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- 2001008378 abstract "A family spends a day at the beach enjoying the water, sand, and sun.".
- 2001008379 abstract "Explores the sport of volleyball, including its history, basic rules, and terminology.".
- 2001008382 abstract "Details the events surrounding the 1995 terrorist bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, as well as the investigation and trial of those responsible for the blast and the execution of Timothy McVeigh.".
- 2001008383 abstract "Explores the sense of taste and the body parts used to produce it as well as its relationship to smell.".
- 2001008384 abstract "Explores the sense of touch made possible by the body's largest organ, the skin.".
- 2001008395 abstract "When Belinda auditions for the Spring Ballet Recital and the judges tell her she can not be a ballerina because her feet are too big, she tries to forget about dancing.".
- 2001008405 abstract "Discusses the health issues associated with alcohol, the history of alcohol use in the United States, and treatment options for those with an addiction to alcohol.".
- 2001008409 abstract "Retells stories from the Bible, primarily from the New Testament, relating them to everyday life and providing guidance in becoming a Christian.".
- 2001008412 abstract "Twelve-year-old Alexandra finds adventure as she survives watching her first scary movie, makes soap for her best friend, and travels alone by train to visit her Crazy Aunt Carol in New York City.".
- 2001008420 abstract "In answering the young African animals questions about the ferocious crocodile living in the nearby river, Master Elephant also teaches them about various forms of artistic expression.".
- 2001008425 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, hunting methods, and habitat of leopards.".
- 2001008427 abstract "An introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Africa, the world's second largest continent.".
- 2001008430 abstract "Simple text and photographs show various ways children can be patient.".
- 2001008433 abstract "Informs horse show participants where to sign up for a show, how to get both horse and rider ready to compete, and what to do upon arrival.".
- 2001008434 abstract "Explores the events leading up to Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which freed most slaves, and its effects on the course of the Civil War.".
- 2001008435 abstract "Explains the events leading up to the formation of the Massachusetts 54th, a regiment of free blacks, and its participation in the Civil War. Sidebars include quotations from leaders of the time and facts about African American soldiers.".
- 2001008436 abstract "Presents Explains the events leading up to the Battle of Bull Run, the beginning of the Civil War, and the Battle of Gettsyburg, which became the turning point that brough about the end of the war.".
- 2001008444 abstract "Explores the future of farming on a global scale, including the environmental, political, social, and economic implications of farming.".
- 2001008445 abstract "Examines the occurrence of disease on a global scale and explores the environmental, social, political, and economic implications of combating disease.".
- 2001008446 abstract "Examines the history and work of the United Nations, including its efforts against such problems as poverty, human rights violations, and terrorism.".
- 2001008447 abstract "Explores the problem of refuse, from common litter to toxic waste, on a global scale, covering the environmental, social, and economic implications of waste disposal.".
- 2001008448 abstract "Explores the energy crisis on a global scale, covering the environmental, political, social, and economic implications of dependence on non-renewable energy sources.".
- 2001008449 abstract "Examines the environmental, social, and economic issues involved in the use of fresh water around the world.".
- 2001008450 abstract "Discusses advances in the study of genetics, such as the discovery of DNA, the Human Genome Project, agricultural biotechnology, and genetic engineering, and looks at the ethical implications these technologies present.".
- 2001008459 abstract "Documents the way of life of the indigenous Turkana of Kenya, an ancient pastoralist people, and the over 81,000 refugees of civil war in East Africa who have fled to Kakuma Refugee Camp on Turkana land since 1992. Includes a foreword by the Dalai Lama.".
- 2001008464 abstract "Beginning with the first light of dawn, the marsh comes alive with music as different types of birds tune up and perform nature's symphony.".
- 2001008479 abstract "Chronicles the origin, evolution, and exploration of the Earth and the Moon, and discusses their composition, their place in our solar system, and more.".
- 2001008480 abstract "Chronicles the origin and discovery of Uranus, Neptune, and their moons and discusses explorations and composition of these distant gas giants.".
- 2001008486 abstract "Simple text and photographs describe the history of Easter and the many ways in which it is celebrated.".
- 2001008487 abstract "Simple text and photographs describe the history of Passover and the ways it is celebrated in North America.".
- 2001008488 abstract "Simple text and photographs describe the history of St. Patrick's Day and the many ways in which it is celebrated.".
- 2001008489 abstract "A child needs one more penny to make a nickel.".
- 2001008490 abstract "Presents information on the geography, history, people, economy, and social life and customs of Germany, one of the largest countries in Europe.".
- 2001008491 abstract "Describes the geography, history, government, people, and places of Utah.".
- 2001008492 abstract "Although her neighbors are reluctant to listen to her play the fiddle, Nana persists and her hog steals the show.".
