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- 2001003884 abstract "In this story, inspired by the real life of Oaxacan woodcarver Manuel Jimenez, a young boy dreams of colorful, exotic animals that he will one day carve in wood.".
- 2001003885 abstract "Presents more than twenty simple animal jokes.".
- 2001003886 abstract "Discusses the possible existence, sightings, and captures of the creature known as Bigfoot.".
- 2001003895 abstract "Provides a history of the Alcatraz Island Lighthouse, the West Coast's first lighthouse, completed in 1854.".
- 2001003896 abstract "A history of the first American lighthouse, which was built at the entrance to Boston Harbor in 1713.".
- 2001003897 abstract "A history of the lighthouse that sits on a high cliff overlooking the Columbia River in Ilwaco, Washington.".
- 2001003898 abstract "A history of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the United States and the second tallest lighthouse in the world.".
- 2001003899 abstract "Provides a history of the Navesink Twin Lights, the first electric lighthouse, completed in 1828.".
- 2001003900 abstract "Provides a history of the Point Pinos Light, the West Coast's oldest continuously operating lighthouse, completed in 1855.".
- 2001003901 abstract "Provides information about various types of insects and step-by-step instructions for drawing them.".
- 2001003911 abstract "Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for twelve jobs that involve working with nature.".
- 2001003920 abstract "Describes the history of skateboarding, discussing the major events and people of the sport.".
- 2001003921 abstract "Describes the history of skateboarding parks, discussing some of the top parks through the years.".
- 2001003922 abstract "Describes the activity of pheasant hunting, its equipment, skills, and safety guidelines.".
- 2001003923 abstract "Describes the changes in skateboards throughout the history of the sport, discussing essential gear as well.".
- 2001003924 abstract "Describes the top skateboarders throughout the history of the sport, from those of the 1970s to the top performers of the early 2000s.".
- 2001003925 abstract "A simple presentation of information about cotton, including its composition, properties, and some of its uses.".
- 2001003926 abstract "Presents an overview of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and their properties, formation, and uses.".
- 2001003927 abstract "A simple presentation of information about rubber, including its composition, properties, and some of its uses.".
- 2001003928 abstract "A simple presentation of information about soil, including its composition, properties, and some of its uses.".
- 2001003929 abstract "A simple presentation of information about water, including its composition, properties, and some of its uses.".
- 2001003943 abstract "Presents advice for Mormon teenagers on how to find happiness. Features quotes from various sources, including Mormon teachings.".
- 2001003944 abstract "A brief introduction to eagles, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, enemies, and relationship to people.".
- 2001003945 abstract "A brief introduction to snakes, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.".
- 2001003946 abstract "A brief introduction to tigers, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.".
- 2001003947 abstract "A brief introduction to whales, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.".
- 2001003949 abstract "When a space scooter race on CLEO-7 becomes a battle between the boys and the girls, the AstroKids need a reminder to work together as a team.".
- 2001003950 abstract "While the gang from CLEO-7 imagines roasting marshmallows over miniature volcanoes and practicing laser archery, Camp Little Dipper proves to be something else entirely.".
- 2001003958 abstract "Discusses the life of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, including his early life and influences, the development of the Muppets and their increasing success, his early death, and his legacy.".
- 2001003959 abstract "Discusses the diverse ethnicity of Russian-Americans, their immigration, Jewish community, social, cultural and political customs, employment, experiences with discrimination, and integration into American society.".
- 2001003962 abstract "An introduction to the sense of taste and the different things that you can taste.".
- 2001003963 abstract "An introduction to the sense of touch and the different things that you can feel.".
- 2001003964 abstract "An introduction to the sense of smell and the different things that you can smell.".
- 2001003965 abstract "An introduction to the sense of hearing and the different things that you can hear.".
- 2001003966 abstract "An introduction to the sense of sight and the different things that you can see.".
- 2001003967 abstract "A biography of the nineteenth-century artist, known as one of the French Impressionists.".
- 2001003968 abstract "Presents a brief overview of the life and work of this French artist, describing and giving examples of his work.".
