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- 2001005259 abstract "Iris's first sleepover at her friend Walter's house ends early when Iris gets homesick and wants to go home.".
- 2001005260 abstract "A young girl discovers all the things the wind can do, by playing and dancing along with it.".
- 2001005262 abstract "Two mice investigate why the stream dried up after a big storm.".
- 2001005263 abstract "Greets the birds and animals of the tundra as they experience the change of seasons in their frozen northern land.".
- 2001005272 abstract "Ayoka is put in charge of the family goat, who promptly vanishes, and as Ayoka searches the marketplace she learns from the vendors of many things that have recently disappeared--including bread, sunglasses, and a wig.".
- 2001005301 abstract "Discusses the introduction of slaves into American society, the beginnings of the abolitionist movement, the national conflict over slavery and the resulting Civil War, emancipation of the slaves, and slavery's legacy.".
- 2001005314 abstract "A boy sails across the sea, looking at various objects through his spyglass, until he reaches an island where his dog is waiting for him.".
- 2001005315 abstract "Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding and mating behavior, and habitat of jaguars and leopards.".
- 2001005317 abstract "A young woman searching for the meaning of her life gets lost in her own consciousness, where she can see the past with new insight.".
- 2001005320 abstract "Oliver K. Woodman, a man made of wood, takes a remarkable journey across America, as told through the letters and postcards of those he meets along the way.".
- 2001005322 abstract "A wily fox outwits Jaguar in three trickster tales set in the jungles of South America.".
- 2001005323 abstract "One blue ant thinks he's been overlooked when it comes time for a big barnyard party.".
- 2001005324 abstract "Presents an overview of the ancient Vikings, discussing such topics as travel, work, family life, food, entertainment, buildings, religion, farming, and art.".
- 2001005326 abstract "Provides an introduction to the Harappa people who lived in the Indus Valley thousands of years ago, describing their civilization, daily life, religious beliefs, and more.".
- 2001005327 abstract "Examines the social, economic, political, and cultural life of the people of ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, including profiles of influential citizens.".
- 2001005334 abstract "An introduction to the flying fox, a type of bat that belongs to the relatively uncommon Megachiroptera order.".
- 2001005335 abstract "An introduction to the vampire bat, best known for its diet which consists of the blood of other animals.".
- 2001005336 abstract "Lady Lupin undertakes the education of her puppies in the art of manners.".
- 2001005345 abstract "Simple text and photographs present horses, how they are cared for, and the work they do on ranches and farms.".
- 2001005348 abstract "Although his parents do not like the idea, Vic the young rhino and Babar's daughter, Isabelle, become good friends.".
- 2001005349 abstract "Babar and his family enjoy a variety of activities during each season of the year.".
- 2001005352 abstract "Twelve-year-old Emmanuel McClue's parents are participating in an investigation of miracles that thrusts him into a world of excitement and danger.".
- 2001005363 abstract "Examines what it is like for the crews living and working on American space shuttles and discusses the life of the Russian space station Mir and plans for an international space station.".
- 2001005364 abstract "Explains the science of germs and emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal health.".
- 2001005366 abstract "Describes the traits and classification of the aquatic mammals called coleoids, a subgroup of the cephalopods, with an emphasis on different kinds of octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish.".
- 2001005378 abstract "A biography of the African American woman who escaped from slavery, led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, aided Northern troops during the Civil War, and worked for women's suffrage.".
- 2001005391 abstract "Examines the origins of Loch Ness, stories about the monster first reported to dwell there in 565 A.D., eyewitness reports and photographic evidence, recent scientific investigations, and possible explanations.".
- 2001005399 abstract "A biography of the Roman emperor and general who extended the empire's frontiers as far as England and brought Rome to the height of its power.".
- 2001005404 abstract "A biography of the well-known minister, civil rights leader, and Nobel Peace Prize winner who was assassinated in 1968.".
- 2001005405 abstract "A biography of the American Indian woman who served as an interpreter on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.".
- 2001005406 abstract "A biography of the civil rights lawyer who helped end school segregation and served as a Supreme Court Justice.".
- 2001005420 abstract "Three little kittens create a sensation when they join dancers onstage of a Parisian theater known for its ballet and for the artist who paints there.".
- 2001005421 abstract "The inhabitants of an insect museum get along very well but keep to their own areas until a spider, recently removed from a golf course, involves them all in his favorite pastime.".
