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- 2001004233 abstract "Discusses the history and evolution of the game of volleyball, its recent popularity, and famous personalities in the game's history.".
- 2001004235 abstract "Describes the history, culture, economy, geographic location, and religion of the Aymara people of South America's high plains, featuring their struggle to obtain equal rights and to maintain their cultural heritage.".
- 2001004236 abstract "Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Cree.".
- 2001004237 abstract "Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Sami.".
- 2001004238 abstract "A historical and current look at Mexico, discussing the land, the government, the people, and the economy.".
- 2001004240 abstract "An introduction to the cuisine and culture of India, including information about the country's social life and customs.".
- 2001004241 abstract "Includes recipes for meatless soups, salads, main dishes, and side dishes, expanded material on healthy and low-fat cooking and vegetarian nutrition, and an expanded cultural section on holidays and festivals.".
- 2001004264 abstract "Traces the life of the only president to be elected four times. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.".
- 2001004265 abstract "A biography of the president responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and more. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Abraham Lincoln.".
- 2001004266 abstract "Traces the life of the politician who received no formal schooling but became a distinguished legislator, governor, member of Congress, and eventually president. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Andrew Johnson.".
- 2001004267 abstract "Discusses the personal life and political career of the man who became the thirtieth president of the United States in 1923 upon the death of President Harding. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Coolidge.".
- 2001004268 abstract "Traces the life of the president who ordered the dropping of nuclear bombs on Japan. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Harry Truman.".
- 2001004269 abstract "Traces the life of the eleventh president, who established an independent Treasury. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to James K. Polk.".
- 2001004270 abstract "Traces the life of the man who has been called our nation's first modern president.".
- 2001004280 abstract "Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.".
- 2001004289 abstract "Emily is shy on the first day at her new school, but when the teacher asks everyone to draw a picture of love and the children share their ideas, Emily finally feels comfortable enough to share her idea of God's love.".
- 2001004290 abstract "Simple text with rebuses portrays the depth and breadth of God, the creator and friend who knows everything about each of us, sent His Son to save us, and loves us for all time.".
- 2001004291 abstract "Pictograms and simple text invite children to pray anytime, anywhere, and about anything, to a God who listens.".
- 2001004292 abstract "Covers the formation, history, popularity, success, coaches, and players of the Los Angeles Lakers.".
- 2001004295 abstract "Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Ainu.".
- 2001004298 abstract "Traces the private and public life of America's seventh president, who was orphaned at the age of fourteen. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Andrew Jackson.".
- 2001004301 abstract "A biography of the second President of the United States, who also served as the country's ambassador to France and as its first Vice President. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to John Adams.".
- 2001004302 abstract "Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to William McKinley.".
- 2001004303 abstract "A biography of the New Hampshire politician who served as president during a period of increasing bitterness between the North and the South. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Franklin Pierce.".
- 2001004304 abstract "A biography of the thirty-first president of the United States, describing his career as mining engineer, businessman, and president during the Great Depression. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Herbert Hoover.".
- 2001004305 abstract "Examines the life and career of the Civil War general and Ohio politician who became the nineteenth president of the United States. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Rutherford B. Hayes.".
- 2001004307 abstract "Traces the life of the military leader who became America's eighteenth president after the Civil War. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Ulysses S. Grant.".
- 2001004308 abstract "Traces the life of the twelfth president of the United States, who rose to prominence from a distinguished military career. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Zachary Taylor.".
- 2001004309 abstract "A biography of the twenty-third president of the United States, focusing on his political career and personal life. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Benjamin Harrison.".
- 2001004310 abstract "Examines the life of the lawyer politician who became the eighth president of the United States and led the country through its first serious depression. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Martin Van Buren.".
- 2001004311 abstract "A biography of the third President, who was also creator of the Declaration of Independence. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Thomas Jefferson.".
- 2001004312 abstract "Discusses the highlights, land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Maine.".
- 2001004313 abstract "Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of New York.".
- 2001004314 abstract "Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Texas. Includes Internet links to Web sites.".
- 2001004316 abstract "Two young dinosaurs track their father around the house and finally tackle him in his easy chair.".
