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- 00024354 abstract "A biography of the nineteenth-century English scientist who explored electricity and magnetism.".
- 00024355 abstract "A biography of the prolific inventor best known for his work with the deaf and his invention of the telephone.".
- 00024356 abstract "Traces the rise of Japan as a military power and the emergence of the United States as a world superpower that found itself drawn into World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor.".
- 00024357 abstract "Examines the role of apartheid in the history of South Africa, key figures involved, and how this system eventually ended.".
- 00024359 abstract "Lame and suddenly orphaned, Kira is mysteriously removed from her squalid village to live in the palatial Council Edifice, where she is expected to use her gifts as a weaver to do the bidding of the all-powerful Guardians.".
- 00024360 abstract "Provides general information about butterflies and descriptions of different types, as well as explaining how to observe these creatures and how to raise a butterfly from a caterpillar.".
- 00024361 abstract "Describes the education, training, earnings, and outlook associated with twenty careers in the world of science including botanist, meteorologist, physicist, science writer, and zoologist.".
- 00024362 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the only large wild cat, other than the American cougar, that is not spotted or striped.".
- 00024363 abstract "A young boy describes how he cares for the sheep living on his farm.".
- 00024364 abstract "A simple story highlights such blue things as blue jeans, blueberries, blue sky, and water.".
- 00024365 abstract "A simple story highlights such green things as green eyes, a green soccer uniform, and salad.".
- 00024366 abstract "A simple story highlights such white things as vanilla ice cream, a white cat, clouds, and milk.".
- 00024367 abstract "Illustrations and simple text describe how a pumpkin seed grows into a plant that produces pumpkins for making pies and jack-o-lanterns.".
- 00024368 abstract "Simple text and photographs show how a seed becomes a dandelion.".
- 00024369 abstract "Provides general information about helicopters and specific facts about the features and operation of the Apache helicopter.".
- 00024370 abstract "Defines tsunamis and describes the geologic forces that cause them, as well as the damage they can inflict when the huge walls of ocean water strike land.".
- 00024371 abstract "Shows how bagels are made and describes the many different ways people eat them.".
- 00024372 abstract "Describes different kinds of cheese and how they may be eaten.".
- 00024373 abstract "Describes corn-on-the-cob and several other foods made from corn.".
- 00024374 abstract "Briefly describes how ice cream is made and some of the ways in which it can be enjoyed.".
- 00024375 abstract "Describes the special features of the Tomahawk missile and how this weapon works and provides historical information as well as plans for future improvements of the Tomahawk.".
- 00024376 abstract "Simple text and photographs explain how a tadpole becomes a frog.".
- 00024377 abstract "Explains how special forces soldiers are chosen and trained, the different kinds of missions for which they are used, how special forces teams are organized, and the specific functions they perform.".
- 00024378 abstract "Simple text and photographs show how an egg becomes a robin.".
- 00024379 abstract "Simple text and photographs show the evolution of a moth, from its beginning stages as a caterpillar to an adult.".
- 00024380 abstract "Discusses the history and development of the United States Air Force's Spectre gunship, its design and special features, and some of the missions it has flown in Vietnam, Panama, and in Kosovo in 1991.".
- 00024381 abstract "A simple story highlights such orange things as orange juice, an orange jacket, carrots, and an orange sunset.".
- 00024382 abstract "A simple story highlights such yellow things as the sun, butter, baby chicks, and corn.".
- 00024383 abstract "Explains in simple terms some of the work that paramedics do.".
- 00024384 abstract "A young boy describes how he cares for the goats living on his farm.".
- 00024385 abstract "A young boy describes how he cares for the chickens living on his farm.".
- 00024387 abstract "Discusses the history and development of the United States Air Force's Stealth bomber, its design and special features, and some of the missions it has flown in Operation Desert Storm and in Kosovo in 1999.".
- 00024390 abstract "Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of whales and describes the different types.".
- 00024410 abstract "After releasing a captive genie from a bottle, a poor fisherman must rely on his wits when instead of wishes the genie promises revenge.".
