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- 00100670 abstract "Determined not to be outdone by her brothers in seeking a fortune in the world, a young princess sets out to find a prince to rescue.".
- 00100733 abstract "Thomas and his friends introduce words that pertain to the world of trains.".
- 00100809 abstract "As two friends explore a spooky house and bring home an unusual pet, the reader is invited to consider whether he or she might do the same.".
- 00100830 abstract "When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside.".
- 00100897 abstract "Illustrations of Sesame Street favorites including Grover and Elmo, all constructed from different foods such as spaghetti and potato chips, accompany simple text spoken by each character.".
- 00100927 abstract "Fourteen-year-old Tadashi Fukushima and his Japanese Canadian family are evacuated from their village near Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and held in an internment camp where he struggles to balance being Japanese enough and Canadian enough to get along with everyone.".
- 00100928 abstract "Slowly getting to know each other after being separated at birth and only recently reunited, fifteen-year-old twins, Alex and Tanner, enjoy their summer vacation together but find themselves once again in danger from the same criminal gang that threatened them in the past.".
- 00100945 abstract "While trying to maintain a long-distance relationship, sixteen-year-old Erin starts to see the boy next door as more than a friend and with the support of friends is able to face some truths.".
- 00100946 abstract "With her mother dead, her father not listening to her, and a classmate harassing her, sixteen-year-old Maya finds the strength to stand up for herself, with help from her friends.".
- 00100947 abstract "Jessica is not the kind of girl who cheats on her boyfriend, and she loves Alex, but Scott is so amazing that now she is not sure what kind of girl she is.".
- 00101055 abstract "Kipper the dog spends the day enjoying the snow with his best friend Tiger.".
- 00101058 abstract "A delay in delivering the invitations to Kipper the dog's birthday party causes his friends to come on the wrong day.".
- 00101154 abstract "Provides templates and step-by-step instructions for creating mosaic picture frames, boxes, and more using paper and other household objects.".
- 00101258 abstract "During World War II a young German girl, member of the Hitler Youth, joins her parents in occupied Amsterdam and comes to realize that the war is about more than national pride and destiny; for some it means starvation, separation from loved ones, and gas chambers.".
- 00101259 abstract "In 1171 twelve-year-old Hugh, burdened with a crippled leg since birth, is unhappy when his nobleman father, forced into exile in the bloody aftermath of King Henry's confrontation with Archbishop Thomas Becket, leaves him in the care of the monks of Glastonbury Abbey.".
- 00101388 abstract "A scheming wizard turns himself into a rock star and tries to convince the children of Metropolis to vote for him to replace Santa in this rhyming story.".
- 00101647 abstract "Emma Jo thinks she is the only nonmusical member of her very musical family, but when she goes to the Puckett family reunion she discovers her gift.".
- 00102213 abstract "Shows the effects of leukemia and a bone marrow transplant on a young boy, his sister who acts as donor, and their family. Facing pages contain explanations for older children and adults.".
- 00102248 abstract "Billy and his pony Blaze get lost in the woods with a storm approaching.".
- 00102260 abstract "Describes the many daily duties of a corner traffic cop.".
- 00102274 abstract "Pictures portray many kinds of cats, both domestic and wild, and simple text describes some of the things they have in common and some of what makes them different.".
- 00102322 abstract "In 1170, orphaned twin brothers, one in service to England's King Henry II and the to other Archbishop Thomas Becket, witness the climax of a long-standing battle of wills.".
- 00102325 abstract "A little green monster with plenty of hands can find all the most tickly spots when it's time for bed.".
- 00102347 abstract "The night wind blows into the barn, causing a chain reaction of sneezing among the animals until they finally wake up the farmer's daughter.".
- 00102348 abstract "Eagerly awaiting the bus on her first day of school, Tess learns the names of different vehicles from her older friend, Gus.".
- 00102468 abstract "Traces the history of Zonta International, an organization founded by women, to promote the advancement of women socially and economically. Includes a timeline and photographs and list of accomplishments of past presidents.".
- 00102501 abstract "After Jake is adopted from the shelter, he meets the other neighborhood dogs, and they all help a stray named Rosie.".
- 00102587 abstract "A series of poems suggests to a young girl what different animal youngsters might dream about.".
- 00102648 abstract "A mother kangaroo realizes that her six-year-old is ready to start home schooling.".
- 00103021 abstract "Life changes for two puppies, Rosie and Fritz, when a young girl and her unusual pet arrive at their house.".
- 00103055 abstract "Collection of National Aeronautics and Space Administration documents on the history of man's journey to the moon. Thirty-two documents provide over 4,000 pages of material. Includes illustrations, drawings, schematics, tables, and charts.".
- 00103256 abstract "Joe's decision to start a grocery delivery business to make a lot of money causes Wishbone to imagine himself as King Midas, whose fondest wish is to have the golden touch.".
