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- 2001017875 abstract "A magician and his assistants are not happy working together, but find that things do not go well when they are apart.".
- 2001017899 abstract "A series of practical jokes at a restored nineteenth-century farmhouse makes the Aldens wonder if the ghost of its builder is at work.".
- 2001017988 abstract "The students in Miss Mickle's third-grade class enjoy a boat trip on the Connecticut River after a class discussion of ancestors reveals that Sidney and Ida both have connections to the sea.".
- 2001017989 abstract "In Canadian, Texas, in 1927, not long after his father's death, Riley and his fiddle-playing grandfather must find a way to save the family ranch from a group of moonshiners and the men behind their operation.".
- 2001018001 abstract "Twelve-year-old Andrew, who has ADD, is adopted by new parents after years of other foster homes and desperately hopes that he will not mess up the situation.".
- 2001018195 abstract "On Christmas Eve at Granny Mae's house, Kevin's family finds itself enacting a unique Nativity pageant and, in the process, discovering wonderful things about Christmas and families. Includes ideas for families on how to adapt Granny Mae's Christmas play to their own holiday celebrations.".
- 2001018353 abstract "In Virginia in 1860, on the verge of the Civil War, fourteen-year-old Evvy chafes at the restrictions that her society places on both women and slaves.".
- 2001018354 abstract "In 1953, Leah Hopper dreams of leaving the poverty and segregation of her home in Sulphur, Louisiana, and when Aunt Olivia sends train tickets to Los Angeles as part of her tenth birthday present, Leah gets a first taste of freedom.".
- 2001018364 abstract "A girl describes how she spent a summer observing the bats around and inside her house and what she discovered about their characteristics and behavior.".
- 2001018367 abstract "A boy learns about wolves when he accompanies his brother to a wildlife park to shoot a film about these ancestors of the pet dogs of today.".
- 2001018368 abstract "A fictionalized account of Charley (Charlotte) Parkhurst who ran away from an orphanage, posed as a boy, moved to California, and fooled everyone by her appearance.".
- 2001018369 abstract "A collection of stories within the story of a family celebration where the guests relate their memories of growing up in various Latin American countries. Also contains recipes.".
- 2001018511 abstract "Tired of doing chores and longing for adventure during the Great Depression, Kit meets a hobo and decides to hop a freight train.".
- 2001018595 abstract "As sixteen-year-old Ellie pursues her two goals--growing the biggest pumpkin in Iowa and losing twenty pounds herself--she strengthens her relationship with her father and meets a young man with interests similar to her own.".
- 2001018596 abstract "A cupid doll comes to life and offers romantic assistance to A.J., a teenage photographer suffering from unrequited love.".
- 2001018597 abstract "With the help of his grandmother, his dead father's best friend, and his own best friend, a math genius, ten-year-old Mickey prepares to compete in the most important pool championship of his life, despite his mother's reservations.".
- 2001018603 abstract "Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.".
- 2001018709 abstract "A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.".
- 2001018777 abstract "Describes the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom.".
- 2001018778 abstract "Charlotte does not like dolls, until she receives a special doll from her aunt and they become good friends.".
- 2001018780 abstract "Andy asks his mother to tell the story about breaking her arm while they wait for the veterinarian to determine what is wrong with their cat.".
- 2001018966 abstract "While staying at a summer camp near Fort Davis, Texas, Joanna and her sister Sally Rachel become involved in mysterious activities both at the fort and a nearby observatory.".
- 2001019027 abstract "Kangaroo learns the proper way to behave on the first day of school.".
- 2001019056 abstract "In this alphabet book, a child relates some of the unusual things eaten by Pete the dog, including an accordion, a lucky quarter, and cousin Rocky's underpants.".
- 2001019076 abstract "Junie B. thinks first grade is a flop when her kindergarten friend Lucille prefers the company of twins Camille and Chenille and Junie B. needs glasses.".
- 2001019103 abstract "A disfigured musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House falls in love with a beautiful soprano and, in his desperation to have his love returned, embarks on some terrifying means towards that end.".
- 2001019108 abstract "A child anticipates the arrival of an old man in red, smelling of pine, spreading crinkling presents late at night.".
- 2001019229 abstract "A selection of tales from around the world, including Australia, East Africa, and Central America.".
- 2001019279 abstract "Max and Emmy make a wish on a magic scale and are carried to Dragon Land, where they have a picnic, play with their dragon friends, and visit Quetzal's garden.".
- 2001019280 abstract "After becoming a squire to Lord Raoul, commander of the King's Own, Kel of Mindelan, must face a terrifying test in the Chamber of the Ordeal before she can be a knight.".
- 2001019285 abstract "Alliterative rhyming tale of a girl who can be very silly but with her best friend, Sam, she discovers she can be something more.".
- 2001019308 abstract "Looks at fifty of the twentieth century's most significant contributors to the debate on education. Each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and activities, an assessment of his or her impact and influence and a list of their major writings and suggested further reading.".
