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- 00132365 abstract "Animals take on the roles of milkmaid, drummer, and each of the other characters in this version of the traditional folk song about the different gifts given on each day of the Christmas season.".
- 00132366 abstract "An abridged retelling of the story about a miser whose life is changed by Christmas.".
- 00132435 abstract "Unhappy with her part in the school's Spring Pageant, Irene decides to make the best of it and becomes the hit of the show.".
- 00132437 abstract "Snake finds that being different from other snakes can have its advantages.".
- 00132438 abstract "Hortense is upset that her friends seem to be talking about her behind her back until she finds out the reason for their secretive behavior.".
- 00132462 abstract "When Susan and her mother become homeless, she tries to keep it a secret from the whole third grade, especially her best friend Ellen.".
- 00132560 abstract "Earth has been destroyed by the Drej, a race of aliens composed entirely of energy, and the human race has scattered throughout the galaxy.".
- 00132698 abstract "Introduces the study of weather and how it is measured, and provides the tools and instructions for building a weather station to record data and make forecasts.".
- 00132766 abstract "This book includes online and offline activities for children as well as ideas for further activities.".
- 00132918 abstract "Introduction -- Beverages & Snacks -- Breads -- Desserts -- Fish & shellfish -- Meatless main dishes -- Meats -- Poultry -- Salads -- Sandwiches -- Soups -- Side dishes -- Index.".
- 00133000 abstract "Pedro and his uncle are not accepted by the people of their small mining town because they look different and speak Spanish, but when tragedy strikes, Pedro and his donkey lead the rescue teams. Includes Spanish phrases and their English translations.".
- 00133061 abstract "Buster and his family, together with Mr. Fisher, a wildlife officer, work to rescue the newly laid eggs of a sea turtle from an approaching storm.".
- 00133106 abstract "Dogs build a clubhouse in space, where they vacuum, clean house, and take baths. Includes information about the construction and day-to-day activities of the International Space Station.".
- 00133119 abstract "Toby the mouse, spends the holiday with family and friends.".
- 00133120 abstract "Meet Toby, a mouse who takes flying lessons.".
- 00133121 abstract "Toby, the mouse, adjusts to the family's new baby and discovers the joys of being a big brother.".
- 00133122 abstract "Toby the mouse looks for his lost marbles and learns to count in the process.".
- 00133249 abstract "A collection of tales about various sports, including baseball, soccer, basketball and the martial arts.".
- 00133377 abstract "A collection of nursery rhymes and play rhymes with instructions for the accompanying finger plays or physical activities, including clapping, bouncing, lifting, and tickling. Includes music for those rhymes which are also songs.".
- 00133457 abstract "Eliza's promised to build a home for a young crocodile, but she's also promised to help her Dad, Nigel, find his Lord Willy-Nilly pen so he can finish his script. Torn between her two promises, Eliza comes up with what she thinks is a foolproof plan to keep everyone happy.".
- 00133484 abstract "Through simple text and illustrations each letter of the alphabet demonstrates different places in Kansas City, Missouri.".
- 00133514 abstract "When Tommy and Chuckie are entered in the Cutie Cupid Contest at the mall, they try to find a way to fill themselves with enough love to become Cupid in just one afternoon.".
- 00133517 abstract "SpongeBob's ego--and head--swell when he is selected to star in a television special as the world's biggest daredevil, but hotshot producer Barry Cuda has another role in mind for him.".
- 00133518 abstract "SpongeBob makes the biggest, sweetest valentine ever for his best friend, Patrick, but when a herd of chocolate-eating scallops threaten its arrival, Patrick may ruin Valentine's Day for all of Bikini Bottom.".
- 00133645 abstract "A mouse and a spider pass by many friends and neighbors on their way to the store, where they find a chipmunk who is stealing and teach him the right thing to do.".
- 00133652 abstract "A free-spirited Cherokee girl tells the story of how she earns an eagle feather for her bravery and what happens when she accepts the marriage proposal of a handsome Indian brave.".
- 00133685 abstract "Fictional account of women pilots who served in World War II in the WAFS and the WASP.".
- 00134053 abstract "Captioned pictures depict representative objects or concepts linked with the Jewish home, such as the mezuzah, Shabbat candles, and Passover.".
- 00134126 abstract "Jane and her cousin Madison go out one evening to count how many stars are in the sky.".
- 00134231 abstract "Zenu tries to sieze control of the magical land of Rairarubia. Once again sixth-graders Molly and Netty cross over into that land to restore Queen Romey to her place.".
- 00134454 abstract "Owlie and his friends enjoy music in every season.".
- 00134560 abstract "Curious George's interest in helping a fisherman catch more fish ends in disaster, but he is able to redeem himself later.".
- 00134630 abstract "An illustrated biography of the woman who, in the mid-nineteenth century, founded Christian Science.".
- 00134720 abstract "Text, diagrams, and fold-out illustrations present information about California.".
- 00134784 abstract "The desire to read to her first grandchild spurs a high school dropout to face her fears and admit to a tutor at the public library that she cannot read well.".
- 00134955 abstract "Katie's parents are concerned that she doesn't act as mature for her age as they would like. Then one day Grandma Rose takes them through her beautiful flower garden to show them a special flower, a rosebud that will bloom some day, but can't be rushed--just like Katie. Notes about people who were late bloomers follow the story.".
- 00134972 abstract "Zoe doesn't want to go to school, and so she spends the day with her father at his office.".
- 00134974 abstract "Big Bird and his friends have fun and keep busy all day.".
- 00135107 abstract "A simplified retelling of how ten-year-old Mary comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moorswhere she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.".
- 00135124 abstract "Contains ideas for twenty-three active, outdoor devotions for families with children ages ten through fourteen.".
- 00135367 abstract "Reproduction of paintings reflecting the Thar desert life accompanied with poems.".
- 00135454 abstract "Winifred expects the next birthday party to be for her, but it turns out to be for her little sister Bun Bun instead.".
- 00135459 abstract "A little girl describes what she does and what she sees in and around her seaside home.".
- 00135509 abstract "Twenty-five pairs of twins tell their story. They include twin astronauts, twin policemen--one sees the other shot--twins with one body and two heads, gay-straight twins, and twins who first met as grown men. Twenty-five love stories.".
- 00135883 abstract "The purpose of this study is to establish an ancient historical Native American trade system within the midwestern United States and beyond. The theory presented herewithin is presented as a hypothesis to serve as a basis from which an exchange of ideas can occur to justify the existence of ancient artifacts found in the United States.".
- 00135906 abstract "A guide of simple techniques for improving the quality of home photographs.".
- 00136001 abstract "An olive tree, an oak tree, and a pine tree dream of great things, and their dreams are fulfilled when each plays an important role in the life of Jesus.".
- 00136011 abstract "A collection of traditional tales, nursery rhymes, songs, literary excerpts, poems, finger games, recipes and more.".
- 00136033 abstract "When tragic circumstances bring abrupt changes, the four Wilson children encounter new experiences on their grandparents' farm in rural North Carolina.".
- 00136292 abstract "Belle Teal Harper is from a poor family in the country and beginning fifth-grade is a challenge as her grandmother's memory is slipping away and her brother and father are fighting again.".
- 00139768 abstract "When Lucy decides to be less superficial, she joins Habitat for Humanity and finds that it changes her whole outlook on life and the people around her.".
- 00140086 abstract "In 1860, fourteen-year-old Clem Fontayne learns from fellow travelers about important topics of the day, including the Mormon migration, slavery, and the Pony express, as he journeys from Missouri to California in search of his father.".
- 00140124 abstract "Hildy the duck helps Ladybug prepare to sing at the Big Bug Concert.".
- 00140140 abstract "Timothy Tib is a smart, lazy, soft, playful, curious, tough, terrible, hungry, and sweet cat.".
- 00140186 abstract "In 1848 twelve-year-old Suzannah and her cousin Daniel travel with their families from the East Coast along the National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, to the Missouri frontier, and a blizzard, bear chase, and other dangers along the way make them glad to have God's strength on their side.".
- 00140217 abstract "Whisked away on space ships to serve as generals of opposing armies, best friends and sci-fi movie fans Walter Nutria and Yselle Meridian soon convince the aliens they must work together against the real menaces, Space Mice from Galaxy Four and their leader, The Boss.".
- 00140219 abstract "Nine-year-old Asa helps his father by leading the mules that pull his canal boat.".
- 00140220 abstract "Led by a cat on a magical journey through the deserted streets of Prague, a man comes upon some of the city's landmarks and finds the keys to his childhood home in three traditional Czech tales.".
- 00140225 abstract "After a neighbor in her apartment building dies, ten-year-old Lily tries to find homes for his four ugly, noisy cats.".
- 00140226 abstract "When her team is announced as finalists in the state Classics Bowl contest, Bernadette suspects that cheating may have been involved.".
- 00143916 abstract "A young polar bear learns from his mother what he will be able to do when he grows up.".
- 00143918 abstract "Piggywiggy counts to ten as he adds ingredients to the surprise he is making for Teddy's birthday.".
- 00143919 abstract "A playful pig introduces various colors as he dresses up like a clown to amuse his friend.".
- 00190056 abstract "Grumpy Mr. Howlmeister, a feared legend in the town of Dinkerwink, has his heart changed by the love of a little girl.".
- 00190522 abstract "Green Beret medic Alan Cornett arrived in Vietnam in 1966 and spent seven years immersed in the country's culture and its people. He tells a no-holds barred story of an American soldier who made sacrifices far beyond the call of duty, refusing to turn his back on the Vietnamese.".
- 00190709 abstract "A story of a mouse and a wonderful life, curiosity, and the lesson learned.".
- 00190738 abstract "Introduces the numbers one through twenty against a background of impressionistic oil paintings portraying gay and lesbian parents and racial diversity.".
