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- 00023838 abstract "Defines loneliness, discusses different situations that can cause it, and suggests ways of dealing with it.".
- 00023839 abstract "Discusses various ways to stay safe at school, including getting to school safely, avoiding trouble, dealing with peer pressure, doing the right thing, and asking for help.".
- 00023840 abstract "A young prospector describes his experiences traveling overland to the California gold fields and during the five years he spent digging for gold.".
- 00023852 abstract "Text and photographs designed to create opportunities for children to talk about their experiences of conflict and the varieties of ways to resolve them.".
- 00023871 abstract "Mumfie the elephant saves his friends Whale, Pinkey the pig, and Scarecrow from the evil Secretary who is trying to steal the magic powers of the Queen of Night.".
- 00023879 abstract "While spending a bird-watching summer on Fire Island, the Pye family acquires a small black kitten that can use a typewriter.".
- 00023890 abstract "Describes six Halls of Fame that honor special people and accomplishments in science and technology, including the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the International Space Hall of Fame, and the Ecology Hall of Fame.".
- 00023897 abstract "Provides an assortment of facts about life in the sea, including what science deems the first multicellular organisms, the world's highest mountain, and the longest alga.".
- 00023899 abstract "Text and detailed photographs offer facts about a wide variety of insects, including beetles, wasps, and stick and leaf insects.".
- 00023908 abstract "Describes the location, climate, history, and importance of the Nile, the longest river in the world.".
- 00023909 abstract "Discusses the Dead Sea, describing the features that make it unique as well as the scrolls that were discovered in nearby caves.".
- 00023921 abstract "Discusses the nature, symptoms, triggers, management, and treatment of asthma.".
- 00023922 abstract "Defines deafness and its possible causes and describes how deaf people can communicate through sign language.".
- 00023923 abstract "Explains what it is like to be blind and how blind people can use Braille, guide dogs, canes, and other aids to live independent lives.".
- 00023924 abstract "Briefly describes some of the regions and notable features of France.".
- 00023930 abstract "Questions and answers present the habitats and behavior of a variety of nocturnal animals, from cats and kiwis to bats, owls, and foxes.".
- 00023931 abstract "A biography of the French explorer who founded Quebec, discovered Lake Champlain, and was called the Father of New France.".
- 00023933 abstract "Describes, in simple text and illustrations, what a museum is and the various kinds of things that museums collect and display including fossils, historical artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.".
- 00023940 abstract "A young boy and a series of animals learn that as babies, they looked like little versions of their mothers and fathers, but a young bullfrog is horrified when he is shown a photograph of himself as a tadpole.".
- 00023946 abstract "Presents information about Puerto Rico, its nickname, motto, and emblems.".
- 00023951 abstract "Describes how animals adapt to survive, discussing camouflage, mimicry, poisons, defense, adaptations to weather, feeding, and mating.".
- 00023960 abstract "Sixth-grade school journalist Casey Smith investigates the apparent haunting of a local cemetery.".
- 00023982 abstract "A brief biography of the adventurous Englishman who explored America, attempted to establish a colony on Roanoke Island, and searched for gold in South America.".
- 00023984 abstract "Questions and answers present information about the origins, behavior, and characteristics of dogs and their interaction with humans.".
- 00023985 abstract "Questions and answers present information about the history, behavior, and characteristics of cats and their interaction with humans.".
- 00023988 abstract "Martha watches as the new dog her family brings home grows through all the troublesome phases of being a puppy, and even though he does not develop Martha's ability to speak, Skits displays his own unique talent.".
- 00023989 abstract "Uses everyday examples to show how wedges are simple machines that make pushing, pulling apart, and lifting easier.".
- 00023997 abstract "Double-page thematic spreads with labeled illustrations introduce Spanish vocabulary and conversational phrases in such areas as clothing, counting, opposites, and weather.".
- 00023998 abstract "Using a travel guide format, describes eleventh-century Viking society with information about their homes, food, clothing, customs, voyages, and conquests.".
- 00024007 abstract "An overview of the beliefs and customs of Islam, including an introduction to sacred texts, a history of the religion, important holidays, and worship practices around the world.".
- 00024010 abstract "BB is selected from thousands of candidates to train for a trip to Mars, but his first mission is to the Moon to give emergency aid.".
- 00024011 abstract "Fay Fixit, Steve Spanner, and Lifeguard Sally hurry to Dolphin Bay where Tessa the sea veterinarian is stranded with an injured dolphin.".
- 00024012 abstract "In four ghost stories, set in nineteenth century Concord, Massachusetts, each of the March sisters has a supernatural encounter.".
