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- 00028006 abstract "A brief biography of the professional wrestler, focusing on his exploits in the ring, his career as a movie actor, and his charity work.".
- 00028007 abstract "A simple biography of the talented New York Yankees shortstop, discussing his popularity and three World Championships.".
- 00028008 abstract "Projects and activities which highlight the history of the Pilgrims and the Indians in Plymouth Colony.".
- 00028019 abstract "Describes the different kinds of proteins and how they affect our bodies.".
- 00028039 abstract "Describes how to draw various horses, including the Przewalski horse, Appaloosa, and Arabian horse.".
- 00028040 abstract "Describes how to draw various cars, including the Benz three-wheeler, Volkswagen Beetle, and McLaren F1.".
- 00028041 abstract "Defines matter and includes instructions for simple experiments that explain the properties of its three principal forms.".
- 00028042 abstract "Defines light, demonstrates its properties, explains how plants and animals use light, and describes artificial lighting.".
- 00028043 abstract "Describes the phenomena of heat and cold, their causes, effects, measurement, and influence on our lives.".
- 00028046 abstract "Describes how to draw various dinosaurs, including the stegosaurus, camarasaurus, and T-Rex.".
- 00028047 abstract "Describes how to draw various dogs, including the saluki, gray wolf, and golden retriever.".
- 00028048 abstract "Describes how to draw various cats, including the saber-tooth cat, Morris the cat, and Goddess Bastet.".
- 00028063 abstract "The Seven Sleepers seek to rescue Rainor's sweetheart Mayfair from the clutches of creatures known as cyborgs.".
- 00028092 abstract "Photographs and simple text describe all the things that a seven-year-old girl enjoys about gymnastics.".
- 00028100 abstract "Although the teachers, the principal, and parents say The Test is not important, their actions tell another story.".
- 00028109 abstract "Uses the story of a teenage girl who was sexually abused by her grandfather to deal with issues related to sexual abuse and how to handle them from a Christian perspective.".
- 00028110 abstract "Uses the story of a teenage boy who is worried about a friend to explore the problem of suicide and what to do for someone who has suicidal thoughts.".
- 00028111 abstract "Uses the story of a pregnant high school senior to deal with issues related to teen pregnancy from a Christian perspective.".
- 00028119 abstract "When the sun begins to melt the snow, Olie and Zowie take their snowman friend, Mr. Snowie, to a new home in Chillsville.".
- 00028133 abstract "An introduction to the land, culture, and people of Cuba.".
- 00028134 abstract "An illustrated overview of the onset, progress, and effects of the flu epidemic of 1918, which resulted in the deaths of more than half a million people".
- 00028137 abstract "A Western-style retelling of the traditional tale about a little girl who finds the house of bear family and makes herself at home.".
- 00028161 abstract "Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of the comical-looking moose, whose appearance hides strength, speed, and agility.".
- 00028171 abstract "Presents close-up photographs of insect faces and describes some of their unique facial features, including compound eyes and pincher jaws.".
- 00028195 abstract "Presents a translation of the Bible just for children, with illustrations from the Bibleman video series and themed messages from Bibleman.".
- 00028209 abstract "A child describes ways to keep cool when the weather is hot.".
- 00028244 abstract "For now, taking care of her dog Max is the best job in the world, but Poppy imagines being grown up and spinning like a ballet dancer, and painting like an artist, and more.".
- 00028350 abstract "When Mother Bear and her two cubs leave the den for the first time they practice behaviors including climbing, searching, swimming, digging, and finally sleeping.".
- 00028351 abstract "Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, eating habits, and life cycle of the white-tailed deer, the most common deer in North America.".
- 00028352 abstract "Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the seven species of sea turtles, and discusses their endangered status.".
- 00028357 abstract "Retellings of fifteen Roman myths chronicling the exploits and adventures of Venus, Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Diana, and others.".
- 00028358 abstract "Two teenagers discover a panther family living in the English countryside and determine to protect the wild animals.".
- 00028359 abstract "Twenty-three poems give voice to a variety of goddesses, gods, and mortals from Greek and Roman mythology.".
- 00028373 abstract "In 1806, orphaned eleven-year-old Abigail and her little brother Seth find a home with the young Widow Chase in the seaport of Wiscasset, Maine, and help her discover a way to support them all.".
- 00028374 abstract "A homeowner remembers visits from all the animals whose tracks, feathers, and other traces are visible--except for the moose whose prints are everywhere.".
