Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. What Is Braille?Series: Overcoming BarriersBy Deborah Kent DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Many people who are blind learn Braille in order to read. This innovative code allows them to read everything from popular books to maps and signs as well as write their own books. Learn the history of Braille, how it has developed, and how it is used by some young people featured in this book.Publication Date: 04/01/2012Copyright: 2012Pages: 48Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 3–4Age Level: 8–9LC Number: 2010038887Lexile: 820ATOS Reading Level: 4.9ATOS Points: 0.5Quiz #: 150629AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 411FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3770-0$27.93$20.95eBook978-0-7660-4440-1$27.93$20.95 "Information is balanced with narrative to maximize reader engagement . . . Children will find this a useful resource as they research Braille and learn how some peers overcome challenges in a positive way."Children's Literature"This is an easy-to-read, honest series . . . This educational series is interesting and informative without being condescending or patronizing. Deborah Kent uses her remarkable knowledge of the subjects (she is blind herself) to show that these limitations can be overcome and people can live productive, fulfilling lives."Library Media Connection, January/February 2013"The series' tone is consistently upbeat, though not falsely cheery."Booklist, August 2012 Loading… Other books in Overcoming Barriers 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 12 Loading… eBook: 978-0-7660-4440-1 List Price: $27.93 Discount Price: $20.95 + Add to wish list Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3770-0 List Price: $27.93 Discount Price: $20.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble