adult sizes only) -- $10.00 each Color -- Ash Gray Small -- W-TSGY-SM Medium -- W-TSGY-MD Large -- W-TSGY-LG X-Large -- W-TSGY-XL XX-Large -- W-TSGY-XX Color -- Black Small -- W-TSBK-SM Medium -- W-TSBK-MD Large -- W-TSBK-LG X-Large -- W-TSBK-XL XX-Large -- W-TSBK-XX Color -- Jade Small -- W-TSJD-SM Medium -- W-TSJD-MD Large -- W-TSJD-LG X-Large -- W-TSJD-XL XX-Large -- W-TSJD-XX Color -- Navy Small -- W-TSNYGY-SM Medium -- W-TSNY-MD Large -- W-TSNY-LG X-Large -- W-TSNY-XL XX-Large -- W-TSNY-XX Color -- Red Small -- W-TSRD-SM Medium -- W-TSRD-MD Large -- W-TSRD-LG X-Large -- W-TSRD-XL XX-Large -- W-TSRD-XX Color -- Royal Blue Small -- W-TSDB-SM Medium -- W-TSDB-MD Large -- W-TSDB-LG X-Large -- W-TSDB-XL XX-Large -- W-TSDB-XX Color -- White Small -- W-TSWH-SM Medium -- W-TSWH-MD Large -- W-TSWH-LG X-Large -- W-TSWH-XL XX-Large -- W-TSWH-XX Color -- Yellow Small -- W-TSYL-SM Medium -- W-TSYL-MD Large -- W-TSYL-LG X-Large -- W-TSYL-XL XX-Large -- W-TSYL-XX Denver the Guide Dog Video Denver the Guide Dog VHS: 1-30010-00 -- $15.00 It's a great day at APH as Heathcliff, APH Vice President Gary Mudd's hard working guide dog of twelve years "hands over his harness" to Denver, the young up-and-comer. Produced by Discovery Channel's Animal Planet(r) Pet Stories series, this video is for anyone who would like to know more about guide dogs or would just like to meet Denver. During this half-hour, see how Denver got his start, "made the cut" at guide dog school, and was matched with Gary. Be amazed at how hard the two of them have worked to become the team they are. There's not a dry eye in the house during the reunion scenes when Denver's puppy trainer returns to find such a confident and capable guide dog! Teen Scene: Portraits of Success Video Teen Scene VHS Video: 1-30011-00 -- $25.00 Teen Scene DVD: 1-30011-DVD -- $25.00 Starring four Kentucky teen-agers with low vision, this 39-minute video will make you laugh, warm your heart, and make you feel as though you know these teens! It's all about being successful, self-advocating, dating, playing sports, and achieving in school or on the job. Our four stars will show you how it's done. Available in VHS video or DVD formats. Braille Key Chain W-BRKC-AA -- $4.00 Features a plastic rectangular solid that rotates in three sections, somewhat like the popular Rubik's Cube(r). As the faces of the three sections turn, different braille characters are formed. A copper-colored metal chain with a key ring is attached to the top of the rectangle. No Quota funds. Lots of Dots: Learning My ABC's Lots of Dots: Learning My ABC's: 1-10000-00 -- $26.00 Learning by coloring is fun! This learning tool is an exciting raised-line coloring book designed for future large print and braille readers. It facilitates braille character recognition through repetitive activities designed for young children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. Each letter of the alphabet has two pages: -- the first page features a jumbo braille cell, with six raised-line open circles. -- the second page shows the letter and a tactile graphic depiction of an easy-to-find object that begins with that letter. Attached to the inside front cover is a plastic stencil of the jumbo cell that can be folded over the blank pages, allowing the student to practice the braille cell configuration for that letter. Rolling Into Place(tm) Rolling Into Place: 1-08450-00 -- $68.00 Although Rolling Into Place is an interactive storybook intended primarily for children with visual impairments, any young child can enjoy its unique, fun design. As the Velcro(r) ball is rolled to its final "surprise" destination, important hand skills and basic directional concepts are learned and reinforced. The book's simultaneous visual, tactile, and auditory feedback help the child attend to the path traveled by the ball. Also included are an assortment of interactive Velcro face pieces and an accompanying Author's Letter detailing suggested activities. Not intended for children ages 3 and under without adult supervision. Rolling Right Along Book Construction kit also available, see Book Accessories Section. EZ Track Series Designed for people with low vision, EZ Track products utilize large print of at least 18 points, easy-to-use binder formatting, and special accessories as aids in organizing day-to-day activities. There are four products in the EZ Track series (available separately): Address Book, Calendar, Medical Record Keeper, and Financial Record Keeper. EZ Track Address Book EZ Track Address