Title:
Using a wheelchair / by Harriet Brundle.
ISBN:
9781534529571
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Publication Information:
New York : Kidhaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, 2019.
Physical Description:
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Your bones -- What is a wheelchair? -- Why might I need a wheelchair? -- How to wheelchairs work? -- What happens at the hospital? -- What to expect -- Dos and dont's -- Life after your wheelchair.
Summary:
Colorful illustrated characters serve as friendly guides in this exploration of what life is like for someone who uses a wheelchair. The age-appropriate text encourages readers to develop empathy for people with disabilities and people who have been injured and need the use of a wheelchair. The text also serves as an important resource for young people who use a wheelchair and want to understand more about how the device works. Educational fact boxes and a detailed glossary of important terms provide additional understanding to help young learners grasp the science and technology behind this topic.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader LG 4.2 0.5 500890
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OCLC Number:
on1055914312
Availability:
South St. Paul - Kaposia~1