- 2001003969 abstract "Presents a brief overview of the life and work of this Russian artist, describing and giving examples of his work.".
- 2001003970 abstract "Presents a brief overview of the life and work of this French artist, describing and giving examples of his work.".
- 2001003971 abstract "Presents a brief overview of the life and work of this seventeenth-century Dutch painter, describing and giving examples of his work.".
- 2001003972 abstract "Through images and brief text, presents an overview of the life and work of French painter Georges Seurat.".
- 2001003973 abstract "A collection of dog poems, illustrated with beaded art.".
- 2001003976 abstract "Discusses prehistoric crocodiles, including the discovery of SuperCroc in the Sahara Desert, and the lifestyles, habitats, and conservation of modern crocodiles.".
- 2001003990 abstract "Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.".
- 2001004008 abstract "Presents an overview of several technician jobs in the field of medicine, covering the job duties, history of the profession, requirements for starting out (such as licensing, certification, and education), ways to explore and break into the field, salary statistics, outlook for the future, and sources for additional information.".
- 2001004010 abstract "Discusses the history, accessibility, and functioning of the Internet.".
- 2001004011 abstract "Discusses the history of the United States mail from the Pony Express to today and describes the mailing process.".
- 2001004012 abstract "Traces the history and development of wireless communication from Marconi's invention of the telegraph in 1895 to the arrival of satellite radio in cars in 2001.".
- 2001004018 abstract "An account of the Apollo 1 fire that claimed the lives of three astronauts in 1967.".
- 2001004019 abstract "Defines various careers in the computer field in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, conditions of work, and sources of more information.".
- 2001004020 abstract "Summarizes positions and professions in the fields of computer graphics, design, and animation, discussing position titles, potential salaries, and related information obtained through interviews with professionals in these fields.".
- 2001004026 abstract "Presents an overview of the Aztec culture, discussing their government, recreation, trade, travel, family life, food, occupations, and entertainment.".
- 2001004027 abstract "Presents an overview of the Incan culture, examining such topics as government, religion, recreation, domestic life, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.".
- 2001004028 abstract "Presents an overview of the Mayan culture, discussing their government, religion, domestic life, recreation, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.".
- 2001004029 abstract "Presents an account of Columbus's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.".
- 2001004030 abstract "Presents an account of Cartier's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.".
- 2001004031 abstract "Presents an account of Cook's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.".
- 2001004032 abstract "Presents an account of Jolliet's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.".
- 2001004033 abstract "Presents an account of LaSalle's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.".
- 2001004034 abstract "Presents an account of Raleigh's life and explorations, and examines their impact on history and the world.".
- 2001004054 abstract "Many diverse creatures, including a beetle, a hawk, a whale, a dragonfly, a deer, a penguin, and a boy, converse about their habitats, which are all so different, but together make up the Earth.".
- 2001004060 abstract "Benjamin's father is a poet whose house is filled with books, so when Benjamin decides he wants to build a castle in the courtyard, he uses his father's books instead of stones.".
- 2001004061 abstract "Farmer Boast, Farmer Bluster, and Farmer Smart fight over who has the best cornfield, until one of them finds a way to win the competition.".
- 2001004062 abstract "Sam gets all kinds of kisses from his mother, father, grandmother and grandfather.".
- 2001004063 abstract "Sam likes to play with his little sister, even though sometimes she makes him angry.".
- 2001004064 abstract "Simple rhyming text describes stars and the planets of our solar system.".
- 2001004071 abstract "Discusses the Incas, their government, politics, religion, military organization, decline, extinction, and legacy.".
- 2001004079 abstract "Examines case studies and reports of UFO encounters, discussing famous and lesser-known incidents, including Roswell and the case of the elk abduction.".
- 2001004090 abstract "A little bear explains that he cares about the feelings of others and that others care about him.".
- 2001004091 abstract "Gregory experiences a new way of life when he moves to Japan with his American mother and his Japanese father.".
- 2001004092 abstract "After he is involved in a prank that led to an elderly woman's injury, twelve-year-old Mitchell must make amends by participating in a police program in which he chats online with a nursing home resident.".