- 00024027 abstract "Describes the history, culture, points of interest, and people of Toronto, Canada's largest city, situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario.".
- 00024028 abstract "Describes the history, culture, people, commerce, and points of interest of Dallas, the second-largest city in Texas.".
- 00024032 abstract "Fourteen-year-old Matilda, an apprentice bonesetter and practitioner of medicine in a village in medieval England, tries to reconcile the various aspects of her life, both spiritual and practical.".
- 00024035 abstract "Presents a brief history of the United States Marine Corps, explains how to enter the Corps and what types of jobs and training are available, and gives a detailed description of the twelve weeks of boot camp.".
- 00024038 abstract "Simple text and photographs reveal different squares that can be found in the city.".
- 00024061 abstract "Chronicles the events leading up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the details of the attack itself, and the ensuing reaction of the United States.".
- 00024063 abstract "Discusses biological and psychological aspects of stress, techniques for stress reduction, and stress management programs.".
- 00024077 abstract "Twenty-five unusual boys and one girl describe themselves in short verses.".
- 00024078 abstract "Defines holistic medicine and discusses its treatment of the patient, its use in practice, and its future in health care.".
- 00024080 abstract "Santa Claus works with his elves to get the toys ready for Christmas Eve, visits all the boys and girls with his presents for them, and relaxes back at home after his work is done.".
- 00024096 abstract "The reader is warned of what might happen if an old superstition is not heeded.".
- 00024161 abstract "A history of the Crusades, the series of wars fought by knights to defend Christianity in the Holy Land.".
- 00024162 abstract "When she is orphaned, the star pupil of Miss Minchin's boarding school in London becomes a penniless, friendless ward of the cruel Miss Minchin.".
- 00024163 abstract "Presents buildings, plants, animals, people, habitats, and other notable features for each continent of the world.".
- 00024164 abstract "When the class gerbil escapes from his cage, the children look everywhere for it and find a way to get it to return home.".
- 00024165 abstract "Simple text and photographs explain the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, is celebrated.".
- 00024166 abstract "A child has fun playing with some cats.".
- 00024175 abstract "All the critters get ready for a day of games, including pond races, leaf slides, and a pine climb.".
- 00024186 abstract "Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.".
- 00024190 abstract "Discusses the history, landscape, people, animals, and culture of the country of England.".
- 00024191 abstract "Discusses the land, people, and culture of Sweden.".
- 00024193 abstract "A Viking explains the history, activities, and culture of his people.".
- 00024199 abstract "Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812.".
- 00024200 abstract "When a third grade classmate gets her picture in the paper for winning a spelling bee, Judy is determined to find a way to become famous herself.".
- 00024206 abstract "Sunita and her fellow volunteers at the Wild at Heart veterinary clinic become involved in efforts to save a bunch of feral and abandoned cats with the help of Dr. Mac.".
- 00024210 abstract "Vanessa, who has always had the special power to become invisible, discovers that she and her best friend Catty, a time-traveler, are goddesses of the moon who must fight together to overcome the evil Atrox.".
- 00024211 abstract "A simple biography of the prolific children's author, Beverly Cleary, whose prize-winning writing career spans fifty years.".
- 00024216 abstract "Presents the fictional diary of thirteen-year-old Nzingha, a sixteenth-century West African princess who loves to hunt and hopes to lead her kingdom one day against the invasion of the Portuguese slave traders.".
- 00024218 abstract "In 1783, orphaned fourteen-year-old Livy and her cousin Ephraim are taken in by a woodsman and his family, including a young Seneca man who changes Livy's attitudes toward the Indians she was raised to hate and fear.".
- 00024226 abstract "Bobby thinks that if he had some nice boots he could be famous, but then the man who runs the boot bus tells him about the sandals worn by the greatest man who ever lived.".
- 00024227 abstract "A biography of the young man who will one day be king of Great Britain, describing his background, interests, and how he has dealt with his parents' divorce and his mother's tragic death.".
- 00024228 abstract "Examines the life and career of the actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, including her past and present film, television, and singing ventures.".
- 00024229 abstract "Edwina follows in the footsteps of her namesake great-aunt when she begins to write letters to the mayor about community problems and poses as Edwina the elder.".
- 00024231 abstract "In hiding from the Soldiers of God, the Oklahoma antigovernment militia group whose members have now turned against him and his parents, a fifteen-year-old boy remembers what it was like to grow up among them.".
- 00024232 abstract "Poems and haiku verses provides glimpses of life in the city.".
