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- 00108945 abstract "A murder mystery among the fox hunting set in Virginia. The victim is one of two candidates for the post of master of the foxhounds. The post is being vacated by the present master, 70-year-old Jane Arnold, and it is she who nabs the killer.".
- 00109002 abstract "While searching for the lost empire of Atlantis, Milo Thatch and a team of explorers aboard the submarine Ulysses are attacked by a gigantic monster.".
- 00109013 abstract "Louise wants a taste of her sister's peppermint stick, but Sheila Rae will not make it easy for her.".
- 00109073 abstract "Minikin, the smallest lamb in his flock, tries desperately to grow bigger so that he can be like all his friends.".
- 00109075 abstract "Because Creolé is ugly, the other animals assume she is mean until they realize their mistake.".
- 00109338 abstract "When heavy rains arrive, Rabbit, a day creature, gets his wish to spend more time with his friend Hedgehog, who usually sleeps during the day.".
- 00109372 abstract "Children pretend to be various animals by mimicking their actions, such as jumping up and down like a hopping kangaroo, and slurping a noodle like a robin eating a worm. Includes facts about the featured animals.".
- 00109383 abstract "A greedy hare insists on eating more than his share of the cabbages and proposes a race to decide who should have them all, while Muggs the turtle only wants what is fair.".
- 00109458 abstract "It's October 31, Witch Zelda's birthday, so she and her chefs, the Bibble-Babbles, cook up a very special trick-and-treat pumpkin cake for the party.".
- 00109485 abstract "Introduces the variety of color in the animal world while teaching the names of eleven colors through illustrations of animals ranging from the common green frog to the exotic purple bignose unicorn fish.".
- 00109495 abstract "Introduces the variety of color in the animal world while teaching the names of eleven colors through illustrations of animals ranging from the common green frog to the exotic purple bignose unicorn fish.".
- 00109496 abstract "Animals on the farm.".
- 00109523 abstract "A is for Annabelle, grandmother's doll, B for her box on the chest in the hall. Learn the alphabet from A to Z with the help of Annabelle the doll. Each gorgeously illustrated spread features one of her favorite things.".
- 00109525 abstract "In 1913 in Washington D.C., thirteen-year-old Francesca is secretly drawn to the cause of women's suffrage despite her father's vehement opposition.".
- 00109583 abstract "Photographs of Barney and his friends with trucks.".
- 00109707 abstract "When the alarm sounds at the fire house, the firemen jump onto the hose car and, with the chief leading the way, rush to the scene of the fire.".
- 00109804 abstract "Presents six stories with Winnie-the-Pooh characters to help young children cope with challenges such as moving to a new house and adapting to a different babysitter.".
- 00109847 abstract "During Jack the Wonder Dog's first day at Barkley's School for Dogs Jack meets new friends, encounters a Doberman bully, and tries to help a cat.".
- 00109873 abstract "Mickey and Minnie suspect Clarabelle's new friend is up to no good after Clarabelle finds a diary that leads her to a secret buried treasure.".
- 00109887 abstract "Hop the rabbit celebrates his first birthday with a cake and singing. Includes blank pages for birthday photographs and space for listing gifts received.".
- 00109891 abstract "When Bonnie the kitten wakes up on her third birthday, she has no idea that a surprise awaits her behind the door of her parents' room.".
- 00109893 abstract "On his fourth birthday, when Tony the bear helps his mother make the cake for his party, there is as much flour and whipped cream on him as in the mixing bowl.".
- 00109986 abstract "Disillusioned, Cooper abandons the Wiccan circle and Kate and Annie are left without her. But when an illness threatens someone close to one of them, Cooper returns. Can the circle, once broken, ever be restored?".
- 00109999 abstract "A young girl's wish to dance with a star is granted in her old age.".
- 00110013 abstract "In the context of life cycles, these units use central science concepts to explore the energy, raw materials, and waste issues that are the history of any manufactured product. As students consider the trade-offs made at each step, they will learn to recognize the decisions made to balance economic, developmental, and environmental needs.".
- 00110079 abstract "A collection of seven Christmas carols, rhymes, and songs for children to read and sing during the holiday season.".
- 00110180 abstract "Standing on Santa's head instead of sitting in his lap and leaving some old shoes and a glass of motor oil rather than milk and cookies for his snack are just two of the unusual Christmas customs on the Planet Krelb.".
- 00110198 abstract "Provides directions for making crafts, such as sparkly rings, sea treasure bracelets, and jeweled handbands similar to those found in several Disney movies.".
- 00110280 abstract "Oscar the rabbit makes new friends once he is willing to try new things.".
- 00110319 abstract "Selections from essays and other historical documents relating to the creation of the Declaration of Independence and its significance for the new American nation.".
- 00110321 abstract "Uses letters, journals, newspaper accounts, cartoons, and more to tell part of the story of some of the thousands of immigrants who came to America around the turn of the twentieth century.".