- 00024413 abstract "Examines various aspects of life during the Middle Ages, including the feudal system, knights and chivalry, life in a castle, and battle during medieval times.".
- 00024414 abstract "Alex is unhappy living with her mother's parents in Indiana while her mother and alcoholic father remain in Texas, and her life becomes more complicated when she uses her computer to act on her suspicions about her grandparents' new neighbor, who Alex is certain is a criminal.".
- 00024423 abstract "Thomas the tank engine and Bertie the bus agree to race to see who is faster.".
- 00024429 abstract "Introduces the geography, history, animals, food, and culture of Egypt.".
- 00024430 abstract "Describes the lives and physical fitness routines of movie stars Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, and Wesley Snipes.".
- 00024431 abstract "Describes the lives and physical fitness routines of movie stars Demi Moore, Cher, Goldie Hawn, and Lucy Lawless.".
- 00024434 abstract "The Aldens participate in a three-day bicycle ride and soon find that someone seems to be intent on keeping others from completing the event.".
- 00024443 abstract "Describes some of the reasons children might be required to wear leg braces and how they are helpful.".
- 00024467 abstract "Uses the experiences of a teenager and problems in his relationships with his parents and a friend to explore constructive ways to handle conflicts.".
- 00024476 abstract "Discusses the racing career, life, and accomplishments of the youngest driver to win the Winston Cup title.".
- 00024490 abstract "By following clues from a dream and taking photographs of endangered wilderness areas, eleven-year-old Sarah and a Native American environmentalist try to prevent the commercial development of a southwestern canyon.".
- 00024501 abstract "An illustrated collection of rhymes from such authors as A. A. Milne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Langston Hughes, Eve Merriam, X. J. Kennedy, and Dorothy Aldis.".
- 00024508 abstract "When Bel gets angry, Bub and his friend Meph build a grumpy snow angel to make fun of her, and then Bel's anger gets her in trouble.".
- 00024509 abstract "Two little angels receive a package that causes trouble, until they learn how to share.".
- 00024523 abstract "Hugh Mills the marlin, Rippy Tance the porpoise, and six other sea creatures demonstrate the value of humility, repentance, and other godly character traits.".
- 00024530 abstract "Warned not to get into his usual mischief, Mother Holly's cat tries to tidy up all the mess he has made while she is away.".
- 00024531 abstract "A dictionary for students ages eight to twelve with meanings and uses given for more than 32,000 words. Includes explanatory introductory material.".
- 00024539 abstract "Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a picture surrounded by words beginning with that letter and featuring illustrations of children and the appropriate words.".
- 00024540 abstract "Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.".
- 00024550 abstract "Amy's new kitten keeps her busy with his energetic activities, but she is glad he is so adventuresome when his tree climbling helps her rescue a neighbor.".
- 00024557 abstract "Simple text, photographs, and diagrams introduce the respiratory system and its purpose, parts, and functions.".
- 00024558 abstract "Simple text, photographs, and diagrams introduce the nervous system and its purpose, parts, and functions.".
- 00024559 abstract "The popular doll Barbie introduces numbers through photographs of objects that can be counted.".
- 00024560 abstract "Describes parts of a well-known animal and invites the reader to identify it.".
- 00024578 abstract "Heinrich and Friedrich, two brothers in Prussia in the 1880s, travel separately to America and end up working on adjacent farms in Vermont.".
- 00024579 abstract "Four poems take a little bear through the seasons of the year.".
- 00024580 abstract "Challenges the reader to examine photographs and find the wild animals hiding in their surroundings, including monkeys, bears, and sloths.".
- 00024581 abstract "Challenges the reader to examine photographs and find the polar animals hiding in their surroundings, including seals, foxes, and penguins.".
- 00024582 abstract "Shows how different kinds of insects, including moths, an inchworm, a ladybug, and a grasshopper, are able to blend into their surroundings.".
- 00024583 abstract "Shows how different kinds of birds, including a goldfinch, an owl, a parrot, and a hummingbird, are able to blend into their surroundings.".
- 00024584 abstract "Describes what a windy day is like and some of the things that the wind can do.".
