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- 2001006152 abstract "The story of Saint Patrick's life, his connection with Ireland, and how a special day is celebrated in his honor.".
- 2001006160 abstract "Describes the plant and animal life associated with an apple tree, all of which create a miniature, co-dependent ecosystem.".
- 2001006165 abstract "A deaf child tells how he uses sign language, hearing aids, and his other senses to communicate, how his friends help him, and how he goes to public school with an interpreter.".
- 2001006200 abstract "While in Scotland visiting relatives, thirteen-year-old twins hunting for ghosts in an old cemetery find big trouble when Peter is possessed by the spirit of a man who is determined to keep his twin sister from the man she loves.".
- 2001006212 abstract "Discusses the early life of Henry Ford, including his moving to the big city and his success as an inventor, engineer, and pioneer of the automobile.".
- 2001006213 abstract "Profiles the man who made his mark as developer of a polio vaccine, struggled to deal with the resultant fame, and emerged as a philosoper/scientist, writing and speaking about our responsibility for the future.".
- 2001006215 abstract "Uses the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to explore the historical, political, and religious origins of political violence, its effects on individuals, and what governments can do to stop it.".
- 2001006220 abstract "Introduces the history, geography, people, industries, and other highlights of Kansas.".
- 2001006221 abstract "Discusses Kansas geography, early Indian tribes, culture, forts, and statehood.".
- 2001006224 abstract "Explores the career and influences of the president who worked to preserve wildlife and national parks and to establish peace among conflicting nations. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Jimmy Carter.".
- 2001006237 abstract "Discusses the potato famine that devastated Ireland in the nineteenth century and led to a widespread immigration to the United States.".
- 2001006239 abstract "Describes how life changes with the seasons in one of the coldest places on earth, the Arctic.".
- 2001006240 abstract "Introduces the people, plants, and animals that live in the desert and highlights the ways that animals survive in this dry place.".
- 2001006245 abstract "Traces the life of Jefferson Davis, who graduated from West Point and served in the Army and the House of Representatives before becoming President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.".
- 2001006246 abstract "Discusses the organs and fuction of the human digestive system, nutrients essential for good health and how they are processed by the body, and medical treatments of digestive disorders.".
- 2001006251 abstract "Details the effects that the media has on body image, describes how women adorn and alter their bodies to conform, and explores how to develop a positive body image, despite what society considers ideal.".
- 2001006253 abstract "One Texas summer, eleven-year-old Jonathan Wigget meets an aging con artist, becomes a hometown hero, and tries to figure out who is killing the town's cats.".
- 2001006255 abstract "Sharie, who considers herself a misfit compared to her pretty sister Sandra, wants to get out of her piano recital and ride a roller coaster.".
- 2001006258 abstract "A biography of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States.".
- 2001006263 abstract "Discusses the latest scientific breakthroughs regarding embryonic stem cells and the growing of new human tissues, and how this can help doctors treat human illnesses.".
- 2001006264 abstract "Describes potential uses for the ten-year, multimillion dollar Human Genome Project and its process of gene mapping; includes web citation for an interactive map of chromosomes.".
- 2001006267 abstract "Discusses the early life of Henry Ford, including his moving to the big city and his success as an inventor, engineer, and pioneer of the automobile.".
- 2001006271 abstract "Examines the religion, art, architecture, society, and intellectual pursuits of the ancient Maya, based on artifacts gathered at their ruins.".
- 2001006272 abstract "Discusses the near extinction, return, and future of river otters.".
- 2001006280 abstract "When his old girlfriend moves back to town, Tyler worries that dating her again will interfere with his friendships, especially with the beautiful Hannah, and draw him away from God.".
- 2001006281 abstract "In public school after eleven years of home schooling, sixteen-year-old Hannah struggles to reconcile her religious convictions about courtship with her growing attraction to a boy.".
- 2001006289 abstract "Introduces things to eat and drink that are white, from rice to milk.".
- 2001006290 abstract "A family's noisy little poodle barks at everything, disturbing the father, until the day everyone else goes out and the father and poodle are left alone together.".
- 2001006291 abstract "Illustrations and rhyming text describe the fun of trick-or-treating on Halloween.".
- 2001006292 abstract "A young child describes a typical day at school and shows how his teacher makes each day special.".
- 2001006302 abstract "Turtle and Snake have plenty to do, including carving pumpkins and brewing punch, before they host their Halloween party. Includes recipe for Spooky Pond Punch.".
