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- 00009274 abstract "In this story based on true events, Jalani, a freed slave, gives the lock that held him in chains to his eldest child as a symbol of his enslavement. Includes information about African Burial Ground Memorial Sculpture in New York City created by Jalani's descendent, Lorenzo Pace.".
- 00009292 abstract "A young prince who is afraid of becoming king decides that he is a turkey.".
- 00009298 abstract "A busy day in the life of Truman the dog includes walks, play time, and a little dog named Oscar.".
- 00009398 abstract "Hope's new and unusual dessert blends well with the traditional dishes prepared by her cousins and Aunt Poogee at their annual summer get-together.".
- 00009403 abstract "A mysterious man helps Lindsey make the right choice when she has to decide between putting her money in the missions offering at church or using it to buy a new sweater at the mall.".
- 00009404 abstract "Stories, instruction, and challenges from forest folk and a Comanche Indian help Gurion and his friend Annamae discover the power of imagination, love, joy, and hope.".
- 00009414 abstract "In seventeenth-century Holland, a young woman vows to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance following a voyage to Venice to obtain paint color recipes for the painters of Utrecht.".
- 00009424 abstract "Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.".
- 00009461 abstract "When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.".
- 00009577 abstract "A class field trip to the local pickle factory puts Lauren McGill's love of pickles to the test, until she realizes her true calling is to create a museum dedicated to pickles.".
- 00009594 abstract "After moving to a busy new neighborhood with his mother, Louie decides to explore and see if there is anyone he might like to have as a father.".
- 00009641 abstract "Prince Fabien uses an ingenious trick to end the war between the Reds and the Blues without violence.".
- 00009655 abstract "Sixteen-year-old Caitlin O'Conner keeps a six-month diary in which she records the day-to-day events of her life as well as her struggles to understand herself and God's plan for her future.".
- 00009682 abstract "Points out that although a 1962 Supreme Court case decided that official prayers in public schools are unconstitutional, the issue of separation of church and state remains.".
- 00009687 abstract "A young girl learns how the birthday card she makes for her father will get to him as he works on a freighter carrying coal on Lake Michigan.".
- 00009693 abstract "A brother and sister continually argue during the family's Sunday drive.".
- 00009696 abstract "Twins Julie and Justin plan a treasure hunt for Granddad, who used to be a sailor, but their bumbling sheepdog Mop has a surprise for everyone. Includes directions for making a treasure map, aged paper, and invisible ink.".
- 00009697 abstract "A young boy befriends a giant beetle, taking it home to live with him, until they both see that the beetle needs to live in its real home, the forest.".
- 00009703 abstract "The class hamster gets loose and it's up to Peter, Amy, and Archie to find him and lure him back into his cage.".
- 00009705 abstract "When orphaned, eleven-year-old Pollyanna comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness brings happiness to her aunt and other unhappy members of the community.".
- 00009706 abstract "When tenth grader Vivi Hartman arrives with her rabbi father at a Seneca reservation to arrange the funeral of a Jewish girl who died violently, she finds herself investigating rumors of murder.".
- 00009723 abstract "Two clumsy bears join in fishing fun at the river.".
- 00009724 abstract "Humpty Dumpty's friends help him avoid a big, big fall.".
- 00009725 abstract "Big Pig and Little Pig enjoy spending time together, though they take different approaches to the same task.".
- 00009726 abstract "A little girl encounters various animals before finding her cat.".
- 00009727 abstract "A boy runs so fast that he imagines himself to be a rabbit, a bobcat, a horse, and a cheetah.".
- 00009728 abstract "When he finds an egg, Daniel and his friends try to guess what is inside.".
- 00009789 abstract "When his beloved mare is stolen by the James gang after an attempted bank robbery in the nearby town of Northfield, Will joins the posse looking for the outlaws.".
- 00009826 abstract "An introduction to the land, history, economy, culture, and people of Germany.".
- 00009831 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Egypt.".
- 00009835 abstract "When fourteen-year-old Lindsay meets Talon, who lives in the secret Downsider community that evolved in the subterranean passages of the subway built in New York in 1867, she and her new friend try to bridge the differences between their two cultures.".
- 00009928 abstract "Buzz Bright, a newcomer to CLEO-7, the new space station orbiting the moon, finds his Christian principles tested by an unfriendly prankster. Includes a history of space stations and instructions for decoding a secret message.".
- 00009946 abstract "Provides information about the location, topography, climate, population, industry, language, and currency of Northern and Western Asia.".
- 00009961 abstract "The prize-winning hens on the farm make fun of Little Hen for wanting to be special too, until one rainy day when she proves herself.".
- 00009972 abstract "When Zero-G, a hot new space-rock boy band, arrives at the space station, the AstroKids learn a valuable lesson about hospitality.".
- 00009985 abstract "Feeling sad because no one chooses it as a Christmas tree, a bedraggled forest pine discovers the importance of being appreciated all year long.".
