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- 00008396 abstract "Discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cystic fibrosis.".
- 00008397 abstract "Examines the life of basketball star, Grant Hill, from his childhood in Virginia, through his years at Duke University, to his professional career with the Detroit Pistons.".
- 00008398 abstract "Discusses this degenerative disease of the nervous system, its effect on the patient's family members, and suggestions for coping and care.".
- 00008400 abstract "Discusses the different kinds of diabetes, their symptoms and proper treatment, as well as medical complications connected with this lifetime disease.".
- 00008401 abstract "Discusses the cause, symptoms, and treatment of muscular dystrophy and examines research into treatment and a possible cure.".
- 00008403 abstract "Describes the workings of the heart and the circulatory system and the array of ailments that can affect them, discussing symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.".
- 00008407 abstract "Examines events and opinions surround the case of United States v. Amistad, in which a group of Africans were put on trial for staging a revolt aboard the slave ship Amistad.".
- 00008413 abstract "Examines all apects of teen privacy rights, from the history of this topic to how it came to be an issue. Also discusses the importance of knowing and exercising your rights.".
- 00008422 abstract "A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led French armies at God's command, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and later canonized a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Includes a prayer and glossary of terms.".
- 00008427 abstract "When the residents of Midvale believe a phantom car is terrorizing their town, Sean and Melissa use Biblical teachings and detective skills to find the real culprit.".
- 00008437 abstract "A biography of the legendary outlaw known as the Bandit Queen. Sidebars describe the history, daily life, and people of the Wild West.".
- 00008441 abstract "With the support of her family and friends, DJ undertakes the long and difficult process of recovery from the serious burns she received while saving horses from a deadly fire, but she is afraid she may never ride again.".
- 00008447 abstract "A young girl thinks that her mother is confused when she compares babies to such things as cookies, puppies, bread, tiger cubs, and sunshine.".
- 00008451 abstract "A young badger pretends to be a pirate until it's time for supper.".
- 00008455 abstract "Traces events leading up to and resulting from the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on American battleships at Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II.".
- 00008462 abstract "Suggested activities which engage the reader's imagination accompany prayers for bedtime.".
- 00008473 abstract "A little girl devises a clever way to face her fears and discovers that she really doesn't have anything to be afraid of.".
- 00008474 abstract "A rhyming counting book describing the daytime and nighttime activities of ten angels.".
- 00008486 abstract "Recounts the courageous involvement of many young people who marched, protested, were arrested, and risked their lives to end racial discrimination in the South during the 1950s and 1960s.".
- 00008488 abstract "Leads readers through the contemplation of who we are, what we know, what death is, and what true happiness is, focusing on the three fundamental things to remember every day in order to be happy.".
- 00008497 abstract "Suzie and her friends bake a birthday cake for their teacher but forget an important ingredient. Includes a retelling of Jesus' parable about the yeast.".
- 00008513 abstract "Discusses various Egyptian myths, including creation stories and histories of principal gods and goddesses, along with background information and discussion questions and answers.".
- 00008514 abstract "Profiles prominent men and women of the civil rights movement, including Charles Houston, Ella Baker, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Andrew Young, Julian Bond, and Jesse Jackson.".
- 00008515 abstract "Examines the 1967 Supreme Court Case in which the court ruled that juvenile courts cannot deprive children of certain rights guaranteed by the Constitution.".
- 00008523 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Australia.".
- 00008524 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of the largest country in South America.".
- 00008525 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of China.".
- 00008526 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Japan.".
- 00008527 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Mexico.".
- 00008528 abstract "Describes the physical features of a coral reef, its community of plants and animals, and environmental threats.".
- 00008529 abstract "Describes some of the main deserts around the world, how deserts are formed, and some of the plants and animals found in these dry areas.".
- 00008530 abstract "Briefly describes different types of grasslands, their plant and animal life, and environmental threats.".
- 00008531 abstract "Describes the characteristics of mountainous areas and the plants and animals that inhabit them.".
- 00008532 abstract "Describes the physical features of an ocean, its community of plants and animals, and environmental threats.".
- 00008534 abstract "Describes what a rain forest is and what types of plants and animals reside there.".
- 00008535 abstract "Briefly describes the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra.".
- 00008536 abstract "Examines swamps, marshes, and other kinds of wetlands, plants and animals that live there, and environmental threats.".
