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.
Series:
Human body helpers Brundle, Harriet. Human body helpers.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.