- 2001006303 abstract "Delilah the lamb's friendship with Farmer Red is threatened when more sheep arrive from the Sheep Mill, a factory farm.".
- 2001006306 abstract "In the first story, Princess Yona and her parents slowly adapt to a world in which people seem to think that royalty belongs only in books. In the second, Princess Emma is uninterested in whether a prince is rich or handsome but only if he can successfully scratch away the terribly itchy spot in the middle of her back.".
- 2001006307 abstract "When Pru and her friends find out that someone on the island is destroying fairy houses, they set out to find the culprit.".
- 2001006345 abstract "A young Navajo boy comes of age following his family's return from Bosque Redondo.".
- 2001006369 abstract "In 1848, having survived the long dangerous journey west, twelve-year-old Suzannah and her cousin Daniel call on God's help to face the temptations and hardships of the California gold fields.".
- 2001006372 abstract "The story of how the Hebrews were set free from slavery in Egypt through the event that became known as Passover.".
- 2001006373 abstract "A retelling, set in Louisiana, of the Norwegian folktale about three clever billy goats that outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to greener pastures.".
- 2001006381 abstract "Presents entertaining ideas for hosting a Star Wars theme party. Includes food recipes, craft projects, and games.".
- 2001006383 abstract "Presents a selection of paraphrased Proverbs, chosen for their relevance to the lives of modern teens.".
- 2001006389 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of barn owls.".
- 2001006391 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of bats.".
- 2001006394 abstract "An introduction to the coyote, including its habitat, diet, and physical features.".
- 2001006395 abstract "A basic introduction to opossums, including their habitat, diet, and physical features.".
- 2001006396 abstract "A basic introduction to raccoons, including their habitat, diet, and physical features.".
- 2001006397 abstract "A basic introduction to skunks, including their habitat, diet, and physical features.".
- 2001006398 abstract "A basic introduction to rats, including their habitat, diet, and physical features.".
- 2001006404 abstract "An introduction to the land, history, people, economy, and environment of Georgia.".
- 2001006406 abstract "An introduction to the land, history, people, economy, and environment of Iowa.".
- 2001006407 abstract "An introduction to the land, history, people, economy, and environment of South Carolina.".
- 2001006408 abstract "An introduction to the land, history, people, economy, and environment of New Hampshire.".
- 2001006409 abstract "Introduces the geography, history, economy, environmental issues, and people of Delaware.".
- 2001006410 abstract "Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural defenses of the porcupine.".
- 2001006411 abstract "Discusses the private life and political career of Harry S. Truman, who served as President from 1945 to 1953.".
- 2001006415 abstract "A simple presentation of America's Catholic heritage and culture written and illustrated by students from grades four to seven. Includes chapters on various aspects of Catholic faith and worship, personal stories, recipes, and crafts.".
- 2001006429 abstract "Albie visits the Jumble Jungle and meets such strange animals as a crocosmile, a flyon, and a forkupine.".
- 2001006431 abstract "Rhyming text and illustrations introduce some of God's blessings from Apple to Zebra.".
- 2001006434 abstract "Sixty Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments introduce phonetic sounds from A to Z.".
- 2001006461 abstract "Examines some of the latest developments in the replacement of damaged human organs and other body parts with artificial or biological materials.".
- 2001006463 abstract "Best friends Tortoise and Hare compete to see who will be first to reach the moon.".
- 2001006470 abstract "A biography of the notable Italian Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor.".
- 2001006471 abstract "A biography of the Virginia lawyer, politician, and patriot whose great powers of speech helped inspire colonists to support the cause of American liberty at the start of the Revolutionary War.".
- 2001006472 abstract "A biography of the Shawnee leader who united a confederacy of Indians in an effort to save Indian land from the advance of white soldiers and settlers.".
- 2001006473 abstract "Discusses the life and people of Pocahontas, her involvement with the Jamestown settlers, her trip to England, and her death. Includes activities, sidebars, a map, and a chronology.".
- 2001006475 abstract "Dinosaurs spend a day at school with reading, writing, arithmetic, music, fingerpaints, exercise, and pizza.".
- 2001006481 abstract "Having been asked by the zookeeper to help feed and care for various zoo animals, a boy discovers a variety of facts about their diet and behavior as he helps each one.".