- 00008556 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Canada.".
- 00008557 abstract "Briefly describes the characteristics shared by all mammals and highlights how various species are different, discussing habitats, methods of moving around, feeding habits, and life cycles.".
- 00008558 abstract "A brief introduction to types of rocks on earth and how they are formed.".
- 00008559 abstract "Briefly describes the composition of different types of soil, the variety of plants and animals that live in it, and the necessity of soil to human life.".
- 00008560 abstract "Briefly describes the characteristics of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets of our solar system.".
- 00008561 abstract "An introduction to the properties of matter, discussing solids, liquids, and gases.".
- 00008562 abstract "An introduction to some of the elements that make up our weather: sun, wind, clouds and rain, and hurricanes and tornadoes.".
- 00008567 abstract "Describes the life of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, humanitarian, and recipient of the Nobel Prize.".
- 00008570 abstract "Describes the salary, professional requirements, and personal characteristics of those interested in the field of desktop publishing and how the job is changing due to advances in computer software and technology.".
- 00008571 abstract "Discusses the history and threats of biological and chemical weapons.".
- 00008572 abstract "Explains what both colds and flu are, how to avoid them, and how to get over an illness as quickly and painlessly as possible.".
- 00008573 abstract "Explains what lupus is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and its effect on a person's life.".
- 00008577 abstract "Describes the forms water takes, how it has shaped Earth, and its importance to life.".
- 00008578 abstract "Briefly explains why we have seasons and how they affect people and other living things.".
- 00008579 abstract "A biography of a Quaker man from North Carolina whose fearless work on the Underground Railroad in Indiana and Ohio helped thousands of men and women escape the cruelty of slavery.".
- 00008580 abstract "When Kyle fakes a catch, his baseball team goes on to win the league championship but Kyle doesn't feel good about winning by cheating. Includes a section on the sportsmanship of Christy Mathewson, a pitcher who played professional baseball in the early 1900s.".
- 00008582 abstract "As he waits at home with his aunt for his baby sister to be born at the hospital, a young boy hears what his aunt did while waiting for him to be born.".
- 00008583 abstract "Provides instructions for creating various Christmas crafts, decorations, cards, and gift wrappings.".
- 00008586 abstract "Examines Indonesia's diverse culture, landscape, and climate.".
- 00008588 abstract "Provides instructions for making a variety of items with mosaic decorations, including treasure jewels, a button soccer ball, pencil holder, and raggedy clown.".
- 00008594 abstract "Teen troll Gog and his best friend Pook work as roadies for a troll rock and roll band until Gog's younger brother gets kidnapped.".
- 00008595 abstract "Set apart from other people because of their unusual abilities, Nola, a teenage witch, and her mother find themselves in great danger when Nola uses her power to call up images and witnesses a murder.".
- 00008596 abstract "When fourth-grade private eye Chet Gecko is called to catch someone who is stealing food from the school cafeteria, he finds himself framed for the crime.".
- 00008615 abstract "Explores the experiences of children living in the United States during World War II, including writing V-mail to soldiers, participating in air raid drills, planting Victory Gardens, buying stamps for war bonds, and gathering cooking grease and scrap metal for making bombs.".
- 00008617 abstract "An introduction to the career of doctor, describing the education and training required, different kinds of work they do, and their value to the community.".
- 00008618 abstract "Briefly describes different types of carpenters and the various projects they help complete.".
- 00008619 abstract "Briefly describes the job of chef, including duties, artistry, and contribution to community.".
- 00008625 abstract "Introduces the job of fire fighter, including the duties, hazards, uniforms, equipment, and contribution to the community.".
- 00008626 abstract "Introduces the job of letter carrier, including the duties, skills, physical requirements, uniforms, and contribution to the community.".
- 00008627 abstract "An introduction to the career of police officer, including the duties, uniforms, equipment, and their contribution to the community.".
- 00008635 abstract "A brief biography of the sixteenth president, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the Civil War.".
- 00008636 abstract "A brief biography which focuses on the accomplishments of the first man to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.".
- 00008638 abstract "A brief biography of the Virginia farm boy who grew up to lead the American army in the Revolutionary War and become the first president of the United States.".
