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Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A captivating and original story of two sisters caught in a moment of transformation, set against the vivid backdrop of modern India. Escaping her failing marriage, Grace Marisola has returned to Pondicherry from the United States to cremate her mother.Once there, she receives an inheritance she could not have expected-a property on the beaches of Madras-and discovers a sister she never knew she had: Lucia, who was born with Down Syndrome and has...
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
An adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from a nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and attending the wrestling school of the Salt Water Redneck. Through circumstances beyond their control, Tyler, a small-time outlaw on the run, becomes Zak's unlikely coach and ally.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
"ÆConoce a Peter! Le encanta la baterâia y el gimnasio. Tambiâen tiene sâindrome de Down. Peter es real y tambiâen lo son sus experiencias. Aprenda sobre su vida en este libro ilustrado narrativo de no ficciâon para estudiantes de primaria. " --
"Meet Peter! He loves the drums and gym. He also has Down Syndrome. Peter is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary...
Publisher
Distributed by Blueberry Shoes Productions
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
The 'First 18 Months' is a reassuring and realistic introduction to the unique joys and challenges that children with Down syndrome bring to their families. Includes information on newborns, health concerns, therapies, and expectations.
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
"Kids with Down syndrome brings together parents and professionals from the United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand to give an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the health and social challenges in the years from walking to adolescence"--Container.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Cara longs to be a part of the in-crowd at her new school. In an effort to impress town hottie Brandon, she befriends Grace, a girl with Down Syndrome, a friendship she tries to hide when she meets popular girls Skylar and Quinn. When Skylar loses her bid to be on the Homecoming Court, she sets it up for Grace to win Homecoming Queen, as the Senior Prank.
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Delrita, whose unhappy life has caused her to hide from the world, loves her uncle Punky but sometimes feels ashamed of his behavior because he has Down's syndrome.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
A series about a loving family facing the problems we all face--growing up and growing old, fitting in and finding our way--may not at first glance seem like a TV breakthrough. But look again. The second child in the family, Corky, has Downs Syndrome. The first season follows the entire family as 18-year-old Corky enters high school as a freshman, knowing that he may find friends, but that he may also find classmates who will never see beyond his...
12) Keeping Lucy
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the author of Rust & Stardust comes this heartbreaking story, inspired by true events, of how far one mother must go to protect her daughter. Dover, Massachusetts, 1969. Ginny Richardson's heart was torn open when her baby girl, Lucy, born with DownSyndrome, was taken from her. Under pressure from his powerful family, her husband, Ab, sent Lucy away to Willowridge, a special school for the "feeble-minded." Ab tried to convince Ginny it was for...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When thirteen-year-old amateur entomologist Daisy gets an assignment to 'change the world,' she's determined to help her older brother, Sorrel--who has Down syndrome and adores men's fashion--fulfill his dream of becoming a YouTube celebrity"--
"When thirteen-year-old amateur entomologist Daisy gets an assignment to 'change the world,' she is determined to help her older brother, Sorrel--who has Down syndrome and adores men's fashion--fulfill his...
17) Yonkers Joe
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Joe is a great con artist and dice hustler who makes a lot of money from working the tables at Las Vegas casinos. He and his girlfriend Janice have a pretty good life. But then Joe gets a call from the institution where his son, Joe Jr., is at. Joe Jr., who has Down's Syndrome is being disruptive and thus must be taken out of the institution. Joe doesn't know how to take care of his son and this new change in his life is ruining a lot of his plans...
19) Down syndrome
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
First identified in the nineteenth century, Down syndrome is one of the most recognizable genetic disorders, marked by characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability. Since scientists discovered in the 1950s that people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, there has been much more research into the disorder, how to screen for it, and how to treat individuals who have it. This informative book covers...
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