Highlights presents Baby Song written by Katherine Scraper. Kendra is excited about her piano recital until she finds out that her friends (who have played piano longer than she has) are playing more difficult songs. Her father reminds her that she had to take baby steps when learning to walk. This helps her realize that it takes time to learn how to play the piano, too.
Playing with siblings! Gran teaches Arizona, Indi, and Tex how to play a rhyming word game to help them forget their fear during a scary thunderstorm. Arizona's little brother Tex gives her good advice about handling nightmares. Arizona, tired of doing the same old things with her little brother and sister, finds it's fun to play with them when they try new activities. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Highlights presents Coming to America written by Laura Purdie Salas. This selection is a combination of factual information about immigration to the United States and letters and journal entries from a recent Mexican immigrant, Nuria. Nuria describes her new home in the U.S. and what she misses about her homeland.
Highlights presents Damon and Darren written by Lena Everly. Damon and Darren are identical twins. They look exactly alike, but their personalities are very different. Darren feels like he doesn't receive the attention from his parents that his brother does. After a conversation with his Grandma, he realizes why.
Ryan White was a young boy who became famous for battling the AIDS virus at a time when people did not know much about the disease. Optimistic and determined to lead a somewhat normal life, Ryan (and others who befriended him) worked hard to raise awareness about the disease.
Highlights presents Autism: Bridging the Gap written by Kira Freed. This audiobook presents an overview of the disorder called autism. It explains the basic types of autism and their many symptoms. Several persons who have faced the challenge of having autism and have learned to lead successful and enriching lives are spotlighted. The short history of autism as well as the constantly changing knowledge, attitudes, and treatment regarding this ever-increasing disorder are presented.
Highlights presents Conflict Resolution written by Elizabeth Massie. This audiobook outlines practical ways to deal with conflict. It shows how conflict resolution works in real life through the profiles of five well-known individuals who encountered major conflicts during their lives: Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Rachel Carson, Thomas Jefferson, and Eleanor Roosevelt. The author examines how each individual chose to handle his or her conflict in a different manner.
Highlights presents Chases' All-In-One Place written by Angela Seaborne. Delia Chase has three brothers and three sisters, which can sometimes make for a chaotic scene at the Chase household. Despite all the distractions, Delia can't help but notice that her father's hardware store is struggling. Delia comes up with an idea to save the store by taking it in a whole new direction.
Highlights presents Aung San Suu Kyi: The Lady of Burma written by Kate O'Halloran. This audiobook is about Aung San Suu Kyi who has spent years under house arrest for promoting democracy and human rights in Burma. Known as The Lady of Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi's courage and sacrifices have become a symbol of the fight for Burmese democracy both in her country and around the world. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
Highlights presents Ally Is My Friend written by Kathleen A. Brown and Louise T. Wright. Two best friends learn that making a new friend can sometimes be hard.
Gallaudet University was founded in 1856 in Washington, DC, and got its current name in 1954. Gallaudet was the first and is still the only university in the world just for deaf people. Not all of the students are deaf, but all of the students and teachers use ASL in the classroom. After student protesting in 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan was selected as the first deaf president of Gallaudet University.