- 00010005 abstract "After his home is destroyed by war, eight-year-old Viktor finds hope in the survival of two very special fish.".
- 00010029 abstract "When Molly and her cat Emmett find an old tent in the basement, they set up camp in the backyard, but the weather changes their plans. Includes activity ideas for backyard camping.".
- 00010030 abstract "After their sheepdog Mop runs away at the park to join a group of outdoor musicians, twins Julie and Justin are inspired to create their own band. Includes instructions for making simple musical instruments.".
- 00010071 abstract "On Kwajalein Island in the Pacific, bickering seventeen-year-old stepsisters Cass and Tabitha try to find God's way to help their friends Kira, who is under the spell of a violent and possessive boyfriend, and Rianne, who continues to struggle with anorexia.".
- 00010072 abstract "When their fishing net yields more trash than fish, Suzie and her friends learn about the importance of keeping the ocean clean for sea life. Includes a retelling of Jesus' parable about the fishing net.".
- 00010073 abstract "Suzie and her friends demonstrate helpfulness and caring when they rescue an injured dog and take it to the veterinarian. Includes a retelling of Jesus' parable about the good Samaritan.".
- 00010098 abstract "Jenny, the new doll in Mr. Giovanni's toy shop, learns from an old rabbit that friends are not the ones that look perfect on the outside but come in all shapes and sizes.".
- 00010126 abstract "The fictional diaries of a family from the twenty-second century that discovers a time machine which takes them back through Earth's ancient past. Includes related activities, maps, bibliographies, and glossary.".
- 00010157 abstract "Delfino and his cousin Salvador leave their Aztec village in Mexico to search for work in the United States, where they endure dangerous and brutal conditions before ultimately finding success beyond all their dreams. Includes related explanatory notes and bibliography.".
- 00010170 abstract "When Willie is put in charge of the Glenfield Middle School's float for the Founder's Day Parade, he has to handle lots of conflicts and he learns to rely on God for help.".
- 00010171 abstract "When a teacher's stolen purse is found in his locker, Willie has to serve detention until he and his friends can find out who is really responsible.".
- 00010194 abstract "As a fictional friend of Ruth, the reader makes decisions about whether to leave her homeland and go with Naomi and Ruth or to stay in Moab, with different plot developments depending on the choices.".
- 00010203 abstract "Cecelia meets a mermaid who assures her that her bedwetting problem will soon be solved.".
- 00010204 abstract "Although they live in different quarters of Jerusalem, a Jewish boy and a Muslim boy are surprised to discover they have been caring for the same stray cat.".
- 00010206 abstract "When Cowboy Carl marries Cactus Kate, Carl's dog Cinderdog must deal with his new sibling, Kate's ornery cat Wicked.".
- 00010207 abstract "Rhyming text celebrates the many remarkable things that girls can achieve, from packing a lunch box and lacing their shoes to swishing a basketball and climbing a tree.".
- 00010208 abstract "A girl tells how her mother decided to become a single parent and traveled overseas to adopt her and describes their happy life as a family.".
- 00010256 abstract "When Benny decides to dig a hole in the back yard, Grandfather gives him an old map that leads to a special discovery.".
- 00010257 abstract "Benny isn't too happy to run into his teacher during the weekend but the encounter turns out to have happy consequences.".
- 00010289 abstract "Soon after her saxophone-playing neighbor composes a special song, a young girl's baby arrives and receives an appropriate name.".
- 00010290 abstract "Twelve-year-old Alexandra tries to understand her relationship with her mother, father, and best friend.".
- 00010304 abstract "Having gotten his first horse, Big-Enough, for his fourth birthday, Billy spends the next several years working hard to become a good, all-around cowboy on his father's ranch.".
- 00010383 abstract "Scoop prays that God will keep her horses safe, solve her friend Jen's health problems, and make a wild horse trust people again.".
- 00010395 abstract "Filled with competition fever, Jenna and her gymnastics teammates lose sight of their goal to work as a unit.".
- 00010413 abstract "When Annie and her third grade class put on a play about nutrition, it has more surprises than the teacher expected.".
- 00010431 abstract "A mother and child try to figure out the sources of the noises they hear on a stormy night.".
- 00010433 abstract "Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.".
- 00010434 abstract "Because Harley the llama does not get along with other llamas, he becomes a guard llama, protecting sheep from hungry coyotes and befriending a cantankerous ram.".
- 00010470 abstract "In 1906, while visiting his journalist uncle in California, thirteen-year-old Jerry hears the San Francisco earthquake predicted at preacher William Seymour's Pentecostal mission, sees the ensuing destruction, and learns the power of the Holy Ghost.".
- 00010471 abstract "When her best friend Ida moves to China with her missionary parents in the late 1800s, Mollie receives letters from her, including tales of Lottie Moon, a groundbreaking female missionary.".
