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- 00027059 abstract "A spot-the-difference game, mystery story, and art book in which readers try to tell which paintings are genuine and which are forgeries. Includes magnifying glass and split-page format.".
- 00027060 abstract "Examines the evolution of life on Earth, from the first primitive organisms to modern humans, and attempts to look into the future.".
- 00027061 abstract "Text, illustrations, and suggested activities explore the world of food and what happens when we eat.".
- 00027063 abstract "A book of facts and records concerning a variety of topics, including the planet Earth, space, animals and plants, the human body, peoples of the world, and more.".
- 00027077 abstract "Describes the dwellings of the Pueblo Indians of the Southwest, including the rectangular buildings of stone and clay called pueblos, underground community rooms known as kivas, and cliff dwellings. Includes directions for making a model pueblo.".
- 00027089 abstract "Describes the planning, development, missions, and accomplishments of Project Apollo, which took the United States to the moon.".
- 00027090 abstract "Describes the wide array of different types of satellites that have been placed in orbit since the launching of Sputnik I in 1957 and the varied functions they perform, from communications and weather forecasting to astronomy and spy tasks.".
- 00027121 abstract "On his first ocean-going mission, Theodore Tugboat strays too far from shore and winds up lost at sea.".
- 00027125 abstract "In 1967 an encounter with a mysterious young woman from Maine involves a nineteen-year-old baseball player in an investigation of a vicious, murderous werewolf.".
- 00027126 abstract "Eleven-year-old Larch has depended on her own rules to help her cope with the life she and her mother share in a trailer in a small Ohio town, but her rules do not help her deal with a rat-catching dog, her best friend's crush, and the truth she learns about her father's death.".
- 00027129 abstract "The Seven Sleepers try to stop the evil Dr. Korbo, whose country is filled with awful, unnatural beasts.".
- 00027145 abstract "Moose helps his little animal friends in many ways during the four seasons.".
- 00027147 abstract "Cynthia the centipede, Harold the hamster, Tiffany the turtle, and other animals suffer from various injuries or illnesses.".
- 00027148 abstract "On the planet SharNu, the Daystar Space Rangers investigate the disappearance of the young prince, who may be a victim of the mythical White Dragon.".
- 00027150 abstract "Examines the land, people, and history of Argentina and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world.".
- 00027154 abstract "The puppy Biscuit makes friends with two kittens.".
- 00027160 abstract "Discusses the formation of various icy weather conditions and their effects on the earth's surface, plants, animals, and climate.".
- 00027165 abstract "Text, artwork, and photographs examine the James Bond character from the 007 films, describing his spy missions, gadgets, vehicles, enemies, allies, and lovers.".
- 00027184 abstract "Discusses how to appreciate differences in people, emphasizing the importance of following your interests, deciding what you like, standing up for yourself, and appreciating others.".
- 00027198 abstract "Presents brief profiles of women who have been successful in the business world, from Madame Alexander and Linda Alvarado to Sarah Breedlove Walker and Barbara Walters.".
- 00027207 abstract "Provides information on the basics of buying goods and services and the role of goods and services in the economy.".
- 00027216 abstract "Describes mountain climbing, its history, equipment, and dangers, and some climbers' adventures.".
- 00027219 abstract "A brief biography of the record-breaking soccer player who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics and the Women's World Cup in 1999.".
- 00027222 abstract "Simple text and photographs describe the condition of deafness and some of the everyday activities of children who are deaf.".
- 00027223 abstract "Simple text and illustrations discuss the challenges of being in a wheelchair, why some children cannot walk, and how those who use a wheelchair function at school and at play.".
- 00027231 abstract "Offers guidance to those feeling concern about their safety and lack of security and wishing to cope in an increasingly violent world.".
- 00027233 abstract "Traces the personal life and football career of the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.".
- 00027236 abstract "Brief biographies of women who were notorious for committing crimes or causing scandals, from the religious leader Aishah to the frontier heroine Betty Zane.".
- 00027269 abstract "Describes the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, the first great English feminist, founder of a school in London, and author of the first great argument for the education of women.".
- 00027270 abstract "Uses contemporary documents to explore the development of the Cold War struggle, the consequences in the 1950s and 1960s, and the lasting effects on American social and cultural patterns.".
- 00027271 abstract "Discusses the origins of Protestantism, the diversity of Protestant churches in the United States, and the role of Protestants in American life from colonial times to the present.".
- 00027290 abstract "Explains a six-step method for making decisions and provides tips on setting goals, dreaming, and planning for the future.".
- 00027300 abstract "Rhyming text recounts the Old Testament story of how Noah saved his family, along with two of every living creature, when God destroyed the world with a great flood.".