- 00110339 abstract "Follows the activities of an eastern wild turkey from infancy to adulthood.".
- 00110342 abstract "Looks at the framing of the United States Constitution and its amendments through such primary source documents as speeches, records of the Constitutional Convention and similar meetings, and the documents themselves.".
- 00110363 abstract "Since Baby has no hair, her big brother imagines several unusual hairdos for her. On die-cut pages.".
- 00110459 abstract "Ends of ribbon attached to p. [3] of cover pass through slots in each page and tie together.".
- 00110460 abstract "Ends of fabric bow attached to p. [3] of cover pass through slots in each page and button together.".
- 00110461 abstract "Flap of mail pouch attached to p. [3] of cover passes through slots in each page and snaps open and shut.".
- 00110462 abstract "Zipper attached to p. [3] of cover passes through slots in each page and can be opened and closed.".
- 00110517 abstract "The voice of a woman whose grandmother lived a long car ride away during her childhood, recounts the happy correspondence they shared.".
- 00110554 abstract "Lift the flaps of a trash can, a flower pot, and a pillow, to discover what is hiding there.".
- 00110562 abstract "A preschooler introduces herself, her family, and her surroundings, including her home, street, and town. Foldout pages illustrate related vocabulary words.".
- 00110563 abstract "Maisy and her friends spend a busy day doing chores on the farm, including feeding the animals and harvesting vegetables. Cut-outs of the characters and a pop-up model of the farm allow readers to act out the farm activities.".
- 00110629 abstract "Shaggy Dog asks everyone he meets to scratch him, but his back still itches.".
- 00110630 abstract "When Holly sees a falling star, she wishes for a small cuddly kitten but finds a big scruffy cat instead.".
- 00110631 abstract "When Newton the teddy bear hears strange noises in the night, he reassures his toys that everything is all right.".
- 00110929 abstract "Kipper the dog and most of his animal friends enjoy a rainy day.".
- 00110943 abstract "Quince the porcupine plans to keep an eye on Hamlet the pig when they go to the beach to build a magnificent sandcastle, but they get into trouble anyway.".
- 00111028 abstract "Princess Kida of Atlantis and Milo Thatch, an explorer from the surface world, must work together to protect Atlantis and to solve its mysteries.".
- 00111050 abstract "A young aspiring detective narrates the known facts of an unsolved historical mystery--the discovery in a forest in India of two girls said to have been raised by wolves--and challenges the reader to come up with a solution.".
- 00111268 abstract "Full-color photographs of the landscape and people of the Arabian desert, with selections of Arabic poetry.".
- 00111329 abstract "Miss Lollipop and the tiger set off in search of the tiger's birthday presents.".
- 00111483 abstract "Urged by a wealthy couple promising funding for his paleontology studies, Dr. Alan Grant accompanies them to Jurassic Park, where they try to locate their missing son.".
- 00111484 abstract "Urged by a wealthy couple promising funding for his paleontology studies, Dr. Alan Grant reluctantly returns to Jurassic Park, where he helps them try to locate their missing son.".
- 00111611 abstract "An odd-looking creature encounters many animals with whom he has something in common while he seeks a friend just like himself.".
- 00111618 abstract "When Miss Renée's exquisite dollhouses become inhabitated by a group of mice, she thinks she wants to be rid of them.".
- 00111635 abstract "A storytelling grandmother encourages children to find and share their own stories as they sit together on a bench carved like an alligator.".
- 00111724 abstract "A boy dreams of flying so he builds some wings and is able to soar above the cityscape out into the country.".
- 00111747 abstract "When Ord the dragon blows out the candles on his birthday cake, his wish comes true, but the experience may not be as wonderful as he expects.".
- 00111748 abstract "Cassie the dragon loves to dance but she must find a way to participate in the Bug Ballet without squashing the little ballerina bugs.".
- 00111803 abstract "When Helga and Arnold both end up at the beach for summer vacation, a beautiful girl and a sandcastle competition complicate Helga's plans.".
- 00111805 abstract "During a trip to Iceland, the Thornberry family becomes involved with stopping a lava flow and with helping some baby puffins.".
- 00111806 abstract "SpongeBob and Patrick accidentally take off to the moon in Sandy's rocket ship, but when they land, everything looks strangely similar to Bikini Bottom.".
- 00111807 abstract "Bored with life in the city and his work at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob gives away his worldly possessions and sets out into the wild to live with the jellyfish.".
- 00111809 abstract "In the first story, Angela gets to be in charge of the Spring Fling decorating committee. In the second story, the entire school thinks Angela has a secret boyfriend named Bob.".
- 00111813 abstract "After she is made tiny by magic, Twig finds friendship and adventure with Elf, the Fairy Queen, and the Sparrow family.".