- 00010481 abstract "On a holiday at the seashore, Bernard, Mavis, Kathleen, and Francis save a mermaid from captivity and, after an incredible magic-filled journey beneath the waves, they must race against time to avert a war and save their underwater friends.".
- 00010520 abstract "When bullies pick on a boy at school, a classmate is afraid, but decides that he must do something.".
- 00010521 abstract "On his way to get a haircut, Marcus is dismayed by the bad things he sees in his urban neighborhood but, after hearing his friends in the barbershop talk about the many good things in their African-American community, he finds that on the way home he sees nothing but good news.".
- 00010522 abstract "Chad experiences a range of emotions when he goes camping with his parents and his five-year-old mentally disabled brother Ben who has many developmental problems.".
- 00010527 abstract "Panic grips Midvale when a mummy disappears from an Egyptian exhibit at the museum, leaving it up to Sean and Melissa to solve the mystery.".
- 00010528 abstract "After Timothy copies a papier-mache snake from a mural for a Christmas present for Titus, he and his cousins find that the snake on the mural has changed.".
- 00010530 abstract "At Christmastime the three cousins hear a story about a mysterious golden reindeer and wonder if they will be the ones to find it.".
- 00010534 abstract "A young boy and his grandparents help a mother and her kittens find safety during a summer thunderstorm.".
- 00010592 abstract "Kipper and Tiger plan a picnic which is nearly ruined by a series of disruptions.".
- 00010593 abstract "Kipper finds a gadget that blows bubbles, and he uses it to help Tiger sail a toy boat.".
- 00010640 abstract "After Froggy misbehaves at a fancy restaurant, his parents take him to a fast flies restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.".
- 00010694 abstract "A young girl describes what happens when she goes to the hospital to have her tonsils removed.".
- 00010695 abstract "After her best friend moves away, a little girl misses the special times they had together.".
- 00010696 abstract "An extraordinary stomachache is cured when a doctor removes a large number of strange objects from the victim's stomach. Includes instructions for performing the story as a shadow play.".
- 00010702 abstract "On vacation at the beach, Preston Pig meets Maxine and experiences his first crush, all the while being pursued by a clumsy and unlucky wolf.".
- 00010712 abstract "Nine-year-old Ethan, one of the Israelites who have followed Moses out of Egypt to Mount Sinai, hates rules and is frustrated when Moses goes up the mountain to get even more rules from God, but through the rebellion of others he discovers how rules can be important to keep us safe.".
- 00010727 abstract "Daddy's body makes a wonderful play island for a young boy.".
- 00010728 abstract "While traveling, Babushka gives her gifts for the Christ child away and thinks she has nothing left to give the baby, only to discover that everything she gave away, she also gave to him.".
- 00010749 abstract "While getting ready for Christmas, Harriet and her friend George try to avoid Ms. Hoozit and her fruitcake, only to miss out on a yummy treat.".
- 00010750 abstract "Charley is sure that the first Halloween in his new house will be awful, until his stepfather takes him out trick-or-treating.".
- 00010800 abstract "College student Christy trusts God to guide her in making decisions about school and her boyfriend Todd.".
- 00010803 abstract "Ten-year-old Ben has many fears as he witnesses Moses call down a series of plagues on Egypt; then, when the Israelites follow Moses out of Egypt, their escape through the parted Red Sea forces Ben to confront his greatest fear, water.".
- 00010819 abstract "In honor of California's sesquicentennial, relates the state's and San Francisco's history between 1848 and 1853, as depicted in excerpts from two historical novels.".
- 00010839 abstract "As thirteen-year-old Gideon seeks work in the Confederate capital, tensions at home are inflamed by President Lincoln's ultimatum to the rebelling states.".
- 00010880 abstract "Word Bird puts words about Easter in his word house.".
- 00010883 abstract "An eight-year-old Earth girl helps a visiting eight-year-old extraterrestrial after he loses the remote control device for his flying saucer.".
- 00010886 abstract "Word Bird puts words about Thanksgiving in his word house--Pilgrims, Indian corn, pumpkin pie, and others.".
- 00010888 abstract "Word Bird puts words about spring in his word house--mud puddles, shamrocks, seeds, kites, and others.".
- 00010889 abstract "Word Bird puts words about fall in his word house--leaves, harvest, football, Pilgrims, and others.".
- 00010890 abstract "Word Bird puts words about summer in his word house--swimming pool, seashells, boat, fireworks, lemonade, parade, and others.".
- 00010891 abstract "Word Bird puts words about winter in his word house--snow, mittens, sled, icicles, and others.".
- 00010892 abstract "When his father brings home new word puzzles, Word Bird makes up words with his friend Cat, and each new word leads them into a new activity.".
- 00010893 abstract "When his father brings him some new word puzzles, Word Bird makes up more words with his friend Hen, and each word that they make up leads them into a new activity.".
- 00010894 abstract "When his father brings home new word puzzles, Word Bird makes up words with his friend Pig, and each new word leads them into a new activity.".