- 2001008497 abstract "While searching for the Hanukkah lights, three mouse children and their mother discover new treasures each night.".
- 2001008501 abstract "Lionel counts down the days to his birthday party by making a time capsule and by letting his sister know what he wants for a present.".
- 2001008503 abstract "Presents information on the European country of Germany, including its geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture.".
- 2001008505 abstract "Discusses the geography, history, and culture of this small country in northwestern Europe that is the world's largest producer of tulips and exporter of cheese.".
- 2001008506 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, and social life and customs of Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.".
- 2001008516 abstract "Examines the events that led to the persecution of accused heretics against the Catholic Church, focusing on the Inquisition in medieval Spain.".
- 2001008518 abstract "Presents some theories regarding factors leading to the seventeenth-century witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, and possible explanations for the behavior and confessions of those accused.".
- 2001008519 abstract "Describes the struggles and triumphs of a young girl learning and performing ballet.".
- 2001008521 abstract "To rescue Rapunzel from her tower, a prince yells for her to throw down her hair; but being too far away to hear clearly, she tosses out various items from her room, including her maid.".
- 2001008522 abstract "Presents an overview of how nuclear power plants function, the history of nuclear energy use in the United States, and describes the nuclear accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania and the aftermath of that disaster.".
- 2001008523 abstract "Discusses the factors and events that led to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, the cleanup effort afterwards, and the longterm consequences of the disaster.".
- 2001008525 abstract "An eight-year-old boy gets a skateboard for his birthday, but when his mom tries it out, she has so much fun that she won't give it back.".
- 2001008526 abstract "Recounts the crash of the Concorde in 2000, events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that followed, and ramifications of the first fatal accident involving this supersonic passenger jet.".
- 2001008527 abstract "Recounts the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, events leading up to the tragedy, the inquiry that followed, and ongoing interest in the story and wreckage of the luxurious passenger ship called unsinkable.".
- 2001008530 abstract "Describes the people, circumstances, and events surrounding the building of the railway system across the continent in the mid-nineteenth century.".
- 2001008531 abstract "Details recent developments pertaining to genetic modification of food, including where the research is taking place and how it affects agriculture and the consumer.".
- 2001008532 abstract "Describes the life and reign of the fourth-century Roman emperor, known for his struggle to reform the empire and for his promulgation of Christianity.".
- 2001008533 abstract "A description of the life and voyage of the sixteenth-century Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition to sail around the world.".
- 2001008534 abstract "A biography of Sir Walter Raleigh which examines his early life, his relationship with Queen Elizabeth, his desire to explore the New World, his defeat of the Spanish Armada, his quest for El Dorado, his life as a writer, and more.".
- 2001008558 abstract "Explaining a solar eclipse, a Navajo tells his grandson that when the sun dies the children of Mother Earth are called from the four directions to repaint the universe in all the colors of the rainbow.".
- 2001008571 abstract "In the late seventeenth century, a Huguenot boy is taken in by a group of outlaws and spends several years smuggling salt for them before meeting the famous pastor, Claude Brousson, who informs him that his family escaped France and lives in England.".
- 2001008572 abstract "An impulsive boy who likes nothing more than fighting and telling the tale of his father's heroic death as a soldier learns to find satisfaction in fighting God's battles as a member of Christ's army.".
- 2001008599 abstract "Describes past space missions and explains the types of tasks scientists and astronauts perform during space travel, remotely by robot, and on the international space station.".
- 2001008609 abstract "Profiles fifty people who played a significant role during the Renaissance and Reformation periods in Europe, including John Calvin, Peter Paul Rubens, Catherine de Medici, and Johannes Kepler.".
- 2001008610 abstract "A young boy eagerly awaits the birth of his brother or sister, while imagining that the baby is in a house inside his mother.".
- 2001008616 abstract "Brief introduction to the history, heritage, culture, and customs of Japanese Americans.".
- 2001008617 abstract "In 1900, as a family of Finnish immigrants begins farming on the edge of a Minnesota lake, Matti works as a store clerk, teaches English, and works on the homestead, striving to get out of his older brother's shadow and earn their father's respect.".
- 2001008618 abstract "Living with his mother in a small village on the edge of the suburbs, shy, often inarticulate, Joe Maloney frequently dreams of a beautiful, elusive tiger whose significance begins to be clear after he befriends a young trapeze artist who comes to town with a shabby traveling circus.".
- 2001008625 abstract "Mary and her friends learn to overcome their fears of the dark at a Halloween sleepover at school.".
- 2001008626 abstract "Presents a day in the life of a herd of wild ponies on Assateague Island.".
