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Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind (Scholastic Biography)

Margaret Davidson (Paperback) Scholastic Paperbacks 1991-06-01

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ISBN13: 9780590443500
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What is the place of publication for the book Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius?



According to the Library of Congress it is Boston, MA.
Here is the brief record from the LC:

Louis Braille : a touch of genius / by C. Michael Mellor.

LC Control No.: 2005029150
Type of Material: Book (Print, Microform, Electronic, etc.)
Personal Name: Mellor, C. Michael.
Main Title: Louis Braille : a touch of genius / by C. Michael Mellor.
Published/Created: Boston, Mass. : National Braille Press, 2006.
Description: xi, 133 p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 29 cm.
ISBN: 0939173700 (alk. paper)
Links: Table of contents only

Denis Waitley - The story of Louis Braille


Denis Waitley is a true great of personal development teaching. A qualified psychologist, Denis Waitley has worked with Olympic athletes, coaching ...


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  • Fascinating facts about the invention of Braille by Louis Braille ...

    When history comes to mind, the first thing that people would think about is the political aspect of history; wars and presidents, for example. However, we must not forget the other aspects of history, as they too, have value, and play a part in shaping the world we live in today. One important aspect is the social aspect. This includes the various methods used to incorporate the disabled and different people, into society. One such example is the invention of Braille. When Louis Braille was fifteen, he developed an ingenious system of reading and writing by means of raised dots. Today, in virtually every language throughout the world, Braille is the standard form of writing and reading used...

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    News

    New technology making Braille obsolete?

    Peoria Journal Star - Feb 09, 2010

    It was created in 1821 by Louis Braille, a French educator who lost his vision at age 3. Some who lose their vision simply don't want to learn Braille, and more »
    A Watchful Eye: Braille Literacy On Decline, But Translators Still Stress ...

    Hartford Courant - Feb 10, 2010

    A Watchful Eye: Braille Literacy On Decline, But Translators Still Stress ... Louis Braille based his system on one known as "night writing," used by Napoleon's army. In Braille, each letter is represented by a six-dot figure or
    Braille dying language

    Ball State Daily News - Feb 02, 2010

    The reading and writing system for the blind was developed by Louis Braille, a student at the National Institute for the Blind in Paris, in 1824. and more »
    Braille literacy on decline

    Today's THV - Jan 22, 2010

    Marking the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system, the federation, last year, started working to double the Braille and more »
    High tech advances can't entirely replace Braille

    Daytona Beach News-Journal - Jan 27, 2010

    High tech advances can't entirely replace BrailleTheir fingertips rolled confidently across the bumpy text of the books during the one-hour lesson. "I love languages, so this is my opportunity
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    Daily Iberian - Jan 20, 2010

    breakfast the opportunity to take home free books like “The World at His Fingertips: a story about Louis Braille,” “Jordi's Star” and “The Tortilla Cat.