- 2001005422 abstract "A brief biography of the frontiersman and statesman from Tennessee who died at the Alamo.".
- 2001005435 abstract "Discusses the characteristics of the Cubism movement which began in the first decade of the twentieth century and presents biographies of thirteen Cubist artists.".
- 2001005436 abstract "Discusses the characteristics of the Expressionism movement which flourished in Germany from 1905 to 1920 and presents biographies of fourteen Expressionist artists.".
- 2001005437 abstract "Discusses the characteristics of the Harlem Renaissance art movement which flourished in Harlem, New York, in the 1920s and presents biographies of eleven artists.".
- 2001005447 abstract "Introduces the assassin bug, which pounces on victims, poisons them, and sucks them dry.".
- 2001005448 abstract "Simple text and illustrations introduce the characteristics of the major groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.".
- 2001005456 abstract "Explains how to do experiments related to various scientific principles using different kinds of toys.".
- 2001005457 abstract "Explains how to do experiments which explore various scientific principles, using all kinds of items easily found around the house.".
- 2001005459 abstract "A child and her companions collect a number of seashells from one to twelve.".
- 2001005463 abstract "Provides a fictional account of the childhood of the woman responsible for the founding of the Girl Scouts of America.".
- 2001005464 abstract "Follows the life of the nineteenth-century trapper and explorer who earned his reputation on the western frontier.".
- 2001005465 abstract "Explains what hibernation is, why and how some animals hibernate, what animals do in the winter if they don't hibernate, and how we can help animals survive the winter.".
- 2001005467 abstract "Explains what molting is and what causes it, then looks at how snakes, insects, crabs, birds, dogs, and cats shed skin, skeletons, or fur.".
- 2001005468 abstract "Describes the events leading up to South Carolina's secession from the Union and the firing on Fort Sumter that led to the beginning of the Civil War.".
- 2001005478 abstract "Examines the history of France from prehistoric times to the twentieth century and discusses its culture, daily life, economics, and social changes.".
- 2001005480 abstract "Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of salmon.".
- 2001005482 abstract "Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of bobcats.".
- 2001005483 abstract "A historical and current look at Italy, discussing the land, the government, the people, and the economy.".
- 2001005485 abstract "An introduction to the cooking of Thailand including such recipes as lemon chicken soup, satay, and Thai spring rolls. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of Thailand.".
- 2001005486 abstract "Describes how apples grow, from a shoot to a mature tree that produces apples in an apple orchard.".
- 2001005487 abstract "Describes the process of making honey, from a bee's collection of nectar to honey production on a beekeeper's farm.".
- 2001005503 abstract "A biography of the pharaoh Snefru, first pharaoh of Egypt's fourth dynasty and builder of some of its greatest pyramids.".
- 2001005508 abstract "While at St. John National Park in the Virgin Islands for a seminar on coral reefs, the Landons help a wealthy thirteen-year-old to find his birth mother, who he believes is in danger.".
- 2001005509 abstract "Thirteen-year-old Audelae, a reluctant village leader, must set out to reclaim the flower that symbolizes her people's faith.".
- 2001005524 abstract "Profiles the sixteenth president of the United States, whose life and accomplishments were founded on his firm commitment to the words of the Declaration of Independence.".
- 2001005526 abstract "Profiles the life of Michael Crichton, revealing how his childhood interests helped him to become a best-selling author of technothriller books and films, as well as creator of the television series, ER.".
- 2001005534 abstract "Pirate Pete and Pirate Joe go out for seafood with their cat Studley and their dog Dudley.".
- 2001005559 abstract "Explores careers in the field of design, from architects and desktop publishing specialists to merchandise displayers and software designers, in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, and sources of more information.".
- 2001005568 abstract "Introduces various species of fish, describing their food needs, body structures, protective mechanisms, habitats, and reproduction.".
- 2001005569 abstract "Classic nursery rhymes are accompanied by historical background information for the older reader.".
- 2001005581 abstract "Molly gets so busy researching her family history for a school project that her cat Emmett feels left out, until Molly tells him about his own famous relatives. Includes suggestions for a genealogy project.".
- 2001005592 abstract "Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of elephant species.".
- 2001005594 abstract "Profiles ten notable young players in the National Hockey League, highlighting their goals and dedication.".
- 2001005598 abstract "Reviews the evolution of medical surgery during two hundred years and predicts new procedures that may lead to greater safety and efficacy.".