Book: 1-07910-00 -- $25.00 EZ Track Address Book Insert Pages only: 1-07911-00 -- $10.00 Large print address book will hold 208 addresses. Includes a plastic template for easy entry. Large alphabet tabs make names easy to find in the 3-ring binder. Additional address insert pages are available. Other Titles in the EZ Track Series: EZ Track Calendar (with binder): 1-07900-07 -- $29.75 EZ Track Calendar (inserts only, no binder): 1-07901-07 -- $25.75 EZ Track Medical Record Keeper: 1-07930-00 -- $33.00 EZ Track Financial Record Keeper: 1-07920-00 -- $39.00 Replacement Check Registers (2 pack): 1-07920-01 -- $10.00 Replacement Insert Pages only: 1-07920-02 -- $18.00 Money Talks(tm) Money Talks CD version with Enhanced Voicing: D-03560-00 -- $49.00 Money Talks Electronic Distribution (standard voicing): D-03560-ED -- $39.00 Money Talks is an accessible bank account management software package. It provides flexible bank account management, printing and braille embossing of the check register, and writing checks in a variety of sizes and styles. This program is feature-rich for computer users who are blind or who have low vision and works well both for computer novices and computer wizards. -- Spoken, on-screen check register -- Support for multiple accounts -- Cleared and running balances spoken -- Optional built-in speech making a screen reader unnecessary -- Ability to import bank transaction information downloaded in Quicken(r) Interchange Format (QIF) format -- Schedule recurring transactions -- Categories and subcategories -- Summaries for category and for credit-debit -- User's Guide: self-spoken and HTML Verbal View Series This set of tutorials is designed specifically for the computer user who is blind or visually impaired and emphasizes keyboard commands and shortcuts over the typical mouse techniques. Graphic components are described with examples and comparisons to everyday items. Technical terms are kept to a minimum and only one command is introduced per chapter for easy review. Verbal View of Windows(r) XP Verbal View of Windows XP (CD-ROM): D-10500-00 -- $50.00 First in the series, this tutorial covers nearly every aspect of Windows XP and is simple enough for the first-time computer user. Verbal View of Word Verbal View of Word: D-10510-00 -- $50.00 Microsoft(r) Word(r) is a powerful word processor with multiple means of accomplishing tasks. This tutorial assumes the user has a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, and has Microsoft Word 97 or later installed on their computer. Verbal View of Word Advanced Verbal View of Word Advanced: D-10511-00 -- $50.00 This tutorial is designed for users who need to create specialized documents such as term papers, business letters, and books, or those who want to learn about the advanced features available with Microsoft Word. It assumes basic knowledge of Windows and the Verbal View of Word tutorial. Media for These Tutorials Verbal View of Word and VVW Advanced are each delivered on CD-ROM, in DAISY 3.0 format, with included presentation software, so you can send the tutorial to a portable book reading device such as APH's Book Port(tm). The CD also contains Microsoft Word, HTML, contracted braille, and text versions of the document. Find detailed software purchasing instructions in the "How to Order" section, [print page 62]. Download APH Software Demos: www.aph.org/tech. Armadillo Army(tm) Software CD-ROM: D-03400-00 -- $49.00 Electronic Distribution: D-03400-ED -- $39.00 An arcade-style educational game created especially for players with low vision. Tex must navigate a series of mazes, picking up various items along the way, as he evades a band of armadillos. With bright, large graphics, as well as meaningful sound elements. Armadillo Army gives low-vision students practice with lateral and vertical eye movements; searching, timing, visual discrimination, peripheral detection, eccentric viewing skills; and eye-hand coordination. Students who are blind can play the game using its sound cues. Termite Torpedo(tm) Software CD Version: D-03470-00 -- $39.00 Electronic Distribution: D-03470-ED -- $39.00 Termite Torpedo is an arcade-style educational game designed especially for players with low vision. Termites are eating their way through Woodville! Only you can save the city by clearing the playing field of 12 levels of termites! Termite Torpedo gives low-vision students practice in the visual skills of locating, fixating, tracking, aligning, and following. The full audio accompaniment, including