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Head Above Water Head Above Water S. L. Rottman Skye, a high school junior, tries to find the time for both family obligations and personal interests, which include caring for her brother who has Down's Syndrome, dating her first boyfriend, and sw… OL15059801W
Fighting Tackle Fighting Tackle Matt Christopher When he becomes stronger but slower, Terry must deal with being moved from defensive safety to offensive tackle on his football team and with the fact that his younger brother, who was born with Down… OL15108801W
Everything you need to know about Down syndrome Everything you need to know about Down syndrome Mary Bowman-Kruhm Examines causes of Down syndrome, new developments in medical treatment, and changes in attitudes toward people who have this condition. OL15836096W
Something to hang on to Something to hang on to Beverley A. Brenna In "Something to Hang On To" award-winning author Beverley Brenna constructs a diverse cast of quirky and honest young teens in tough times. In varied settings characters battle through adversity: a … OL17861933W
Living with Down syndrome Living with Down syndrome Jenny Bryan Explains the nature, causes, symptoms, and treatment of Down syndrome, describing how the condition affects four people and their families. OL1885099W
Life as Jamie knows it Life as Jamie knows it Michael Bérubé "The story of Jamie Berube's journey to adulthood and a meditation on disability in American life Published in 1996, Life as We Know It introduced Jamie Berube to the world as a sweet, bright, gregar… OL20040282W
Camp Outlook Camp Outlook Brenda Baker Shannon, who has been delighted that her parents are finally going to have a longed-for second child, is horrified when her new brother turns out to have Down syndrome. Like most kids, Shannon wants … OL21445759W
Kaitlyn quiere ver patos Kaitlyn quiere ver patos Jo Meserve Mach Kaitlyn ama los patos. A su familia le encantan todos los animales. Pero ver monos, leones, elefantes, cabras, jirafas y osos no es exactamente lo que Kaitlyn quiere hacer. ¿Qué debe hacer una niña d… OL24691823W
Label Label Caroline White,Sandra Isaksson 36 pages : 21 cm OL25705528W
One of a kind One of a kind Bob March,Carol March Bob and Carol's son, Taylor, was diagnosed with mosaic Down Syndrome. This is their story. They hope their reflections will offer wisdom and guidance to parents of Down Syndrome children and children… OL26445611W
Copycat Sam Copycat Sam Alfred T. Stefanik Freddie learns how to be friend to Sam, the new boy next door, even though Sam is different from his other friends. OL6447967W