- 2001005608 abstract "Answers a variety of questions about such topics as nature, weather, geography, city and country life, technology, family life, death, and disabilities.".
- 2001005654 abstract "Unhappy with how adults tell him to behave, Grody makes up his own self-centered rules.".
- 2001005656 abstract "A young ladybug is determined to learn how to fly and, with the help of his father, he succeeds.".
- 2001005657 abstract "Presents an account of the life and explorations of Leif Eriksson, who led a group of Vikings from Greenland on a voyage which ended on the shores of North America.".
- 2001005659 abstract "After his mom suddenly starts acting old-fashioned, eleven-year-old Conner is transported back to 1926, where he must discover and break the mysterious hold an obsessed artist has on his mom that is trapping her between times.".
- 2001005667 abstract "Three teenagers battle the flames of the Big Burn of 1910, one of the century's biggest wildfires.".
- 2001005679 abstract "While competing with her friend Andie to see who can collect the most pen pals, Holly commits an act of dishonesty by misrepresenting herself to her newest correspondent.".
- 2001005680 abstract "Holly is excited about her mother's wedding and thrilled to help plan it, but their ideas of a perfect wedding do not match.".
- 2001005682 abstract "In 1948 while on her way back to England from war-torn Jerusalem, Emily is delayed on Cyprus, where she finds her friend Dov's mother in a Jewish refugee camp and wonders how she can get this news back to him.".
- 2001005694 abstract "Describes the building of the Pantheon, discussing the role of the Roman emperor Hadrian and the significance of the Pantheon in the fields of history and architecture.".
- 2001005695 abstract "Discusses the careers of such women as Gracie Allen, Lucille Ball, Whoopi Goldberg, Roseanne, and Ellen DeGeneres and the impact they had on comedy.".
- 2001005696 abstract "Discusses the development of Iran from prehistoric times, its geography, governments, religious beliefs, culture, social changes, and modern problems.".
- 2001005699 abstract "Discusses the diversity of Hungary and the struggle between the East and West for control of it.".
- 2001005700 abstract "Discusses the history, formation, and development of The San Francisco 49ers football team, featuring such players as Joe Perry, Hugh McElhenny, Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, and Steve Young.".
- 2001005702 abstract "Poems, prayers, and quotations from the Scriptures invite readers to celebrate God's creation.".
- 2001005706 abstract "Teak, a lonely nine-year-old abroad in Europe between the two World Wars, begins to take magical excursions to a realm known as Beejumstan.".
- 2001005711 abstract "When Benny's friend comes to visit the Alden house with his two-year-old brother Sam, the younger boy makes trouble everywhere he goes.".
- 2001005716 abstract "Because of her extreme allergic sensitivity to various substances, eleven-year-old Sneezy is hired to help catch a criminal who is illegally dumping toxic waste.".
- 2001005719 abstract "Cam uses her photographic memory and her brain to solve two mysteries at the beach, involving a missing mother and a missing set of papers.".
- 2001005726 abstract "A game-by-game account of the thirty-five Super Bowls that have been played from its first competition in 1967 through the game played in January 2001.".
- 2001005727 abstract "A year-by-year account of the World Series games from the 1800s through the twentieth century.".
- 2001005728 abstract "An introduction to the structure and purpose of the FBI.".
- 2001005730 abstract "Examines pelicans, cormorants, and related birds and describes their relationship with people.".
- 2001005750 abstract "In this retelling of an Aesop fable, a hungry dog realizes that it is better to share than to not eat.".
- 2001005751 abstract "Labeled illustrations introduce words related to Christmas.".
- 2001005752 abstract "Presents the Old Testament story in which Noah builds a huge ark that keeps his family and two of every kind of animal safe during a great flood.".
- 2001005754 abstract "An introduction to the land and people of the state of Texas.".
- 2001005755 abstract "An introduction to sea shells, discussing the different types of shells, where they are found, and how they are made.".
- 2001005756 abstract "An introduction to gem stones, discussing the different types of stones, where they are found, and how they are made.".
- 2001005757 abstract "An introduction to growing crystals, discussing the different types of crystals and how they are made.".
- 2001005758 abstract "An introduction to fossils, discussing the different types, where they are found, and how they are made.".
- 2001005759 abstract "Introduces different types of rocks and minerals and where they are found.".
- 2001005773 abstract "Discusses what Confucianism is, the life, times, and teachings of Confucius, and the spread and practice of Confucianism in modern times.".