- 2001006482 abstract "Having been asked by a farmer to help feed and care for various farm animals, a girl discovers a variety of facts about their diet and behavior as she meets each one.".
- 2001006485 abstract "Depicts how the male in various species will call attention to himself in order to attract a mate.".
- 2001006495 abstract "Although he wants to please his father and earn money selling carpets, Aziz finds himself drawn to the storytellers in the marketplace, including one who has a special gift meant just for him.".
- 2001006496 abstract "When her father is lost at sea during a typhoon and her family no longer has enough to eat, Yenyee travels to Vancouver as a servant, across the ocean which she feels betrayed her.".
- 2001006503 abstract "Marcus has been a slave his entire life, dreaming of freedom, until the day a boy arrives on the wings of the west wind with a message from another master, the King.".
- 2001006515 abstract "Examines different aspects of the wind, including its measurement, effects on weather, potential destructiveness, and uses.".
- 2001006527 abstract "Peter, Amy, Archie, Lily and Louie work together to build a clubhouse in a vacant lot.".
- 2001006551 abstract "Zack solves the mystery of what has happened to the manger missing from the church's crèche and in the process discovers the real meaning of Christmas.".
- 2001006567 abstract "A selection of stories written by thirteen-year-olds, fourteen-year-olds, and fifteen-year-olds, which were submitted to the website www.teenwritersdream.com.".
- 2001006579 abstract "Describes the discovery of Pluto, the ninth planet, what has been learned about it, and the current controversy over whether it is a planet at all.".
- 2001006580 abstract "Explores the life and work of the nineteenth-century French artist who devoted most of his artwork to the subject of ballet.".
- 2001006584 abstract "Describes the life and accomplishments of baseball star Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American in twentieth-century major-league baseball.".
- 2001006585 abstract "Focuses on the early life of a woman who is well known for overcoming her handicaps of being both blind and deaf.".
- 2001006586 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and endangered status of rays.".
- 2001006589 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of penguins.".
- 2001006602 abstract "Discusses the origins of English-speaking theater and includes facts about seven early Elizabethan playwrights, including William Shakespeare.".
- 2001006604 abstract "Discusses the reasons for emigration from China to mainland United States and Hawaii as well as the social and economic problems experienced by the Chinese Americans.".
- 2001006606 abstract "Discusses Japan's participation in World War II, including militaristic advances and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, its alliances, the use of the atomic bomb against it, and its defeat and surrender.".
- 2001006608 abstract "Discusses the building, purpose, and mystical associations of the Egyptian pyramids.".
- 2001006610 abstract "Discusses the early childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Alexander Graham Bell.".
- 2001006611 abstract "An overview of South American cookery, including information about the continent's holidays and festivals. Features simple recipes, menu planning, and information about low-fat cooking and vegetarian options.".
- 2001006612 abstract "An overview of Hungarian cookery, including information about the country's geography, history, holidays, and festivals. Features simple recipes, menu planning, and information about low-fat cooking and vegetarian options.".
- 2001006613 abstract "Discusses the physical features, history, government, people, culture, and economy of Egypt.".
- 2001006614 abstract "An introduction to Norway, discussing its history, government, economy, people, and culture.".
- 2001006615 abstract "An introduction to the life of Neil Armstrong, the first human being to walk on the moon.".
- 2001006616 abstract "Introduces monster trucks and explains what happens at a monster truck show.".
- 2001006626 abstract "Discusses Australia's history, geography, government, people, and culture.".
- 2001006635 abstract "Examines the life and times of the man who ruled Egypt from 1279 to 1213 B.C., in the period when that kingdom was at its most powerful, and who built more monuments throughout Egypt than any other pharaoh.".
- 2001006641 abstract "An introduction to the cardinal directions and how to find them using a compass, the Sun, and a map.".
- 2001006644 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of animals that do not have internal skeletal systems.".
- 2001006649 abstract "Drawing chiefly from the Gospel of Mark, presents the key events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus.".
- 2001006651 abstract "Provides a behind-the-scenes look at and history of the Cincinnati Zoo, including the animals and how they are cared for by the zookeepers.".
- 2001006652 abstract "An introduction to the appearance, behavior, and habitat of free-tailed bats, a large family of bats whose tails stick out beyond the flying membrane that makes up a bat's wings.".
- 2001006656 abstract "Introduces the insects of the Fulgoridae family, which live on the sap of Central and South American simaruba trees and are sometimes called peanut-head bugs.".