- 2001004317 abstract "When Maddy and her father go for a drive they meet two unusual men and witness the magical change of seasons from winter to spring.".
- 2001004325 abstract "Provides facts about different kinds of reptiles, as well as step-by-step instructions for drawing cartoons of each one.".
- 2001004327 abstract "Provides facts about different kinds of fish, as well as step-by-step instructions for drawing cartoons of each one.".
- 2001004331 abstract "As ten-year-old Zack continues his travels with an archeologist through the Middle East, he looks for further clues to support the stories from the Bible.".
- 2001004332 abstract "On a trip through the Middle East, ten-year-old Zack is introduced to archaeological and other evidence that supports the reliability of historical sections of the Bible.".
- 2001004345 abstract "Ten-year-old Shira has been watching Isaac play the fiddle in the Kugel Valley Klezmer Band ever since she was a baby, so when Isaac gets sick and cannot perform, Shira surprises everyone by filling in for him.".
- 2001004352 abstract "Details the Civil War battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and profiles some of the key figures involved in what was a decisive victory for the Confederacy.".
- 2001004360 abstract "Infatuated with an older boy who is not a member of her church, seventeen-year-old Megan, a Mormon, goes against the values she was raised with and becomes pregnant.".
- 2001004362 abstract "Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food. Includes a quiz.".
- 2001004363 abstract "Rhyming bilingual text introduces bug-eating animals such as geckos, trout, or even people. Includes additional facts about each creature.".
- 2001004364 abstract "Explores the different jobs that mechanics perform in a garage, including oil changes, bodywork, and painting, through simple text, pull-tabs, and pop-up illustrations.".
- 2001004365 abstract "Text and photographs describe the appearance, behavior, breeding, and habitat of the moose.".
- 2001004366 abstract "Explores the wildlife that depends on a river for food and shelter. Discussion questions follow each section of the text.".
- 2001004371 abstract "An overview of the geography, history, people, and social life and customs of the country of Bolivia, which contains some of the highest mountain peaks in South America.".
- 2001004372 abstract "An overview of the geography, history, people, and social life and customs of the South American nation of Chile, the longest country in the world.".
- 2001004373 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of the largest country in western Europe.".
- 2001004376 abstract "An adaptation of the folk song about a frog in search of a bride.".
- 2001004377 abstract "When nobody comes to pick Peanut up after school, she tries to remember and follow all the safety rules her family taught her.".
- 2001004378 abstract "When a Grand Wizard puts a ban on witches changing themselves to princesses, Bella must marry a real prince to make her dream come true.".
- 2001004383 abstract "Sports biographies of ten outstanding current players in the National Basketball Association.".
- 2001004384 abstract "Brief biographies of ten young National Football League stars: Randy Moss, Keyshawn Johnson, Kurt Warner, Eddie George, Warren Sapp, Peyton Manning, Ricky Williams, Jevon Kearse, Warrick Dunn, and Edgerrin James.".
- 2001004394 abstract "Discusses the personal life and political career of the son of the second president of the United States, who became the sixth president. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to John Quincy Adams.".
- 2001004395 abstract "A biography of the tenth President of the United States, under whose administration the Treaty of Wanghia was signed, thus opening China to American traders and paving the way for international trade that still occurs today. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to John Tyler.".
- 2001004397 abstract "Discusses the childhood, education, influences, marriage, and writing career of the author known as Dr. Seuss.".
- 2001004400 abstract "In 1957, a young girl is torn between life in the neighborhood she grew up in and fitting in at the school she now attends.".
- 2001004401 abstract "Discusses the history of marijuana, its physiological and societal effects, laws regulating its medicinal and recreational uses, and the continuing controversy which surrounds those regulations.".
- 2001004403 abstract "Rhyming story about the animals who welcomed Jesus in the stable in Bethlehem.".
- 2001004404 abstract "Profiles the dynamic man who began life as a slave and became an artist, agriculturist, university professor, and public speaker who addressed the House Ways and Means Committee on the issue of import tariffs in 1921.".
- 2001004405 abstract "Examines the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, showing its creation as a war measure designed to bring the southern states back to the Union and discussing its effectiveness in freeing the slaves.".
