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Exploring Optical Devices with Elementary-Age Readers: Tomás and the Case of the Mysterious Missing Dog
A story and activity ideas for students with low vision to learn about optical devices and strategies
By Scott Baltisberger and Chrissy Cowan
Tomas and the Case of the Mysterious Missing Dog is an illustrated story intended to inspire students with low vision to explore the many possibilities in which their optical devices and strategies can be helpful not only in the classroom but in real life situations as well. It is intended for elementary readers and the tale relates the adventures of Tomas, a young man with low vision, and his friends as they search for his beloved dog Luna who has mysteriously disappeared. The book is available for free download in digital format on the TSBVI Publications page (in English and Spanish), as well as in video format. It’s also available by screen reader for those students who use that format.
Expansion Activities for Tomás and the Case of the Mysterious Missing Dog
Click on the image below to download the expansion activities in PDF format.
Webinar with Scott Baltisberger and Chrissy Cowan
Recorded in 2019, this webinar presents the book in its entirety, showing all illustrations and a dramatic reading.