- 2001019320 abstract "By dropping the first letter of a variety of words and adding a new letter, Mouse makes several rhyming words.".
- 2001019374 abstract "An introduction to the life of the man who developed the electric light bulb and many other inventions.".
- 2001019396 abstract "A boy tries to play imaginative games with a cat, a dog, and a fish, but he does not find a cooperative playmate until he meets another boy.".
- 2001019415 abstract "While visiting Dink's uncle in New York City, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose help uncover who is responsible for stealing a very valuable painting.".
- 2001019537 abstract "The mischievous occupants of this book hide behind movable flaps in order to surprise the reader.".
- 2001019538 abstract "A hungry sheep tries to find out who has eaten its breakfast.".
- 2001019541 abstract "Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the kidnapping of the new baby panda at the petting zoo.".
- 2001019545 abstract "Freddy the pig must summon all of his courage and detective skills when the chief suspect of a series of robberies on the Bean farm is a legendary beast from the Big Woods.".
- 2001019546 abstract "Freddy the pig and his animal friends take to the air to save Mr. Boomschmidt's Stupendous and Unexcelled Circus from the evil schemes of Watson P. Condiment, the comic book tycoon.".
- 2001019547 abstract "In 1842, thirteen-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather arrives at her ancestral home in an enchanted village in England's West Country, where she discovers it is her destiny to right the wrongs of her ancestors and end an ancient feud.".
- 2001019548 abstract "Left in the care of their strict grandmother, the four Linnet children find a much happier home with their Uncle Ambrose, his one-legged gardener, and the people of a small English village, where they help explain an old mystery and restore the joy of new friends.".
- 2001019549 abstract "All over the world, children in places as different as Germany, Kenya, Japan, Australia, and India are practicing and playing soccer, all dreaming of winning the World Cup.".
- 2001019594 abstract "In 1944, an Upstate New York teenager named Christine meets and falls in love with Adam, a Yugoslavian Jew living in a refugee camp, despite their parents' conviction that they do not belong together.".
- 2001019595 abstract "Gloria shares special times with her mother and father and with her friends Julian, Huey, and Latisha.".
- 2001019602 abstract "Explore what the Atlantic Ocean is, how far it stretches, how the moon affects it, and other characteristics as described by the ocean itself.".
- 2001019604 abstract "Little Wolf is tired of eating lamburgers and sloppy does, but when he tricks his parents into thinking there is a boy in the woods, they could all miss a chance for a real feast.".
- 2001019606 abstract "In 1952, two brothers, aged nine and ten, enjoy a year filled with fun and adventure in the farmlands of northeastern Illinois.".
- 2001019630 abstract "All the animals in the jungle are looking for the crocodile who is hiding from them.".
- 2001019693 abstract "On Christmas Eve, Jack and Annie's tree house transports them to King Arthur's castle at Camelot, where they undertake a quest to the castle of the Otherworld.".
- 2001019695 abstract "Thomas, Gordon, and the other trains try to deliver an urgent package to Sir Topham Hatt as quickly as possible.".
- 2001019696 abstract "Mr. Noah builds an ark which holds his family and the animals during the forty days of the flood.".
- 2001019697 abstract "Mr. and Mrs. Little and their two children live in a little house with a cat, a dog, a garden, chickens, and a car that takes them on picnics.".
- 2001019698 abstract "A boy who has no use for Valentine's Day has a change of heart.".
- 2001019699 abstract "Describes the sights and sounds at the seashore and the cyclical nature of the tides.".
- 2001019710 abstract "Twelve-year-old Toswiah finds her life changed when her family enters the witness protection program.".
- 2001019713 abstract "Amber is nervous about starting second grade with a new teacher, but despite being in the same class as mean Hannah Burton, things turn out just fine.".
- 2001019772 abstract "Over in the garden, mother insects and their children enjoy various activities from morning sun to evening moon.".
- 2001019773 abstract "Brief, humorous rhymes describe animals both ordinary and unusual, including a rooster, a javelina, and a python.".
- 2001019774 abstract "Clarence the pig and Smoky the purple horse have a great adventure and meet Edgar, a dog who hums.".
- 2001019777 abstract "In brief, simple text, Cinderella counts from one magic coach to twelve clock chimes, and back to one glass slipper as she and the prince live happily ever after.".
- 2001019778 abstract "Piglet feels sad because he's too small to climb trees or fly kites until his friends remind him of the many things he can do.".
- 2001019779 abstract "Jessie feels left out when Woody and Buzz play checkers and seesaw together, but when they start a baseball game, she and the other toys get to join the game.".
- 2001019780 abstract "A young boy has trouble adjusting to his parent's divorce.".
- 2001019819 abstract "Describes the sport of snowboarding and suggests how to get started as a snowboarder.".
- 2001019821 abstract "Describes the habitat, physical and social characteristics, and life cycle of the Tamarin monkey, a small endangered mammal that lives in the rain forests of South America.".
- 2001019824 abstract "Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and life cycle of bats, many of whom live in rain forests.".