- 00028377 abstract "A beaver and a moose share a pond, each thinking that the body of water belongs to him.".
- 00028426 abstract "Introduces the work truck drivers do, the kinds of vehicles they drive, the training they need, and people who help them.".
- 00028489 abstract "Introduces the poetry of William Shakespeare through a sampling of sonnets and excerpts from his plays.".
- 00028527 abstract "An illustrated introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various members of the reptile family".
- 00028538 abstract "Explains how electricity and magnetism are related, how they can be harnessed, and how they are useful.".
- 00028540 abstract "A simple explanation of energy and its many forms and sources.".
- 00028586 abstract "Briefly describes the sport of bicycle stunt riding, including the necessary equipment and some of the tricks that stunt riders perform.".
- 00028589 abstract "Describes Dolley Madison's role as First Lady during her husband's term as the fourth American president, with an emphasis on her activities as hostess in the White House.".
- 00028590 abstract "An online trip to various Internet web sites reveals a variety of facts about the continent of South America.".
- 00028592 abstract "Examines the careers available in the fields of information management, computers, the Internet, and software development, discussing the necessary education and training.".
- 00028593 abstract "Describes Abigail Adams, wife of the second president of the United States, her role as first lady, and some of the foods she served at various stages in her life. Includes recipes.".
- 00028610 abstract "A boy named Sam and a girl named Claire boast to one another about all the outrageous physical feats they can perform.".
- 00028652 abstract "As a young boy wonders about all the things that might go wrong at school, his mother reassures him.".
- 00028667 abstract "Presents stories for meditation, memory verses from Scripture, and questions to internalize the messages for each day of the year.".
- 00028771 abstract "In words and pictures, a girl describes the three humans and two cats that live in her house, and details some of the traits that they share.".
- 00028779 abstract "Discusses various Mayan and Aztec myths, including creation stories and tales of principal gods and goddesses.".
- 00028781 abstract "Discusses various American Indian myths, including creation stories and tales of principal characters.".
- 00028782 abstract "Discusses various Greek myths, including creation stories and tales of principal gods and goddesses.".
- 00028833 abstract "In 1901, twelve-year-old Jake and his sister travel from Lithuania to Texas and find a totally different world, including suffragettes, swindlers, a mysterious youth with strange powers, and a compassionate rabbi.".
- 00028875 abstract "While working with a Pittsburgh television journalist on a project to uncover the truth about the 1902 Katherine Soffel scandal, college student Dee Armstrong learns about different types of betrayal.".
- 00028878 abstract "When her extreme shyness makes her unable to speak at her new American school, twelve-year-old Jinna, newly arrived from China, retreats into her own fairy tale world.".
- 00028900 abstract "A Christmas miracle saves Hank's used toy store from being closed by a dour businessman. Words from accompanying songs are interspersed with story.".
- 00028946 abstract "Four stories about the antics of a silly sheep named Ruby as she picks flowers, jumps, eats hay, and plays with a friend.".
- 00028971 abstract "Discusses the nature of sleep and dreams, the causes of and treatments for sleep disorders, and the possible meaning of common dreams.".
- 00028983 abstract "Describes the human eye and how it functions, various visual problems and how they are corrected, and how to take care of one's eyes.".
- 00028995 abstract "The students in Miss Mackle's third-grade class enjoy a day of Halloween surprises, including Harry's unusual costume.".
- 00028999 abstract "Two children have fun visiting their friend Wyatt's farm.".
- 00029038 abstract "A biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, from his poor childhood in the Dominican Republic to the home run record-breaking 1998 season and his third All-Star game in 1999.".
- 00029041 abstract "A biography of the Chinese-American figure skater known for her artistry on the ice.".
- 00029042 abstract "Presents six previously published stories about counting, colors, shapes, opposites, the human body, houses, cars, and trucks.".
- 00029067 abstract "When Junie B. learns that her kindergarten class is going on a field trip to a farm, she worries about being attacked by a rooster.".
- 00029068 abstract "Dink and his two friends help Lucky find the culprit who stole Lucky's winning lottery ticket.".
- 00029087 abstract "After eleven-year-old Carolina begins to make decisions for herself and no longer feels constrained by her mother, she is able to let her pet crow fly free.".
- 00029088 abstract "A collection of more than 100 humorous poems on such topics as ogres, pizza, fear, school, dragons, trees, and hair.".