- 00190844 abstract "Amended and enlarged version of articles published in Bandwagon: The Journal of the Circus Historical Society 1982 and 1999.".
- 00190880 abstract "Elmo does not want his parents to go out for the evening, but he finds he has a good time with his first babysitter after all.".
- 00190882 abstract "When Zoe, Elmo, and Baby Bear make music, spring suddenly appears.".
- 00190947 abstract "Diamond in the Desert by Myles Schrag chronicles 35 years of Connie Mack World Series excitement in Farmington, New Mexico. It is the first extensive look at baseball's profound impact on this unique region of America. Diamond in the Desert is a must-read for true fans and anyone interested in the limitless possibilities of the civic spirit.".
- 00191060 abstract "Profiles the ten-year period (1987-1997) when the Badin High School girls' basketball team rose from mediocrity to the Ohio state championships.".
- 00191608 abstract "Includes recipes, historical articles and pictures, and poetry.".
- 00191861 abstract "Genealogy of the Mohawk Valley Bellingers and allied families.".
- 00192246 abstract "Provides a way to introduce adoption to children, and reminds parents of adopted children of the precious gift they have been given.".
- 00192337 abstract "As his ninth birthday approaches, Marky makes a lot of decisions about growing up, such as which of his toys to give up to make room for more grown-up things, consulting his extended family members--and some guppies--along the way.".
- 00192338 abstract "As Marky and Missy and their parents head for Uncle Mo's ranch, they learn more than they expect about farm life and the difference between city and country living--and the kids get to know each other better in the process.".
- 00192681 abstract "A collection of eight old and new stories based on Chinese culture.".
- 00192920 abstract "The town of Storyville, Textus, a community of punctuation marks, eagerly awaits a new birth, but it has no idea what this mark will look like or what its job will be.".
- 00192988 abstract "This survey of the majolica ceramic wares of Victorian England, Europe, and the United States presents over 550 color photographs with text and values. The brightly-glazed ceramics include tablewares, serving dishes, figurals, planters, jardinieres, and vases.".
- 00193244 abstract "Centred in Truth, written in two volumes bring the Swami's life and work into focus from many points of view - through biography and memoir, conversations and writings, reminiscences and memorial tributes.".
- 00193270 abstract "The story of a six-week motorcycle trip to visit the 48 contiguous state highpoints, elevation spots.".
- 00193454 abstract "The survival games continue when April must return to the island where the games began.".
- 00193471 abstract "The story of Rose and Cicero learning to survive, falling in love in a grim time and refusing to become victims of the free enterprise spin put on freedom following the Civil War.".
- 00265101 abstract "Examines the ways marijuana has been produced and used, and discusses the harmful effects of the drug on the mind and body.".
- 00265107 abstract "A collection of stories of life in the late nineteenth century, many reflecting the Christian faith of the author's family, including tales of a homemade anti-wrinkle concoction, a visit that proves money can't buy happiness, and a hard lesson in remembering to put things away.".
- 00265142 abstract "Retells the Biblical story in which the shepherd boy David fought and killed the giant Goliath.".
- 00265143 abstract "Retells the story of how Noah and the animals survived the flood.".
- 00265144 abstract "Retells the Biblical episodes where Jesus is presented at the Temple in Jerusalem and later where Jesus remains at the Temple after his parents' departure, to interrogate the wise men there.".
- 00265145 abstract "Recounts how Joseph's jealous brothers sold him into slavery and how he grew up to become an important man and save their lives during a famine.".
- 00265146 abstract "Brief tales of wise and holy people who have lived gently with animals, from various countries and cultures, including tales of St. Francis, Buddha, and Siddhartha, and European and Oriental legends.".
- 00265158 abstract "Split pages allow reader to create more than 200 outfits for Maisy.".
- 00265251 abstract "After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.".
- 00265309 abstract "Discusses the different motivations and special nutritional needs of vegetarians, the different kinds of vegetarianism, and ways to change to a vegan diet.".
- 00265324 abstract "Nature-loving Andy proves his courage when he goes looking for signs of spring across the rickety bridge to where a scary hermit lives, and is caught in a sudden snowstorm.".
- 00265329 abstract "Pa's homestead thrives, Laura gets her first job in town, blackbirds eat the corn and oats crops, Mary goes to college, and Laura gets into trouble at school, but becomes a certified school teacher.".
- 00265330 abstract "Fifteen-year-old Laura learns that living away from home and teaching school can be a bit frightening when most of the students are taller than she is, but every week Almonzo Wilder arrives to take her to her family for the weekend.".
- 00265331 abstract "During their first four years of marriage, Laura and Almanzo Wilder have a child and fight a losing battle in their attempts to succeed at farming on the South Dakota prairie.".
- 00265349 abstract "Ten-year-old Maria, an orphan living on a crumbling English estate and mistreated by her guardians, meets the descendants of the Lilliputians on an overgrown island and they discover ways to help each other.".
- 00265350 abstract "The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird that stayed for a few days in his family's garden.".