- 2001019825 abstract "Surveys the history and techniques of surfing.".
- 2001019826 abstract "Discusses the history, techniques, and equipment of inline skating and explains how to get started and how to compete.".
- 2001019828 abstract "Discusses the history of four important African kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, Zimbabwe, and Songhay.".
- 2001019829 abstract "Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and life cycle of butterflies, most of whom live in tropical areas.".
- 2001019872 abstract "Before he can become a real boy, a kindly woodcarver's favorite puppet must learn right from wrong.".
- 2001019922 abstract "The rhyming story of a six-year-old boy who is sad about moving to a new home but ends up being happy when he gets there.".
- 2001019923 abstract "When Max and his sister Emmy go to Dragon Land to ask their dragon friends to make Max bigger, some shrinking violets accidentally make them both smaller instead.".
- 2001019925 abstract "When Easter Bunny is too sick to finish decorating all of his eggs, he discovers that his very special friends are more dependable than an Easter egg machine.".
- 2001019926 abstract "Portrays the daily life of Queen Elizabeth, from her childhood as niece of the crown prince to her response to Princess Diana's death, and looks at the prospects for the future of the monarchy.".
- 2001020030 abstract "On the day before Thanksgiving, Brendan is angry because he cannot do anything that he wants and finds it difficult at school to think of anything for which he is thankful.".
- 2001020031 abstract "In 1829, nine-year-old Victoria begins a journal chronicling her life as an English princess. Includes information on the reign, marriage, and family life of Queen Victoria and English civilization during that period.".
- 2001020033 abstract "Just before Halloween, Albert brings the perfect pumpkin to school and is dismayed when the other students want to turn it into a jack-o-lantern.".
- 2001020132 abstract "Listening to his father talk about his job, a young boy imagines all the fun he must have at work every day.".
- 2001020158 abstract "Schnitzel von Krumm's family is busily packing to go on vacation but, in their eagerness to get on the road, they forget something very important.".
- 2001020159 abstract "Hibernating hedgehogs introduce the numbers from one to eight in a winter garden with pizza plants and a cockleberry bed.".
- 2001020160 abstract "Fur rises and havoc ensues when Hairy Maclary the dog intrudes upon a cat show.".
- 2001020161 abstract "A boy finds a series of ingenious hiding places to save two elephants from the nasty Major Tooth.".
- 2001020177 abstract "When Bob the builder is too sick to work, his assistant Wendy helps the trucks fix the road for him.".
- 2001020178 abstract "Bob the Builder leaves Dizzy the cement mixer to guard a nest of eggs.".
- 2001020185 abstract "Rhyming text and illustrations present many different eggs, including brown and speckled blue eggs, snake and turtle eggs, penguin and spider eggs, and even Humpty Dumpty.".
- 2001020231 abstract "When Tracy, her brother, and the new animal care volunteer at the Jefferson Science Center travel by boat to feed a dog stranded by flooding, their dangerous adventures give them new perspectives on themselves and on each other.".
- 2001020260 abstract "Between 1933 and 1935, a young Italian American girl living in North Adams, Massachusetts, corresponds with President Franklin Roosevelt about the conditions in her town, Mr. Roosevelt's New Deal programs, and her own family's activities.".
- 2001020261 abstract "A general elementary encyclopedia with brief illustrated articles covering an alphabetical array of topics.".
- 2001020264 abstract "Torey Adams, a high school junior with a seemingly perfect life, struggles with doubts and questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the class outcast.".
- 2001020273 abstract "In this adaptation of the popular song, an African American mother expresses her love for her daughter as the two celebrate the girl's birthday.".
- 2001020279 abstract "A boy and girl encounter hidden caves, fabulous boats, and captive children as they join forces with powerful new friends on a quest for Ice Dust, the source of magical power for good witches.".
- 2001020308 abstract "Although his father has forbidden it, Ernie, a twelve-year-old business tycoon, makes a tidy profit in the pet funeral business, but when he refuses to give his star employee a raise and the business starts to fall apart, it takes the death of his own dog to bring everyone back together.".
- 2001020315 abstract "Following her father's death from a disease that swept through her Nebraska town in 1881, teenaged Sarah Jane must find work to support herself and records in her diary her experiences as a young school teacher.".
- 2001020333 abstract "Raggedy Ann and Andy set out on a magical adventure to rescue a doll that is stolen from the nursery and along the way they make friends with Camel, who was stolen away himself years earlier.".
- 2001020434 abstract "Angry about being giving a tangram puzzle instead of candy, trick-or-treater Greedy Pete smashes it and finds it pursuing him as it rearranges itself into various animals. Includes related math activities.".
- 2001020435 abstract "Myrtle's pet shop specializes in animals that swim, until the day that several strange boxes are left on her doorstep. Includes related multiplication activities.".
- 2001020436 abstract "Mario the Pizza Man uses outrageous toppings and his knowledge of fractions to make perfect pizzas that can be divided up. Includes related math activities.".