- 00103315 abstract "An instructors manual for the educational reform movement, especially as regards the teaching of statistics. Presents the point of view that students should learn the material through practice, and actually experience the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.".
- 00103377 abstract "Describes the X-33, the subscale prototype of the VentureStar single-stage-to-orbit reusable launch vehicle (RLV). Features the project's Critical Design Review (CDR), news and program status reports, color cutaway drawings, schematics, photographs, and a computer-animated movie clip.".
- 00103426 abstract "Four tales from various sources, including Aesop, the Chinese, and Rudyard Kipling explain how the camel got a hump. Includes facts about the camel and its habits and appearance.".
- 00103459 abstract "Presents selections from sources such as memoirs, eyewitness accounts, and legislation relating to slavery in the United States from the colonial period to the twentieth century.".
- 00103463 abstract "Presents selections from sources such as memoirs, letters, and newspaper accounts, relating to the nineteenth century expansion of America westward to the Pacific Ocean by Lewis and Clark, Zebulon Pike, and many others.".
- 00103575 abstract "Four-year-old Jennifer, unhappy when her mother's new job means she must go to daycare, uses an invisible bag of choices to help her deal with the separation.".
- 00103618 abstract "Even though he might miss flying his own kite on Kite Day, Ord the dragon tries to help Cassie find her missing kite.".
- 00103738 abstract "Young Nicholas, an orphaned chimney cleaner, has one more job to complete on Christmas Eve, and the kindness and red overcoat he receives from a stranger on that night influence him many years later.".
- 00103741 abstract "A boy tells his mother all the things he would do for her if he had a real snowplow, tree spade, bulldozer, or other machines.".
- 00103742 abstract "Until he makes a new friend, Bernard the elephant doesn't want to stay on his first day of preschool, but his parents and grandmother don't want to leave when they discover how much fun school can be.".
- 00104336 abstract "Presents a guided tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol, describing the legislature, architecture, artwork, grounds, and famous Oklahomans.".
- 00104504 abstract "The author describes her life after she falls in love with and marries a Mexican man in the 1930s and moves from the United States to Mexico.".
- 00104544 abstract "Answers basic questions about how rabbits live and play, what they eat, and how to take care of pet rabbits, and provides instructions for five projects with a bunny theme.".
- 00104548 abstract "Kate, Annie, and Cooper are Wiccans-- joined by magic, bound to nature. Their dreams have turned to visions of a missing girl, calling to them for help.".
- 00104550 abstract "Bunnies frolicking at the playground introduce the numbers one through ten and the principles of simple addition.".
- 00104552 abstract "Answers children's questions about what new babies look like, what they do and don't do, and what having one around the house will really be like.".
- 00104589 abstract "True story of the miraculous rescue of Joshua Dennis, who was lost in an abandoned mine in the Oquirrah Mountains of Utah.".
- 00105052 abstract "After eating too much junk food, Pajama Sam has a nightmare in which celery stalks him through a lunchbox full of talking edibles.".
- 00105055 abstract "Introduces a variety of animals and invites the reader to complete a statement about color, such as what color a ladybug is, using the color wheel.".
- 00105056 abstract "Introduces animals doing or feeling everyday things and invites the reader to use the word wheel to complete statement about another animal that is doing the opposite.".
- 00105085 abstract "A boy is kidnaped by a demon in Hopewell, Illinois. It happens after he is invaded by magic which the demon covets. Demon hunters John Ross and Nest Freemark go to the boy's rescue.".
- 00105720 abstract "Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, rides the range, helps in the roundup, and rides a bucking bronco.".
- 00105721 abstract "Throughout the year, Farmer Small stays busy on his farm as he prepares his crops, harvests apples, chops wood, and cares for his cows, pigs, and chickens.".
- 00105772 abstract "Explains the rewards and responsibilities of friendship.".
- 00105775 abstract "A photo essay about a police dog and his human partner at work and play.".
- 00105852 abstract "Celebrates the beginning of womanhood as marked by the first menstrual cycle through poems, quotations and other writings, and includes questions and blank journal pages for reflection.".
- 00106126 abstract "Illustrations and simple text show a variety of things that are black, white, or both.".
- 00106363 abstract "Profiles John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, featuring his childhood and youth in Ohio, his military career, political life, and return to space in 1998.".
- 00106390 abstract "At school, a group of young children and their teacher tell about the many different kinds of families in which they live. Includes activities for learning more about one's own family and heritage.".
- 00106532 abstract "A visit to summer Camp Lotsafun is shown as knock-knock jokes with lift-the-flap answers.".
- 00106544 abstract "Program includes three puppet plays or skits and nine active games designed to teach conflict-resolution skills to elementary students.".
- 00106763 abstract "When selfish Emperor Kuzco turns into a llama because of a mixup in magic potions, he must prove that he has mended his ways before returning to his human form.".
