01694cam a2200265 4500 1855995262 TxAuBib 20211226120000.0 211226s2019||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781534529571 1534529578 TxAuBib Brundle, Harriet. Using a wheelchair. New York, NY : KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, 2019. 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. 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 don'ts --Life after your wheelchair. "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.". Grade 2-4. 20211226. cdpc522. Children with disabilities -- Orientation and mobility -- Juvenile literature. Wheelchairs -- Juvenile literature. Bones -- Wounds and injuries -- Juvenile literature.