directional information, allows use by players who are totally blind. Talking Word Puzzles(tm) Software CD-ROM (with Enhanced Voicing): D-03440-00 -- $49.00 Electronic Distribution (without Enhanced Voicing): D-03440-ED -- $39.00 Create or solve hidden word and crossword puzzles in large print and with optional high-quality speech feedback. As a player navigates through the puzzle, the program announces the contents of that square. Speech feedback in hidden word puzzles also indicates marked and unmarked letters, valid and invalid words, word lists or clues to words, and motivating phrases. It's easy to create your own puzzles: make up the word list and the software creates the puzzle for you, entering the words into one of several puzzle formats. Toodle Tiles CD-ROM: D-00300-00 -- $49.00 Electronic Distribution: D-00300-ED -- $39.00 Toodle Tiles: Emmy's Town(tm) is an educational computer game for students 5 and up. Based on the matching game of Mahjong, the object is to clear away matching tiles and pave the way for the new mayor of Emuville. Toodle Tiles features bright, high-contrast colors and simple designs in five different tile sets: -- Characters from Emuville, introduced in APH's ENVISION program -- Chinese set portraying sea creatures -- Veggie set -- Universe set -- For older students, a bug set A plastic form is included to explain the multi-dimensional aspects of the game. The student with blindness can hear audio cues, as well as audio feedback, each time he or she chooses a tile. Web Chase Web Chase: 1-08460-00 -- $149.00 Web Chase is an originally designed board game by APH that is intended to develop important tactile skills within a fun, recreational context. As players navigate their hungry spiders through a colorful insect-laden web, they learn to trace various raised lines, identify point symbols, and discriminate textures and shapes (of various prey). Accessible to players of all visual abilities. WARNING: Choking Hazard-- Small Parts. Not intended for children under 5 without adult supervision. Talking GlowDice Talking GlowDice: 1-07500-00 -- $30.00 Rolling a die goes accessible! Push the "Roll" button and a randomly generated number between one and six is announced in digital speech, and the corresponding number is displayed in bright blue LEDs. Four AAA batteries, not included Rib-It-Balls Jacob’s Rib-It-Ball, 14": 1-07513-00 -- $23.00 Jacob’s Rib-It-Ball, 18": 1-07514-00 -- $39.00 Jacob’s Rib-It-Ball, 30": 1-07515-00 -- $68.00 These fun balls are easy to grab and have high-contrast ribbing with "crinkly" fabric to add an auditory component. These latex-free multicolored balls have been designed in two color combinations, making them easier for visual orientation, and are available in three inflatable sizes: 14" (red/yellow), 18" (blue/yellow), and 30" (black/yellow). The 30" ball is sold with a foot pump. Not designed to be used as a therapy ball -- will not bear excessive weight. The Mini Rib-It-Ball The Mini Rib-It-Ball: 1-07512-00 -- $14.00 This 7" plush ball provides opportunities for multisensory learning. It contains a bell (auditory), bright colors (visual), and a pull tab/teething ring for vibration (tactual/proprioceptive). Mini Rib-It-Ball is not available on Quota. IXL Revolution(tm) Sport Ball IXL Revolution(tm) Sport Ball: 1-07511-00 -- $5.00 "Sounding off" far beyond a traditional bell ball, the IXL Revolution(tm) Sport Ball is fun and easy-to-use. The ball continues to sound for approximately 20 seconds after it stops rolling, making it an ideal sound source for practicing sound localization skills. Younger children will enjoy rolling it and passing it back and forth with their playmates. The foam exoskeleton allows for children with limited fine motor skills to grasp the ball and play with their peers. Note: We ship these balls in random colors. No Quota funds. Available while supplies last. The Tangle Toy(r) and Tangle Book Tangle Book and Toy Kit (one large print guidebook and three Tangle Toys): 1-08750-00 -- $45.00 Optional Braille Guidebook: 5-08750-00 -- $16.00 Replacement Large Print Guidebook: 7-08750-00 -- $16.00 With its infinite knot shapes and variety of colors and textures, the Tangle Toy can be used in various forms to encourage a child to explore, move, and play. The Tangle Toy includes segments that feature bright, primary colors, and each color has its own unique texture. The curved segments may be combined to create contrasting sections which can be twisted and moved to provide a visually interesting object