down syndrome

Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome.

A young girl with Down syndrome describes the things she enjoys doing and her emotions, reinforcing the fact that she is just like other children who do not suffer from the condition.

Describes what causes Down syndrome and how it affects those children who have it, stressing how they can be helped to lead happy lives.

"Shortly after Cass's big brother is deployed to fight in Iraq, Cass becomes pen pals with an Iraqi girl who opens up her eyes to the effects of war"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to down syndrome that discusses chromosomes, related health problems, testing, diagnosis, development of children with the disorder, how it effects family members, and independent living.

Offers teenagers with siblings diagnosed with Down syndrome advice on how to cope with both the joys and challenges associated with their sibling's condition as well as an overview of how Down syndrome will impact their lives.

Explains what life is like for children and adults with Down syndrome and describes the syndrome's history, causes, and effects.

During a summer visit, twelve-year-old Lucy must come to terms with both her grandmother's failing memory and how her mentally-challenged neighbor will impact her popularity when both enter the same middle school in the fall.

Text and photographs show Misty, a little girl with Down syndrome, and her father reviewing her day's activities in their search for her stuffed monkey.

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 syndrome, is becoming a faster runner.