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- 2001008110 abstract "Discusses various traumas inflicted on children and teenagers, particularly rape and incest, the psychological impact of these traumatic events, and how to deal with them.".
- 2001008112 abstract "Traces the personal life and career of professional wrestler Mark Callaway, who is known as the Undertaker.".
- 2001008117 abstract "Outlines the events of this English explorer's famous Arctic journeys and his search for the Northwest Passage to Asia.".
- 2001008118 abstract "Portrays job-related experiences that are typical of police officers who serve the public as SWAT team members.".
- 2001008119 abstract "Briefly introduces the life and accomplishments of Langston Hughes, an African American writer who shared his views on racism through his poetry and prose, as well as through poetry readings.".
- 2001008120 abstract "An introduction to the period in the 1920s known as the Harlem Renaissance, when the expression of African American creativity in many forms flourished.".
- 2001008127 abstract "To save his own skin, private eye Chet Gecko sets out to solve the mystery of Emerson Hicky Elementary School's disappearing football players.".
- 2001008130 abstract "Describes the Sun, planets, and other objects in the solar system.".
- 2001008132 abstract "An introduction to the educational background, equipment, clothing, and various duties of a construction worker.".
- 2001008134 abstract "Explains the educational background, clothing, equipment, and various duties of a doctor.".
- 2001008138 abstract "A simple introduction to the equipment, uniform, daily duties, and other aspects of the job of a police officer.".
- 2001008142 abstract "Illustrated descriptions of various types of dwellings and their inhabitants introduce the numbers one through ten.".
- 2001008143 abstract "An alphabet book which features words about different kinds of houses and homes, rooms, and people associated with them, such as the janitor who keeps an apartment building clean and safe.".
- 2001008148 abstract "An introduction to the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of beavers.".
- 2001008149 abstract "A brief introduction to cheetahs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.".
- 2001008150 abstract "A brief introduction to deer, describing their physical characteristics, habitats, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.".
- 2001008155 abstract "Highlights the background and experiences of people who track diseases in large populations and try to discover the causes of those diseases.".
- 2001008163 abstract "Introduces the cooking and food habits of Russia, including such recipes as beet soup or borscht, stuffed pastries or pirozhki, and beef stroganoff; also provides brief information on the geography and history of the country.".
- 2001008165 abstract "A biography of the seventh president from his childhood in South Carolina, through his military career in the War of 1812 and his family life, to his legacy as America's first populist president.".
- 2001008175 abstract "Profiles major artists of the second half of the twentieth century in the context of the political, economic, and other changes occurring throughout the world at the same time.".
- 2001008183 abstract "Simple text and photographs show various ways children can be honest.".
- 2001008184 abstract "A brief biography of the All-Pro quarterback for the St. Louis Rams, Kurt Warner.".
- 2001008185 abstract "A biography of the All-Star outfielder who, at the age of thirty, became the youngest player in baseball history to hit 400 career home runs, shortly after the Seattle Mariners traded him to the Cincinnati Reds.".
- 2001008186 abstract "A brief biography of the Boston Red Sox pitcher who won the Cy Young Award in 1997 and 1999.".
- 2001008188 abstract "Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of New Mexico. Includes Internet links to Web sites.".
- 2001008189 abstract "Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Nevada. Includes Internet links to Web sites.".
- 2001008190 abstract "Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Buckeye State. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Ohio.".
- 2001008191 abstract "A biography of the twenty-first president of the United States, focusing on his personal life, education, and political career. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Chester Arthur.".
- 2001008192 abstract "Examines the origins of World War II in Europe and discusses battles, military tactics, weaponry, new methods of destruction, and America's involvement in the war. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to the war.".
- 2001008193 abstract "Discusses the military tactics, battles, and famous figures of the war that gained the American colonies their independence from Great Britain. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and illustrations related to the war.".
- 2001008194 abstract "Discusses the major battles, military tactics, and famous figures of this war rooted in European rivalries and fought in the Ohio Valley wilderness. Includes Internet links to related Web sites, source documents, and photographs.".
- 2001008195 abstract "Discusses how the interests of American expansionists in the Spanish colony of Cuba eventually resulted in a war with Spain.".