- 2001004411 abstract "Briefly describes various areas of Kenya, as well as its history, people, and culture.".
- 2001004416 abstract "Presents information learned by past and present observers of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, and briefly describes the scientific missions that have been sent there.".
- 2001004417 abstract "Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Mercury.".
- 2001004418 abstract "Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Jupiter.".
- 2001004419 abstract "Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Venus.".
- 2001004422 abstract "An encyclopedia of animals as they have appeared in myth and legend throughout history.".
- 2001004427 abstract "Eleven-year-old Sarah copes with emotional and economic hardships when her beloved but impulsive father leaves the family and their Massachusetts farm to prospect for gold in California.".
- 2001004430 abstract "In the tradition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, this mystery by the author of the Winnie-the-Pooh book is set in the English countryside in a stately British mansion with an abundance of characters and curious clues.".
- 2001004434 abstract "Sam and his father sail from England to America to begin a new life in Jamestown, but they run into trouble when their money is stolen and they have to defend themselves in court.".
- 2001004454 abstract "Discusses the constellation Orion, its location, and various myths about it in different civilizations.".
- 2001004455 abstract "Describes the constellation known as the Little Dipper.".
- 2001004458 abstract "Presents an overview of the ancient Sumerian culture, discussing government, recreation, trade, travel, family life, food, occupations, and entertainment.".
- 2001004484 abstract "Explains the reasons for various national patriotic holidays.".
- 2001004497 abstract "Provides information about various types of rodents and step-by-step instructions for drawing them.".
- 2001004499 abstract "An overview of the past and present lives of the Utes, including their history, food and clothing, homes and family life, religion, and government.".
- 2001004500 abstract "Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Apsaalooke--or Crow--peoples, covering their daily life, customs and beliefs, government, and more.".
- 2001004508 abstract "A series of poems that depict the world of a field mouse from sundown to sunup.".
- 2001004516 abstract "More than anything, Ben wants to be a knight and when he enters the forbidden forest alone, he learns what it takes to become a servant of the King.".
- 2001004517 abstract "Presents an overview of a degenerative brain disease which alters personality, memory, thinking and behavior and, at present, has no cure.".
- 2001004520 abstract "Presents the inaugural address(es) of each of the presidents, from George Washington through George W. Bush, along with brief biographical information and historical events of note during their term(s) of office.".
- 2001004528 abstract "Examines the efforts to gain the right for women in the United States to vote, focusing on the trial of Susan B. Anthony for illegally voting in the presidential election in 1872.".
- 2001004529 abstract "Presents a course in designing Web pages along with clip art, ready-to-use design templates, email response forms, banner ads, and buttons.".
- 2001004537 abstract "Examines the phenomenon of stone circles and the various theories that exist to explain them.".
- 2001004538 abstract "Examines the phenomenon of ESP, or extrasensory perception, and the theories that exist to explain it.".
- 2001004539 abstract "Examines the question of life on other planets, and its scientific exploration in the space program and more.".
- 2001004540 abstract "Examines the disappearance of the dinosaurs and the various theories that exist to explain it.".
- 2001004541 abstract "Looks at legends about vampires and werewolves in different cultures, their reputed appearance and behavior, similarities between the two creatures, and possible scientific explanations of the old stories.".
- 2001004546 abstract "Provides historic and scientific information about the constellation Andromeda as well as about stars in general.".
- 2001004548 abstract "Simple text and photographs provide facts about rivers.".
- 2001004549 abstract "Provides historic and scientific information about the constellation Gemini as well as about stars in general.".
- 2001004569 abstract "While Dora is out looking for their breakfast all six of her chicks disappear.".
- 2001004570 abstract "Grandma Bear believes that heaven is always around, especially when Little Bear is there.".
- 2001004571 abstract "Squeak is very afraid of the ginger cat, but the lure of chocolate cake brings him out of his hole.".
- 2001004572 abstract "When Little Crocodile emerges from his shell, he goes in search of his mommy.".
- 2001004573 abstract "Rhyming verses introduce a number of jungle animals.".
- 2001004574 abstract "Uncle Fishtank Hal takes Clee and Simon aboard his barge, and after trouble with some pesky knots they find themselves at sea.".