- 00106766 abstract "Provides facts about specific monster trucks, from Bigfoot to the current favorites, as well as the kinds of stunts for which they are used.".
- 00106767 abstract "Provides facts about race cars, including stock cars, formula one cars, and dragsters, and introduces some famous races.".
- 00106824 abstract "Contains more than 2,000 entries ranging from short definitions to major overviews of concepts in all areas of science.".
- 00106831 abstract "When Arthur and his friends buddy up to train for a race that will raise money for their school's literacy drive, Fern seems uninterested in winning or even improving her speed.".
- 00106832 abstract "Unhappy with his nose, Arthur visits the rhinologist to get a new one.".
- 00106858 abstract "An African American mother expresses the joy and delight that her son brings to her in the different seasons of the year.".
- 00107159 abstract "Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends remind children to be courteous and to have good manners when being introduced, asking permission, or saying goodby.".
- 00107226 abstract "Barbie comes to the rescue when there are problems at Stacie's Best Friends Club.".
- 00107353 abstract "Angelica and the Rugrats find themselves in Camelot, where they try to recover her doll and rescue Grandpa Lou.".
- 00107360 abstract "A practical, in-depth workbook that will help you grow in the marvelous virtues of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfiulness, gentleness, and self-control inside your heart.".
- 00107381 abstract "Winnie-the-Pooh, on his way to deliver a gift of honey to his neighbor Piglet, takes the long route and makes a surprising discovery at the top of the old bee tree.".
- 00107383 abstract "A young lemur explains why his brother Aladar is so much larger than the rest of the family and why his size is such an advantage.".
- 00107387 abstract "Piglet and Tigger have filled their wagons with things for Christopher Robin to give to those who need it, but Winnie the Pooh does not think he has anything he can give.".
- 00107389 abstract "Mickey Mouse and his friends present a variety of trucks, from a fire truck to an ice cream truck.".
- 00107500 abstract "After one of its members is banned from the school lunchroom, the Watson Elementary School Werewolf Club has lunch at Tom's Tibetan-American Lunchroom, where they run into alien meatballs.".
- 00107519 abstract "Despite their differences, Mo the mouse and Ella the elephant are best friends.".
- 00107631 abstract "Animal parents show their love to their children by kissing, hugging, and saying nice things.".
- 00107634 abstract "Animal parents describe their children's various bathtime activities, such as cleaning behind ears and washing hair.".
- 00107641 abstract "Zak and Wheezie love to have fun but sometimes they get carried away by their enthusiasm, especially when surfing at the beach or cooking.".
- 00107733 abstract "A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.".
- 00107773 abstract "The Kaleidonotes help the confused instruments of the orchestra find their places on stage.".
- 00107849 abstract "Simba and his friends turn over every leaf and look under every rock in the jungle as they follow the tracks of a mysterious intruder who seems always to be one step ahead of them.".
- 00107899 abstract "Angela Anaconda works on homework assignments for her teacher and substitute teacher while putting up with Nanette Manoir, the teacher's pet.".
- 00107922 abstract "Even though Nanette ruins the ice skating lessons of Angela and her friends, Angela actually tries to be nice to her.".
- 00108171 abstract "Provides easy-to-follow instructions for creating a light box, blinking jewelry, spy camera, and other electric gadgets.".
- 00108267 abstract "Presents general information about hockey rules, equipment, and penalties.".
- 00108356 abstract "Milo tours Atlantis with the princess Kida, who introduces him to Atlantean animals, games, and food.".
- 00108424 abstract "When Honey Bear does not feel like playing with any of her toys and cannot stop sighing, the doctor gives her a special prescription.".
- 00108517 abstract "An alphabetical collection of a few of the artifacts housed at the Chicago Historical Society.".
- 00108518 abstract "A girl describes what she and her mother do to get rid of the lice they find in her hair.".
- 00108546 abstract "In the year 1200 in Cornwall, thirteen-year-old Martin's first day as page and squire to Baron Eric of Less Mortain is also his last when the Baron mysteriously disappears and his visiting distant relative and heir, the moody Sir Basil, takes charge of the castle.".
- 00108582 abstract "English springer spaniels Max and Annie discover a magical artist in the woods who takes each of them on a journey of imagination to relive happy memories.".
- 00108647 abstract "As Sargeant Sniff is preparing a Thanksgiving feast for her friends, she is summoned to Farmer Fur's farm to investigate a missing pumpkin.".
- 00108706 abstract "When Winnie the Pooh and all his friends go sledding together, Piglet always falls off the sled until everyone cooperates to hang on to him as they go down the hill.".
- 00108751 abstract "Provides a humorous account of how a family copes with cancer and the side-effects of cancer treatment.".
- 00108944 abstract "Five young girls are ready to take the world by storm with their singing group, but in the meantime, they face the challenges of growing up.".