to help catch a child's attention. For a child who is blind, the textures present a tactually interesting target. Because each colored segment has its own unique texture, activities which are generally focused on using specific colors are easily adapted for the child who is blind. SQUID Tactile Activities Magazine SQUID, Issue 1: 1-08862-01 -- $45.00 This premier issue of SQUID includes a Tactile Activity Packet with an assortment of 3-hole punched tactile activities (for inclusion into your own binder). The activities are produced in a variety of tactile methods (e.g., embossed paper, thermoform, and raised ink) and include such activities as: -- tactile mazes, -- pattern-completing puzzles, -- word play, -- brainteasers, and -- interactive games. Set includes a print copy of each activity and solutions. NEW ISSUE! SQUID Tactile Activities Magazine: SQUID, Issue 2: 1-08862-02 -- $45.00 The eagerly awaited second issue of SQUID is now available with all-new activities! SQUID Magazine is deceptively fun: while your student enjoys a variety of activities, he or she will acquire skills needed to become a more proficient tactile reader. Some of the Issue 2 activities include: -- A-maze Me! -- Break the Code-- Winter Clothing -- Crowded House -- Different is Best -- Hop, Two, Three! -- Not Just Any Treat -- Word Play -- Lots more! Recommended Ages: 5+ Look forward to future announcements of SQUID issues in the APH News or at www.aph.org LumiTest LumiTest: 1-03956-00 -- $75.00 Tiny Tip Accessory Pack: 1-03956-01 -- $7.00 The LumiTest is a light probe and a contrast indicator that emits a tone that increases in pitch as light is approached. When the LumiTest is in direct contact with materials, lighter colors are indicated by a higher pitch. Includes batteries. Sherlock Talking Label Identifier Sherlock Talking Label Identifier: 1-07410-00 -- $229.00 Extra Adhesive Labels (pack of 25): 1-07411-00 -- $29.00 Extra Plastic Tags (pack of 10): 1-07412-00 -- $24.00 The Sherlock Talking Label Identifier is a hand-held digital voice recorder with each recorded message keyed to an adhesive label or plastic disk tag. Labels or tags can be attached to clothing, medications, packaged products, frozen foods, documents, books, CDs, anything you wish to identify. Includes 25 labels, 10 tags and carrying case. Colorino Talking Color Identifier Colorino Talking Color Identifier, English: 1-03955-00 -- $195.00 Colorino Talking Color Identifier, Spanish: 1-03955-SP -- $195.00 Colorino is a small, hand-held unit that is simple to operate using only two buttons. Can detect more than 100 nuances of color and can be used as a light probe. Includes carrying case and batteries. No Quota Funds. APH InSights Art Competition and Calendar APH InSights Annual Juried Art Competition and Exhibition Each year APH sponsors a juried art competition and exhibition designed exclusively for blind and visually impaired artists of all ages. From the hundreds of entries received, works are chosen to be exhibited at APH's Annual Meeting and on our website. Award winners are selected in each of nine categories. Submissions to APH InSights may include sculpture, pottery, weavings, photographs, prints, paintings, etc. Entries are judged by professionals from the field of the arts. Artwork is judged on originality of concept, expressive use of media, and artistic excellence. Please contact the APH Public Affairs and Special Projects Manager for more information on APH InSights. APH InSights Large Print/Braille Art Calendar Each year APH offers a twelve month large print/braille calendar featuring the artwork of visually impaired artists. Includes months, days, holidays, and moon phases. Use at a desk or hang on a wall. Pages fold over easily. Makes a Great Fund-Raiser Art calendars can be purchased in quantities at a special price for fund-raising projects! Your group's name can be printed and brailled on a special version of the cover. Fund-raising questions and orders should be directed to APH's Contract Administration Office, 1-800-223-1839. Recommended Ages: 4 years and up. Single copy, APH InSights Calendar: 5-18971-07 -- $7.50 Note: The APH InSights Calendar MAY be purchased with Federal Quota funds; however, quantity purchases of this calendar for fund-raising purposes MAY NOT be purchased with Federal Quota funds. Federal Quota Funds Might Help Purchase Materials for Your Students! The federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind provides funds for adapted educational materials for eligible