- 2001008631 abstract "A child observes the coming of summer and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for summertime activities to enjoy alone or with a parent.".
- 2001008651 abstract "In the Dorset, England, countryside on a family vacation, a video game fanatic reluctantly embarks on a quest to battle an ancient evil, aided by the daughter of a Wiccan and a man once apprenticed to Merlin.".
- 2001008652 abstract "Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and other highlights of Nebraska.".
- 2001008653 abstract "Presents the geography, history, people, places, and economy of Tennessee.".
- 2001008654 abstract "Presents the geography, history, people, economy, and environment of New Mexico.".
- 2001008655 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, environmental issues, and interesting sites of Washington, D.C.".
- 2001008668 abstract "Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.".
- 2001008669 abstract "A detailed history of the sport of tennis including its origins, evolution, cultural and sociological aspects, major tournaments, and outstanding players.".
- 2001008674 abstract "Introduces the different culinary regions of Italy through recipes adapted for young chefs and discusses the basics of food handling and kitchen safety.".
- 2001008676 abstract "A very brief introduction to the geography and various regions of Asia, the largest and most populous continent in the world.".
- 2001008677 abstract "Considers opposing opinions on such issues as how serious discrimination is in its various forms, whether reverse discrimination exists, and how effective Affirmative Action and other remedies are.".
- 2001008681 abstract "Presents the history of the westward expansion of the United States in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries through excerpts from letters, newspaper articles, journal entries, and laws of the time.".
- 2001008682 abstract "An introduction to the history and various uses of artificial satellites.".
- 2001008684 abstract "Introduces the different culinary regions of France through recipes adapted for young chefs and discusses the basics of food handling and kitchen safety.".
- 2001008691 abstract "Relates the experiences of Krystal Wayne and her friends at Eisenhower High as they struggle to understand the relationship between love and sex. Includes follow-up material on the biblical concept of love and how it applies to our daily lives.".
- 2001008694 abstract "Provides an overview of John Kennedy's presidency, describes the events surrounding his assassination, and discusses its impact on the American people and American society.".
- 2001008695 abstract "Recounts the events leading up to the colonists' defiant act against the British known as the Boston Tea Party and describes the event itself, showing how it ultimately climaxed in the American Revolution.".
- 2001008696 abstract "Explores the history of human flight, from the first experiments at Kitty Hawk to superjumbo jets, focusing on the contributions made by the Wright Brothers and featuring first-hand accounts of early pilots and observers.".
- 2001008699 abstract "In simple words, retells the biblical story of a man who tries to run away when God calls him to service and is swallowed by a big fish.".
- 2001008700 abstract "In simple words, retells the biblical story of a young shepherd boy who, armed with only a slingshot and his faith in God, faced a giant who had defeated many men.".
- 2001008701 abstract "A simple retelling of how Daniel was thrown into a pit full of lions as a punishment for not praying to King Darius.".
- 2001008702 abstract "A simple retelling of the Bible story in which a young man is sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt and eventually forgives them.".
- 2001008703 abstract "Retells Jesus' famous Sermon on the mount, including the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, and basic rules on how to treat one another.".
- 2001008705 abstract "Explains the celebration of Easter by telling the story of Jesus' life, Resurrection, and love for us all.".
- 2001008706 abstract "A simple retelling of God's leadership of the children of Israel, including His guidance as they fled Egypt, His protection in the wilderness, and the giving of the Ten commandments.".
- 2001008707 abstract "An illustrated collection of Christian prayers for young children at springtime, with related Bible verses.".
- 2001008708 abstract "A child describes Thanksgiving Day, from football to family to food.".
- 2001008709 abstract "A child thinks of all the things he is thankful for, including life itself.".
- 2001008710 abstract "On Christmas morning, a child remembers all the wonderful preparations for Christmas and then enjoys the gifts, family, and food of the special day.".
- 2001008711 abstract "A child describes Valentine's Day at school and the special cards the children give and receive.".
- 2001008717 abstract "Details the life and career of Ken Griffey, Jr., highlighting his relationship with his baseball player father and also his experiences with the Seattle Mariners.".
- 2001008719 abstract "In a simple rhyme, a parent shares love for a child by telling some of the many things the child is or does that are special, whether happy, sad, playful, bad, or thoughtful.".
- 2001008725 abstract "Discusses the pros and cons of hydroelectric power, including an overview of its history in the United States and other countries' attempts to balance electric needs and the environment.".
- 2001008729 abstract "A biography of the Roman empire's great general and first dictator, who was assassinated shortly after he assumed power.".
- 2001008734 abstract "Discusses career possibilities in the performimg arts and includes information about the requirements of each job, the necessary preparation, ways to get started, salaries, and the future potential of jobs in this field.".