- 00027311 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of tigers.".
- 00027343 abstract "Individual teenagers relate their experiences in various types of volunteer activities.".
- 00027344 abstract "Describes what chicken pox is, how the body fights this disease, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and new vaccinations to prevent chicken pox.".
- 00027345 abstract "Explains what attention deficit disorder is, what causes it, and how it is treated.".
- 00027347 abstract "Examines legal cases about privacy, visitation and divorce, search and seizure, dress code, drug testing, free speech in school newspapers and yearbooks, sexual harassment at work, transfer to adult court, and the death penalty.".
- 00027355 abstract "A gentle Triceratops forgets to stay with the herd and has to use his sharp horns to fight a Tyrannosaurus.".
- 00027358 abstract "A retelling of the adventures of Pinocchio, a mischievous wooden puppet, who wants more than anything else to become a real boy. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.".
- 00027359 abstract "Presents the story of Atlantis, the legendary lost island, and debates whether or not it really existed.".
- 00027360 abstract "Describes the development and early flights of airships and the disastrous explosion of the passenger airship, Hindenberg, at a New Jersey airfield on May 6, 1937, in which thirty-six people were killed.".
- 00027382 abstract "A illustrated collection of popular nursery rhymes with background information.".
- 00027408 abstract "Discusses how to make and keep friends and how to help friends deal with some of the difficult issues young people face, including depression, sex, illness, homosexuality, and violence.".
- 00027414 abstract "Presents the life and baseball career of the Dominican-born slugger who, along with Mark McGwire, in 1998 broke the long-standing record of most home runs hit in a season.".
- 00027415 abstract "Presents web sites that provide information for common homework assignments in six different areas: science, English, math, American history, world history, and geography.".
- 00027443 abstract "Describes the life and early death of the rap musician and actor Tupac Shakur.".
- 00027459 abstract "Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of orangutans, as well as the threats they face and efforts to protect them. Includes glossary and suggestions for related activities.".
- 00027460 abstract "Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of dolphins, as well as the threats they face and efforts to protect them. Includes glossary and suggestions for related activities.".
- 00027463 abstract "Describes the personal life and football career of the star running back for the Denver Broncos.".
- 00027468 abstract "A historical overview of notable female gymnasts in the Olympics, including Agnes Keleti of Hungary, Olga Korbut of Russia, and Nadia Comaneci of Romania.".
- 00027505 abstract "Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest automobiles, describing the specific features and specifications of such cars as dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.".
- 00027515 abstract "Explains the common cold, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention.".
- 00027516 abstract "Discusses headaches--causes, treatments, and various kinds.".
- 00027548 abstract "Brief text and photographs explain what cars are, describe different types of cars, and examine how they developed and how they are used.".
- 00027549 abstract "Brief text and photographs explain what planes are, describe different types of planes, and examine how they developed and how they are used.".
- 00027552 abstract "The daughter of a traveling photographer must take over her father's trade when he falls ill during the Civil War.".
- 00027553 abstract "Merlin's fragile home on the isle of Fincayra is threatened by the attack of a mysterious warrior with swords for arms and by the escape of Stangmar from his imprisonment, as Merlin continues to move toward his ultimate destiny.".
- 00027558 abstract "Describes the training of an Army Demolition expert, including information about job duties and a history of explosives used in combat.".
- 00027560 abstract "A simple introduction to the geographic features, people, and animals of the continent of North America.".
- 00027561 abstract "An introduction to the continent of Antarctica, its geographical features, visitors, and animals.".
- 00027563 abstract "Certain that his grandfather doesn't want him around, Corby is unhappy when he and his mother go to spend the summer in Wisconsin to help take care of his ailing grandmother, until a local boy takes him to the Wish Master.".
- 00027564 abstract "In 1865, while helping her family keep their Virginia farm going through the end of the Civil War, twelve-year-old Cassie meets a Confederate deserter and a Yankee prisoner of war and tries to discover who has been stealing from the farm.".
- 00027567 abstract "When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow.".
- 00027568 abstract "A simple description of the life of the first American president.".
- 00027573 abstract "Focuses on the skills and techniques necessary for good writing, with excerpts from established writers and samples of young people's work as examples.".
- 00027575 abstract "Discusses the life of Jesse Jackson, including his involvement in the civil rights movement, his presidential campaigns, and his role as freelance diplomat and world humanitarian.".
- 00027576 abstract "Examines some of the famous photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln, discussing the circumstances under which they were taken and how these images were used.".
- 00027584 abstract "When wings start to appear on her back, eleven-year-old Linnet begins to understand some of her mother's strange behavior, but it isn't until she finds herself at a remote house in Montana with others who also have--or had--wings that she can really come to terms with her situation.".