students who meet the definition of blindness. An annual registration of eligible students determines a per capita amount of money designated for the purchase of educational materials produced by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). These funds are credited to Federal Quota accounts maintained and administered by APH and its Ex Officio Trustees throughout the country. Who Is Eligible? In order for students to be eligible for registration in the Federal Quota Program, they MUST meet the following requirements. -- meet the definition of blindness - "central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting glasses or a peripheral field of vision no greater than 20 degrees; or visual performance reduced by a brain injury or dysfunction when visual function meets the definition of blindness as determined by an eye care specialist or neurologist." -- be enrolled in a formally organized public or private, nonprofit educational program of less than college level -- be enrolled with the registering school or agency on the first Monday in January There is no chronological age limit for registration eligibility. To be eligible, adults must "have a written educational plan and be enrolled in and attend, on a regular basis, an instructional program of at least 20 hours of instruction per week. Social and leisure programs do not qualify as instructional programs." Who Are the Ex Officio Trustees? For each residential school for the blind, state department of education, or agency for the blind that participates in the Federal Quota Program, an Ex Officio Trustee of the American Printing House for the Blind must be designated. Each Ex Officio Trustee is entrusted with the administration of the Federal Quota Program within his or her system. Want more info? For more information about the Federal Quota program, visit www.aph.org or call 1-800-223-1839. On our website, you can find contact information for the Ex Officio Trustees in your state. These Trustees can give you the specific information about whether your student may qualify for materials purchased with Federal Quota funds. Official Braille Codebooks Available from APH Do you need the definitive word for writing such braille codes as Literary, Mathematics, or Music? APH offers the official Braille Authority of North America (BANA) codebooks. Visit our website at www.aph.org/products/bana.html for a current listing or call 1-800-223-1839. Textbooks in Accessible Media Are Offered by APH We offer for sale thousands of books in addition to those listed in this catalog! Most of our offerings are textbooks in braille or enlarged print for students through grade 12, but we also carry other types of books. Visit our website at www.aph.org/louis/index.html to find and order titles that interest you. Database Training Offered Maria Delgado, APH's Database Field Representative, coordinates a nationwide training program that explains, exhibits, and demonstrates APH web-based databases, including Louis, Fred's Head, and Accessible Media Producers. Maria appears at national, regional, and state conferences and offers presentations and hands-on training to consumers, students, professionals in the field of vision, and University programs. Maria can also customize a webcast presentation to meet your training needs. For more information, contact Maria at 800-223-1839, ext. 340 or mdelgado@aph.org. Advertisement: A Variety of APH Catalogs Are Available The American Printing House for the Blind offers different catalogs to help meet your educational and daily living needs. -- Products Catalog: our complete line of products -- Family Life Catalog: products for families with visually impaired children -- Daily Living Catalog: products for everyday living -- APH Bookstore Catalog: Leisure reading in fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages -- APH Demo Disc: CD-ROM containing accessible editions of the above catalogs plus software demos Each catalog is available in print and one or more accessible media. Catalogs are available over the web at www.aph.org or by calling 1-800-223-1839. Magazines in Accessible Editions from APH: Reader's Digest(r) and Newsweek(r) Reader's Digest(r): Braille -- $171.00 (optional) -- Cassette Tape(15/16, 4-Track) -- $17.00 (optional) Newsweek(r): Cassette Tape (15/16, 4-Track) -- $51.00 (optional) U.S. citizens who are blind or visually impaired are eligible to subscribe to these publications. If you are unable to pay the subscription rate, we invite you to subscribe free of