- 2001008196 abstract "Discusses the major battles, military tactics, and famous figures of the War of 1812. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to the war.".
- 2001008197 abstract "Examines the history of the Cold War, including political, economic, military, and athletic battles, from the Berlin Airlift of 1948 to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to the war.".
- 2001008198 abstract "Traveling on a beam of light from his friend the moon, a little star journeys to the Earth to learn all he can about the sea and the land.".
- 2001008199 abstract "When Little Fox bravely crosses from one side of a stream to the other, he makes friends with a raccoon and discovers that the stories he had heard of dangers on that other side were just not true.".
- 2001008200 abstract "At Halloween time, Miranda finally stands up to the ghosts that have been living in her room.".
- 2001008204 abstract "Introduces different species of wolves, focusing on how they hunt and kill other animals.".
- 2001008206 abstract "Discusses the scientific discovery and development of the use of high intensity light, called laser, and its use in our daily lives.".
- 2001008207 abstract "Discusses the wars of expansion of white settlements into the homelands of various Indian tribes and the destruction of great nations of people. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to the war.".
- 2001008210 abstract "Examines the life of the president known for the foreign policy which bears his name, the Monroe Doctrine. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Monroe's life.".
- 2001008211 abstract "Examines the action in the Pacific theater of World War II, focusing on the confrontation between the United States and Japan. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to the war.".
- 2001008212 abstract "A shipbuilder tells his daughter Dawn how he once nursed a Canada goose with a broken wing, and how soon thereafter the young woman who would become his wife and Dawn's mother came to help him make sails.".
- 2001008213 abstract "Two very different sisters learn to find a compromise between tidiness and total disarray after they share a zany adventure.".
- 2001008214 abstract "Presents information about the vehicles and equipment used to fight fires from the ground, sea, and sky.".
- 2001008220 abstract "Traces the personal life and musical career of the blind singer, musician, and composer, Ray Charles.".
- 2001008224 abstract "Explores the life of the Lakota leader, Sitting Bull, including the battles in which he fought, his surrender and death. Includes activities, sidebars, a map, and a chronology.".
- 2001008225 abstract "Describes the geography, people, social life and customs, education, basic facts, animals, and sports of the East African country of Tanzania. Includes a list of words in Kiswahili and instructions for playing the game of bao.".
- 2001008234 abstract "With the encouragement of the other Corner Kids, Alex keeps trying until he is able to swim all the way across the pool.".
- 2001008235 abstract "While the Corner Kids are giving their dog Jake a bath, they recall when Three J first got Jake and how he decided to share him with Gabby and Alex.".
- 2001008236 abstract "Explains how to use common household objects and pipe cleaners to make such things as a daisy, miniature sculptures, a ring toss game, and pencil toppers.".
- 2001008241 abstract "An easy reader for children beginning to lose their baby teeth in which the Tooth Fairy tells all about incisors, canines, and molars, and how to take care of them.".
- 2001008261 abstract "A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Includes explantory notes and review questions.".
- 2001008263 abstract "Presents the history and meaning behind the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.".
- 2001008284 abstract "Easy-to-read text and photographs present a picture graph, a pie graph, and a bar graph.".
- 2001008285 abstract "Presents information on fossils, including how different types are formed, how they have been used to date periods in Earth's history, and major areas of the world where fossil hunting is going on today.".
- 2001008286 abstract "Explores strange trees, including the baobab, strangler fig, mangrove, boojum, and bristlecone pine.".
- 2001008292 abstract "A raven who enjoys watching children play in the snow attracts their amazed attention after he tries to make a snow angel himself.".
- 2001008293 abstract "When a wealthy neighbor tempts him with a chest full of riches, a poor but cheerful shoemaker is so burdened with worry about his wealth that he decides to return it.".
- 2001008296 abstract "An alphabet book which explores the behavior and activities of animals that are most active at night, including bats, coyotes, and raccoons.".
- 2001008297 abstract "Portrays nocturnal animals including a bat, a rat, and a coyote.".
- 2001008302 abstract "Describes the world of plants and the various parts of specific plants, such as flower, seed, roots, trunk, and more.".