- 00027600 abstract "Angel and her best friend try to find a way to get rid of the well-meaning, but disaster-prone family friend who has moved into Angel's bedroom.".
- 00027601 abstract "A new friendship with a boy who is both attractive and intelligent helps fifteen-year-old Sophie sort out her feelings about her younger brother Erhard, who died three years earlier, her self-centered older sister, and her distant father.".
- 00027607 abstract "A collection of variations on the familiar story of a boastful miller and the daughter he claims can spin straw into gold.".
- 00027638 abstract "Describes the eight different kinds of bears that live around the world, including their physical characteristics, their food and how they find it, their reproductive behavior, and the threats from human beings to their survival.".
- 00027640 abstract "Explores world-famous man-made structures of the ancient and modern world, discussing how they were built, why they are important, and how architecture may change in the future.".
- 00027643 abstract "Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various sea creatures, from familiar crabs to giant whales to tube worms.".
- 00027645 abstract "Discusses the life of British mountain climber, George Mallory, the discovery of his body seventy-five years after his death, and the debate over whether Mallory was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest.".
- 00027660 abstract "Describes the events and motivations which led to Lincoln's famous speech, dedicating the Gettysburg cemetery to the fallen soldiers.".
- 00027661 abstract "While visiting his grandfather just before Christmas, Jack takes an amazing trip back to the time of the Aztecs and must solve a series of puzzles before finding his way back home.".
- 00027664 abstract "Discusses snow, how it is formed and used, and how people dress, live, travel, and play in it. Includes glossary.".
- 00027672 abstract "As she waits for her baby to be born, a young African woman describes some of the sights and sounds of her Mali homeland as she creates a beautiful bogolan cloth for her child.".
- 00027686 abstract "Upset because he cannot reach and touch the colors of his first rainbow, Ned finds another rainbow that he can touch.".
- 00027690 abstract "When a terrible blight attacks Ireland's potato crop in 1845, twelve-year-old Nory Ryan's courage and ingenuity help her family and neighbors survive.".
- 00027708 abstract "Simple text and photographs describe children who are blind, their challenges and adaptations, and their similarities with others.".
- 00027709 abstract "Twelve-year-old Pearl feels hurt, confused, and unwanted when her wild, irresponsible mother leaves her with Aunt Ivy in a little country house in Georgia and then disappears.".
- 00027716 abstract "Ingenious eight-year-old Owen wants to make money for the things he absolutely needs, such as plastic vomit, but he tries to come up with some alternatives to earning an allowance, which sounds like too much work.".
- 00027730 abstract "Visiting Zion National Park with his family, twelve-year-old Jack encounters two mysteries, the strange behavior of a band of wild mustangs and the possibly sinister actions of his new foster brother, a Shoshone boy.".
- 00027735 abstract "Simple text and photographs describe riding in a car, including fastening seat belts, stopping for red lights, and driving at night.".
- 00027736 abstract "A young girl describes how she dresses, what she does, and how she feels on a cold, wintry day.".
- 00027737 abstract "Text and pictures present activities for cloudy days.".
- 00027748 abstract "An adaptation of the famous poem about a Christmas Eve visitor, set in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. Includes a pie recipe and information about Belsnickel and the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.".
- 00027752 abstract "Projects and activities which illustrate the history of the California Gold Rush and pioneer life in that state.".
- 00027763 abstract "After hearing stories that a Bigfoot-like monster is haunting Camp Weno-wanna-getta-wedgee, ten-year-old Zack begins to find evidence that the legend may be true.".
- 00027815 abstract "Describes the way of life of the tribes that made up the League of the Iroquois, focusing on their longhouses, unique dwellings they built for shelter and ceremonies.".
- 00027883 abstract "In 1908, eleven-year-old Innie joins the library club at a settlement house that serves immigrant families of Boston's North End, but when items and money disappear from the settlement house, Innie's past as a troublemaker puts her under suspicion.".
- 00027919 abstract "Discusses how snow is formed in the atmosphere, the various forms it takes when falling to earth, the conditions snow creates on the earth, and its effect on plants and animals.".
- 00027944 abstract "Provides general information about tanks and specific facts about the features and operation of the M1A1 Abrams tank.".
- 00027945 abstract "Discusses the history of dolls and explains how to start and maintain a doll collection.".
- 00027946 abstract "Simple text and photographs reveal different triangles that can be found in the city.".
- 00027947 abstract "When the Snow Queen abducts her friend Kai, Gerda sets out on a perilous and magical journey to find him.".
- 00027963 abstract "Presents a biography of the star player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association.".