- 00024233 abstract "A free-spirited, bored, and hungry dog misunderstands an ad for free range chickens, and when he and a friend set out to get some, they discover that the chickens--and the police--have other ideas.".
- 00024264 abstract "A collection of humorous anecdotes about the ups and downs--mostly downs--of life in high school.".
- 00024275 abstract "Discusses reasons why bears attack, gives tips on how to avoid bear attacks, and relates stories about such attacks.".
- 00024277 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of elephants, their family groups, food habits, and threats to their existence.".
- 00024278 abstract "Describes the life of chimpanzees, including social structure, reproduction and child rearing, use of tools and ability to solve problems, and loss of habitat.".
- 00024279 abstract "Provides general information about rocks and minerals and descriptions of a few common types as well as explaining how to create a collection.".
- 00024282 abstract "Presents information about some of the difficulties faced by different baby animals as they grow to adulthood.".
- 00024284 abstract "Rhyming text lists a series of animals in their natural habitats, from a fawn in the grass and a snail underneath a leaf to a buzzing bee and two racing hummingbirds.".
- 00024296 abstract "A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school.".
- 00024304 abstract "Third-grader Annie Pitts loves hamburgers and is determined to become the Burger Barn's next poster child.".
- 00024305 abstract "The special rocking horse that his parents buy for him helps a young boy through a dangerous illness.".
- 00024307 abstract "When his family moves to a secluded area in western New Jersey after his brother is murdered, Gabriel finds himself involved with three other teenagers, each with his or her own problems, in a series of increasingly violent acts.".
- 00024309 abstract "Afraid of getting maimed for making fun of Brick, the husky new kid in his fifth-grade class, Nick decides that even his baseball collection will not protect him so he signs up for karate class, despite his little brother's reassurances that Brick is not a bully.".
- 00024312 abstract "Describes the events leading up to the Revolutionary War, the life of the soldiers, the major conflicts, and the outcome of the war.".
- 00024313 abstract "Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is sentenced to detention attending rehearsals of the school play where, in spite of himself, he becomes wrapped up in the production and begins to suggest changes that improve not only the play but his life as well.".
- 00024314 abstract "Tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his life, accomplishments in the civil rights movement, and his impact on American history.".
- 00024315 abstract "An introduction to the first English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, with step-by-step instructions for a variety of related projects including a topographical map of the settlement, a model Jamestown house, and wooden spoon puppets.".
- 00024322 abstract "When he is pulled into another world called Timmra, thirteen-year-old Jackson finds he must fight the horrible monster Baen and arbitrate a mounting struggle between the Timran and Yakonan peoples.".
- 00024323 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Florida manatee and discusses some of the reasons it is in danger of extinction.".
- 00024324 abstract "Describes the habitat, behavior, and endangered status of gorillas and suggests ways to help save them from extinction.".
- 00024329 abstract "Juhudi the rabbit is able to outsmart a vain and hungry leopard with the help of her friends, Fuko the mole and a lake full of dancing hippos.".
- 00024330 abstract "An introduction to the basics of good manners, from meeting and greeting people, proper telephone and mealtime behavior, to when it's acceptable to act weird with your friends.".
- 00024331 abstract "The author interprets parts of the book of Proverbs for very young girls.".
- 00024333 abstract "Using the Berlin Wall as the focus, traces the history of the Cold War, from the Russian Revolution in 1917 through World War II, and finally to the destruction of the Wall.".
- 00024334 abstract "While visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Aldens see a mysterious wild horse that may be a ghost.".
- 00024336 abstract "Retells the adventures of a French professor and his two companions as they sail above and below the world's oceans as prisoners on the fabulous electric submarine of the deranged Captain Nemo.".
- 00024344 abstract "With the help of what he learned from a Delaware Indian boy and an accommodating mother raccoon, young Daniel Boone escapes danger when a bear steals his coonskin cap.".
- 00024347 abstract "Explains the nature, development, addictive qualities, consequences, and legal aspects of the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy.".
- 00024348 abstract "In 1975, twelve-year-old Richard befriends Napoleon, a Caribbean newcomer to his Catholic school, hoping that Napoleon will learn to love baseball and the Red Sox, and will win acceptance in the racially polarized Boston school.".
- 00024349 abstract "As their outrageous misfortune continues, the Baudelaire orphans are shipped off to a miserable boarding school, where they befriend the two Quagmire triplets and find that they have been followed by the dreaded Count Olaf.".
- 00024352 abstract "A biography of the chemist whose work with radium laid the foundation for much of today's scientific knowledge.".
- 00024353 abstract "A biography of the eighteenth-century Scottish inventor and engineer whose improved designs of the steam engine made its wide use possible.".