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- 2001000465 abstract "On history day at K-9 Elementary, the students reenact Miss Bowser's Wild West story of the Great Bologna Heist.".
- 2001000509 abstract "Corduroy sneaks into Lisa's backpack when she goes on a hiking trip and has quite an adventure when he gets lost along the trail.".
- 2001000510 abstract "Questions and answers show the reader that different kinds of hugs can be the answer for many situations.".
- 2001000511 abstract "Corduroy sets out to make Lisa a special surprise for her birthday but it turns out to be much harder than it looks.".
- 2001000615 abstract "A girl who felt born to be a sister wants to send her baby brother back after he screams during her birthday party, knocks down her cheese tower, and otherwise behaves like a baby.".
- 2001000629 abstract "In 1925, fourteen-year-old Ida Bidson secretly takes over as the teacher when the one-room schoolhouse in her remote Colorado area closes unexpectedly.".
- 2001000631 abstract "When strongman MacMurtrey attempts to show his power by building a wall to hold back the sea, he learns that the power of community is the greatest of all.".
- 2001000685 abstract "After being raped and having an abortion while in college, a young woman struggles to deal with her feelings and is ultimately helped by the insights she gains from her special education students.".
- 2001000695 abstract "Conscripted into the Mexican Army, fifteen-year-old Lorenzo Bonifacio makes some unexpected alliances and learns some harsh truths about General Santa Ana as the troops move toward the Battle of the Alamo.".
- 2001000698 abstract "A girl, her friend Robert, and her grandparents spend a summer enjoying nature and the creatures that live in an East Coast bay, especially one wounded seagull they name Grayboy.".
- 2001000755 abstract "Maggie hates moving from beautiful Superior, Wisconsin, to dusty Hinckley, Minnesota, in 1894, until she almost loses her family to a forest fire that sweeps through the town.".
- 2001000786 abstract "When young James Walsham leaves England unexpectedly in 1755 and finds himself in America fighting in the French and Indian War, he discovers that he must still contend with the treachery of his old rival.".
- 2001000787 abstract "In sixteenth-century Spain, two brothers, left parentless at an early age, one raised to be a soldier, the other a priest, spend their lives supporting one another and trying to find out what happened to their father.".
- 2001000801 abstract "Littlebat loves to listen to the stories being told below the attic where he sleeps, but he has to wait until just the right time to get close enough to hear them better.".
- 2001000802 abstract "Victor, a valentine card eager to be brought home, is overlooked until he marches out of the store and into the street, where he proves helpful to one person after another.".
- 2001000803 abstract "When their apartment burns down and they move to a much smaller place, Mama tells Carla they can't have Thanksgiving, but Carla thinks about all the hardships the Pilgrims faced and figures out a way.".
- 2001000804 abstract "Life isn't quite the same for Little Bunny after baby Kale is born, but he learns to love being a big brother.".
- 2001000805 abstract "The children in Mrs. Hubbub's class are so rude and thoughtless one day that they turn into pigs and need the help of the Pig Lady to help them remember their manners.".
- 2001000832 abstract "William is the only one is his class who doesn't have a loose tooth story, until finally he loses his first tooth and when he goes to get it from the teacher, it's not there.".
- 2001000833 abstract "A little bear spends a day full of activities like playing, eating, and listening to a bedtime story in this rhyming look at some of the different things love can mean.".
- 2001000834 abstract "Mr. Wolf asks some of his neighbors to help him make pancakes, and even though they all rudely refuse, when the pancakes are done they expect to share the feast.".
- 2001000844 abstract "Someone is turning the students at Emerson Hickey Elementary into zombies, and it's up to fourth-grade private eye Chet Gecko to find out who.".
- 2001000847 abstract "Describes the breeding, training, and work done by guide dogs for the blind.".
- 2001000851 abstract "Jen learns about closeness and the measurement of distance in inches, feet, yards, and miles when she has to share a room with her little sister Lucy.".
- 2001000852 abstract "Challenged to spend twenty dollars in one day, a boy who loves money not only learns about bargain hunting and keeping track of his remaining balance, he also learns that spending can be fun.".
- 2001000858 abstract "Juliette's toys share in her preparations for Christmas and help her learn the joy of sharing.".
- 2001000874 abstract "A retelling of the traditional Persian tale of how the patient stone helps a mistreated young girl achieve her true destiny.".
- 2001000878 abstract "After a strange lady curses the town of Midvale, a series of mishaps has everyone worried, until Sean and his sister Melissa can figure out what is really happening.".
- 2001000880 abstract "Tired of everyone calling him slow, Teddy practices his running and keeps track of the time it takes to run to the school bus or the store as he prepares to run a big race.".
- 2001000888 abstract "Although she really wants to go to school, walking the five miles is very difficult for Mabel Jean and the other black children, so she tries to find a way to get a bus for them the same as the white children have. Based on real events in Mississippi.".