- 00029089 abstract "Sixth-grade misfits Jenny, Max, Prairie, and Lydia plot to ignite a romance between Prairie and the object of her affection, Hugh Torkerson, otherwise known as Tork the Dork.".
- 00029090 abstract "Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orange-growing colony of Daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with mysterious powers.".
- 00029091 abstract "A huge Rottweiler the size of King Kong (according to Hank) threatens the security of Hank the Cowdog's ranch.".
- 00029092 abstract "Aerin, with the guidance of the wizard Luthe and the help of the Blue Sword, wins the birthright due her as the daughter of the Damarian king and a witchwoman of the mysterious, demon-haunted North.".
- 00029093 abstract "After vanishing without a trace one night during a camping trip, twelve-year-old Joey reappears two years later, showing no signs of having aged and carrying memories of a strange light in the sky.".
- 00029137 abstract "A little girl drops her teddy bear in the park, and he struggles to make it home to her before it gets dark.".
- 00029149 abstract "When the Drake brothers return to their hometown to make a movie about Oakdale during the 1880s and Joe lands a role in the film, someone tries to sabotage the movie, so Joe and Wishbone must catch the culprit before the production is canceled.".
- 00029150 abstract "When one of Wishbone's human friends is accused of computer crime, it is up to the dog detective to find the real culprit.".
- 00029151 abstract "Wishbone must discover the mysterious person who is inserting film foootage of the people of Oakdale into the video rental movies at the store where Joe works.".
- 00029152 abstract "A shoebox full of old baseball cards at a garage sale leads Wishbone and his friends to unearth a secret from Oakdale's past.".
- 00029153 abstract "When a mysterious green, glowing object drops from the sky on the outskirts of Oakdale, Wishbone and friends set out to investigate.".
- 00029154 abstract "When Joe and Wishbone take a mystery train ride to solve a pretend murder, they encounter a real crime that must be solved before the train arrives.".
- 00029155 abstract "Wishbone ends up missing while trying to locate other missing dogs, and Joe must solve the case alone.".
- 00029156 abstract "For the sake of variety, Susie imagines that her friendly dog Sam is a series of more exotic creatures, from a dragon in a wagon to a shark in the dark.".
- 00029165 abstract "As trouble starts to brew behind the scenes, Wishbone and his friends begin to suspect someone is trying to destroy the middle school play.".
- 00029166 abstract "While Wishbone and Joe search for a missing ring, their good friend David disappears as well.".
- 00029170 abstract "A small and very determined duckling sets out to play with a rather reluctant dog.".
- 00029171 abstract "Hairy Maclary leads all the other dogs in the neighborhood to investigate the terrible caterwauling created when the tough cat Scarface Claw is caught up in a tree.".
- 00029172 abstract "Recounts in rhyme the rumpus at the veterinarian's when all the animals get out of their cages.".
- 00029173 abstract "A bossy old warthog tries to keep the other animals from using his waterhole.".
- 00029174 abstract "A newly-hatched turtle makes the dangerous journey across a beach full of obstacles to the nearby sea.".
- 00029175 abstract "Feeling very frisky, a little black dog enjoys chasing all the cats he meets until he comes across Scarface Claw.".
- 00029176 abstract "A small black dog and his canine friends are terrorized by the local tomcat.".
- 00029209 abstract "The New York City subway provides inspiration for a writer, a composer, a choreographer, and a painter, taking them in four different artistic directions.".
- 00029242 abstract "Emmy, Zak, Cassie, Max, and Ord have very different ideas about how to make a pizza.".
- 00029293 abstract "Emily paints four pictures and enters one in the first-grade art contest, but the judge interprets Emily's entry as a rabbit instead of a dog.".
- 00029336 abstract "While working as an indentured servant for a Jamestown glassmaker in 1621, twelve-year-old Merry uncovers a case of sabotage.".
- 00029376 abstract "In 1846, fifteen-year-old Jonathan Starbuck sets out from Independence, Missouri, on a journey along the Sante Fe trail.".
- 00029381 abstract "Raven, a teenage mother and high school dropout living in a housing project, decides, with the help and sometime interference of her best friend Aisha, to study for a spelling bee which could lead to a college preparatory program and four-year scholarship.".
- 00029386 abstract "A bright and artistic young woman with a fondness for junk food experiences a kooky modern-day coming of age by way of the Goddess within.".
- 00029388 abstract "Mrs. Ticklefeather is happy living with her pet puffin Paul on the top floor of a very high building, until Paul disappears one morning.".