- 00111884 abstract "Defines and provides examples of various forms and techniques of poetry, such as ballad, epitaph, and palindrome, from Alliteration to Zʹejel.".
- 00111915 abstract "Of all things, Rooster has forgotten how to crow, or has he?".
- 00111947 abstract "Walks with a grandmother are slow because there is so much to talk about and see.".
- 00112040 abstract "Presents the story of how this favorite Christmas carol was created.".
- 00112041 abstract "Despite her aches and pains, an elderly woman who was once a star quarterback dreams of being able to atone for the one big game that she lost.".
- 00112193 abstract "A collection of recipes using Jell-o and Philadelphia cream cheese.".
- 00112298 abstract "Present the lyrics of the popular Motown love song accompanied by photographs of babies.".
- 00130070 abstract "Presents a variety of math games and puzzles.".
- 00130076 abstract "Step-by-step instructions and tips show how to draw extraterrestrial life forms, cities, and space vehicles.".
- 00130077 abstract "Presents information on how to choose a good book, sample book reports, tips on navigating the library, web sites, and other help for the student learning to write a book report.".
- 00130396 abstract "An assessement that measures K-2 students' phonological awareness skills, specific activities for each skill, activities to make the connection between phonological awareness and phonics, a discussion of key research findings, and further readings.".
- 00130421 abstract "A small fish sets off to become the biggest fish of all, only to learn to appreciate himself as he is.".
- 00130422 abstract "Rhyming verses describe the antics of ten different dinosaurs, inluding pachycephalosaurus, archaeopteryx, supersaurus, and triceratops. Two wiggling eyeballs show through die cut holes on pages featuring each dinosaur.".
- 00130562 abstract "While looking through the family photo album, four-year-old Laura Shu Mei notices that she looks different from her parents, and asks her mother why.".
- 00130618 abstract "Preparations are underway for Santa's visit, but the reader must add M&M's candies to the reindeer, elf, gingerbread cookies, and other Christmas symbols to complete the holiday cheer.".
- 00130619 abstract "A three year old and a four year old explore themselves and the things they like to do.".
- 00131084 abstract "Fourteen-year-old Harry Potter joins the Weasleys at the Quidditch World Cup, then enters his fourth year at Hogwarts Academy where he is mysteriously entered in an unusual contest that challenges his wizarding skills, friendships and character, amid signs that an old enemy is growing stronger.".
- 00131152 abstract "Simple experiments using common objects help the reader to develop critical and creative thinking skills by determining such things as whether soil or water heats up faster, and how different creatures react to light.".
- 00131160 abstract "Lisa travels on an airplane by herself to visit her uncle in New York.".
- 00131210 abstract "After the Snow Queen abducts her friend Kay, Gerda sets out on a perilous and magical journey to find him.".
- 00131524 abstract "When Rancid Rabbit tries to take over Christmas by impounding Santa's reindeer and gift-filled sleigh, it's up to CatDog and friends to try to save the day.".
- 00131549 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.".
- 00131587 abstract "A novel about love, loss, murder and redemption, set against the mountains of British Columbia on the waters of the Inside Passage, between Vancouver Island and the mainland. When Seattle executive Michael Tanner makes a recreational sail into Desolation Sound, he encounters a tragedy that ends with the murder of his wife and her friend, and the loss of the sailboat. Tanner's efforts to resurrect his life and discover those responsible lead him on an odyssey of exciting discovery.".
- 00131594 abstract "June and her friends Joe and Mike create a funny song.".
- 00131678 abstract "Integrates history, physics, mathematics and technoloy in its challenge to high school students to design and build a working catapult system.".
- 00131680 abstract "Challenges high school students to investigate the physics of boat performance & to work with systems & modeling.".
- 00131681 abstract "Engages high school students in a problem-solving challenge to design & build a physical system that provides an optimal environment for plant growth.".
- 00131683 abstract "Offers high school students a challenging, hands-on opportunity to compare the function and design of many types of handwear (from a hockey mitt to a surgical glove) and to design and test a glove for their own specifications.".
- 00131764 abstract "A young girl wanting to swim is inspired by the story of the Virgin Mary.".
- 00131765 abstract "A young baseball player is inspired by the story of Paul the Apostle.".
- 00131778 abstract "As a child, Tom enjoys painting in the style of the Renaissance artist Fra Angelico, and grows up to become a Benedictine monk named Brother Joseph with a gift for painting religious icons.".
- 00131796 abstract "Introduces the characteristics and activities of insects and other crawly creatures from A to Z, beginning with the ant and concluding with the zebra butterfly.".
- 00132025 abstract "Tells the history of soccer around the world as well as in the United States, explains the laws of the game, and describes the positions of the players.".
- 00132031 abstract "Read about the strangest, funniest, woolliest mammals that scamper, swing, or hop across our globe.".
- 00132164 abstract "Based on author's diaries when she and her husband were stationed on Angaur Island after World War II.".