- 2001000890 abstract "An old man known for taking what isn't his picks up the wrong thing one Halloween night, and its owner wants it back.".
- 2001000916 abstract "A simple presentation of a variety of sports that can be enjoyed.".
- 2001000928 abstract "A lazy ladybug who never learned how to fly decides she wants to go somewhere, but she cannot find an animal to give her a peaceful ride.".
- 2001000929 abstract "When Little Tiger reluctantly takes Little Sister along to play with his friends, he sees that she is too young to join their games, and when he is ready to go home, Little Sister is missing.".
- 2001000930 abstract "Little Tiger's mother is going to have a baby, but when Little Tiger sees the new babies in the other animals' families he is sure he does not want one of his own.".
- 2001000931 abstract "After a raindrop falls on his nose while he is playing with his friends, Smudge the dog looks for a place where they can all stay dry.".
- 2001000932 abstract "A little tiger that hates to go to bed scampers away to visit some animal friends in the jungle.".
- 2001000933 abstract "Frustrated because she can't fall asleep in her new home Dotty howls and wakes the neighbors, who suggest counting the stars and other actions until, finally, they find the solution together.".
- 2001000934 abstract "Sent out for a swim in the deep sea, Tiddler, a young fish who just can't keep still, sees many interesting creatures and one very dark cave.".
- 2001000935 abstract "Molly Mouse wants a glittering, sparkling Christmas tree like the one she saw in a window, so she borrows something pretty from each of the animals to put on a tree in the forest, but her tree does not look right, until something magical happens.".
- 2001000936 abstract "A hungry little mouse, struggling to bring home a big apple, doesn't want to share with the animals who help along the way.".
- 2001000937 abstract "Angry at what Goldilocks has done to their house, the three bears decide to get back at her by messing up her house, but they make an unfortunate mistake.".
- 2001000945 abstract "When a fox cleans his den to prepare for a visit from his uncle, his trash inadvertently makes the rounds of the homes of other animals before ending up right back where it began.".
- 2001000946 abstract "Outlaws are headed for town and Deadwood Deb is on vacation, but her twin sister, five-year-old Ordinary Audrey, just might be able to outsmart them.".
- 2001000986 abstract "A young girl celebrates the name that was chosen just for her.".
- 2001000998 abstract "Oscar and Tilly discover that the playground is much more fun if they play together.".
- 2001000999 abstract "Boastful Big Bear discovers that his size prevents him from doing some of the feats accomplished by Little Bear.".
- 2001001008 abstract "Each Friday Little Bear and his grandpa share a snack, a treehouse, and stories but one day Grandpa is in the hospital, too tired to tell a story, and Little Bear tells one of his own as Grandpa falls into the deepest sleep.".
- 2001001029 abstract "The adventures of Leo as he tries to change his image at school, endure his mother's new cooking, look for the right dog, and keep a lost dog.".
- 2001001047 abstract "Fourteen-year-old Jane Prentice, orphaned daughter of an English earl, arrives in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1776 to find her family and her loyalties divided over the question of American independence.".
- 2001001053 abstract "Photographs and short captions introduce pro wrestler Bret Hart.".
- 2001001055 abstract "A child describes sledding in the wintertime.".
- 2001001091 abstract "A rhyming riddle asks the reader to guess the animal behind the flap.".
- 2001001130 abstract "Illustrations and simple text present simple facts about trains.".
- 2001001209 abstract "Cassie and her friends celebrate Valentine's Day at the emergency shelter when their town is hit with a major ice storm.".
- 2001001215 abstract "At bedtime, a child enters the magical, miniature world of the elves.".
- 2001001227 abstract "Second-grader Howardina Geraldina Paulina Maxina Gardenia Smith is sure she will be the star of the talent show, but when she gets up to sing at the dress rehearsal, she gets stage fright.".
- 2001001228 abstract "Platypus thinks he has found the perfect curly shell for his collection, but it keeps disappearing.".
- 2001001229 abstract "A toad barely escapes being squashed beneath the wheels of a truck.".
- 2001001231 abstract "When the yellow-fish become scarce, members of the Impatjara community and Australian government officials must learn to work cooperatively to bring the fish back.".
- 2001001238 abstract "Although he knows just about everything about spiders, Spider Storch is a terrible runner, and he's afraid he'll ruin the Third Grade Olympics for his teammates.".
- 2001001246 abstract "Pordy is a young porcupine who seems to be afraid of everything, but when her mother is in trouble, Pordy must face her fears and try to help.".
- 2001001251 abstract "When their caretaker is hospitalized, Blue Boy and the other homing pigeons receive food, water, and excellent care from two young boys who love pets.".
- 2001001253 abstract "As the first baby gorilla every born at the Roxbury Zoo Barny has always been special, but new arrivals make him question whether he will always be treated that way.".