- 2001004093 abstract "From the time he is still in the egg, a baby bald eagle is reluctant to take each new step in his growth, until the day comes when he flies and sees the beautiful world beyond his parents' nest.".
- 2001004094 abstract "Nothing seems to scare Sarah's big sister Becky, until having an epileptic seizure makes her reluctant to return to school, and so Sarah summons her own courage to explain the disease to the other students.".
- 2001004096 abstract "A child describes situations that bring about fear, how it feels to be scared, and what can make things better.".
- 2001004101 abstract "Sammy's father, who is in a wheelchair, is reluctant to join Sammy in going fishing, until his son's love finally moves him to action.".
- 2001004119 abstract "Examines the life and career of Henry Hudson, tracing his voyages in the Arctic and North America and his discovery of the Hudson River and other bodies of water during his unsuccessful search for a Northwest Passage to Asia.".
- 2001004120 abstract "Traces the history of the War of 1812, examining the maritime and boundary issues that caused it and highlighting the roles of famous personalities, including Oliver Hazard Perry, Andrew Jackson, and Dolley Madison.".
- 2001004131 abstract "Describes the birth, growth, development, and reproduction of bears.".
- 2001004132 abstract "Describes the birth, growth, development, and reproduction of deer.".
- 2001004133 abstract "Describes the birth, growth, development, and reproduction of ducks.".
- 2001004134 abstract "Describes the birth, growth, development, and reproduction of wolves.".
- 2001004136 abstract "The story of action film star Jackie Chan, from his childhood as an indentured servant to the Peking Opera Research Institute, through his struggles finding his own style in Hong Kong cinema, to fame and fortune in Hollywood.".
- 2001004140 abstract "Describes easy-to-make crafts that replicate the arts of ancient Egypt. Includes historical material, a timeline, a glossary, and resources.".
- 2001004141 abstract "Everyone in the family tries to bribe the new baby into being born, but a kiss from Father finally does it.".
- 2001004142 abstract "Alicia receives greetings from her Hispanic neighborhood as she walks to her birthday party.".
- 2001004143 abstract "Presents a biography of the powerful home run hitter and chronicles the history of African American participation in organized baseball, the formation of the Negro leagues, and racial politics in America.".
- 2001004164 abstract "Molly is worried about riding the school bus on her first day of kindergarten, but a friendly older girl helps her adjust.".
- 2001004167 abstract "Carlin, who is frightened by everything, wants to try some of Big Bear's bravery soup, but first he must travel through a dark forest to a monster's cave to retrieve an important ingredient.".
- 2001004169 abstract "A biography of the German-born Jewish architect who, from the 1880s through the early 1940s, designed elegant homes, factories for Henry Ford, and industrial plants to support the United States' war effort.".
- 2001004176 abstract "A young girl demonstrates the maturity gained from her experiences growing up with three sisters on a farm in South Dakota.".
- 2001004189 abstract "Profiles the life and achievements of the twenty-year veteran player for the NBA.".
- 2001004190 abstract "Presents an overview of the mysteries surrounding the fabled civilization and island of Atlantis, including Plato's story, strange theories, and archaeological fact.".
- 2001004192 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of cheetahs.".
- 2001004197 abstract "A brief introduction to foxes, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.".
- 2001004198 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, food, predators, and habitat of squirrels, as well as their relationship with people.".
- 2001004204 abstract "Examines the history of roads, the purpose of different types of roadways, the people who work on them, and ways to make better roads in the future.".
- 2001004224 abstract "Examines Native American beliefs, culture, and relationships with white men since colonial times through documents written by men and women of various tribes.".
- 2001004227 abstract "Presents a history of native American people of the Arctic, describes their adaptation to a severe environment, and explores their way of life before and after the arrival of the white man.".
- 2001004231 abstract "Profiles the life and work of Lucille Ball, discussing her youth, movies, television, romances, marriage, divorce, achievements as a businesswoman, and legacy.".
- 2001004232 abstract "A historical overview of the Vikings, whose force and military strength combined with a strong interest in trade and commercial activity to bring them success through much of Europe during the Middle Ages.".