- 00008639 abstract "Describes the history of American westward expansion, including the exploration of the frontier to the Pacific Ocean, the establishment of the Lone Star State and the Mormon kingdom of Deseret, Manifest Destiny, the California gold rush, the population of the plains, and the legacy of the American frontier.".
- 00008640 abstract "Discusses this mythical beast and the roles it has played in legend, religion, and medieval medicine, as well as man's efforts to prove its existence.".
- 00008643 abstract "One night while everyone is sleeping, a little boy watches his paper mouse save a cat from an angry dog.".
- 00008648 abstract "Profiles the lives and work of important American women who fought for the female right to vote, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Lucy Stone, Anna Howard Shaw, Alice Paul, and Carrie Chapman Catt.".
- 00008653 abstract "Discusses the Cheyenne Native Americans including their nomadic life, social and religious customs, peace chiefs and war leaders, wars, early days on the reservation, and current situation.".
- 00008654 abstract "Discusses the history, daily lives, culture, religion, and conflicts of the Indians that lived in the southeastern region of the United States.".
- 00008655 abstract "Discusses the history, daily life, social structure, art and religion, belief in the afterlife, and other aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization.".
- 00008656 abstract "Describes the weapons used in the Persian Gulf war including aircraft and ground weapons, and discusses weapons support, training, information, and the influence of sea power on Desert Storm.".
- 00008657 abstract "Discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy, the types of seizures, and the challenges of living with the disease.".
- 00008665 abstract "An illustrated version of the Christmas carol about the procession to Bethlehem and the offer of a poor boy to play his drum for the Christ Child.".
- 00008666 abstract "An introduction to the life of Harriet Tubman, who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.".
- 00008667 abstract "An introduction to the personal life and baseball career of the legendary player, Jackie Robinson.".
- 00008668 abstract "A brief biography of the scientist who twice received the Nobel Prize for her work with radium.".
- 00008669 abstract "Recounts the events leading up to the colonists' defiant act against the British known as the Boston Tea Party, which ultimately climaxed in the American Revolution.".
- 00008670 abstract "Describes adventures and disasters in the lives of people who rushed to the gold mines of California in 1848 and explains how this event sparked the state's development.".
- 00008671 abstract "Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.".
- 00008672 abstract "An account of the first permanent English settlement in North America, with all its tragedies and disasters, established in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia.".
- 00008673 abstract "Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion.".
- 00008674 abstract "An introductory history of the Oregon Trail and its significance in opening the west to settlers, including information on the people who opened the Trail, their reasons for going west, modes of transportation, and a description of a typical day on the Trail.".
- 00008675 abstract "Describes the reasons that the Pilgrims traveled to the New World, their voyage on the Mayflower, the hardships of their first winter in the Plymouth settlement, and the harvest celebration remembered as the first Thanksgiving.".
- 00008676 abstract "Introduces the history and economic purpose of the Santa Fe Trail and the resulting settlement of the Southwest.".
- 00008686 abstract "Discusses ways for teenagers to budget their money, including how to responsibly use credit cards and checking, spend money conservatively, and save for the future.".
- 00008687 abstract "Examines the 1974 Supreme Court case in which a group of Chinese American parents sued the San Francisco School Board on behalf of their children for not providing a special learning environment for Chinese-speaking students.".
- 00008688 abstract "Profiles ten of the greatest World Series Most Valuable Players in history: Johnny Bench, Scott Brosius, Roberto Clemente, Bob Gibson, Tom Glavine, Orel Hershiser, Reggie Jackson, Sandy Koufax, Don Larsen, and Mike Schmidt.".
- 00008689 abstract "Profiles the life of the New York Yankees shortstop, from his childhood in Michigan through his first four years with the Yankees, discussing his popularity and three World Championships.".
- 00008695 abstract "Discusses the origins and evolution of the game of soccer, as well as memorable events and key personalities in the game's history.".
- 00008706 abstract "Two mice try to figure out how a little acorn turns into a huge oak tree.".
- 00008725 abstract "Discusses some of the disorders that may affect a person's vision, their symptoms and treatments, and the importance of visiting an eye doctor.".
- 00008726 abstract "Explains the basics of breast care and breast health, breast development, and the importance of breast cancer awareness.".
- 00008729 abstract "Describes the physical properties of the Sun, its relation to the other bodies in space, and its direct influence on life on Earth.".