charge. Contributions to defray the production costs are accepted. Gift subscriptions are available at the above rates. Non-U.S. citizens MUST pay the above subscription costs. Cassette editions require a Talking Book-type tape player. To support APH's accessible magazine program, please contact the Development Department toll-free at 888-295-1839 or visit Donor support on our website, www.aph.org. Note: Reader's Digest(r), Large Type Edition is not published by APH, but is available directly from The Reader's Digest Large Print Edition / P.O. Box 8177 / Red Oak, IA 51591 / 1-800-807-2780. On the web, visit www.rd.com and click on "Large Print for Easier Reading" Reader's Digest is a trademark of The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.; Newsweek is a trademark of Newsweek, Inc. Other Resources There are many nonprofit and for-profit organizations creating accessible books for visually impaired readers. Here is a selected listing that we hope will be helpful to you. Many more organizations that produce braille, large print, sound recordings, and electronic books can be located in APH's free Louis Database at www.aph.org/louis/index.html. Happy reading! American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults 1800 Johnson Street, Suite 100 Baltimore MD 21230 410-659-9314 ext. 3261 www.actionfund.org/freebooksmain.htm The Tarzana office houses a postage-free national lending library of braille and Twin Vision (R) books for blind children. They also publish and distribute a braille weekly newspaper and calendars. audible.com 65 Willowbrook Blvd Wayne NJ 07470 888-283-5051 www.audible.com Audible.com is a subscription service that allows the subscriber to download digital audio materials and stream it over the internet; listen using iTunes(c), Windows Media Player(c), or AudibleManager(c); or transfer it to an AudibleReady(c) device (such as APH's Book Port(tm) and listen anywhere. Books Aloud PO Box 5731 San Jose CA 95150-5731 408-808-2613 www.booksaloud.org The "Reading by Listening" program consists of 5,000 unabridged audio titles with numerous selections suited to listeners of all ages. Books Aloud tapes can be mailed free-of-charge anywhere within the United States. Bookshare.org The Benetech Initiative 480 California Avenue Suite 201 Palo Alto CA 94306-1609 650-475-5440 www.bookshare.org Bookshare.org is an online community that enables people with visual and other print disabilities to legally share scanned books. There is a one-time sign-up fee and an annual subscription fee with no per-book download charges. Dialogue Magazine Blind Skills, Inc PO Box 5181 Salem OR 97304-0181 800-860-4224 www.blindskills.com Each quarterly issue of DIALOGUE Magazine, from the non-profit Blind Skills, Inc., contains a wide range of subject matter and comes in four formats: braille, large print, 4-track cassette tape, IBM compatible diskette. Call for subscription prices or free sample copy. I Can See Books 33222 Lynn Ave Abbotsford BC V2S 1C9 Canada 800-987-DOTS or 800-987-1231 www.braillebookstore.com The mission of I Can See Books is to enhance appreciation of braille through the wide circulation of high quality, reasonably priced braille books for children and adults. They also have a selection of flashcards and other materials for learning and practicing your braille skills. InTouch Networks Jewish Guild for the Blind 15 W 65th St New York NY 10023 800-456-3166 www.jgb.org/InTouch/ InTouch Networks (SM), a subsidiary of The Guild, is a national reading service for people who are blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled. Local, national, and world-wide news is broadcast via the Internet, closed circuit radio, and satellite 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Library of Congress -- National Library Service 1291 Taylor St NW Washington DC 20542 800-424-8567 www.loc.gov/nls/ Books and magazines in audio form (Talking Books) and braille are delivered to eligible readers by postage-free mail and are returned in the same manner. Specially designed phonographs and cassette players are also loaned free of charge to persons who borrow talking books from the library. Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind 80 Eighth Ave Room 1304 New York NY 10011 212-242-0263 blind@verizon.net Editors at the Ziegler magazine scan four national newspapers a day and over 30 magazines a month selecting a broad selection of articles to be reprinted in the Ziegler. The magazine is free-of-charge to legally blind subscribers and is published in a variety of formats including: contracted braille, four track cassette, and e-mail. National Braille Press 88 St Stephen St Boston MA 02115-4302 888-965-8965 www.nbp.org The National Braille Press focuses on practical information to enable persons who are blind or visually impaired to be responsible and productive individuals. Categories include children's braille literacy, computer access, and self-help books. Seedlings Braille Books for Children PO Box 51924 Livonia MI 48151-5924 800-777-8552 www.seedlings.org Seedlings Braille Books for Children provides high quality, low cost braille books for children at every level of development, from toddler board books to classic literature for older children. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Princeton, NJ 800-221-4792 www.rfbd.org Records educational and reference materials that are not available on tape or disc from other sources, in areas such as history, math, science, and economics. There is a registration fee for this service. Advertisement: Get More from the Fred's Head Database with Fred's Head Companion Explore the collective ideas and experiences of people who are blind or visually impaired by reading informative articles in APH's free-of-charge Fred's Head Database. Find the original Fred's Head by visiting www.aph.org In addition to the database, APH offers the Fred's Head Companion, an accessible blog and podcast website that is easy to use and search. The Companion delivers a wealth of "how-to" knowledge about daily living to your news aggregator software or portable MP3 player. Visit www.fredsheadcompanion.blogspot.com where you can read articles directly from the homepage with synthetic speech or large print. This page will also give you instructions for subscribing to the Companion RSS feed, subscribing to the Atom feed, or downloading podcasts. If you're new to these media, plain English introductions are provided! Fred's Head is named for APH's legendary Fred Gissoni [print edition has index] How To Order Three Easy Ways to Order: U.S. Customers Order Over the Web -- Go to www.aph.org for accessible, secure ordering -- System is friendly for synthetic speech and large print users -- Click on the "Shop APH" link -- One-time, easy account setup Purchase on-line with these types of funds: Discover(r), MasterCard(r), or Visa(r); purchase order; or Federal Quota funds (requires Ex Officio Trustee approval). Please do not email us your credit card number. Order by Mail Mail us an order form or a letter stating desired items and quantities. Include a check, money order, or credit card number with expiration date. Mail order to: American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. 1839 Frankfort Avenue P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, KY 40206-0085 IMPORTANT: Please do not mail cash. Checks and money orders must be in U.S. Dollars. Kentucky residents include 6% sales tax. Order by Phone 800-223-1839 (toll free in the U.S. and Canada) or 502-895-2405 and use a credit card. Ordering for an Organization If you have an account established with APH, use your organization's purchase order; otherwise use a check or credit card. If you are ordering with Federal Quota funds, send a Quota Order Form signed by the Ex Officio Trustee assigned to your account. Shipping Methods Within the U.S.: Most material ordered by or for people who are visually impaired can be shipped Free Matter for the Blind. Some exceptions apply. If you wish to use another type of shipping, contact APH before placing the order. APH will give you the cost of shipment based on the items you order and the type of shipment preferred. This amount must be sent along with the purchase price of the items. Please also note on your order the type of shipment you prefer. Special Ordering Instructions for Certain APH Software Products APH offers two convenient ways to order certain software products. -- Order the CD-ROM via mail, toll-free phone, or website. -- Order the program through Electronic Distribution. Download the demonstration version of the program from our website (www.aph.org/tech). Then phone our toll free number (1-800-223-1839) and give us your credit card number. Within 24 hours, we will give you a code key that transforms your demo copy of the program into a full copy. For Customers Outside of the U.S.