- 00024585 abstract "Explains in simple terms some of the duties of a librarian.".
- 00024591 abstract "A young girl is happy with her parents and her toys, but things change when her baby brother is born.".
- 00024592 abstract "In this illustrated version of a familiar song, a mouse tries to get rid of a pesky, unwanted playmate.".
- 00024597 abstract "Daisy, an eight-year-old black girl living in rural Vermont in the 1890s, is given a black doll by her teacher and becomes uncomfortable that her skin is a different color from that of her classmates, until she finds the courage to speak from her heart.".
- 00024620 abstract "Describes the part of an orange, several kinds of oranges, and different ways to eat oranges.".
- 00024621 abstract "Discusses the lives of three children who live in desert areas of the world.".
- 00024622 abstract "Describes what firefighters wear, the equipment they use, and how they fight fires.".
- 00024623 abstract "A young boy describes his activities on a rainy day.".
- 00024624 abstract "Simple text and pictures explore the different kinds of circles that can be found in the city.".
- 00024625 abstract "A young boy describes how he cares for the pigs living on his farm.".
- 00024626 abstract "Simple text and photographs challenge the reader to find fish hidden in their natural environment.".
- 00024627 abstract "Follows the journey of an acorn and explains how it becomes an oak tree.".
- 00024628 abstract "Introduces the color red through illustrations of objects such as a wagon, bowl of tomato soup, ladybug, and an apple.".
- 00024670 abstract "Presents the history, important people, and famous places of the Old Dominion state, as well as miscellaneous facts about Virginia today.".
- 00024671 abstract "Presents the history, important people, and famous places of the Lone Star state, as well as miscellaneous facts about Texas today.".
- 00024683 abstract "Describes how a British plowman unearthed a collection of Roman silver in the 1940s and the events that followed this tremendous discovery.".
- 00024686 abstract "Presents the history, important people, and famous places of Illinois, as well as miscellaneous facts about the state today.".
- 00024687 abstract "Presents the history, important people, and famous places of the Golden State, as well as miscellaneous facts about California today.".
- 00024691 abstract "Describes deep sea diving, its history, dangers, and some divers' underwater adventures.".
- 00024692 abstract "Introduces the career of animal caretaker, discussing educational requirements, duties, work environment, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.".
- 00024705 abstract "Although she hopes to impress the other prairie dogs with her singing, Patty discovers that she already has an important special talent. Includes a Bible verse and facts about prairie dogs.".
- 00024708 abstract "Presents information about the state of Kentucky, its nickname, motto, and emblems.".
- 00024715 abstract "Crispin, the little pig who has everything, gets the one thing that he doesn't have on Christmas morning when he receives a mysterious box.".
- 00024724 abstract "An investment guide for new investors, including stock market games and investment clubs, interviews with teens who have invested, investing advice, and additional resources.".
- 00024728 abstract "A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator.".
- 00024729 abstract "Parallel biographies of Sioux leader Sitting Bull and Indian Agent James McLaughlin show how the representatives of their two nations came into conflict as their cultures clashed.".
- 00024742 abstract "A Catholic Bible with maps, reading plans, special indexes, timeline, and photos.".
- 00024743 abstract "Provides information about the origins, composition, and appearances of comets, meteors, and asteroids.".
- 00024744 abstract "Describes the two largest planets in our solar system, including their formation, location, appearance, and moons.".
- 00024745 abstract "A biography of the chemist whose work with radium laid the foundation for much of today's scientific knowledge, told in the form of an imagined interview.".
- 00024746 abstract "A biography of the teacher and inventor best known for his work with the deaf and his invention of the telephone, told in the form of an imagined interview.".
- 00024747 abstract "A biography of the inventor responsible for the electric light bulb and other important inventions and innovations, told in the form of an imagined interview.".
- 00024748 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics and habits of various kinds of spiders and of centipedes and millipedes.".
- 00024749 abstract "Describes the formation, structure, and atmosphere of the earth and its moon, with up-to-date color photographs.".
- 00024750 abstract "Describes the characteristics of the sun, including its origins, composition, and surface features, and its importance to life on Earth.".