physically handicapped

A Native American boy with a special gift to "see" beyond his poor eyesight journeys with an old warrior to a land of mystery and beauty.

Eight-year-old Brian, who is blind, learns how to take care of his new parakeet and comes to realize that his older brother, while sometimes careless, is not so bad after all.

Examines the various ways in which young people cope with sudden physical disabilities and learn to live again after serious injuries or illnesses.

Brief biographies of 10 athletes who achieved greatness while overcoming a handicap or misfortune. Includes Bobby Clarke, Wes Unseld, Rocky Bleier, John Hiller, Kitty O'Neill, Lee Trevino, Tom Dempsey, Larry Brown, Ron LeFlore, and Tommy John.

Miranda feels left out of everything until she meets a jogger in training for a marathon. Despite her apprehension about a sudden attack of asthma, Miranda starts to run.

Describes how new materials, devices, and computerized systems are helping the physically handicapped.

Sixteen-year-old Patty is pleased when her Aunt Ruth, a vibrant actress who encourages her interest in the theater, comes to visit, but then serious complications in Aunt Ruth's diabetes threaten her ability to walk.

Considers physical, mental, and emotional handicaps and how people deal with them.

Eleven-year-old Arthur and his summer sitter help each other surmount difficulty.

The fiercely independent Mat-Maw, who lives in the inner depths of the cave, defies all clan customs in order to permit her crippled granddaughter to develop her artistic gift.