- 2001001257 abstract "While on Catalina Island for the summer, Lucy, who is almost twelve, discovers a mysterious diary from 1932 and rediscovers Christ, both of which help her overcome her feelings of not belonging.".
- 2001001268 abstract "Companion book to Art for the Twenty-First Century, the first broadcast series for national television to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists in the United States today.".
- 2001001272 abstract "Ezra and his friends, which include the son of the prophet Isaiah and the son of King Ahaz, learn firsthand the terrible consequences of forsaking the Lord and following false gods.".
- 2001001286 abstract "After an adventure with her beloved doll, a young girl is reminded of God's love for everyone. Includes discussion questions and related Bible verses.".
- 2001001313 abstract "A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.".
- 2001001314 abstract "A family, including a child who is dying, sews together a quilt of its memories and love.".
- 2001001321 abstract "Christy believes her engagement to Todd to be a dream come true, but instead they encounter turmoil and conflict.".
- 2001001323 abstract "A smooth-talking Galaxian visitor to the space station shows unusual interest in the AstroKids' new space mutt, Zero-G.".
- 2001001325 abstract "Heather becomes obsessed with losing weight after her brother falls lifting her during ice skating practice.".
- 2001001326 abstract "Twelve-year-old Lucy and Serena agree to read one entry a week from their secret diary and then try to act it out.".
- 2001001370 abstract "Annie McRae finds that she does not need to depend on other people to make her day a happy one.".
- 2001001381 abstract "Iris's baby sister Rose is a very, very fussy baby, and Grandpa takes Iris out for a special day without the baby.".
- 2001001382 abstract "In this cumulative nursery rhyme, a farmer and his wife prepare for a new baby as their animals secretly meet at night to plan a surprise of their own.".
- 2001001383 abstract "Buttercup and Porcupine greet the day as the reader lifts the flaps and completes the rhyme.".
- 2001001384 abstract "Hop has trouble surprising Hip on her birthday.".
- 2001001385 abstract "A youngster experiences the emotions of being the last to be picked up at school.".
- 2001001420 abstract "Provides information 108 careers in the health care field including job descriptions, education and licensing requirements, salary, advancement opportunities, and employment outlook.".
- 2001001423 abstract "Twenty-six alphabet-block-sized books introduce colors, shapes, animals, and the numbers from one to ten.".
- 2001001500 abstract "A teddy bear, lost by the little boy who loves him, still feels loved after being rescued by a homeless man.".
- 2001001501 abstract "While leading twelve backpackers on a particularly difficult wilderness trip in south central Montana, fifteen-year-old Jacy and her father begin to realize that God is trying to draw them to Himself.".
- 2001001548 abstract "Beverly is thrilled to finally check out a book with her own library card, but when she accidentally keeps the book too long she worries that she'll have to pay a huge fine or go to jail.".
- 2001001566 abstract "A girl vacationing with her family at the beach meets a volunteer who is helping newly-hatched loggerhead turtles to reach the water safely.".
- 2001001576 abstract "Simple text describes the life and accomplishments of the African American scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.".
- 2001001595 abstract "A young girl visits her uncle's bakery with her mother and together they use all their senses to enjoy their visit.".
- 2001001596 abstract "A child is very nervous about the possibility of not remembering what to say in the play.".
- 2001001597 abstract "A child buys different colored balloons to brighten the lives of others.".
- 2001001598 abstract "A rubber duck leaves his clean bathtub and has messy adventures outside.".
- 2001001613 abstract "A puppy joins a litter of kittens in their fun for a day.".
- 2001001615 abstract "In 1978, ten-year-old Sylvia and her mother move to Wakeview, South Carolina, where Sylvia becomes best friends with a woman approaching her one hundredth birthday.".
- 2001001636 abstract "The block party was Carrie's idea, but when it arrives she can only think about two things: the talent show and the delicious noodle dishes from many countries that her neighbors are bringing.".
- 2001001674 abstract "Polo the polar bear wonders if his parents no longer love him because their attention is focused on his mother's new pregnancy.".
- 2001001679 abstract "Ananse the spider thinks he will marry the daughter of the village chief, but instead he is outsmarted by Lizard.".
- 2001001773 abstract "While spending the summer in Cripple Creek, Colorado, Tom and Tammy explore an empty, boarded-up house and find a hidden treasure.".
- 2001001782 abstract "A folk song with cumulative verses that describe the sounds made by different animals, including a cat, a duck, a cow, a pig, a sheep, a lion, and a baby. Pages are cut to reveal verses as they are added.".
- 2001001847 abstract "A biography of the woman who founded the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, became a saint of the Catholic Church, and lived and worked on behalf of poor children during the difficult years of the French Revolution.".
- 2001001884 abstract "Hondo the dog gets to go to the beach and play with his friend Fred, while Fabian the cat spends the day at home.".