- 2001008303 abstract "Surveys the many uses of plants, including nutrition, fuel, building, gardening, and medicine.".
- 2001008313 abstract "Explores the planet Pluto, including its atmosphere and composition, its early astronomical sightings, and its terrain.".
- 2001008315 abstract "Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the life of Amelia Earhart.".
- 2001008316 abstract "An introduction to the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.".
- 2001008317 abstract "Introduces the life of John Muir, the naturalist who formed the Sierra Club to help preserve the Sierra Mountains.".
- 2001008318 abstract "An introduction to the life of George Washington, who became the first president of the United States after leading the American military in the Revolutionary War against England.".
- 2001008319 abstract "Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.".
- 2001008320 abstract "Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of Iran.".
- 2001008321 abstract "Jennifer tells of the many ways that she and her twin sister, Julie, are alike and different.".
- 2001008322 abstract "Rhyming text introduces the many types of balls and how they are used.".
- 2001008324 abstract "Presents the geography, history, government, and people of Arkansas.".
- 2001008328 abstract "A brief overview of the life of the man who was President of the United States during the difficult years of the Civil War and who issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves.".
- 2001008329 abstract "Briely introduces the life of Benjamin Franklin, touching on his inventions and his contributions to the city of Philadelphia as well as to the newly formed United States of America.".
- 2001008331 abstract "Simple text describes the basic units of measurement and how to use tools to help measure objects.".
- 2001008335 abstract "Portrays the space shuttle Challenger, the events that led to its destruction, and the effects of the disaster on the space program.".
- 2001008336 abstract "Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989, and the effects of the spill on the Alaskan environment.".
- 2001008337 abstract "Describes the personal life and successful writing career of the Newbery Award-winning author, whose memorable characters include Bingo Brown, Herculeah Jones, and the Golly sisters.".
- 2001008338 abstract "Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Manx cats.".
- 2001008339 abstract "Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of the Ocicat, a domestic cat breed known for its wild appearance and pleasant personality.".
- 2001008340 abstract "Explores the sense of smell made possible by the nose as well as its relationship to the sense of taste.".
- 2001008341 abstract "Explores the sense of sight and the body parts used to produce it.".
- 2001008347 abstract "An older sister lists all the things she would willingly share with her younger sister, such as her broccoli and her chores.".
- 2001008348 abstract "When a boy and his mother go bowling, he demonstrates how to play the game.".
- 2001008349 abstract "Dan does everything quickly, except when it is time to go to bed.".
- 2001008354 abstract "A biography of the Frankish warrior and medieval Christian king who built a great empire in western Europe.".
- 2001008356 abstract "Examines the life and career of Harry Houdini, whose dramatic style, skill at staying in the news, and determination to continually invent new escapes made him one of the most famous magicians of all time.".
- 2001008358 abstract "Explores how changes in attitudes toward sexuality and developments such as readily available means of birth control transformed society throughout the twentieth century.".
- 2001008360 abstract "Explores the beliefs and activities of the Ku Klux Klan, the American Nazi Party, and such late twentieth-century white supremacist extremist groups as the Christian Identity movement.".
- 2001008361 abstract "A biography of President Dwight D. Eisenhower which features his efforts to contain communism and to avoid war in Vietnam, as well as his involvement with McCarthyism and the desegregation of schools.".
- 2001008365 abstract "An introduction to the process of making bread, from the time the farmer plants wheat to the time someone eats a slice of toast.".
- 2001008366 abstract "Describes how Lake Superior was formed and the interdependence of the plants and animals that live in and around it.".
- 2001008368 abstract "Introduces the geography, food, and culture of Denmark, including information about the capital Copenhagen and author Hans Christian Andersen.".
- 2001008369 abstract "Though she is only a dog, Scarlett helps solve the mystery when several horses disappear from near the farm where she lives.".
- 2001008370 abstract "Describes the experiences of children during the festivals and religious observances of the Christmas season in Oaxaca, Mexico.".
- 2001008371 abstract "Surveys the history, geography, and economy of the Empire State, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.".
- 2001008374 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of England.".
- 2001008376 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Sweden.".
- 2001008377 abstract "No matter what he does, Larry always gets dirty--except in the shower.".