-Ordering Methods & Terms of Payment International customers please order by one of these methods: -- Use a credit card (Discover(r), MasterCard(r), or Visa(r). To order by credit card, call us at 1-502-895-2405, fax us at 1-502-899-2274, or mail us a print, braille, or cassette letter. Include your credit card number and expiration date. -- Mail us a check drawn on a U.S. bank. -- If you have an established account with APH, mail or fax us your organization's purchase order. To establish an account, please call Accounts Receivable at 1-502-895-2405. -- Mail us a Letter of Credit drawn on National City Bank, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. Note that this is the only bank from which we will accept Letters of Credit. -- Request a pro forma invoice: Mail or fax us a letter of inquiry specifying which products you wish to order. Also include whether you prefer shipment by surface or air mail. We will send you a pro forma invoice showing product prices, shipping costs, and insurance costs. -- New, easy method for requesting a pro forma invoice: APH now offers an easy-to-use form on our website for requesting a pro forma invoice. The form will prompt you for all of the information we need to give you a complete cost for your international order. Please visit www.aph.org/products/proforma.html. Returns Policy -- Please Note that Enlarged Print Books Are Not Returnable Please note that enlarged print books (catalog number prefixes 4-, A-L, F-, J-, L-, or L-C) are not returnable for any reason other than defects. All other books are returnable, subject to APH's Returns Policy. See www.aph.org/products/warranty.html for our Returns Policy. Catalog Production Credits Editorial: Janie Blome, Scott Blome, Bob Brasher, Rosanne Broome, Brian Dougherty, Tony Grantz, Becki Moody, Phyllis Williams. [Inside back cover] Advertisement: Louis(sm), the Database of Accessible Materials for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, lists the locations of accessible titles from over 180 nonprofit, government, and commercial agencies. Louis (pronounced Louie) is free-of-charge and contains listings for over 200,000 titles in braille, large print, sound recording, and computer file formats. Users can search Louis by ISBN, title, author, publisher, copyright year, subject, medium, or keyword. In addition to locating materials through Louis, APH books and products can be ordered online using Louis. The Louis Internet Interface Via the internet, go to the APH website at www.aph.org/louis/index.html Louis Telephone Reference Service If you do not have computer access, you can search for titles by calling 1-800-223-1839 toll-free and asking for Resource Services, ext. 705. Related Louis Service: APH's File Repository The File Repository is a collection of braille textbook files and publishers' textbook files that can be downloaded directly from APH's website. The Repository titles are listed in the Louis Database at www.aph.org/louis/index.html Anyone can see if a book is available for download; however, only two groups can obtain a password and download files: Ex Officio Trustees of APH (or their designees) or nonprofit braille-producing organizations. The Trustees are responsible for the distribution of the files to braille producers. There is a fee of $25 per file download, billed monthly. Federal Quota funds may be used to pay for these materials. Over 300 ATIC braille textbook files are available through the repository. Many of these titles have optional thermoformed tactile graphics packages available for an additional fee. For more information about the File Repository, contact: APH Resource Services Dept. / 1-800-223-1839 / resource@aph.org or see www.aph.org/louis/reposinf.htm [Back cover] Advertisement: APH Print/Braille Children's Books: Combined Print and Braille Gives You Books to Read Together... Through the generous support of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, APH is adding braille pages to full-color, hardcover classic children's books. This makes reading a group activity, allowing family members to participate equally. These low-cost titles are available: -- Sylvester and the Magic Pebble -- The Mysterious Tadpole -- Capital! Washington D.C. from A to Z -- Looking Out for Sarah -- Pumpkin Eye -- Dear Santa, Please Come to the 19th Floor -- Goin' Someplace Special -- Oranges on Golden Mountain While supplies last. No Federal Quota Funds. American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. 1839 Frankfort Avenue Mailing Address: PO. Box 6085 Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085 Phone: 502-895-2405 Toll Free: 800-223-1839 Fax: 502-899-2274 E-mail: info@aph.org Web site: www.aph.org